Craters of the Moon Tour: Full-Day Guided Exploration

Join a full-day guided tour of Craters of the Moon. Explore lava flows, hike Inferno Cone, and venture into ancient lava tubes. Discover unique flora and fauna.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Craters of the Moon National Monument - Robert Lambert Visitor Center - This fun interactive visitor center features films, exhibits, ranger-led presentations, bookstore, gifts and souvenirs. Pick up a map, explore the museum exhibits, and stamp your passport book.
  • North Crater Flow Trail - North Crater Flow - This short 1/4 mile paved trail…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • On-board restrooms
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Begin your journey by visiting the Visitor Center, where you’ll gain insight into how the Apollo astronauts used this harsh landscape to train for their historic 1969 lunar landing.
Discover the monoliths at North Crater Flow, one of the youngest areas of lava flow within the Monument. Take a leisurely walk through Devils Orchard to witness the bizarre…

Location
Craters of the Moon National Monument
18 miles southwest of Arco, Hwy. 20/26/93,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pams
Aug 26, 2025
Out of this World - You feel like you are on another planet as you look at the topography. So cool. Amazing tunnels. Delicate flowers surrounding the area. Gabrielle made this tour so much more special with all of her knowledge.
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729brittanyg
Aug 21, 2025
Outstanding Tours with Big Green Adventure Tours! - My dad and I booked three tours with Big Green Adventure Tours, and each one was better than the last! Gabrielle was our driver and guide, and she did an amazing job navigating everything from city streets to scenic overlooks to even lava tubes. She struck the perfect balance between being a great conversationalist and always making sure we were comfortable and safe. Her knowledge and guidance at each site really made the experience unforgettable. We had such a wonderful time and would 100% recommend Big Green Adventure Tours to anyone visiting Twin Falls. If you want to see the area in the best way possible, this is the company to go with!
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Elizabethd2019
Jun 26, 2025
Fantastic tour of Valley of the Crater of the Moon - Gabrielle's team provided a fantastic tour of the Valley of the Crater of the Moon National Monument. As soon as we booked the tour, we had excellent communication about what to expect. On the day of the tour, she laid out clearly how our day would play out. She shared historical insights, had knowledge of plants, birds and the geography and formation of the area. She calibrated the tour to fit our abilities . We will use her again for sure!
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Lrcbme
May 24, 2025
Book today, worth it - You leave at 7am, few stops along the way. You get their early before the rush. Most hikes are very easy. Our group had a variety of skills. Mine as the lowest. I waited due to my knees. The view while was waiting was spectacular. Worth the time and money. She is very knowledgeable. Learn things you would not know yours.
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Ajmglobaltraveller
Sep 25, 2024
Fantastic day tour - Great tour to Craters of the Moon which Gabriella made very interesting. We stopped at the visitor centre and a couple of the short walks. Then we went into a lava tube which was amazing. Lunch was very good.
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Leslie_k
Aug 29, 2024
Must see - Gabrielle is an awesome guide! Our visit was totally amazing! The views and volcanic atmosphere is absolutely beautiful! You will never see it in your lifetime until you actually see it!
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Janalyn_p
Aug 5, 2024
Beautiful Landscape with a Great Experience - Gabrielle is very friendly and knowledgeable. She has a likable kindness and sense of humor. She genuinely cares that her guests have a great experience. I wasn't feeling well in the morning because of lack of sleep and she noticed and offered some liquid IV. It helped so much! The tour was so helpful in getting to the best sights to see without having to wander around wondering what would be the best thing to see in such a short amount of time. She also answered all of our questions and gave us things to notice and understand while we were on tour. Sometimes when you go somewhere on your own it is easy to just walk by things and not notice. On tour, we were able to see and notice a lot more than we would have on our own, which made the experience that much better.
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N9517kklauried
Jul 29, 2024
Best Experience Ever!!! - We had two tours scheduled, and enjoyed ourselves soooo much, we booked a third tour with Big Green Adventure Tours. Other than Craters of the Moon, we also did the Guided Half day tour to Shoshone Falls and Twin Falls, and the Guided half day Scenic Tour - Off the Beaten Path. We have done tours all over the world and I believe this might have been our best experience with a tour and guide. I know for sure we would not have enjoyed the Craters of the Moon National Monument near as much without all the added information and history provided during our tour. I know we encounter several people that said Craters of the Moon was not worth your time, but they did not go with a guide, which I am sure made all the difference in the world for our experience. Our guide was entertaining, as well as, informative. Highly recommend this experience. She even gave us suggestions of places to visit on our days that we did not have tours booked.
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Simranqww
Jun 29, 2024
Amazing Experience with Gabrielle! - Gabrielle is absolutely amazing to take this tour with. She is so well informed and enthusiastic and shared some great insights about the National monument. She is extremely friendly and easy to get along with. She will make sure you are entertained and updated throughout the tour. Also she clicks amazing pictures. Definitely recommend this tour. She has recently started the tour company and is offering great options to cover the attractions. 10/10 Recommend
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Pamela_j
Jun 28, 2024
A highlight of my trip to Idaho! - I really liked walking up the infernal cone. That was a very unique experience. Hiking in various places of this preserve was really fascinating. Going as a tour group made the experience even more enjoyable.
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From $169
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).