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Kilauea Volcano Special - 4-days tour to discover Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i -
Tour code: HAW_KVS
Difficulty: Custom (variable) Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Dates:Custom and group dates20-23 Sep 13 Price (p.p.): $ 1590 ?Show in other currencies
[afër] Included:
Tour guide:The tour is organized and accompanied by a trained volcanologist who has worked at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and lives on Hawaii. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
The primary purpose of this expedition is to enable a small group to spend several days on and near the active volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii, to observe volcanic activity and study volcanic/ geologic features for purposes of photography, understanding, and the enjoyment of nature in a unique setting.
Kilauea Speciale (4 ditë)Note:
Për një turne si ky, nuk ka orar 100% fikse. Në vend të kësaj, programi do të rregullohen sipas vullkanike, kushtet e motit dhe preferencat veprimtarinë e grupit. Qëllimi ynë do të jetë për të vëzhguar veprimtarinë e vazhdueshme nga afër në qoftë se kushtet e mundshme dhe moti. Një plan i përafërt mund të duket si ky:
Day 1:
Arrival in Hilo - Kilauea's caldera
Arrival in Hilo, pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel (seaside of Hilo Bay). If your arrival leaves time, we can drive to the Kilauea volcano for a first impression. Acc.: : Comfortable seaside hotel in Hilo
Day 2:
Kilauea volcano’s summit and active eruption
Today, we explore the summit of Kilauea volcano and its some of its numerous geologic highlights: the huge caldera with the inner pit crater Halema'uma'u - home of Pele, sacred to Hawaiians -, fumaroles, steam vents, faults, lava tubes, historic lava flows. If conditions permit, we will go and visit the active lava flows at the sea entry in the evening. Acc.: : as before (Volcano or Hilo) (B)
Day 3:
The world's largest lava tube - active lava flows hike
In the morning, we visit what is the largest known continuous lava tube in the world. Once, a mighty river of lava was flowing here for over 20 miles down from the summit of Kilauea to the sea. Today, it is a pristine lava tube with accessible sections full of volcanic wonders, such as streamlined current eddies once formed by the flowing lava inside. We'll spend about 3-4 hours inside the lava tube to explore some of them. If conditions permit, we hike out to areas in the coastal lava flow field where there is interesting volcanic activity, e.g. active pahoehoe flows, lava pouring into the sea etc. Acc.: : as before (Volcano or Hilo) (B)
Day 4:
End of tour - transfer to / departure from Kailua-Kona airport
Departure (transfer to airport) from Kailua-Kona airport or own extension program (a short excursion in the area can be offered if time permits). Acc.: : none (B)
Arrival info:Travel costs to Hawaii are not included in order to give everybody the best chance to plan his/her trip according his preferences. Hawaii has so much to offer that the volcano tour could be an excellent start for a prolonged stay on Hawaii. Tips and suggestions are can be given. On request, we also can give you assistance with flight booking or other issues (prolonged stays etc.) |
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