Hidden Craters Hike

Overview

Join the Hidden Craters Hike for a Big Island off-road climb and hike up the cool and misty slopes of Hualalai volcano. 4 Wheel Drive vans carry you up most of the way to 6,000 feet (1,800 meters) elevation before you begin your on-foot ascent to visit a surreal scene of lava flows and a forest full of native birdsong. This adventure tour teaches you all about the best of Kona!

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Thu 05 Mar

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Starting at $193.72

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Thu 05 Mar

Starting at $193.72

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Walking sticks, daypacks and rain gear

Snacks

Interpretative Naturalist Guide

Access Fees

Refillable filtered water, Juices, Sparkling Flavored Waters

Local taxes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We require that guests wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots. We recommend wearing shorts, short sleeved shirt, and bring a light sweatshirt or jacket
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not recommended for child aged 7 and under
Not recommended for participants with back or neck problems
**We are unable to accommodate cruise ship guests on this adventure, due to timing restrictions**

What To Expect

Hawaii Forest and Trail

Travelers must meet at our Kailua-Kona Headquarters to check-in 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. Restrooms are available. Travel time to trailhead is approximately 30 minutes.

Hualalai

Venture onto private land behind 3 locked gates to explore the upper slopes of Kona’s very own volcano – Hualalai. This journey provides intimate, unique access to volcanic sites and stunning vista views along your 4 mile hike.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (141)

mackhughston

Dec 2018

We have done several tours with Hawaii Forest & Trail and we can highly recommend every one that we have done. Our most recent experience was with guide Justin M up the slope of Hualalai, on private, sacred land otherwise inaccessible to visitors. It was stunningly beautiful, and Justin is a wealth of information on TONS of different topics. The stop at Ola Brew was the icing on the cake - delicious beer and cider, all made with locally sourced ingredients.

leifl0wer

Nov 2018

Great! From the time we cleaned our shoes and asked for permission to be in this sacred place to the end at Ola Brew, we had an awesome time. Mel did her homework and did well. Kudos for her, making the effort to understand our Hawaiian culture. She was very respectful and informative. Loved it.

Sharyn T

Oct 2018

This is a real customer focused company, and I can't say enough good things about our tour guide, Justin. So knowledgeable, personable, and funny! We were fortunate to also have Ashley and Kim along with us who added to the excellent experience. This hike is amazing, but not for the out of shape or faint of heart. Wear sturdy sneakers, or hiking shoes if you have them. Most of the terrain is easy to navigate, but there are a few challenging areas. It's a short ride up to the crater with a very bumpy part at the end as the van travels over the lava rocks. The tour provides water, walking sticks and sunscreen if you need it. After the hike, we went to Ola Brewery where we had our packed lunch, toured the brewery and sampled their delicious beer and hard cider. It was a great day!!