United States of America · National Parks

3-Hour Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Tour with Lava Tube and Sea Arch

3 Hours Round trip from National Park Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stand at the edge of Kilauea Caldera
02 Feel the heat coming from steam vents
03 Walk through a lava tube
04 Explore past lava flows
05 Take in Pacific views from the coastal cliffs
06 See a sea arch at the final stop

Meet at the Kilauea Visitor Center and set out by vehicle to explore several sights within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This private experience includes views from the Kilauea Overlook, the heat of the steam vents, a walk to the lava tube, and stops along Chain of Craters Road to examine past lava flows and formations. The tour ends at the edge of the cliffs, where you can take in Pacific views and see a sea arch.

Next, we will drive down Chain of Craters Road, making several stops on the way to the ocean to explore past lava flows and formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Volcanoes National Park, Volcano

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kilauea Overlook, Lava Tube and Chain of Craters Road

After meeting near the restrooms at the Kilauea Visitor Center, we climb into my truck, a 2023 Ford F150, and drive up to the Kilauea Overlook.
While taking in the views, we will learn about some of the recent activity, with pictures available.
Feeling the heat from the steam vents is so rewarding, and that is our next stop.
We will then begin walking to the lava tube.
After parking, the walk usually takes around 15 minutes.
Next, we will drive down Chain of Craters Road, making several stops on the way to the ocean to explore past lava flows and formations.
The last stop is at the edge of the cliffs, where you can take in the Pacific views. Oh, and there is a sea arch to enjoy.