Great hiking and breathtaking sights. There's lots to see and do do stop by the visitor center for guides and tips. Be sure to ask if you're able to hike to the lava flow!
Nowhere else on earth can you get as close to the power of a volcano as you can here, where Kilauea still smolders, steam vents spew sulfur, and lava flows consume the road. En savoir plus
Dress in layers as the temp changes with elevation and wear good shoes for hiking - you're going to want to hike. See as much of this park as you can because it's one of a kind and worth every moment.
The top attraction in Hawaii, here you can learn about the volcanoes that created our islands. Although the lava might not be flowing, steam vents and sulfur banks remind you of the power underground.
There are a lot of things to do here, so do as much as you can with the time you have! Get a map from the visitor center to help plan your visit. And your car pass is good for a week, so come back!
If you want to take a picture of the lava glow and stars at night, you will need a tripod. No, your cellphone and iPad won't capture anything... Using an iPad for photography is ridiculous anyway.
Good and friendly staffs here. Tailored itinerary (2 hours, 4 hours and etc) helps us to cover the good spots with limited time. Well manage national park.
Amazing views. Quite big for a day visit. A car is a nessesity. Nice postcards in the visitor center. Some of the trails are closed because of vulcanic activity.
What an amazing national park! Unlike anything else this country has to offer so if you can, you must try to make a trip out here. You'll be disappointed if you don't
A breathtaking view over the crater and all these steams! If you watch the 6 minute Video in the visitor center you can imagine what Mother Nature did over here. Sadly a lot of hikes were closed.
Our best experience in Hawaii - better go in the morning to avoid crowds. The 4-mile hike to volcano crater was amazing (starts opposite the entrance to lava tubes)
Tip: Really take the bike or ensure you're wearing good walking shoes. It's a REALLY long walk on uneven ground. Also remember you'll need to walk back too.
We did the Kilauea Ikihike across the crater, Thurston lava tube, and drove down to the end of Chain of Craters road. Leave lots of time! Buy the ponchos for $3.95 and use the rest of your trip.
While some of the trails here might appear to be easy to moderate, I would suggest bringing the right shoes, lots of water, and sunscreen. The terrain is very rough and the wind is relentless.
Great trails! We spent a day here, barely putting a dent in the amount of things to do! Get a stainless steel water bottle and refill it with the naturally purified rain water.
Bring your hiking shoes. Drive down Chain of Craters for the Petroglyphs and Lava covering the old road. Also prepare for chilly and wet weather. Lots of long sleeved clothing sold here.
Bring water bottles and sunscreen. No beverages for sale, except at the bottom of the road to the ocean. Get a map at the visitor center, and do everything you have time to do.
Visit in the evening to see the volcano glow. Thurston Lava Tube is a must. Walk through a tube which formerly carried liquid-hot magma! Also, bring a jacket, as much of the area is rainy.
Had dinner at 7:30pm. Got there early to ask for a window seat. Restaurant was good, but better view from little room outside the restaurant or bar - recommend going there closer to 8-8:30 PM
Wear hikingboots and pants (falling on lava is like falling on broken glass). Be prepared for this challenging terrain with this free emergency guide app. En savoir plus