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Hawaii Volcano Hike: Explore Kilauea Caldera and Coastline Aftermath
4.8
11 Ratings
Maunaloa
Embark on an elite volcano hike in Hawaii to explore the Kilauea Caldera and witness the aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along the coastline. Discover the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a deli-style lunch and dinner on this small-group tour.
Embark on an elite volcano hike in Hawaii to explore the Kilauea Caldera and witness the aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along the coastline. Discover the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a deli-style lunch and dinner on this small-group tour.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Maunaloa - Exploring Hawaii Island’s explosive side on foot is what this tour is all about. Hike Kilauea lava flows dating back to 1881 up to the historic flows of 2018. First, you’ll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service certified guide will…
- Maunaloa - Exploring Hawaii Island’s explosive side on foot is what this tour is all about. Hike Kilauea lava flows dating back to 1881 up to the historic flows of 2018. First, you’ll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service certified guide will discuss the volcanology, geology, and history of these monstrous wonders, as well as providing in-depth narration on the various lava flows and flora and fauna that you’ll be passing by.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch
- Dinner provided
- Bottled water included
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch
- Dinner provided
Additional Information
Embark on a Volcano Adventure
Take a two-mile journey down to Kilauea Caldera via the Halema’uma’u Trail, and see the aftermath of the monumental 2018 eruption along the coastline of Kilauea. Explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, featuring attractions like the Kilauea Visitor Center, Sulphur Banks, the Kilauea Iki Overlook, Volcano House, and more….
Embark on a Volcano Adventure
Take a two-mile journey down to Kilauea Caldera via the Halema’uma’u Trail, and see the aftermath of the monumental 2018 eruption along the coastline of Kilauea. Explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, featuring attractions like the Kilauea Visitor Center, Sulphur Banks, the Kilauea Iki Overlook, Volcano House, and more. Your small-group tour experience includes a deli-style lunch and dining option.
Location
Maunaloa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(11 Ratings)
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H9324hklucys
Jul 6, 2025
Excellent day. - Fabulous day with our guide Ryan. He was interesting, knowledgeable and fun. We had a great day, fortunate for us only myself and hubby, saw everything expected and with insight and knowledge that had we done it alone we would never have found out. Worth every penny, especially with all the driving and seeing so much in one day without feeling rushed or.missing out in any way.
Would recommend.
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986laures
May 17, 2025
Hike, be amazed, repeat! - This tour was the most amazing way to visit th volcano! Not only we got wonderful viewpoints of a fuming volcano, we were able to hike into the caldera itself while learning about the volcano history and all of the plants around us! Ray, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone really interested in volcanoes and wanting to explore the park as the many stops all provide different insights into this evolving geological wonder!
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Rob_d
Feb 12, 2023
Full Day...Phenomenal Day - This is a FULL day with lots of hiking...we logged over 20K steps and nearly 6 miles. This experience was amazing, culminating with a spectacular night view over the edge of the erupting Kilauea volcano. Wear hiking / walking shoes and bring layers of clothing...the range of temperatures from near freezing to warm can make this a miserable experience if not dressed appropriately. Also, plan for rain as this is a very wet area on Hawaii. You do not want to miss this great opportunity, especially if you are generally active/athletic. Would not recommend for young children, or those who are mobility limited.
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John_p
Mar 24, 2022
Great trip. Great memory - Adam our tour guide took us to great spots. His narrative was both informative and humorous. Hiking through a volcano crater floor is definitely the highlight of the evening. We highly recommend this trip. The viator description doesn't do it justice. We did so much more than what was listed. Dinner at the Lava Cafe was delicious and the evening ended with view of live lava in one of the active crater. High recommended.
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Paramita
Feb 13, 2020
KapohoKine adventures - I booked 3 tours with KapohoKine . I was staying in Kona and was picked up for each of the tours. I was really impressed with the excellent professionalism, friendliness and depth of knowledge of all the tour guides, making my trip to the Big Island a truly memorable one.
Mahalo !
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631kendallb
Feb 1, 2020
Best day/ excursion on the Big Island! - My mom and I had THE BEST DAY!!! Nick was our guide for the day and was so incredibly compassionate and accommodating towards my mom when she got a bit of motion sickness. He was early to pick us up and even took us on a mini excursion to see some beautiful caves! We were so blessed with an amazing group as well! Every staff member we encountered was thoughtful and considerate. They provided lunch and made us dinner at the winery! Thank you Nick and team for ending our trip with an amazing experience!!! 100/ 10
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Davestolz
Dec 8, 2019
Another Great Kapohokine Trip - Took this trip on Thanksgiving. Kapohokine always offers some unique excursions on Thanksgiving that get you away from the hotel buffet for dinner. I was excited to see a new trip when trying to book something. This did not disappoint. Lori, our guide, was very accommodating to our small group and took a few detours off the agenda to catch some additional sites. I’ve been to the Big Island many times over the years but this trip included a ton of things I’ve not seen before that I can’t wait to go back and check out again. Must do on the Island.
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Clbjfr
Oct 5, 2019
Not to be missed - Great, creative host. Knew how to combine stories, fun pictures, information and safe bike handling. Great companions. Enjoyed navigating alone with help along way if needed.
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Toni
Aug 6, 2021
Unique experience - saw things we would not have seen on our own - We did the big circle tour on our last visit to Hawaii and wanted something new. Marcus was a great tour guide and was able to take us on new experiences and see new things at Volcanoes National Park.
The tour is long, but it didn't feel too long. The hike down into the calder of the Volcano was fair - not too steep or unsafe...but you will encounter tree roots, mud, and uneven surfaces. It was worth the effort.
Note: the description says dinner included and even states "you'll enjoy a hearty dinner before returning to your hotel". There is NO Dinner. You will be given lunch and snacks - but no dinner. I don't know if they used to have dinner....or if this is an outright typo. They need to fix the description to set expectations correctly.
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Amweigand
Sep 18, 2019
Very nice but not "Adventurous" - If you want to have a nice, easy experience of many types of landscapes and geologies around the island, this is a great tour for that. The tour guides are lovely people, answer any questions you have, and show you around the island.
Even though it's described as a "hike", it's more of a trail walk. Which is fine if that's what you're looking for. There's a lot of driving in the shuttle van.
The winery at the end of the day is a nice little place with good, though mostly sweet wine. The buffet Hawaiian BBQ dinner is very tasty.
All in all this is a good tour for a family or older couple who want to take it easy, but is not very active / physical / adventurous. You may also want to decide if you want to see flowing lava or not. There was no active lava on this tour.
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