Exciting Day Trips Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
There is so much to see and do in the Volcano area that we have crafted some of our favorite combinations of hikes and sites into exciting day trips. Volcano weather is in constant flux from rain to full sunshine, warm days and cool nights. Layers, fleece, long pants, shorts and sturdy hiking shoes are recommended.
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Activities & Places to Go
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is laden with breathtaking sites and exciting adventures. If you only have one full day in Volcano, explore the wonders of Kilauea, the most active volcano on earth. Visit the Park’s Visitor Center for Ranger guided tours, lava flow activity, trails, entertainment and programs.
Kilauea Volcano
Chain of Craters Road Drive
Thurston Lava Tube
Kilauea Iki Trail
Puu Huluhulu Cinder Cone
Mauna Ulu Steaming Shield
Petroglyph Trail
Lunch at Volcano House or picnic
Jaggar Museum
Night time lava glow from Halemaumau Crater
Kau Coast
Kau Coffee Mill
Wood Valley / Tibetan Temple
Punaluu Black Sand Beach
Punaluu Bakery
South Point/ Green Sand Beach
Hamakua Coast
Akaka Falls
Botanical Garden Scenic Drive
Honoakaa Town
Waipio Valley
Historic Hilo Town
Turtle Lagoon Richardson Beach
Liliuokalani Oceanside Park
Farmer’s Market
Boiling Pots Trail
Kaumana Caves
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset / Stargazing
Kalapana
Pahoa Town
Red Road
Uncle Roberts
Hot Ponds
Lava Tours (hike or boat)
Big Island Tour Groups
and Things To Do
Hawaii Forest & Trail
Hawaii-forest.com (808) 331 8505
Big Island Outfitters
bigislandoutfitters.com (808) 895 8485
Kapoho Kine Adventures
kapohokine.com (808) 964 1000
Lavaland Hawaii Tours
lavalandhawaii.com (808) 430 0646
Volcano Eco-Adventures
fhvnp.org/institute.com (808) 985 7373
Kalapana Cultural Tours
kalapanaculturaltours.com (808) 936 0456
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
bluehawaiian.com (808) 961 5600
Volcano Bike Tours
bikevolcano.com (808) 934 9199
Volcano Golf Course
volcanogolfshop.com (808) 967 7331
Photography
hawaiiphotoretreat.com (808) 985 7487
Bird Watching
jackjeffreyphoto.com (808) 964 3535
Volcano Art Center
volcanoartcenter.org (808) 967 7565
Volcano Garden Arts
volcanogardenarts.com (808) 985 8979
2400 Fahrenheit Glass Blowing
2400f.com (808) 985 8667
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
akatsukaorchids.com (808) 967 8234
Volcano Winery
volcanowinery.com (808) 967 7772
Local Events
Local Online Events Calendar
AkamaiEvents.com
Massage / Spa
Rachel Ferguson (808) 286 9402 On Location
Rebecca Gonzalez, RN, LMT (808) 640 7656, (808) 333 5913 bodywisebodytools.com
Young Elena Branch (808) 640 3075
Hale Ho’ola (808) 756 2421 Suzanne “Kamaluhea” Woolley halehoola.net
Volcano Massage (808) 203 7763 Rea Cormick reatcormic.com