Small-Group Epic Island Volcano Journey

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Duration: 12h
Location: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96817, United States | Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, United States


Category: Adventures

Highlights:
Exploration of Big Island must-see sights & National Parks
Certified naturalist guide explains amazing natural features
Ancient sites like the temple of King Kamehameha the Great
Active volcanic flows & a chance to walk through a lava tube
Green sea turtles, black sand beaches & a coffee plantation

Inclusions:
Guided tour of the Big Island
National Park and entrance fees
Use of walking stick, day pack, rain poncho, and warm wear
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
Souvenir water bottle

Description:

Spend a full day exploring the Big Island's must-see sights and natural landmarks with a certified naturalist guide. Trek through a lava tube, watch active flows of fiery magma, dig your toes into the fine grains of a black sand beach, and visit a coffee and tropical fruit plantation.

The youngest island in the Hawaiian chain, the Big Island still has active lava flows, where steaming magma pours into the sea and melts across blackened lunar landscapes. In sharp contrast to this barren, underworld-like visage, the island is also covered in lush rainforests and palm-fringed beaches that fade into the sapphire sea. Touring with a naturalist guide is the perfect way to explore the island's spectacular diversity.

Ride in comfort to 4 different National Park sites, hopping out for short walks and enjoying locally sourced snacks and meals along the way. At Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, see where Hawaiians who had broken an ancient kapu (law) could seek refuge from the penalty of death. At Hawaii Volcanoes, watch for glowing ribbons of molten rock and walk through the surreal Thurston Lava Tube. And at Pu'ukohola Heiau, admire the temple of King Kamehameha the Great.

Head down to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, where endangered green sea turtles are known to bask on the charcoal-colored shores, and then make your way into the hills to the Ka'u Coffee Mill. Tour the orchards, learn about the harvesting and roasting process, and sip a freshly brewed cup before your return ride to Kona.