Experience the explosive majesty of Hawaii with a self-guided driving and audio tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Discover the history and beauty of the park while learning about volcanoes and their significance in Hawaiian culture.
Experience the explosive majesty of Hawaii with a self-guided driving and audio tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Discover the history and beauty of the park while learning about volcanoes and their significance in Hawaiian culture.
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Entrance Station - Begin the adventure at the park’s Entrance Station in Volcano, HI. Start by passing through the Entrance Gate to explore the vicinity of the visitor center.
Note: This tour spans over 25 miles and highlights the key attractions of Hawaii Volcanoes in 3-6 hours.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a year! Perfect for extended stays…
- Entrance Station - Begin the adventure at the park’s Entrance Station in Volcano, HI. Start by passing through the Entrance Gate to explore the vicinity of the visitor center.
Note: This tour spans over 25 miles and highlights the key attractions of Hawaii Volcanoes in 3-6 hours.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits within the next 12 months.
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Kīlauea Visitor Center - This is the starting point for the short yet pungent Sulphur Banks Trail. Despite its name, the trail is known for its strong odor!
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Steam Vents - Formed by the heat of the Kilauea Volcano, these vents release steam from heated groundwater, indicating the volcano’s subterranean activity.
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Kilauea Military Camp - A recreational site for soldiers with a complex history. During World War II, it served as an internment camp for prisoners of war and innocent Japanese citizens.
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Kilauea Overlook - Offers breathtaking views and is a must-visit in the park. Although the crater doesn’t resemble a typical volcano, it is among the most active globally!
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Kilauea Iki Trailhead - This trail traverses the Kilauea Iki Crater! It’s a 3.3-mile loop taking about three hours, with challenging elevation changes.
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Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - Formed over 500 years ago, this tunnel-like cave was created by flowing lava. Visitors can explore this unique cave system today.
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Luamanu Crater - Once a dense forest, the landscape transformed dramatically in a single day.
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Puhimau Crater - Located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this volcanic feature showcases unique geological formations from volcanic activity.
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Pauahi Crater - A steep-sided pit crater formed by explosive volcanic activity, approximately 330 feet deep and 1,000 feet in diameter, known for its fascinating geological features like lava spatter deposits and fumaroles emitting steam and gases.
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Pu’u Huluhulu Trailhead - A cinder cone similar to Pu’upua’i, named “hairy hill” due to the low shrubs covering it, giving it a fuzzy look from a distance.
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Kipuka Puaulu Trail - Kipukas are areas of older vegetation surrounded by lava flow, creating a unique island of life with its own microclimate, allowing diverse plant species to thrive.
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Mauna Ulu Lookout - This elevated platform provides panoramic views of the Mauna Ulu lava flow. Mostly flat and gray, but look for the toadstool-shaped formations.
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Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs - A historical site in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, featuring over 23,000 ancient petroglyphs etched into the hardened lava rock.
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Holei Sea Arch - The iconic Holei Sea Arch, a naturally formed sea cliff in the shape of an arch!
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Volcano Art Center Gallery - A charming spot near the Visitor Center, perfect for art enthusiasts to explore fine arts.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Experience the breathtaking splendor of Hawaii with a self-guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Stand on the edge of Kilauea Crater, explore the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs, and admire the Hōlei Sea Arch before it succumbs to erosion. Discover the fascinating workings of volcanoes and their historical significance in Hawaii, and much more.
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Experience the breathtaking splendor of Hawaii with a self-guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Stand on the edge of Kilauea Crater, explore the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs, and admire the Hōlei Sea Arch before it succumbs to erosion. Discover the fascinating workings of volcanoes and their historical significance in Hawaii, and much more.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action. Enter your unique password to access your tour. Ensure you have a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection for these steps. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify the park’s opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.