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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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35 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at your own pace with offline GPS audio, volcanic landmarks, and stories in your own car.
About this tour
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on your own schedule, with volcanic landscapes and Hawaiian history unfolding along the drive. This self-guided Hawaii Volcanoes National Park audio tour brings the route to life with GPS-triggered stories, local insights, and scenic stops.
Begin at the Entrance Station or join the route at a point shown in the app. Drive toward Kīlauea Crater, visit the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs, and take in Hōlei Sea Arch. Along the way, learn how volcanoes work and what they have meant throughout Hawaiian history. Pause for a hike, picnic, or photos whenever you like, then pick up the commentary when you’re ready.
Download the separate app and tour before you arrive; once downloaded, GPS guidance and audio work offline. The private experience uses your own vehicle, and one purchase covers everyone in the car. Lifetime access means you can revisit the tour on future trips. Park admission is not included, so check opening hours and plan your visit before setting out. Take the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park audio tour at your own pace and discover the island’s dramatic terrain along the way.
Highlights
- Stand at the edge of Kīlauea Crater
- Visit the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs
- Admire Hōlei Sea Arch along the scenic route
- Hear local stories and learn how volcanoes shape Hawaiʻi
- Explore at your own pace with GPS-triggered audio
What's included
Included
- GPS-guided audio stories that work offline after download
- Route maps, scenic stops, planning tools, and area previews
- Hidden gems and local stories along the route
- Private self-guided experience in your own vehicle
- Lifetime access to the tour
- One purchase covers everyone in your car
- Support by chat, email, or phone
Not included
- Live guide
- National park entrance fees
- Parking
- Food
- Car rental
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4.63 / 5 · 35 reviews
Important information
- Begin at the Entrance Station, Volcano, HI 96785, or join the route at a point shown in the app
- Download the separate Tour Guide app by Action and the tour while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service
- The tour works offline after download using GPS
- Compatible with iPhone running iOS 15+, Android 9+, or a GPS-enabled tablet with cellular capability
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- Audio can play through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or a Bluetooth-connected car stereo
- This tour is not an entrance ticket; check park opening hours before visiting
- Start, stop, and pause whenever you like; no live guide is provided
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
Is Park admission included?
No. Park entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Is this a live-guided tour?
No. GPS-triggered audio stories guide you along the route in the app.
Can I use the tour offline?
Yes. Download the tour in advance while connected to Wi-Fi or strong cellular service; it then works offline using GPS.
When can I take the tour?
You can start anytime and pause as needed. Access to the tour does not expire.
Where does the tour start?
The suggested starting point is the Entrance Station in Volcano, HI 96785. You can also join at a point shown on the app route.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.63 from 35 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.
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