Elite Volcano Hike (Kohala Pickup)
Area: Kona
Type: Hiking/Adventure
Exploring Hawaii Island’s explosive side on foot is what this tour is all about. Hike to Kilauea’s historic lava flow from 2018, an imposing wall of black lava covering the highway, and follow the flow to where it entered the ocean and changed the shape of the island. Step over cracks and sink holes left behind by the eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Tour also visits Volcano Winery, Kaumana Caves, Kilauea Iki, Volcano House and Steaming Bluffs. Tour includes a two mile hike on partial pavement and one mile hike on black lava plus shorter walks. Entrance fees, picnic lunch and Hawaiian-Style BBQ dinner all included. Approx 13 hours.
Explore Kilauea’s most recent eruption and historic lava flows.
Kilauea Hike and Flow Itinerary
Timing subject to change:
Kona 7:45 (8:20 no Kohala)
Kohala 8:45
Kaumana Caves 10:00 – 10:30
Hilo 10:45 (pick up guests and/or lunch)
Mackenzie 11:45 – 1:10 (lunch)
Painted Church 1:30 – 1:50 H
VNP 2:50 – 4:50 (VIS, IKI, Mauna Ulu, Keanakakoi, VH, Steam)
Winery 5:00 – 6:00 (dinner)
HVNP (whatever is left) 6:10 – 7:00
Hilo 7:45
Kohala 9:15 (9:00 if no Hilo)
Kona 10:15 (9:35 no Kohala, 9:00 if also no Hilo)
Operates 7 days