- Big Island Hiking & Climbing
- Big Island Tours & Activities
- Big Island Volcano Tours
- Hawaii Volcano Tours
- Volcanoes National Park
An in-depth volcano experience on the Island of Hawaii is offered by Hawaii Forest & Trail. 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.
Schedule:
- Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Closed Sunday)
- Tour Times: 8:00 AM
- Duration: 10-12 Hours*
*Travel time from most resorts is approx. 6 hrs round-trip.
Highlights:
- On this in-depth park experience, your interpretive guide will illuminate the historical events that changed the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Enjoy 2-3 miles of hiking around the park’s dynamic terrain
- Get up close and personal with volcanic formations such as lava tubes, steam vents & craters
- 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
- View Hilo’s famous Rainbow Falls & catch a glimpse of an anuenue in the morning mist
Includes:
- National Park entrance fees
- Morning and Afternoon snacks, Deli Style lunch, and Beverages
- 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’ll hike for 2-3 miles at a location determined by park conditions that day.
- We sometimes encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.
- Other tour restrictions may apply.
Location: Round-trip transportation is included. Please see the Transportation tab for pick-up locations and schedule.
Special Notes:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Please Note: The most recent Kilauea eruption has ceased and there is no viewable active lava in the Park.
- Rated: Easy to Moderate
Menu:
Lunch Options:
- Turkey Sandwich
- Ham Sandwich
- Pastrami Sandwich
- Veggie Sandwich
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Please be on time as these pick-ups determine when we start our tours. Mahalo
Pick-up Schedule:
- 8:00 AM – Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
- 8:20 AM – Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Front Entrance)
- 8:40 AM – Queens’ Market Place (Look For Charlie’s Thai Cuisine, and we’ll be at the curb!)
- 8:50 AM – Shops at Mauna Lani (Front of Foodland Store)
- 11:20 PM – Subway Keaau (parking lot)*
*TOUR TIMING: Please be aware your tour length will be approximately 7 to 8 hours total in duration due to your pick-up location being closer in proximity to both our private lava tube & Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Additionally, due to the tour itinerary, you will be unable to view Rainbow Falls. Mahalo!