Hiking tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Big Island of Hawaii, United States of America

Hiking tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Overview

Duration

12h

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Enjoy a unique volcano experience on the Island of Hawaii, which will provide you with a mix of natural and cultural history about the island’s formation, illuminating the stories behind its ever-changing landscape. Join this hiking tour for the opportunity of a lifetime to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and experience Kilauea Volcano in a way never seen before!In this in-depth park experience, your guide will illuminate the historical events that recently changed the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park forever. The experience will involve up to 2-3 miles of light hiking and walking around the park’s most dynamic terrain. You'll also drive off-road to a private lava tube known for its bright yellow and gold microbial mats living on the cave walls, only accessible to tour's participants.Tour time is approximately 12 hours round trip, from Kona, 11 hours from Waikoloa, and 7 to 8 hours from Hilo.

What to remember

Important info

Not allowed:

Children under the age of 6

Know in advance:

You should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain; please note you may encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions
Gear provided includes walking sticks, flashlights, and rain ponchos

Remember to bring:

A reusable water bottle, comfortable closed toe walking shoes, long pants, and a light jacket

What's included

Deli style lunch with assorted drinks, juices, and filtered water. Pick up from multiple meeting points

What's not included

Hotel pick up service

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Discover how the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has changed in the last years. Enjoy hiking and walking around the park's most dynamic terrain. Drive off-road to a private lava tube exclusively accessible to tour's participants

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Hawaii Forest & Trail

Meeting Point

This tour offers pickup from the following meeting points: 1) Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona HQ - 73-5593 Olowalu Street #A, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (for anyone staying in the Kona area); 2) Four Seasons Hualalai; 3) Queen's Marketplace (for Waikoloa resort area for Waikoloa Marriott, Hilton Waikoloa, Kingsland, and nearby condos); 4) Shops at Mauna Lani (for Mauna Lani and Fairmont Orchid resorts and nearby condos); 5) Subway Keaau parking lot (on the east side of the island, for any Hilo-based guests). Directly contact the local tour operator after booking to confirm the nearest meeting point (contact details in the info voucher).