Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kilauea Lava Hike

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Embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find red hot lava! This Kilauea Lava Hike gets you as close to lava as possible in a responsible and safety conscious manner. Along the way, your knowledgeable tour guide will share the science of Hawaii’s volcanoes and the legends of the Hawaiian fire goddess Pele. It’s a strenuous 4-5 mile hike, so you should be moderately fit to participate. Hilo side guests join the tour when it gets to Hilo before heading to Kilauea.

Tour Highlights:

Hike to find red hot lava
Learn about the history and legends of Kilauea Volcano from a scientific and cultural perspective
Take incredible photos of yourself next to red hot lava, close enough to feel the heat

Tour Inclusions:

Kona/Waikoloa Side Guests: Deli-style lunch en route to Hilo
All guests are served a local-style dinner at a Hilo landmark – Ken’s House of Pancakes
Highly trained interpretive guide who will lead the group in a responsible manner to view lava
Walking sticks, flashlights, day packs, protective gloves and rain ponchos are provided

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Kilauea Lava Hike

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Special Instructions

Where and When:: Tour departs from Kona, with pick-ups in Waikoloa on the way to the volcano. Tour stops in Hilo to pick up other guests. The exact departure time and location will be specified on your voucher. Kona/Waikoloa - Guests checking in at Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters will depart from headquarters location at 735593 Olowalu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 View Map
There are some pick up locations in Waikoloa.

Hilo Guests - Hawaii Forest & Trail office, 224 Kamehameha Ave #101, Hilo, HI 96720 View Map
Requirements:
Restrictions:: Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Participants must be able to hike long distances on uneven or rocky terrain in hot conditions.
Special Notes:: This is a moderate to strenuous 4-5 mile hike over rocky and uneven terrain to the lava flow.
Due to the dynamic nature of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea Volcano, active lava viewing conditions change daily or even hourly. This tour is your best opportunity to get you as close is safe and legal to active lava, however lava viewing can not be guaranteed.
Operation Days:: Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Duration:: Tour time is approximately 10-12 hours roundtrip from Kona, 9-11 hours from Waikoloa and 5-7 hours from Hilo.
Vendor:: Hawaii Forest and Trail
Island:: Big Island
Capacity:: Max. 12 guests
Equipment:: Walking sticks, flashlights, day packs, protective gloves and rain ponchos are provided.

Total : $0.00

Qty.	Description	Price
	Kona or Waikoloa Side - Per Person (13 yrs+)	~~$220.00~~ $183.05
	Hilo Side - Per Person (13 yrs+)	~~$185.00~~ $153.93

*	Operates Wednesday, Friday & Sunday Additional days may be available.

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	Garden Salad - Gluten Free no Turkey
	Garden Salad - Gluten Free w/ Turkey
	Ham Sandwich
	Tuna Sandwich
	Turkey Sandwich
	Veggie Sandwich

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