Kilauea Volcano Adventure

Details

Travel up the coast over desolate lava flows and then along rolling pastures.  Dramatic and diverse landscapes including ranchland, sub-alpine dry forest, and rainforest mark your journey.  Keep on the lookout for cinder cones, lava flows, lava tubes, and kipuka along the way.  After a short break and continental-style breakfast-fresh local fruit, baked goods, 100% Kona coffee, tea, and hot chocolate-it's time to begin the ascent to the summit of Kilauea and the lush entrance to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is an inspiring, precious place and is listed as both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere preserve. Once at the park explore a splendid native rainforest, visit a lava tube, discover remarkable volcanic formations, and experience the incredible diversity of geography and climate.

Through detailed geologic and natural history interpretation, short walks and driving, you'll learn about the world's most active volcano. A picnic lunch is served en route during your adventure through the park. Your guides lead you on a couple of short trail hikes of less than 1 mile (3 km) and into a lava tube! The trails are relatively level, but expect to descend approximately 30 feet (9.2 meters) in the lava tube. Then it's time to head back; the bus travels along the Hamakua Coast and through Waimea before returning to Kona.

Inclusions

• Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Lava tube hike
• Knowledgeable guide
• Continental breakfast
• Deli style lunch
• Assorted soft drinks, juices, and bottled water
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation throughout the tour

Available

Daily

Departure time and location

6:50 AM, check-in begins at 6:35 AM; from Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters and Waikoloa Kings' Shops

Return time and location

Approx. 7 PM; to Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters and Waikoloa Kings' Shops

Participant restrictions

Although all ages are welcome, participants should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. Hike has an easy to moderate rating.

Note

Due to the dynamic nature of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea Volcano, active lava viewing conditions can change daily, even hourly. As of June 29, 2007 the crater at Puu Oo was no longer erupting. Cool, wet or muddy conditions are sometimes encountered; please wear comfortable walking shoes, long pants, and bring a light jacket.

Location

Terms & Conditions

This Activity can be changed or cancelled without penalty at any time prior to 48 hours before the scheduled start of this Activity. Otherwise the product is 100% non-refundable and non-transferable.

All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.