Elite Volcano Hike- (Kohala Pick Up)

Experience the raw power and living history of Kilauea as you hike across lava flows that span from the late nineteenth century to the dramatic transformations of recent eruptions. Journey between the towering giants of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa along Saddle Road, where your National Park Service certified guide brings the island’s volcanic forces to life through rich storytelling and expert insight. Step inside the cathedral-like chambers of Kaumana Caves, formed by ancient rivers of lava, before continuing into Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to witness landscapes forever reshaped by fire and earth.

Explore the Halemaʻumaʻu Trail as it descends through lush forests of towering tree ferns onto the vast caldera floor, revealing massive rock slides, historic markings, and the immense crater left behind by draining lava lakes. Trace the rim past native ʻōhiʻa lehua trees reclaiming hardened lava, climb toward sweeping overlooks with panoramic caldera views, and continue through forested paths toward Waldron Overlook. Discover additional wonders including Mauna Ulu lava flows, Pele’s tears, lava trees, and the hidden Nahuku lava tube before concluding your adventure with a well-earned dinner in Volcano Village and, when nature allows, a glowing view of lava after dark.