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Featured Tours:

Big Island, Hawai'i: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
(discover big craters, rainforest & lava landscapes on the summit of Kilauea volcano)
Discover Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on a private customized tour
4-24+ hrs - Custom (variable)
from 150 USD
Custom and scheduled dates
29-Feb
10/08/11
10/09/11
EXPLORE the grand eruptions of Kīlauea's past from "curtains of fire" to high lava fountains! Learn the processes that shape the volcanic landscape, plants & animals, and connections to Hawaiian culture past and present. Short tours include big craters & volcanic landscapes, native rainforest & Nāhuku lava tube, while longer tours also include custom-length hikes featuring frozen lava trees, ponds, lakes & fissures! ...more info

Big Island, Hawai'i: Kalapana & Kapoho Discovery
(private 1-day tour exploring the natural wonders of Puna)
4-12 hrs, single day - Easy-Moderate
from 150 USD
Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
WITNESS beauty & destruction on the east slope of Kīlauea between the lava-buried villages of Kalapana & Kapoho! This scenic coastline offers a unique mix of black sand beaches, rainforest, tidepools, and warm ponds between historic lava flows, with red, active lava sometimes visible from a distance at sunset. Longer tours include more oceanside stops and our full presentations on the Kapoho (1960) and Pu'u 'O'o (1983-now) eruptions, incl. Kalapana (1990 & 2010). ...more info

Big Island, Hawai'i: Lava Proximity Hike
(lava life adventure: hike safely to active lava)
Hike to Active Lava on Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i
4-12 hrs - Moderate-Challenging
from 150 USD
Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
HIKE as close as safely possible, when it's possible! This strenuous hike across barren lava & islands of native plants is adapted to eruption conditions on your tour, for the best chance to see red, active lava close-up on land! Includes a PRIVATE GUIDE with safety gear & presentations on the ever-changing history of the eruption! Current status: Lava flows were LAST ACCESSIBLE in December 2011 via a 7mi/12km (4-6 hr + viewing time) round-trip hike over uneven terrain. Conditions can change within days, so let us know if you'd like any tour to have LAVA PRIORITY if it becomes accessible within your limits! ...more info

(Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park AND/OR Kalapana & Kapoho PLUS Waterfalls)
Discover Kilauea's active eruption and some of Hawai'i's most spectacular waterfalls
8-24+ hrs - Easy-Moderate
from 200 USD
Custom and scheduled dates
no scheduled dates at present
COMBINE the landmark waterfalls of Hilo with EITHER Volcanoes Nat'l Park, Kalapana & Kapoho, AND/OR The Lava Proximity Hike! Shorter tours visit Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots, while longer tours include 422ft/130m `Akaka Falls, scenic rainforest drives, & explore a variety of volcanic landscapes. Focus on ONE volcanic area within 8-10hrs or TWO within 12-14hrs, and experience the island's stark contrasts from forests to deserts, flowing water to frozen rock! ...more info

Big Island, Hawai'i: Active Eruption Combination
(private 1-day tour combining the best of Volcanoes Nat'l Park and Kalapana)
Discover Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park AND Kalapana on a private customzied tour
8-24+ hrs - Custom (variable)
from 200 USD
Custom and scheduled dates
4-Mar
COMBINE our National Park AND Lava Proximity OR Kalapana & Kapoho tours for a full overview of the ongoing eruption from summit to sea! This in-depth tour presents the latest developments on the volcano and the best of its activity as it occurs on your chosen tour date, including the chance to see red lava if present, wherever it may be! ...more info
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