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Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Sunrise at Kīlauea

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The previous price was NZ$172 and current price is NZ$138 per adult

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Overview

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava & time. Hear stories of Hawaiian gods, chiefs, & the forces that continue to shape the island. Explore an ancient lava tube, enjoy views of Halemaʻumaʻu, & capture unforgettable photos, including silhouette photography opportunities as well as photos inside the lava tube. Sunrise offers fewer crowds, & some of the best photo opportunities in the park. Lava activity varies & cannot be guaranteed. End with recommendations for additional sights, trails, & breakfast options so you can continue exploring on your own.

  • Guided by a local storyteller sharing Hawaiʻi's history, culture, & geology
  • Explore an ancient lava tube with photo opportunities
  • Experience sunrise at Kīlauea before the crowds arrive
  • Enjoy excellent lighting and clearer photos at popular viewpoints
  • Suitable for ages 2+ with a moderate activity level

Activity location

  • 1 Crater Rim Dr W
    • 1 Crater Rim Drive West
    • 96718, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 Crater Rim Dr W
    • 1 Crater Rim Drive West
    • 96718, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, United States

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Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Sunrise at Kīlauea

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 AM
Price details
NZ$171.91
NZ$137.53 x 1 AdultNZ$137.53
Total
The previous price was NZ$171.91 and current price is NZ$137.53
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headlamps and ponchos are provided when needed.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Kilauea Volcano

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Meet Your Guide & Journey to the Summit** After meeting your guide, enjoy a short 10-minute drive to the trailhead. From there, begin a scenic walk towards the summit of Kīlauea while taking in the quiet beauty of the early morning. The Birth of an Island As you walk, discover how the five volcanoes that make up Hawaiʻi Island were formed and how volcanic activity continues to shape the landscape today. At the Edge of Pele's Home Stand overlooking Halemaʻumaʻu crater and learn about Pele, Hawaiian traditions surrounding the volcano, and the dramatic events of the 2018 eruption that transformed the summit. Gods, Kings & Culture On the return walk, explore the stories that shaped Hawaiʻi—from ancient gods and oral traditions to King Kamehameha, the meaning of aloha, and the enduring connection between the Hawaiian people and the land.

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Journey Inside a Volcano Step inside an ancient lava tube and explore the hidden pathways once carved by flowing lava. Learn how these remarkable formations were created and enjoy time for unique silhouette photos within the cave.

Location

Activity location

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    1 Crater Rim Dr W
    • 1 Crater Rim Drive West
    • 96718, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    1 Crater Rim Dr W
    • 1 Crater Rim Drive West
    • 96718, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, United States

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