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Volcanoes National Park Guided Hike 6.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in Big Island of Hawaii

50 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 6 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Hike an 8-mile loop through Kīlauea Iki’s crater, steaming vents, native forest, and the iconic Thurston Lava Tube.

About this tour

Step from steaming vents into a native Hawaiian forest on a guided hike through Volcanoes National Park. This approximately 8-mile loop begins at the Kīlauea Visitor Center, where you’ll set out for sweeping views of Kīlauea Iki Crater.

Follow your guide across a landscape shaped by volcanic activity, passing steam vents before entering the crater itself. The route then leads through forest and ends at Thurston Lava Tube, one of the park’s best-known attractions. Backpacks, trekking poles, a picnic lunch, and snacks are provided for the 390-minute outing. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The National Park Pass is not included and costs $15 USD.

Explore the striking contrasts of Volcanoes National Park on foot, from open crater terrain to lush forest. Join this guided hike for a memorable day on the trails.

Highlights

  • Hike an approximately 8-mile loop through Kīlauea Iki
  • Cross steaming vents and native Hawaiian forest
  • Walk across the floor of Kīlauea Iki Crater
  • Finish at the iconic Thurston Lava Tube

What's included

Included

  • Backpacks and trekking poles
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snacks

Not included

  • National Park Pass: $15 USD
  • Volcanoes National Park

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Important information

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Meet in front of the visitor center, under the large trees next to the picnic table

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.78 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.3. Top 16% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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