Kīlauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between …
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Jan 14, 2025
Amazing!!! It was erupting and we visited at night and then the next day. Both were equally stunning. The view from the volcano house was great. Even though there were a lot of other people visiting,…Full review by OTL M
Jan 14, 2024
The power and majesty of the Kilauea volcano is on constant display and tomorrow (MLK holiday) the $30 admission fee is waived. But to stand there and look into the power of Nature, and then read abo…Full review by kgbone
Sep 18, 2023
Two trips, first on at night on the day Kilauea erupted; second during the day… recommend night view, but probably safer to hike around during the day. My wife had turned on the TV on the 4th day in…Full review by QZOCK
Couple questions. Can we get there with a regular car, not a 4-wheel drive? I ask because we did a tour for the summit due to the high elevation and we are hoping to drive ourselves to this volcano. What else is there to do there? Can we go before dark and do some things while we wait for the sun to go down?
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Yes, regular car fine. You will probably have to hike to see the lava flow up close. If you want to do this, bring sturdy shoes, good flashlights and plenty of water. The lava can be very …
Yes, regular car fine. You will probably have to hike to see the lava flow up close. If you want to do this, bring sturdy shoes, good flashlights and plenty of water. The lava can be very sharp if you fall. Every day conditions are different so check with the (excellent) ranger center for latest updates. The Rangers give interesting scheduled talks and walks and there are great exhibits at their HQ and at the Jagger Museum on the brim of Halema'uma'u caldera The Park HQ and Ranger center are located not far past the main park entry gate. There's also a good art Gallery just past the center and the historic Volcano House inn & restaurant. The village of Volcano, outside the Park has a few galleries and restaurants and many cozy little houses to rent via vrbo, Airbnb, etc. Because of the frequent mist and rain, the Volcano area is lush and dense with tropical plants and flowers. It's also cooler than either Hilo or Kona.
Should I schedule a tour of Kilauea or should we just do it on our own. I don't want to be tied to a tour but I also don't want to miss anything. What is the best way to see Kilauea?
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You do not need to be part of tour granted you have your own transportation. We just grabbed a map from the Park Visitor Center. Enjoy but make sure you have a good …
You do not need to be part of tour granted you have your own transportation. We just grabbed a map from the Park Visitor Center. Enjoy but make sure you have a good windbreaker. The wind, even when warm, can really kick up and chill you to the bones. We have seen many people unprepared for that. Once you get away from the main areas, traffic lightens up and there are many trails worth exploring. Start your day early.
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