HIDDEN CRATERS HIKE TOUR
Enter Exclusive Areas & Explore The Hualalai Volcano
How Much Hiking Do We Do?
3-4 miles along uneven terrain with some steep inclines and declines with elevation gains & descents. Rated moderate.
SEE MULTIPLE VOLCANIC ERUPTION SITES & LAVA TUBES
- Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
When you think of volcanoes on the Big Island, likely the first two that come to mind are Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. While we highly recommend touring those volcanoes, this tour will focus primarily on the active volcano near Kona, which is Hualalai. This exciting 5 hour-guided tour will allow guests to see exclusive areas that are not accessible to the general public. You will be able to see craters and multiple eruption sights from volcanic activity that happened in the 1800s, as well as climb inside an expansive lava tube.
Hidden Craters Hike Features
A Special Big Island Hiking Experience
This hike takes you through beautiful native forests, up recent volcanic flows and around rims of craters. Your guides are passionate about what they do and you will love the stories while learning a ton about the world, volcanoes, native plant life and cultures.
Visit a Sleeping Active Volcano
Hualālai (pronounced [huwəˈlaːlɐi] in Hawaiian) is the westernmost, third youngest and the third-most active of the five volcanoes that form the island of Hawaii, following Kīlauea and the much larger Mauna Loa. Hualālai may have been in a deep slumber for two millennia – but experts predict it may awaken before long! With very little activity since 1801 this volcano is still considered active; an eruption within the next century could be in the cards. This journey provides intimate, unique access to the site of multiple volcanic eruptions from the 1800’s, all within a short distance.
Learn The History of this Hallowed Place
Hualalai is “Wahi Pana” – a sacred place – and her summit and upper slopes have long been off-limits to all but a few. At an awe-inspiring 8,000 ft., ‘she’ stands as a symbol of protection and mystery in Kailua-Kona. According to legend, her name was inspired by the wife of Hawai’i Loa – a renowned Polynesian navigator who concealed Hualalai atop this majestic peak for safekeeping during his seafaring journeys. You will experience incredible views from her summit that span centuries-old history up until present day landmarks.
Hidden Craters Hike Tour Details
Highlights
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Take part in an interactive 5-hour hike
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Enjoy exclusive private access to Hualalai and the surrounding forest
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An intimate tour with a maximum of 10 guests
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See massive volcanic craters
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Climb through a lava tube
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Take in the views of the majestic Kona coast
Description
No visit to the Big Island is ever truly complete without seeing a volcano. On this exclusive guided tour, guests will have access to Kona’s Hualalai volcano for an unforgettable hiking experience. With a maximum of 10 people per tour, you will be able to experience Haulalai in a much more intimate way, and your tour guide will be able to educate you on the volcano's history, the native plants, and the local wildlife. During the tour, guests will see multiple craters and eruption sites from volcanic activity that happened sometime in the 1800s. As if craters weren’t enough, you will also be able to, under your guide’s supervision, climb into a portion of a lava tube. The backdrop to these amazing sights is an immaculate cloud forest that opens up periodically to massive views of the Kona coastline. This is a moderately difficult, 3-4 mile round-trip hike over rocky, sometimes muddy terrain. Return time is expected to be 5 hours after departure.
Price & Availability
5-Hour Hualalai Hidden Crater Hike From Kailua-Kona Town
| AdultAge 13yrs+ | $175.00 |
| ChildAge 8-12yrs | $150.00 |
Pricing changes start December 1, 2022
Adult - $175
Children - $150
Cancellation Policy
We have a strict 72-hour cancellation policy, and we do not offer refunds after that time. Any cancellations made in advance will receive a 100% refund.
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