Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hiking Tour
Hike volcanic landscapes, ancient footprints, and Big Island landmarks
Duration
11 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Park entry, rain jackets, water
Highlights
Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on foot through rainforest, lava terrain, and volcanic desert. Discover geological and cultural stories at key Big Island stops along the way.
- Hike the 3.3-mile Kīlauea Iki Trail across a solidified lava lake
- Follow the mostly flat Kaʻū Desert Footprints Trail
- Visit a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, and Rainbow Falls
- Learn about the geology, culture, and stories behind each location
- Capture photos of volcanic landscapes and island landmarks
- Plan for lunch at your own expense during the day
What's Included
- Park entrance fee
- Rain jackets
- Water
- Electrolyte packets
Important details
- Wear closed-toe shoes for the hikes
- Bring a backpack to carry water and snacks
- Requires hiking over uneven or rocky ground
- Expect conditions that may be hot, cool, wet, or muddy on the same day
- Recommended for ages 6 and up
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund with at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
Wear closed-toe shoes for the hikes. Bring a backpack to carry water and snacks; one backpack per group is typically enough.
The tour includes hiking over uneven or rocky ground. The Kīlauea Iki Trail is a 3.3-mile loop with 400 feet of elevation gain, while the Kaʻū Desert Footprints Trail is a mostly flat 2.5-mile round trip.
Prepare for conditions that may be hot, cool, wet, or muddy during the same day. Rain jackets are provided.
Meeting details
Guests will be picked up at hotel or specified location.
Related locations
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Admission includedStanding at the rim of Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, you feel the ground warm beneath your feet and catch the sulfurous drift of volcanic gases rising from the caldera below. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park stretches across nearly 330,000 acres of the Big Island, encompassing steaming vents, hardened lava fields, and lush rainforest that gives way abruptly to barren black rock. This is a place where the planet's interior announces itself without apology, and where Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park earns its reputation as one of the most geologically dynamic destinations in the United States.
