There are so many sites, attractions, and destinations around Hawaii that have become synonymous with the islands. The beach, obviously. Historic sites like Pearl Harbor, definitely. And we’re all ready to see a tropical waterfall during a visit to any island. But when you really stop and think about the islands, the one thing that is as Hawaii as Hawaii can get is a volcano. Each island features volcanoes that date back to the creation of the islands, and when you are visiting the Big Island, you can easily explore the only active volcano on a Hawaii Volcano Tours and Activities, taking you to places around the island that show off the creation of the islands and the destruction that a volcano can cause.
Located just south of Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is where you will find the natural sites of Mt. Kilauea, the only active volcano in Hawaii. For nearly 30 years, this volcano has been under a constant eruption cycle, created hundreds of acres of new land and allowing scientists to study and understand the creation of the islands.
Throughout the park, sites that only a volcano could be responsible for can be found, and you get to explore them while you enjoy a volcano tour. Head to the park and discover sites like lava tubes that you can walk through, stunning lookout points, and museums that lay out the life of the volcano and how it has changed the island. Did you know that the same hotspot at the bottom of the ocean created each of the islands? For millions of years, the shifting of the Earth has allowed the islands to be created and there is no indication that the hotspot is slowing down.
There are many great options for exploring the volcano, and each offers a unique look at Mt. Kilauea and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Most choose a traditional Hawaii Volcano Tour, heading to the volcano to explore on land and uncover the natural sites and formations of decades of destruction. You get to explore the sites and learn firsthand from the Park Rangers, and enjoy a bit of freedom to explore as you wish. Others choose more extreme options like a Hawaii Volcano Hike, taking you to parts of the volcano that are entirely inaccessible by land and giving you the best chance on land to see an active lava flow. Still, the best way to see the entire volcano is from the air, and a Hawaii Volcano Helicopter Tour is the way to see the entire volcano, from the air, with lava flows and volcanic activity visible from the comfort of a deluxe helicopter.
As soon as you arrive at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you will feel as if you’ve been transported to another time. The volcano is an incredible destination to visit, and helps to give a new appreciation to the islands, and just how far they’ve come over the years.
Due to the high volume of visitors traveling to Hawaii year round, our Hawaii tours and activities sell out quickly. In many cases, tours sell out weeks or months in advance. To ensure your spots on tour, we recommend reserving your tours today. Call our office or book online to take advantage of our low price guarantee today.
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