Elite Volcano Hike-(Kona Pick Up)

This full-day tour picks up guests from the Kona side of the Big Island and travels across Saddle Road, which cuts between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, while a National Park Service certified guide covers the volcanology, geology, and history of the area. The route includes a stop at Kaumana Caves, part of a historic lava tube system, and a drive through Hilo town before heading to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Inside the park, the hike follows the Halema'uma'u trail down into Kilauea Caldera, crossing lava flows that range from ancient to those left by a more recent eruption. After climbing back up to Byron Ledge and continuing to Waldron Overlook, the group visits Mauna Ulu lava flows and the Nahuku lava tube hidden in the rainforest. The day ends with dinner in Volcano Village, and when an active summit eruption is occurring, the guide returns to the park for an after-dark lava glow viewing.