Hawaii volcano tours with lava flow discovery hike. Hike with a local guide in Volcanoes National Park where you are immersed in the fantastic terrain, microclimates, dynamic geology and flora of Kilauea volcano, unique in the entire world. Huge craters, steaming vents and molten lava (when access is feasible) are among the possibilities here on the youngest and most active of the Island's 5 volcanoes.
Hike to Kilauea's Sacred Places
Hawaiian Walkways' routes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompass lush rain forests, lava tubes, steam vents, craters, a desert, islands of vegetation isolated by lava flows, and sometimes eruption sites with molten lava. We venture into seldom-visited corners of this active volcano, giving us uncrowded settings. Trail routes range from an easy "sampler" to hard-core. We usually cover some 6 miles.
Kilauea remains a sacred place for those who follow traditional Hawaiian practices. Our exploration of these varied realms opens us to the astonishing scientific story of island creation and evolution, and the remarkably insightful explanations of the people of old - ka po'e kahiko - for the phenomena they observed so well.
Award-Winning Eco Tour "Operator of the Year"
Hawaiian Walkways is a charter member of the Hawaii Eco-Tourism Association, and received the "Tour Operators of the Year" Award in 2002.
"We will take you to places that are so beautiful and grand they take your breath away, " say Dr. Hugh and Kaulana Montgomery (Owner-Operators), "to give an understanding of the Island and its people that will help you feel enriched; to share an appreciation of the interplay of sea (kai), land ('aina) and life (ola) unique to Hawaii."
Details for Kilauea Volcano Hiking Tour
Schedule: Daily, year-round Duration: Up to 6 hours hiking Difficulty/Length: Moderate, up to 6 mile hike
Location: Meet at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center
Time: Check in 10:00am Children: Minimum age 8. Children 8-12 pay a reduced price.
Included:
Light backpacks, Rain Wear, Walking Sticks, Food and Beverages (Deli-Style lunch, Cookies, Macadamia Nuts, Juice/Soda, and Bottled Water). Naturalist Guide Services at the ratio of one guide per ten hikers
NOTE: When flowing lava is accessible, we will get groups as close as safely possible. The footing on hardened lava is rocky and uneven. Closed shoes are a must. Forest paths are smoother, mostly on natural surfaces.
Customer Reviews # of Ratings: 18 Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Customer Review by Iman M Ozgur Posted July 29, 2009
5 Activity Rating 5 Crew Rating
Our family had a wonderful time on this hike. Our guide was exceptional!
Customer Review by John Wallace Posted June 25, 2009
5 Activity Rating 5 Crew Rating
For some reason I totally missed that this was more than just lava tubes but we had a GREAT time. The guide was the best part. He made it more than just a hike, it was also a fun and informative experience.
Customer Review by Miranda Le Esparza Posted May 21, 2009
5 Activity Rating 5 Crew Rating
We had a great time on the tour and Flint was an excellent and fun tour guide. We would definitely request for him the next time we book a tour.
Customer Review by Kelly Delk Posted May 21, 2009
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Flint was the BEST guide we have ever had. He was very friendly, knowledgable and so much fun to be around. We enjoy our tour very much and will use your service again when we come back next year
Customer Review by Judith A Wroblewski Posted September 8, 2008
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Customer Review by David Plunkett Posted July 25, 2008
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Customer Review by George Arthur Posted May 11, 2008
5 Activity Rating 5 Crew Rating
The guide makes the tour, and Joe did a superb job. He could speak in depth about the flora, history, the local economy, even the physics of volcanoes. There didn't seem to be a question that he could not give an interesting answer to. I was very satisfied with the value received, and I would highly recommend your programs to others.
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