One of the most amazing sites in Hawaii is the world’s most active volcano, Mt. Kilauea. Located on the Big Island, Kilauea has been continuously erupting since 1983 and adding new land to the islands each and everyday. The sites of Kilauea are unique to the islands, and the only place in all of Hawaii that you can see an active volcano. Hawaii Volcano Tours are a very popular activity for a trip to the islands, and will be one of the best places you visit in Hawaii.
Mt. Kilauea is located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Southeastern part of the island. Within the park, some of the most incredible views and natural formations are found, with educational opportunities and great information found all over. The Park Rangers are happy to share their knowledge, and bring to life the creation of the Hawaiian Islands. The volcano is not only apart of Hawaii today, but the transcends the history and creation of the islands as a whole.
Arriving to the park, you feel as though you’ve been transported to another time. The barren landscape is a far cry from Waikiki Beach, and there is a sense of calm that you feel standing on some of the newest land in the world. Traveling through the park, you’ll find extinct lava flows, massive lava tubes that you can walk through, steam vents, and many sites that have been created throughout the lifetime of the volcano and its various eruptions. The most amazing site is the Halema’uma’u Crater, often providing views of lava lakes and activity within the volcano.
However you choose to see Mt. Kilauea is up to you, and the options available are all terrific, with each providing its own experience. A Volcano Hiking Tour takes you to places that are entirely inaccessible by land, while a Volcano Sightseeing Tour takes you to some of the must-see sites within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Perhaps the best way to see the volcano is on a Volcano Helicopter Tour, flying over sites that are largely off limits due to volcanic activity and destruction. Inter-island Tours are also available for visitors staying on neighbor islands.
Hawaii Volcano Tours are typically a big highlight on a trip to the islands, and give you an up close look at the creation of Hawaii. There are remnants of the volcanic history of Hawaii everywhere you look, and actually visiting an active volcano brings Hawaii’s history full circle. You will not be disappointed with a visit to Mt. Kilauea and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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