Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Have your own vehicle or staying in Volcano? We can meet you at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a must see while on the Big Island! The park is home to critically endangered wildlife, two of the world’s most active volcanoes, and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth! Encompassing over 335,000 acres, Volcanoes National Park has a vast amount of land to be explored and it can be quite intimidating to do on your own. Our expert naturalists can create a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences ensuring you fully maximize your time in the Park. Additionally, you’ll receive detailed insights into the various volcanic features, enriching your understanding of the remarkable landscapes you’ll be exploring!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- trail mix, fruit snacks, granola bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
- Patagonia rain jacket and Nano puff, Nikon ProStaff binoculars, hiking poles, flashlights/headlamps, umbrellas
- Picnic style lunch surrounded by the beauty of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
- All non-alcoholic beverages: water, juice, soda, hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud.
Itinerary
After meeting, get outfitted with our provided top-of-line gear and we will set off for a great day of exploration! Our first stop will be standing at the edge very top of Halema’uma’u crater at Kilauea volcano! Kilauea is the world’s active volcano and one of two volcanoes that make up Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will explain to you about vast changes that have happened here over the years to make up what we currently see today.
After, we will continue down the Crater Rim Road to the Wahinekapu steaming bluffs. Here, rainwater seeps through deep cracks in the ground then rises to surface as water vapor. You can stand right in front of the hot steam coming back out of the cracks at the surface of the ground and feel it for yourself!
Next, we will continue our journey around Crater Rim Road to the Nahuku, or Thurston, lava tube. Take a guided walk on this short loop trail through the native Ohia forests and the 600ft long lava tube. The Nahuku lava tube is over 500 years old and over 25ft in diameter in some places! Learn about the endemic plants the inhabit the surrounding forest and how they have adapted to live in these volcanic environments.
Following these stops, we will continue our exploration of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park by venturing further into the Park down Chain of Craters road. This 22 mile stretch of road traverses through a variety of different landscapes from the dense Ohia forest to the dry coastal plains where land meets the ocean. Stop at various craters, historical lava flows, and eruption sites, including Maunaulu & Pauahi, as we descend down towards the ocean. Where the road ends, take a short guided walk along the coastal bluffs to observe the Holei sea arch.
The site of a 1979 eruption and one of the more impressive pit craters along the road. Stop and see Maunaulu in the distance and listen to the native birds that frequent this area.
Explore the eruptive site of Maunaulu and its 1969-1974 eruption. See many volcanic features including eruptive vents, fissures, lava trees, tree molds, and fascinating colors.
The view point offers 180 degree views of the Southern coastline. We will also explore some of the lava features in this area including an old lava river channel.
See natures forces at work where water and land meet. Take a short walk out to see the Holei sea arch.
Visit the historic 1959 eruption. Walk the trail along Pu'u Pua'i and learn about why this is called the Devastation Trail.
We will start this tour at the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park visitor center. The center itself has many great interpretive displays and awesome Park souvenirs.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet you inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at the visitor center's parking lot grassy area.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Big Island Backroad Adventures
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Strollers can be accommodated but a car seat must be provided if needed.
- We can accommodate wheelchairs on this tour as long as they are collapsible and guest can enter vehicle on their own.
- Tours can be adapted to accommodate all ages and abilities. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have specific needs. Assuming no modifications to this tour, guests should be able to walk at least 1-2 miles with some steps included. Guests must be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain and we may encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.
How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii
- Its from-price is 734% above the median of the 565 experiences we list in Big Island of Hawaii.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 439 of 565.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest and youngest of the main Hawaiian islands, with active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, coffee farms and clear skies.
The Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined and still being shaped by active volcanoes. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has steaming craters, lava fields and the Chain of Craters Road down to the sea. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa both rise above 4,000 metres, and snow dusts their summits in winter.
Top-ranked sights in Big Island of Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku).
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