Hawaii Volcano Tour
Embark on a Hawaii volcano tour to experience stunning volcanic landscapes. Discover the islands' fiery wonders with expert guides, and make your trip unforgettable.
Your Guide to Maui’s Haleakala
Haleakalā—the house of the sun, in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi—is among Maui’s top attractions. Known for its high-altitude splendor, fiery sunrises and sunsets as well as its world-class stargazing, visitors and locals have come to love the massive Maui shield volcano. But there’s more to visiting Haleakalā than just driving to the summit and watching the sun...
Mount Waialeale: One of the Wettest Spots on Earth
Mount Wai‘ale‘ale on the gorgeous island of Kaua‘i is often referred to as the wettest spot on earth. While the more than 5,000-foot tall mountain that’s often enshrouded in clouds does receive a tremendous amount of rainfall each year, it’s more accurately “one of” the wettest spots on earth. The average annual rainfall is around...
Same-Same, But Different: Exploring the Big Island’s New Landscape
Hawaii island is an adventurer’s playground. One of the biggest draws to this geographically diverse island is the on-going volcanic activity that awes and inspires those who witness its magnificent power. In May of 2018, Kilauea set off an eruption that would change the island of Hawaii forever. For three months, lava flowed across the...
Sleepy Volcano Village is a Stone’s Throw From Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
It’s no surprise Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is the most popular attraction on the Island of Hawaiʻi. However, one hidden gem many visitors are not familiar with is the lovely little town of Volcano Village, located just a stone’s throw away from one of the most active volcanoes in the world — Kīlauea Volcano. For travelers seeking a...
Pele, Goddess of Fire and Volcanoes
You can’t come to Hawaiʻi Island without hearing the name “Pele” for she is perhaps the most visible of all the ancient Hawaiian gods and goddesses. Pele Makes Her Home at Halemaumau Crater Otherwise known as Pelehonuamea, “She who shapes the sacred land,” this goddess of fire and volcanoes continues to devour the Big Island...
The Best Volcano Tours in Hawaii
If you’re looking to see lava, your best (and safest) bet is to book a Hawaii volcano tour. The best ways to see lava on the Big Island are by boat, by helicopter or by hiking across the dry lava fields. Keep in mind that, because you’re dealing with mother nature, lava viewings are not...
Volcano on the Big Island
There’s something magical and mysterious about new land being created and the Island of Hawaiʻi is one of the few places in the world where one can get a front row seat to Earth’s birthing process. Kīlauea Volcano began erupting in 1983 and currently shows no signs of slowing down. This extended eruption makes Hawaiʻi...
Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This article was originally published in 2018. For the latest Kilauea Volcano’s status, please visit Kīlauea – Volcano Updates Due to a new volcano eruption starting on May 3, 2018, the entire lava landscape of Hawaii Island is forever changed. A popular Big Island odyssey is a drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you...
Mauna Kea: Stargaze from the Sacred White-Capped Mountain
Mauna Kea: Astronomers from around the world explore the universe from its summit and the Hawaiian people go to it in search of ancient spiritual connections. For visitors, it is one of the clearest places on the planet for viewing the night sky and offers a rare opportunity to experience the polar tundra in Hawaii....