Volcanoes National Park Activites

2400 Degrees Fahrenheit is a working studio and a gallery. Michael and Misato Mortara are nationally recognized glass artists whose works are featured in fine art galleries across the United States. Watch them create lovely pieces before your eyes. The gallery...

The Puna Coast is one of the state’s least developed coastlines. The area is best seen in an all-day excursion. Things to enjoy along this route include vast lava flows, black sand beaches, natural warm springs at Kapoho, and Lava Tree State park. Getting Here: From...

The falls are usually best seen in the morning as this is when the rainbows are most colorful. There are various trails you may follow if you are adventurous. At Rainbow Falls, the Wailuku River rushes into a large pool below. The gorge is blanketed by lush, dense...

To reach this drive, as you head down Highway 11 toward Hilo Bay, you will reach an intersection with Kamehameha Avenue. Continue straight and as the road curves to the right you’ll see graceful and stately banyan trees lining the road on the left. Many trees are...

Great, little-known area of Volcanoes National Park. Fantastic trail heads, tree molds, and bird havens! Bring snacks or a picnic lunch and create fun memories! Getting Here: Located past the entrance to Volcanoes National Park shortly after mile marker 31, but before...

Mauna Loa is the largest volcano on Earth in terms of area covered and one of five volcanoes that form the Island of Hawaii in the U.S. state of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. It is an active; a shield volcano, with a volume estimated at approximately 18,000 cubic miles...

Mauna Kea is an inactive volcano on the Big Island, one of five volcanoes which together form the island of Hawaii. Mauna kea means “white mountain” in the Hawaiian language, a reference to its summit being regularly covered by snow in winter. The peak of Mauna Kea is...

Be sure not to miss a great nature walk in Volcano (it’s free): “Niaulani Nature Walk” - Free Forest Tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces...

An exciting and easy way to explore this vast territory is via the ocean. Experience the fury and beauty of Madam Pele (VOLCANO GODDESS) like never before! Volcano Lava Boat Tours allow the visitor to see angles and details otherwise unavailable. For more information,...

Hapuna Beach is one of Hawaii Island’s few white sand beaches located on the West side of the island. Hapuna beach is a favorite among travelers and locals. The beach also houses a large park area, perfect for picnics and fun activities with the family. Getting Here:...

The Valley of the Kings (Waipio Valley) welcomes you! Explore the serene vistas of this valley by guided ATV tours. Inhabited by 50 generations of Hawaiians for over a thousand years, Waipio Valley is “old hawaii” - a place time forgot. The 3-hour tours pass through...

Kapapala Ranch is a 29,000 acre Hawaiian ranch adjacent to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For a true Hawaiian ranch experience, plan in advance and make this a part of your Big Island adventure. Explore the ranch by horse or 4-wheel drive and have a blast! Call for...