2018 Eruption Adventure Tour (includes Fissure 8)

Overview

During this tour you will be provided with an intimate and unique experience told through the voices and faces of people who lived through and witnessed the 2018 Lower East Rift Zone eruption. This is a unique and one of kind experience that is not available anywhere else. We will drive you to each of the four different properties to explore with a guided tour. You will learn about the 2018 eruption, the history of each property and the opportunity to ask questions of the owners who witnessed the eruption first hand. Each property has its own story along with providing special features and views.

One of a kind views and and experiences
Walk thru a fissure
200 degree steam vents
Walk over still steaming cracks
Walk around the remnants of a burned down home from the eruption.
Views of several of the fissures
Sights, sounds and smells of a recent eruption.
A yard with huge cracks all across it.
Stories from firsthand accounts of people who lived through and witnessed the eruption.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Tue 25 Nov

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Starting at $199.00

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Tue 25 Nov

Starting at $199.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Umbrellas are provided in case of rain. It's Hawaii and it does rain a lot.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be at least 8 years old to participate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (12)

Chrysalis T

Oct 2020

We had been wanting to see Fissure 8 and visit the communities devastated by Kilauea's 2018 eruption, but everything is on private land. When we searched for options, we found LERZ4 Tours. Immediately, we appreciated how respectful they are of the neighborhood, as Heath and Rob are owners in Leilani Estates. Unlike some other tour operators, there is no trespassing on private property. Heath showed us Fissure 9 that opened up in his backyard, and the remnants of his home. They also have a heart to give back to the community (some proceeds are donated back to those who lost everything in the eruption). Heath and Rob were so thoughtful and professional in structuring their tour. So much work and attention went into making this as safe as possible for everyone... with bridges, guard rails, and gravel paths across the lava. What you can see on this tour of the Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ): views of the infamous Fissure 8 (with a giant chasm that opened up in front of it) along with 'mini-8' that is still steaming. Multiple other named and unnamed fissures. Walk across hot steam vents. See the remnants of Heath's home with 'lava bombs.' Enjoy the beauty of Rob's gardens, filled with colorful flowers and exotic fruits. We truly appreciated the time and stories that Heath and Rob shared with us, and will never forget this experience. They even gave us some great tips for lunch, and for visiting the Big Island's newest black sand beach. Although there is no active lava flowing currently, we were so happy that we took this tour. Highly recommend.

zzzman29

Mar 2020

Incredible real stories from the residents about their experience through the 2018 lava flow and how they all worked together to help each other through the event. Heath shared a view into the mouth of a huge fissure that opened up on his own property.

terrimT4582XY

Feb 2020

We were honored to get to do this our group tour was canceled down to just my husband and myself. So we got to do this extra tour. So happy this was the most impressive thing we have seen. Got to see homes lost up close and see fisher 9 up close. Go to feel 200 degree of heat coming out of the ground. And pictures that only being there you could get. Thank you to Brett and Heath. It was Heath's home we saw up close. So heart breaking. Thank you again we will tell everyone to do this. Proceeds go back to help the people of the community. Thank you again 10 stars to this tour. Samuel and Terri Mickey