Quick Details
View past eruption sites, craters, and lava tubes while discovering how geologic events shape the Island of Hawaiʻi. Hawaii volcano tours are an excellent way to experience the fantastic forces of creation and destruction.
Adult
$ 185
Child (Ages 8-12)
$ 160
- Exclusive Private Access To Hualalai Volcano
- Climb Through A Lava Tube
- 3-4 mile Hike With Views Of The Kona Coastline
Hidden Craters Hike
This volcano tours include both of the famous destinations and off the beaten path spots that only insiders know. Hawaii Forest & Trail interpretive volcano guides are responsive to your wishes and will provide a unique and informative tour experience. Your guides are knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the island with you.
Venture onto private land behind 3 locked gates to explore the upper slopes of Kona’s very own volcano – Hualalai. Take pleasure in a 3-4 mile hike through an untouched cloud forest with incredible vistas of the Kona coast. This journey provides an intimate and unique access to the site of multiple volcanic eruptions from the 1800’s, all within a short distance.
You will also explore a unique lava tube and capture scenic views of the coastline, as well as have the opportunity to stand on the edge of precipitous volcanic craters that plunges deep into the earth below.
What To Bring & Wear
Hiking or sturdy closed-toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a light sweatshirt or jacket, water bottle.
Included In Your Tour
- Trail bar snack and water refills (Please bring your own reusable bottle!).
- Walking sticks, day packs and rain jackets.
Know Before You Go
- Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain with up to 1,000′ elevation gain & descent. You may encounter cool and wet conditions.
- The hike is 3-4 miles along uneven terrain with some steep inclines and declines with elevation gains & descents. Rated moderate.
- Elevation Gain on the tour ranges from sea level to 6,000 feet. You will meander on a single-track trail through native forest with an elevation change of approximately 800 to 1,000 feet. While exploring the lava tube, expect to descend and ascend approximately 30-40 feet.
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Tours depart from Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters in Kona.
- Address: 73-5593 A Olowalu St. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. PH: 808-331-8505
- Trips depart from Kona, with convenient pickup locations Kona, Waikoloa, Waikoloa Village, and Hilo. Please note during check out, the nearest meeting location for your tour, it may be different from your selected accommodation with a different meeting time.
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- How much hiking do we do? 3-4 miles along uneven terrain with some steep inclines and declines with elevation gains & descents. Rated moderate.
- Is there elevation gain? Tour ranges from sea level to 6,000 feet. You will meander on a single-track trail through native forest with an elevation change of approximately 800 to 1,000 feet. While exploring the lava tube, expect to descend and ascend approximately 30-40 feet.
- How many different types of volcanic features will I see? Along the tour, you’ll see a 200 year old lava flow, spatter cones, fissures and collapsed pits.
- Do we need any special type of equipment to explore the lava tube? The lava tube we visit is perfect for the casual adventurer. You’ll descend via earthen steps with a rope to assist and there’s enough ambient light to see all of the major features inside the cave.
- Is Hualalai Volcano active? Technically speaking, yes. Hualalai’s last eruption ended in 1801 so it is considered active. However, magma is not close to the surface, so you willl not see any geothermal activity.
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- Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain with up to 1,000′ elevation gain & descent.
- You may encounter cool and wet conditions. Other tour restrictions may apply.
- Tour includes a 3-4 miles along uneven terrain with some steep inclines and declines with elevation gains & descents. Rated moderate.
- Tour ranges from sea level to 6,000 feet in elevation gain.
- Minimum age is 8 years old.
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- Trail bar snack and water refills are provided.
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of activity
- For groups of 6+ there are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of activity
- We will gladly reschedule your activity at no extra cost if changes are made prior to the 48 or 72 hour cancellation period
- Cancellations from date of booking to 48 hours before activity or for larger groups 72 hours before activity are subject to a 10% service charge
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.