Volcano Twilight
Nighttime viewing into the lava pit of the Halemau'mau Crater!
Explore Volcano Park After Dark!
Glowing Craters, Waterfall
...and more!
Description:
“Volcano Twilight”
is a fully guided and narrated tour through the amazing Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park for sightseeing, exploring and nighttime
viewing into the steamy, glowing Halemau’mau Crater.
Includes:
Bottled Water,
snacks, picnic style dinner, umbrellas or rain ponchos.
What to Wear / What to Bring:
Comfortable walking
shoes, long pants, and a light jacket.
Tour Departures:
Departures times
change throughout the year.
Kailua Kona:
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Waikoloa – South
Kohala: 2:30 – 2:45 PM
Hilo – 3:15 PM
Tour Duration:
Approximately 5 hr.
from Hilo and 8-9 hrs from Kona
Pick up Location:
We pick up from
your location of stay within city limits. Other meeting places
include:
Kailua Kona :Bongo Bens
Restaurant located at 75-5819 Alii Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740-1311
Waikoloa
& South Kohala
:Roys Restaurant
located at 69-250 Waikoloa Beach Dr # E1 Waikoloa, HI
96738-5720
Hilo :Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI 96720
Operation:
This tour is done
by SUV, eco style cross over or van. We have Mini coaches available
for large groups. Our largest mini bus holds 23 pax.
Restrictions:
Guests should be able to walk on uneven
or rocky terrain. We sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy
conditions. Please let us know if someone in your group has a
disability, we would be happy to accommodate them.
Kona Departure $150+ tax
(4.16%) Children $129 + tax (4.16%)
FaQs
1. Will there be a lot of hiking? Most of the trails are short walks.2. How cold is it at the Volcano National Park? Kilauea's summit (4000' elevation) varies daily. Average temperature is between 50 - 60 degrees F.
3. Is Kilauea Volcano active? Yes, Kilauea Volcano is in fact the most active volcano on earth and has been erupting for 28 year non-stop.
4. Will we see lava? We are always on our toes when it comes to the lava flow because it is a natural event and constantly changing. On the twilight tour the lava is located within a pit of the Haleumaumau crater. We have had very bright glows of the lava and have had it spatter out a few times.
5. What kind of wild life will we see? Of the 23 surviving endemic Hawaiian songbird species, those living within Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park include six Hawaiian honeycreepers; ‘apapane, ‘amakihi, ‘i`iwi, and three federally listed as endangered; ‘akepa, ‘akiapola‘au, and the Hawai'i creeper. There are also a native thrush (‘oma`o) and a native monarch (‘elepaio). Another three species of endemic Hawaiian birds found within the Park are also endangered; the nene, or Hawaiian goose, Hawaiian petrel, and ‘io or Hawaiian hawk.
Details
“Volcano Twilight” is a fully guided and narrated
tour through the amazing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for
sightseeing, exploring and nighttime viewing into the steamy,
glowing Halemau’mau Crater.
Our Volcano Park is the only National Park that has two active
volcanoes. On this tour you will discover the most active, Kilauea,
which has been erupting continuously since the early 1980’s. Inside
the park your tour guide will show you to the Visitor’s Center,
Jagger Museum, the Thurston Lava Tube (which includes a 10-minute
easy hike through the lava tube!), active steam vents, sulfur banks,
scenic lookouts and finally your tour vehicle will stop at the
Halemau’mau Crater lookout where you will enjoy an amazing view
inside the crater after sunset. The molten lava just below the
crater’s surface creates a dramatic glow and a unique ambiance, a
perfect setting as you enjoy a picnic style dinner provided by your
tour guide
This tour also includes a stop at the famous Rainbow Falls in Hilo
and Macadamia nut farm. Snacks and beverages are also provided
throughout the tour.
“Volcano Twilight” is approximately 4.5 – 5 hours from start to
finish if you are departing from Hilo, or approximately 9 hours if
you depart from Kona. (The tour departing from Kona also includes
the scenic Saddle Road drive.) Departure times vary throughout the
year according to the sunset. You will be given your exact departure
time when you reserve your tour.