Hawaiian Culture Tour: Explore Kīlauea's Wonders

Join Christian, a native Hawaiian student, on a Kīlauea hike. Explore trails, lava formations, and stargaze while learning about Hawaiian culture and ecosystems.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Private vehicle access to Kīlauea
Additional Information

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…

Location
99-198 Crater Rim Drive
Crater Rim Drive
Kīlauea Visitor Center!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leslie
Mar 1, 2025
A comprehensive and fascinating tour unlike any you’ve taken before! - 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!
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Brenda
Feb 18, 2025
Embrace the volcano with Christian - 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!
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Marcel_d
Feb 4, 2025
Wonderful experience! - 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.
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Paradise50438874851
Jan 26, 2025
FUN, EDUCATIONAL, AND A GREAT DAY - What a great time!! Learned so much about the history of the island from chiefs, gods, and plants. The tour is a nice walking pace and is not challenging. The native tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. Tried amazing fruit and had a great day!
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Steven_f
Dec 13, 2024
IMUA. Go froward and do it - The coolest tour we have been on in many years. You have access to one of the most knowledgeable people on Hawaiian culture and history. As well, he knows the park and all of the flora and fauna. On top of that he is a most interesting man with some fantastic stories to entertain while you traverse some of the most beautiful spots in the park.
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Brian_g
Jul 28, 2024
Gain new perspectives on all that is Hawai‘i - Christian Kealohapauʻoleokeali’iahokulaninuiākea Phillips was friendly,knowledgeable, and funny. His love for people and the 'aina was expressed throughout the tour. He opens your eyes to the importance if stewardship and connections. Great tour. A must do!
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Russell_b
Jul 2, 2024
Amazing tour of Kīlauea and Volcano National Park - Our guide, Christian, gave us an amazing tour in the Volcano National park. He shared with us his intimate knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history, native plants, and the history of Hawaii. The hike along the Kīlauea rim was spectacular. It was a tour we will remember and treasure forever.
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Sean_g
May 7, 2024
Wonderful, friendly "young elder" - Christian was personable, knowledgeable, and charismatic. As an active member of a traditional Indigenous culture on the mainland (Chahta and Mvskoke), it was great to spend time with a young adult who is active in, and enthusiastic about, the culture, history, and language of his Kanaka Maoli. The four hours we spent with him were one of the best parts of our 7-day trip.
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Andrew_b
Nov 23, 2023
Volcano National Park through the eyes and words of a Native Hawaiian Guide! - Christian is an amazing guide and all-around good guy offering a guided tour of Volcano National Park from the native Hawaiian perspective. This experience is perfect for first-timers and return visitors alike!
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