Elite Volcano Hike- (Hilo Pick Up)

Experience the raw and powerful forces that have shaped Hawaii Island as you explore its explosive volcanic landscapes on foot. Begin your adventure at Kaumana Caves, stepping inside a dramatic lava tube formed during the 1881 eruption that once threatened Hilo. Continue to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, where shifting terrain and visible eruption scars reveal the island’s ever-changing nature. After a picnic surrounded by native bird calls, set out along the historic Halemaʻumaʻu Trail, descending through ancient forests of towering tree ferns toward the dramatically transformed Kīlauea Caldera.

Discover a landscape carved by fire and time as you hike across the caldera floor, standing before Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and its immense pit left behind by draining lava. Climb toward Byron Ledge for sweeping views into the vast volcanic basin before continuing through forested paths toward Waldron Overlook. Explore additional park highlights including Mauna Ulu’s lava flows, lava trees, and Pele’s tears, along with the rainforest-hidden Nahuku lava tube. Conclude your day with a well-earned dinner in Volcano Village and, when conditions allow, witness the mesmerizing glow of active lava after dark.