Hidden Craters Hike – Private Ohana Outing

Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore the hidden craters of Hualalai volcano on this exclusive private tour with Hawaii Forest & Trail. This journey takes you onto private land behind three locked gates, providing intimate and unique access to volcanic sites.

You’ll venture through an intact lava tube unaltered by humans, stand on the edge of precipitous volcanic craters that plunge deep into the earth below, and make your way through a native forest. The tour includes approximately 3-4 miles of moderate hiking, with an elevation gain of approximately 500 feet.

Along the way, you’ll see a 200-year-old lava flow, spatter cones, fissures, and collapsed pits. The lava tube is perfect for the casual adventurer, with earthen steps and enough ambient light to see all of the major features inside the cave.

While Hualalai volcano is technically active, magma is not close to the surface, so you won’t see any geothermal activity. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Kona’s very own volcano.