Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour

By Big Island Backroad Adventures

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Overview

Have your own vehicle or prefer to drive yourself? We can meet you at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a must see while on the Big Island!

The park is home to critically endangered wildlife, two of the world’s most active volcanoes, and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth! Encompassing over 335,000 acres, Volcanoes National Park has a vast amount of land to be explored and it can be quite intimidating to do on your own. Our expert naturalists can create a customised itinerary tailored to your preferences ensuring you fully maximise your time in the Park.

Additionally, you’ll receive detailed insights into the various volcanic features, enriching your understanding of the remarkable landscapes you’ll be exploring!

Activity location

Steaming Bluff
- 96785, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Volcano Art Center Gallery
- 96785, Volcano, Hawaii, United States

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Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour

6h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$2,211.08 x 1 TravellerNZ$2,211.08

Total

Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Soft drink/Pop
Bottled water
Patagonia rain jacket and Nano puff, Nikon ProStaff binoculars, hiking poles, torches/headlamps, umbrellas
Snacks
Picnic style lunch surrounded by the beauty of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours can be adapted to accommodate all ages and abilities. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have specific needs. Assuming no modifications to this tour, guests should be able to walk at least 1-2 miles with some steps included. Guests must be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain and we may encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.

Activity itinerary

Kilauea Volcano

30m
Admission ticket not included

After meeting, get outfitted with our provided top-of-line gear and we will set off for a great day of exploration! Our first stop will be standing at the edge very top of Halema’uma’u crater at Kilauea volcano! Kilauea is the world’s active volcano and one of two volcanoes that make up Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will explain to you about vast changes that have happened here over the years to make up what we currently see today.

Steaming Bluff

30m

After, we will continue down the Crater Rim Road to the Wahinekapu steaming bluffs. Here, rainwater seeps through deep cracks in the ground then rises to surface as water vapour. You can stand right in front of the hot steam coming back out of the cracks at the surface of the ground and feel it for yourself!

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

30m
Admission ticket not included

Next, we will continue our journey around Crater Rim Road to the Nahuku, or Thurston, lava tube. Take a guided walk on this short loop trail through the native Ohia forests and the 600ft long lava tube. The Nahuku lava tube is over 500 years old and over 25ft in diameter in some places! Learn about the endemic plants the inhabit the surrounding forest and how they have adapted to live in these volcanic environments.

Chain of Craters Road

1h
Admission ticket not included

Following these stops, we will continue our exploration of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park by venturing further into the Park down Chain of Craters road. This 22 mile stretch of road traverses through a variety of different landscapes from the dense Ohia forest to the dry coastal plains where land meets the ocean. Stop at various craters, historical lava flows, and eruption sites, including Maunaulu & Pauahi, as we descend down towards the ocean. Where the road ends, take a short guided walk along the coastal bluffs to observe the Holei sea arch.

Pauahi Crater

30m
Admission ticket not included

The site of a 1979 eruption and one of the more impressive pit craters along the road. Stop and see Maunaulu in the distance and listen to the native birds that frequent this area.

Mauna Ulu Lava Shield

1h

Explore the eruptive site of Maunaulu and its 1969-1974 eruption. See many volcanic features including eruptive vents, fissures, lava trees, tree moulds, and fascinating colours.

Kealakomo

30m
Admission ticket not included

The view point offers 180 degree views of the Southern coastline. We will also explore some of the lava features in this area including an old lava river channel.

Holei Sea Arch

30m
Admission ticket not included

See natures forces at work where water and land meet. Take a short walk out to see the Holei sea arch.

Kilauea Iki Trail

30m
Admission ticket not included

Visit the historic 1959 eruption. Walk the trail along Pu'u Pua'i and learn about why this is called the Devastation Trail.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

30m
Admission ticket not included

We will start this tour at the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park visitor centre. The centre itself has many great interpretive displays and awesome Park souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

Steaming Bluff
- 96785, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Volcano Art Center Gallery
- 96785, Volcano, Hawaii, United States

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