Guided Hike in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hike volcanic landscapes with a naturalist guide in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Duration
5–10 hrs
Includes
Lunch, snacks, park entry
Highlights
Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on a guided hiking adventure through lava fields, forests, craters, and steam vents. Learn how the island’s geology, history, and culture have shaped this active volcanic landscape.
- Hike up to 3 miles on trails selected for current park conditions
- Explore lava tubes, steam vents, volcanic craters, and native forest
- Discover Kīlauea’s geology and cultural history with an interpretive naturalist guide
- Traverse changing landscapes from ancient lava fields to volcanic viewpoints
- Watch for eruption activity when conditions and permitted access allow
Itinerary
Adventure is approximately 10 hours from Kona, 9 to 9.5 hours from Waikoloa, and 5 hours from Hilo. Below itinerary is estimated & approximate.
7:30 AM - Depart our Kona HQ for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP) via Saddle Road in the comfort of our Mercedes Sprinter tour van. 10:00-10:30 AM - Arrive and explore HVNP as your naturalist guide leads you on the best hiking trail for the day. Enjoy an afternoon picnic style lunch to refuel and refresh. 2:30 PM - Depart for Kona via Saddle Road 5:00-5:30 PM - Arrive at our Kona HQ
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation from centralized meeting locations
- Interpretive naturalist guide
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park access fees
- Picnic deli-style lunch
- Snacks and chilled beverages
- Trekking poles, daypacks, rain gear, bug repellent, and sunscreen
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires hiking up to 3 miles on uneven or rocky terrain
- Expect cool, wet, or muddy conditions
- Wear comfortable closed-toe walking, sneaker, or hiking shoes
- Bring the credit card used for booking and a matching photo ID; the cardholder name must match the booking contact name
- Children under age 10 and under 4 feet 9 inches require a child safety or booster seat
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. Cancellations within 24 hours, no-shows, or travelers who do not meet tour requirements are charged the full tour amount.
Product ID: KG2PAM
FAQs
Expect to hike up to 3 miles for the day on uneven or rocky terrain. Your guide chooses the hikes based on your group’s interests and ability levels, plus Park conditions.
Yes. The access road to the private lava tube includes unpaved and bumpy sections, so this tour may not be suitable if you’re prone to motion sickness.
Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes and long pants. Bring a reusable water bottle and a light jacket or sweatshirt; you may also want personal sun protection like a hat or sunglasses.
Meeting details
Hawaii Forest & Trail, Queens' Marketplace, The Shops at Mauna Lani, or Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo
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.
