Hawaiian Hike and lava gazing at Kīlauea in Kaʻū

Overview

My name is Christian, and I am a native Hawaiian student at the University of Hawaii studying culture, language, history, astronomy, geology, and oceanography of the Hawaiian islands. The culture and ways of these islands is one of fun, adventure, love, family, sustainability, and I believe it will save the world.

I will be guiding you through the fauna and beauties of the national park, exploring the trails and lava formations, and teaching you about Kīlauea, its rain forests, endemic Hawaiian birds and the Hawaiian culture that has lived in harmony with this land. As darkness falls and the stars emerge from the heavens we will travel the path of Keanakakoʻi on Kīlauea. On the path we will be engulfed by the beauty of volcanic ecosystems and arrive at a cliff to see inside Halema'uma'u and its growing lake of lava/ Hawai'i is truly alive.

Hawaiʻi is truly alive.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 26 Oct

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Starting at $200.00

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Sun 26 Oct

Starting at $200.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Sustainable Hawaiian spring water canned

Fresh Fruit from the Village!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Kilauea Volcano

This Hawaii immersive experience takes place in Hawaii volcanoes national park! I will be guiding you through the fauna and beauties of the national park, exploring the trails and lava formations, and teaching you about the history of Kilauea volcano and our native Hawaiian birds. As darkness falls and the stars emerge from the heavens we will travel the path of Keanakako'i on Kilauea. On the path we will be engulfed by the beauty of volcanic ecosystems from vibrant forests to majestic barren lava flows. As we travel I will share the history and stories of the Hawaiian goddess Pele and teach you about Hawalian astronomy. Upon the completion of our trek we will have arrived at a cliff point that allows us to look into the crater of Halema'uma'u and it's growing lake of lava that continues to grow our island of Hawaii every day. Hawaii is truly alive.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (9)

Leslie B

Mar 2025

We learned so much about Hawaiian plant and animal life, Hawaiian culture and folklore, volcanoes and VNP from Christian. He gives his all to his tours which are so comprehensive and fascinating. He brings photos and visual aids to assist in his narration but is a master of Hawaiian storytelling and history. His lava gazing tour was one of the clear highlights of our week on the Big Island. You won’t regret your time on one of Christian’s tours. We even got to see lava tubes and hot lava and taste heirloom bananas and guava. We ended our tour by giving an offering to Pelé at the caldera. Highly recommend!

BRENDA S

Feb 2025

We planned our park visit with an eye to the volcano, but we saw much more. Christian's enthusiasm and depth of knowledge of nature, geology, and culture was delightful. Enjoying local snacks together was a perfect end to the day!

Marcel_D

Feb 2025

5 stars for sure! Christian is a gifted storyteller and a wealth of information on all things Hawaii. He is a native Hawaiian and his passion for sharing his culture and heritage was truly inspiring. I would make the big island a part of my next trip to Hawaii just to do more of his tours. He gives several tours around the island. If you search kalaninuimehameha you will find his website with a list of experiences that he offers.