Kailua-Kona Trip Overview
A part daytime, part evening experience to the Volcanoes National Park. Get up close and personal with Goddess Pele, creator of the Hawaiian Islands and central vortex of Hawaii’s creativity energy as you venture around her home, the Halema’umau crater. Connect with the most active volcano in the world and tune in to the vortex energy. The Volcano Vortex Hike consists of an eight hour adventure starting with a stroll through the famous Thurston Lava Tube, a guided hike across and around Kilauea Iki crater (an ancient volcanic crater) with guided meditation near steam vents, and followed up with a hike to the lava overlook to see the fiery glow of Pele in all her glory. *Please note, availability of the lava viewing platform may vary due to social distancing measures enforced by the park.
A complimentary copy of the Hawaii Vortex Field Guide and all entrance fees are included for each adventurer!
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kailua-Kona, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
A part daytime, part evening experience to the Volcanoes National Park. Get up close and personal with Goddess Pele, creator of the Hawaiian Islands and central vortex of Hawaii’s creativity energy as you venture around her home, the Halema’umau crater. Connect with the most active volcano in the world and tune in to the vortex energy. The Volcano Vortex Hike consists of an eight hour adventure starting with a stroll through the famous Thurston Lava Tube, a guided hike across and around Kilauea Iki crater (an ancient volcanic crater) with guided meditation near steam vents, and followed up with a hike to the lava overlook to see the fiery glow of Pele in all her glory. *Please note, availability of the lava viewing platform may vary due to social distancing measures enforced by the park.
A complimentary copy of the Hawaii Vortex Field Guide and all entrance fees are included for each adventurer!
Stop At: Punalu’u Bake Shop, Route 11, Naalehu, Island of Hawaii, HI 96772
Stop for lunch at the southernmost bakery in the United States, and one of the most delicious ones too!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nahuku – Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Pass through the historic Thurston Lava Tube and you might just catch a glimpse of Madam Pele!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Iki Trail, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
A gudied hike across an ancient volcanic crater with Hawaii Vortex Field Guide author Zach Royer. Connect with Madame Pele’s creative energies with a guided meditation at the crater center.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kona Inn Shopping Village, 75-5744 Alii Dr Ste 286, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-1740
End your adventure at Kona’s most historic Inn, just as travelers 100 years ago would have done as they waited for the steamship to return to Kona. The restaurant at the Inn stays open until 9 pm.
Duration: 1 hour
