Hike Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Volcano Trails
Hike Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a certified guide and explore a private lava tube
Duration
5 hours
Includes
Guide, lunch, park fees
Highlights
Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with an interpretive naturalist guide and hike up to 3 miles across volcanic landscapes. Get private access to a lava tube and learn the geology and cultural history that shape Kīlauea.
- Hike up to 3 miles on uneven or rocky terrain
- Explore a private lava tube with 30+ foot ceilings and microbial mats
- Drive Chain of Craters Road through rainforest, lava flows, and cinder fields
- See steam vents, craters, and other volcanic formations
- Learn about the Park’s geology plus natural and cultural history
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation from centralized meeting locations
- Interpretive naturalist guide
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park entrance fees
- Private cave access fees
- Deli-style picnic lunch
- Warm picnic dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Trekking poles or walking sticks
- Flashlights
- Daypacks
- Raingear
Things to know
Ages 6+ and rated moderate; you should be able to hike at least 3 miles on uneven terrain. Volcano viewing depends on current conditions and permitted access. The access road to the private lava tube has unpaved, bumpy sections and may not suit guests prone to motion sickness.
Gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before for a full refund. Private tours: cancel at least 72 hours before for a full refund. Cancellations within the window and no-shows are charged the full amount.
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, and 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.
