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Elite Volcano Hike from Hilo

KapohoKine Adventures • Grand Naniloa DoubleTree by Hilton Lobby • Hilo, HI 96720

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Discover Hawaii’s volcanic wonders on this full-day Elite Volcano Hike tour from Hilo. Explore Kaumana Caves, hike through lush rainforests, and witness the 2018 Kilauea eruption's impact at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Includes round-trip transportation, a picnic lunch in the park, and dinner at a local favorite in Volcano Village.

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Explore the historic lava tube system that brought lava close to Hilo in 1881. Peek inside the dramatic cathedral-like space.
Witness the aftermath of the 2018 eruption and explore the park's stunning landscapes.
The Halema’uma’u trail has been used since 1846 and features notable historic markers from visitors such as Benjamin Boyd and John Webster.
The total tour duration is about 9 hours.
The tour is suitable for all ages, but children should be able to handle a moderate hike and follow safety guidelines.
Enjoy a lunch within the National Park, surrounded by native bird calls.
Experience a 3-mile hike through ancient forests and historical trails, starting behind the historic Volcano House.
Enjoy sweeping views from Byron Ledge and photo opportunities along the way, including a bench with a bird’s eye view of the caldera floor.
Dinner in Volcano Village: End the day with a delicious meal at a local favorite restaurant.

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Discover the untamed beauty of Hawaii's volcanic landscape on the Elite Volcano Hike from Hilo with KapohoKine Adventures. This full-day adventure begins with convenient pick-up from your Hilo hotel and will transport you into the heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Your first stop is Kaumana Caves, part of the lava tube system that brought lava just 1.5 miles from downtown Hilo in 1881. Peek inside the dramatic, cathedral-like space of these historic caves.

Next, journey to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to witness the aftermath of Kilauea's 2018 eruption. Enjoy a picnic lunch while listening to native bird calls before embarking on the Halema'uma'u trail. This three-mile hike starts behind the historic Volcano House and winds down to the caldera floor, which drastically changed during the 2018 eruption. This trail, established in 1846, was famously used by Mark Twain and his guide Alex Lancaster.

As you hike, marvel at ancient forests of 1,000-year-old tree ferns and the sounds of native birds like the yellow 'amakihi and red 'apapane. Encounter huge boulders from ancient rock slides and eruptions, and see historical marks left by visitors from 1851. Upon reaching Kilauea Caldera’s floor, view the incredible rock slide from the 2018 eruption and the massive Halema'uma'u Crater, now a 1,000-foot-deep pit.

Skirt the edge of the caldera over previous lava lakes and see the resilient 'o¯hi'a lehua trees. Climb 400 feet in half a mile to Byron Ledge for sweeping views of the caldera. Continue on a gradual incline to Waldron Overlook, passing through forests with glimpses of Pu'u Pua'i and Kilauea Iki. Finish the hike at the old crater rim drive, slowly being reclaimed by vegetation, and return to Volcano House.

But the adventure doesn't stop there! After a short break, your guide will take you to more amazing spots in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including Mauna Ulu's lava flow, where you can find Pele’s tears and lava trees. Explore the hidden Nahuku lava tube in the rainforest and end your day with a filling dinner at a local favorite restaurant in Volcano Village. If conditions permit, enjoy the mesmerizing glow of lava to conclude your unforgettable tour.

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hrjohns1

"Secrets of Puna with NCL"

Reviewed July 15, 2024

Would definitely recommend the Secrets of Puna Tour! Was able to see some beautiful scenery including lava fields, a black sand beach, beautiful cliffs and several sea turtles! Our guide was Marcus and he was FANTASTIC!!!! He was super friendly and very accommodating. He didn't rush us at all and made the trip very enjoyable...he was just go with the flow! Would definitely ensure you wear closed toe shoes as they're required and just know that "real" bathrooms aren't available often and the porta potties didn't always have toilet paper so you may want to bring some with you. BUT don't let that deter you...this was one of the best tours of the week! Make sure you get Marcus as your guide!

jkosfeld

Minnetonka, Minnesota

"Hawaii tour"

Reviewed February 08, 2024

It was an excellent experience, The tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the island.

248jbc

"Amazing tour, entertaining and educational "

Reviewed January 03, 2024

Ok, so Ray is a wealth of information, and Sam is just as informative. We did a Captain Cook snorkeling and Coffee tour in Kona, Hawaii, and my wife was the happiest I’ve seen her. I am here to say Wow, she and I will do it again.

iowacityia

"Sunday, December 3rd day tour."

Reviewed December 13, 2023

My wife and I took this van day tour as a Holland America cruise excursion. The title of the excursion was Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Waterfall Explorer. We were picked up from the cruise terminal. Greeted by Hunter, he would be our driver, and our tour guide. Let me tell you right away that Hunter was great! Both as a driver, and especially as a tour guide. He is a pro. A great speaker. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. Our van tour started with an informative drive through Hilo. We did visit a couple of wonderful waterfalls, then Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Including the crater, steam vents, the visitors center, and then the lava tube. While by the crater we stopped for a nice picnic lunch. I think this ended up being around a 6-7hr tour. It went fast. This was our last excursion while visiting the Hawaiian islands on this cruise. And our last tour ended up being our best. Hunter did a great job. I would certainly do this tour again.

Loritravels11

Grants Pass, Oregon

"A Fabulous Day in Hilo!!"

Reviewed November 10, 2023

I booked the Waterfalls and Volcano National Park Tour through Princess Cruises. We docked in Hilo at 8:00 and met our tour guide, Victor, in the terminal at 8:20. There were 12 of us in a modern van. Victor was so warm and personable, and made us all feel instantly comfortable! We spent over 7 hours touring different waterfalls and looking at the volcanos. He made the history of Hilo come to life! I learned so much! We had lunch in the afternoon, plenty of bathroom breaks, and an opportunity to pick up some souvenirs. The tour itinerary was good……but Victor was fabulous!!! I highly recommend any tour that he is leading!!

cherylgJ3966DD

"Secrets of Puna"

Reviewed October 19, 2023

Secrets of Puna sounded like a wonderful excursion offered by our cruise. The trip started out wonderfully, with a few stops showing areas of past lava flow along the coastline. The second half of the trip was supposed to give us the availability of snorkeling and shopping. Well, we had 45 minutes at the hotel where the tour agency was located where snorkling was off a boat dock and shopping was at the hotel gift shop. Courtney, our tour guide, did a good job, but most tourists don't ay good money to go to a hotel gift shop.

Magsonthemove

Orlando, Florida

"Look elsewhere, they don’t want your money."

Reviewed October 18, 2023

We stayed at the Grand Naniloa and attempted to rent kayaks every day of our stay. Every day we were told that we couldn’t due to “staffing issues” and to come back after 10am on Wednesday. We even checked on Tuesday to see if we needed to make reservations for Wednesday (the last day of our trip) and were assured that we didn’t need reservations just show up “anytime after 10am”. We showed up at 12:30 and were told we couldn’t rent a kayak even though there were 3 people at the desk because the one man that told us to come “anytime after 10” was going home soon. It would have been really helpful if he had said “anytime after 10am” meant 10-12pm. TLDR- even after asking everyday we still missed the 2 hour window they were willing to rent kayaks during the week. No one there could have cared any less that they’d given us the run around all week. Truly horrible service. Hilo ocean adventures is just down the road and the staff is actually nice and willing to do their jobs. Stop there first, I wish I had.

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