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Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour
Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
$1,040
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Overview
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, showcasing some of the world’s most active volcanoes. With over 335,000 acres of unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes, this park is a must-visit on the Big Island.
- 🌋 Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour lasting 6 hours with an experienced human tour guide.
- 🔭 Begin your adventure at the edge of Halema’uma’u crater, where your guide shares insights about Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano.
- 💨 Experience the Wahinekapu steaming bluffs, where rainwater seeps through the ground, rising as hot steam for a unique sensory experience.
- 🌳 Discover the Nahuku (Thurston) lava tube, a 600ft long natural wonder, and explore the surrounding native Ohia forests on a guided walk.
- 🚗 Travel down Chain of Craters Road, a 22-mile stretch showcasing diverse landscapes from lush forests to coastal plains, with stops at craters and historical lava flows.
- 🌊 Visit Pauahi Crater and observe the remnants of the 1979 eruption, while enjoying views of Maunaulu and the native birdlife.
- 🌅 Take a short guided walk to Holei Sea Arch, where you can witness the dramatic meeting of land and water.
- 🥗 Savor a picnic-style lunch amidst the stunning scenery of the park, complemented by non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and a complementary photo package.
- 🧥 All necessary gear is provided, including Patagonia rain jackets, binoculars, hiking poles, and more for your comfort and convenience.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with accommodations available for strollers and prams, ensuring everyone can enjoy the tour.
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Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud.
- All non-alcoholic beverages: water, juice, soda, hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate
- Picnic style lunch surrounded by the beauty of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
- Patagonia rain jacket and Nano puff, Nikon ProStaff binoculars, hiking poles, flashlights/headlamps, umbrellas
- trail mix, fruit snacks, granola bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
- Private transportation
Meeting point
We will meet you inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at the visitor center's parking lot grassy area.
Return details
We will meet you inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at the visitor center's parking lot grassy area.
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Kilauea VolcanoAfter meeting, get outfitted with our provided top-of-line gear and we will set off for a great day of exploration! Our first stop will be standing at the edge very top of Halema’uma’u crater at Kilauea volcano! Kilauea is the world’s active volcano and one of two volcanoes that make up Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will explain to you about vast changes that have happened here over the years to make up what we currently see today.
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After, we will continue down the Crater Rim Road to the Wahinekapu steaming bluffs. Here, rainwater seeps through deep cracks in the ground then rises to surface as water vapor. You can stand right in front of the hot steam coming back out of the cracks at the surface of the ground and feel it for yourself!
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Nahuku - Thurston Lava TubeNext, we will continue our journey around Crater Rim Road to the Nahuku, or Thurston, lava tube. Take a guided walk on this short loop trail through the native Ohia forests and the 600ft long lava tube. The Nahuku lava tube is over 500 years old and over 25ft in diameter in some places! Learn about the endemic plants the inhabit the surrounding forest and how they have adapted to live in these volcanic environments.
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Chain of Craters RoadFollowing these stops, we will continue our exploration of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park by venturing further into the Park down Chain of Craters road. This 22 mile stretch of road traverses through a variety of different landscapes from the dense Ohia forest to the dry coastal plains where land meets the ocean. Stop at various craters, historical lava flows, and eruption sites, including Maunaulu & Pauahi, as we descend down towards the ocean. Where the road ends, take a short guided walk along the coastal bluffs to observe the Holei sea arch.
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Pauahi CraterThe site of a 1979 eruption and one of the more impressive pit craters along the road. Stop and see Maunaulu in the distance and listen to the native birds that frequent this area.
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Explore the eruptive site of Maunaulu and its 1969-1974 eruption. See many volcanic features including eruptive vents, fissures, lava trees, tree molds, and fascinating colors.
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The view point offers 180 degree views of the Southern coastline. We will also explore some of the lava features in this area including an old lava river channel.
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Holei Sea ArchSee natures forces at work where water and land meet. Take a short walk out to see the Holei sea arch.
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Kilauea Iki TrailVisit the historic 1959 eruption. Walk the trail along Pu'u Pua'i and learn about why this is called the Devastation Trail.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkWe will start this tour at the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park visitor center. The center itself has many great interpretive displays and awesome Park souvenirs.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour
Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
$1,040
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!