Hilo Trip Overview
Experience Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, on this small group Volcano Adventure tour. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island’s youngest and most active volcano, Kilauea. If the timing is right you may witness the incredible show of an eruption, and if not there is still much to immerse yourself in on the many stops within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including Kilauea caldera, Nahuku (Thurston lava tube), and Chain of Craters Road. Enjoy short hikes along the way as you learn about past and present volcanic eruptions, different lava formations, and the history and Hawaiian culture of the area. This is a Volcano Only Tour for those wanting an exclusive experience of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Hilo, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Experience Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, on this small group Volcano Adventure tour. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island’s youngest and most active volcano, Kilauea. If the timing is right you may witness the incredible show of an eruption, and if not there is still much to immerse yourself in on the many stops within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including Kilauea caldera, Nahuku (Thurston lava tube), and Chain of Craters Road. Enjoy short hikes along the way as you learn about past and present volcanic eruptions, different lava formations, and the history and Hawaiian culture of the area. This is a Volcano Only Tour for those wanting an exclusive experience of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from recent or perhaps current volcanic eruptions within Halema’uma’u crater. Feel the heat of steaming bluffs and enjoy the cool mist of the Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy short hikes and Hawaiian cultural interpretation throughout Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with your certified national park guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nahuku – Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Enjoy a walk through the Hawaiian rainforest to Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube). Explore the 500 year old underground tube where hot molten lava once rushed through.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore volcanic formations amongst frozen fields of lava and peer down into once active volcanic craters. Learn the history, culture and geology of Kilauea volcano on this small group guided tour.
Duration: 1 hour
