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

Tue 03 Mar

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Starting at $193.72

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Tue 03 Mar

Starting at $193.72

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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)

Karina K

Oct 2018

Our guide, Eric, was terrific. We had a small tour, just the 3 of us. Thankyou to Hawaii Forest and Trail for opening up the tour for us. We went thru 3 private gates to get to areas not available to the general public. Eric pointed out the different plants and we even ate some berries. We saw a herd of sheep running up the mountain! Eric was very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history (Pauahi Bishop, the Kamehameha line) and Hawaiian Geology and plants. Eric was attentive to our condition and we took breaks when we got tired. The hike is easy to moderate, as advertised. There are some areas where folks who are not so limber may have some trouble (entering the lava tube by using a rope and walking backwards) but we did just fine (i'm in my late 50's and my husband is in his early 60's) Its a great experience to hear just the natural sounds of birds and wind in the trees while enjoying the beauty of the volcano. The hardest part of this activity was finding the pick up point at Queens marketplace. The pickup point is in the back of the complex, near a Thai restaurant. The Thai restaurant doesn't have a sign!!! There are no markings or words on the Thai Restaurant. we drove around 2 times before getting out and walking up the unmarked restaurant. When we saw the buddha statue in the window of the restaurant we figured we were in the right place.

Mermaid8158

Jul 2018

My husband and I just did this tour. Our guide Justin was great! Knowledgeable and easy going. Very cool to travel onto private land and see the beautiful rainforest, craters and fissures on this volcano overlooking Kona. It didn’t feel like a long draining day driving, because the tour is really close to the check in location in Kona, and the hiking workout was great! We could see Maui in the distance and the elevation makes for perfect hiking conditions on a hot summer day. Loved exploring ‘Katie’s Cave’ ! The coffee tour to follow + lunch was a perfect way to follow. Thanks Hawai’i Forest and trail !

Sherrie N

Feb 2016

Great Tour with lots of interesting facts and sights to see. Justin our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time! I can't wait to go back to Kona again and take another tour with this company!! I would highly recommend this tour!