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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Experience this remarkable adventure to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
- Travel over 4 volcanoes, with an elevation change of 37,000 feet, as we go over the mountains.
- Experience a diverse change in geography and climate on this 12-hour tour!
- Enjoy a continental breakfast of fruit, pastries & Kona coffee (included).
- Explore and learn about the world's most active volcano through small walks & scenic drives.
- Build up an appetite and dine on a complimentary picnic lunch served en route!
- Make a trip down the Chain of Craters Road and see where part of the road was covered in lava.
- Listen as your expert guides share the evolutionary splendor of Hawaii through their commitment to learning!
- Daypacks, water bottles, walking sticks, warm wear & raingear are all provided free of charge!
- A maximum of 12 guests per tour ensures a personal, intimate experience!
Description
Over the course of this tour, you'll get an idea of just how big the Big Island really is! Meet our friendly & knowledgeable tour guides at either the Waikoloa Kings Shops or our headquarters in Kona.
Travel up the coast over desolate lava flows for about 30 minutes before proceeding up the rolling pasturelands on the flanks of Mauna Kea. Then, turn onto Saddle Road, which traverses the island between Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea.
Experience a dramatic landscape of ranchland, sub-alpine dryforest & rainforest, which boasts striking features like cinder cones, lava flows, lava tubes & kipuka, a Hawaiian term for an "island" of land completely surrounded by younger lava flows.
Stop for a short break and continental-style breakfast. Descend closer to sea level on our way through Hilo, where we begin the final climb to the summit of Kilauea and the lush entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Explore and learn about the world's most active volcano! A World Heritage Site & an International Biosphere Preserve, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers native rainforest, lava tubes, remarkable volcanic formations & an amazing diversity of geography & climate.
During your adventure through the park, stop for a deli-style picnic lunch. Depending on what's happening with the active flow, we'll head to the red stuff for viewing - so don't forget your camera!
On the way back to Kona, travel along the Hamakua Coast and pass through Waimea before returning to Kona. By the end of the day, you'll have traveled over 300 miles and experienced an elevation change of over 30,000 feet!
Restrictions: Guests on this tour should not be physically challenged or unable to walk short distances of .5 to 1.5 miles on uneven terrain.
Lunch Menu Please select one and indicate your choice in the field provided. Deli-Style Sandwich Choices All sandwiches served on whole wheat Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato & Swiss cheese with chips, a cookie and beverages. - Turkey
- Ham
- Tuna
- Veggie (lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber and zucchini)
Please note: If you do not make a sandwich selection, the default sandwich is Turkey.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Kilauea Volcano Adventure (Hike). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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This was the perfect way for us to get oriented on the first full day of our trip to the big island. Ethan was informative, safe, and made the 12-hour day fly by. Even the kids (9 and 11) were engaged throughout. The van was big enough so I didnt get carsick on the winding roads, and small enough to personalize the tour. We appreciated that Ethan was flexible and knowledgeable enough (expert college-educated geologist and long-time resident!) to adapt our tour to the weather, volcano status, and needs/interests of the group. The food was great, too! The only thing I missed was island culture/folklore - I remember hearing stories about the Hawaiian gods when I was on a similar tour as a kid - but that wasnt the purpose of this tour. It was definitely worth the price and the time.
Reviewed by: Audrey C., USA, July 2010
This adventure hike was exactly what I hoped it would be - fantasticly knowledgable guide, small number of participants, comprehensive explanations of not just the volcano facts & history but also native plants, island history & culture, geography, and a bit of astronomy. This tour was the main reason why I came to the Big Island and it was even better than I had been told. It was nice to have a guide that walked with us & explained what we were seeing. We saw the drivers of other tours just hanging out with other bus drivers in the parking lot while their passengers tried to walk & read a guidebook. Worth every penny of the cost.
Reviewed by: John S., USA, May 2010
We had a wonderful guide providing so much more than we ever would have gotten on our own. She didn't just drive by and show us the view, she educated us and we came away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the beautiful island. We cant wait to come back again!
Reviewed by: Lisa K., USA, February 2010
Our guide was fantastic! He really cared about people and gave us memories that will last a lifetime. We want to send our thanks to him for everything! We enjoyed spending the day with him! Aloha!
Reviewed by: Sue B., USA, December 2009
Our tour guide from Hawaii Forest and Trails was excellent and provided a great tour. It was an extremely long day, made even longer by heavy traffic coming back into town, but he made us all feel like he was there to show us the real Hawaiian experience and give us a great day and he took the delays all in stride. He made extra effort to see that we were all comfortable from the temperature in the bus to water/juice/soda breaks and a great lunch.
Reviewed by: Darrell D., USA, September 2008
The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. I wish we could have seen a lava flow .
Reviewed by: Abbey L., USA, March 2008
Our tour guide was the very best. The weather was shocking but he made the day brilliant, very informative, and we did get to see the crater if only for a few seconds. Cannot speak highly enough of the tour.
Reviewed by: Jane C., Australia, January 2008
This was a fantastic trip with a fabulous guide who was very knowledgeable and informative - highly recommended!
Reviewed by: Carole-Ann S., UK, November 2007
Perfect.
Reviewed by: rameye h., France, November 2007
We did have an absolutely fantastic time. Our tour guide was the best. He knew everything about Hawaii. We were most impressed!
Reviewed by: Robert M., USA, August 2007
