Cross a 1959 lava lake and explore a lava tube with an expert guide
4.5 hrs
2 to 6 people
Guide, gear, snacks and lunch
Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on a guided hike across volcanic terrain. Discover crater views, a hardened lava lake, and the Nahuku Lava Tube while learning about the region's geology.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: GF5H3R
Wear layers and comfortable shoes with toe protection. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat. Morning temperatures are usually around 50°F and may warm to around 85°F. Rain jackets, ponchos, backpacks, and trekking poles are available to borrow.
Your hike's route, meeting time, or meeting location may be adjusted for poor weather or increased volcanic activity. Alternative routes may be used when needed.
No. Lava viewing depends on weather conditions and Kīlauea's activity, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Kilauea Visitor Center
Jennifer was very responsive when I booked our experience, and then Yvonne, our tour guide, was terrific. Yvonne got us all so excited about volcanoes! Yvonne shared her deep knowledge of how volcanic activity follows a pattern and the tools she uses to keep track of when the next eruption is going to happen, and using her tools, we could see that Kilauea was getting closer and closer to eruption as we continued our hike! Yvonne provided a light breakfast of muffins and fruits from her home garden, and hearty, delicious sandwiches for lunch from a local deli. Yvonne checked out our party of 5 (ages 31-65) and offered a couple of options so that we could choose the best option for our level of fitness. What we did (~7 miles including the Kīlauea Iki Trail + lava tubes) was perfect for us: a challenging workout, but not so hard that we felt unsafe. Afterwards, Yvonne even texted us about the eruption so that we could come back to the park and experience it! A trip we'll remember forever!
Chanelle S
October 21, 2025
Jennifer was very responsive when I booked our experience, and then Yvonne, our tour guide, was terrific. Yvonne got us all so excited about volcanoes! Yvonne shared her deep knowledge of how volcanic activity follows a pattern and the tools she uses to keep track of when the next eruption is going to happen, and using her tools, we could see that Kilauea was getting closer and closer to eruption as we continued our hike! Yvonne provided a light breakfast of muffins and fruits from her home garden, and hearty, delicious sandwiches for lunch from a local deli. Yvonne checked out our party of 5 (ages 31-65) and offered a couple of options so that we could choose the best option for our level of fitness. What we did (~7 miles including the Kīlauea Iki Trail + lava tubes) was perfect for us: a challenging workout, but not so hard that we felt unsafe. Afterwards, Yvonne even texted us about the eruption so that we could come back to the park and experience it! A trip we'll remember forever!
Chanelle S
October 21, 2025
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