Tour Stops

Kilauea Visitor Center

The Kilauea Visitor Center is our first stop on our tour of Volcanoes National Park and a great place to get oriented. While you're there,...

Maunaulu Fissure Hike

More of a stroll than a hike, the Mauna Ulu Fissure Hike is at the site of a 1969 eruption that spewed lava up to...

Pu’uloa Petroglyphs Hike

One of our favorite stops on the tour is the Pu’uloa Petroglyphs Hike. As you walk along this trail, you’ll see ancient petroglyphs. These simple...

Ha'akulamanu (Sulphur Banks) Hike

The Ha'akulamanu (Sulphur Banks) Trail is an easy 1.2-mile round trip hike. Stroll along the paved path where you’ll see steam rising dramatically from the...

Kilauea Iki Overlook

Here you can get a wonderful aerial view of the Kilauea Iki Crater. Continue down the road to see Nahuku Lava Tube and to get...

Puhimau Crater

Does seeing the views of massive volcanic craters ever get old? We didn’t think so! Chain of Craters Road got its name from the handful...

Pauahi Crater

Take a short walk to the boardwalk where you can take an epic photo in front of Pauahi Crater -- another huge pit crater that’s...

Muliwai a Pele

Pull over and get out of your car for a quick stop at Muliwai a Pele. In Hawaiian, Muliwai means river of lava. This lookout...

Kealokomo

Kealakomo overlook is a platform built on top of holei pali, a steep cliff with a 2,000 foot (600 m) drop. If you brought a...

Holei Sea Arch

Located at the end of the Chain of Craters Road is a fantastic view of the Holei Sea Arch. This 90-foot arch was formed roughly 500...

Devastation Trail

You’ll feel like you’re on Mars as you take in the terrain on your walk along Devastation Trail. This one-mile trail takes you along the...

Kipukapuaulu Hike

Even though this trail has a name hard to pronounce, this hike is THE best nature walk in the park. The word "kipuka" in Hawaiian...

Kilauea Lookout

Kilauea Overlook boasts the most dramatic views of Kilauea caldera and Halema'uma'u crater--the "fire pit" or collapsed crater within the caldera. During the 2018 eruption,...