Volcano Unveiled – Kona

• Big Island Hiking & Climbing
• Big Island Tours & Activities
• Big Island Volcano Tours
• Hawaii Volcano Tours
• Volcanoes National Park

UPDATED 2021: Description of activity subject to change without notice due to new limitations and updated capacities. Thank you.

Schedule:

• Availability:
  • October: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Closed Sunday)
    November – December: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
• Tour Times: 10:20 AM
• Duration: 12 Hours

The most in-depth volcano experience on the Island of Hawaii is back! Your National Park Certified Guide will share a mix of natural and cultural history about the island’s formation, illuminating the stories behind the ever-changing landscape of our island home. Stay after dark to see Kilauea’s latest eruption light up the night sky!

Highlights include:

• On this in-depth park experience, your interpretive guide will illuminate the historic events that recently changed the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park forever.
• Enjoy 2-3 miles of hiking around the park’s most dynamic terrain
• View Kilauea’s latest eruption after dark, when the glow from lava deep in the caldera lights up the night’s sky!
  We’ll visit a large private lava tube known for its bright yellow and gold microbial mats living on the cave walls. This lava tube is only accessible to Hawaii Forest & Trail guests.

Includes:

• National Park entrance fees
• Snacks, beverages, Deli-style lunch, Dinner
• Walking sticks, flashlights, and rain ponchos

Recommendations:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Long pants
• Reusable water bottle
• Light jacket

Restrictions/Requirements:

• The minimum age is 8 years old.
• Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain.
• We sometimes encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.
• Other tour restrictions may apply.
• Rated: Easy to Moderate

Special Notes:

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
• Please Note: In recent days lava levels have risen allowing for views of a sliver of the actual lava lake itself. To reach this view guests must take an approximately 2-mile hike over uneven terrain. Our guides will provide the flashlights and expert knowledge to lead you to the right spots to get the viewing experience of a lifetime (weather and lava level permitting).

Activity Company: Hawaii Forest & Trail