Kalapana Lava Hike
This five hour tour is done mostly by SUV, with frequent stops at attractions and scenic locations in the
district of Puna (the
eastern rift zone of Kilauea Volcano). This tour does include an
easy, 10-15 minute hike out across an old lava field to the lava
viewing area.
The first portion of this excursion includes a drive through 3 miles
of macadamia nut orchards, and then a stop at the Mauna Loa
Macadamia Nut farm. The tour then continues on to view lava trees
and fissures located at the Lava Tree State park in the Nanawale
Rainforest. After a short stroll through this rainforest you will
continue on to a scenic drive down the famous Kalapana Red Road,
wind along Mango Grove Drive and then stop at a scenic sea-cliff
lookout where a picnic-style dinner and refreshments are provided.
After this short rest-stop, you will reach our destination and enter
the current lava fields of Kalapana just before sunset. A short,
easy walk out over the old lava flows will take you to the lava
viewing area where you may see lava flowing in the dark.
The lava flow is constantly changing and moving. At times the lava
viewing area is only a few feet from the molten magma rivers and you
may get to watch it flow into the sea and form new land before your
eyes! At other times it is up high on the pali, (cliff) and you can
see the red glow in the distance. (You may call or email our offices
anytime for a current lava condition update.)
A universal tripod is set up for taking lava pictures with your
camera, a telescope for lava viewing and chairs for sitting out on
the lava. Tours includes light snacks and beverages. The terrain is
uneven so please wear closed-toe shoes such as sneakers.
This tour is 4-5 hours from Hilo or 7-8 hours from the Kona side of
the island
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