An Incredible Hike at Volcanoes National Park
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Immerse yourself in one of Hawaiʻi’s most memorable volcanic hikes on this 6-hour guided adventure inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Designed for curious and active explorers, this route combines sweeping crater views, native forest, and unforgettable time on the crater floor itself.
Duration
6-hour hike (approximately 8-mile loop)
Capacity
Up to 8 people – please call for pricing for additional guests
Your journey begins at the Kīlauea Visitor Center, where you’ll set off toward stunning viewpoints overlooking Kīlauea Iki Crater. From there, the trail leads you through a landscape of steaming ground and thermal features before gradually transitioning into a native Hawaiian forest, alive with unique plants and birds adapted to this volcanic environment.
After traversing the forest, you’ll descend into the crater and walk across the solidified lava basin, gaining a rare, ground-level perspective of the forces that shaped the caldera. The hike concludes with a visit to the legendary Thurston Lava Tube, one of the park’s most iconic sites, where you’ll step inside a tunnel carved long ago by flowing lava and experience the geology of the island from within.
This extended hike is an ideal option for guests who want more than a quick overlook stop—offering a deeper, on-foot experience of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s most dramatic terrain.
