Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Address: Crater Rim Drive, Volcano
- Hours: Open daily 7:45am - 5pm
- Admission: US$10 for vehicles or US$5 for individuals for a seven day pass
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Must-Do Experience,
Nature & Wildlife,
UNESCO Heritage Site,
National Park,
Volcano
The mega attraction on the Big Island is Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii’s sole World Heritage Site. The volatile park’s centerpiece is Kilauea Volcano, which continues to blow its top and spout molten lava, ash and steam.
Crater Rim Drive is a spectacular driving route, skirting the rim of the caldera, stopping at lookouts and taking you from rainforest to desert.
The eerie and easily accessible Thurston Lava Tube is a long hollow cave-like formation, created by flowing lava.
Another driving route to follow is the winding Chain of Craters Road along the slopes of the volcano to the coast, where lava has pooled from recent eruptions.
Check out the park's visitors center to learn about trail conditions and guided walks, and come prepared for changeable weather if you’re hiking the trails that crisscross the rim.
Latest Reviews
Review by ALLAN T, USA, May 2013
Doing what: Kilauea Volcano Bike Tour
We had a fantastic time. My family and I enjoyed the conversation, the company, and the view of all we biked through and past. The tour driver and guide were top notched and first class all the way. We would do this again when visiting the big island next time.
Review by Gary F, April 2013
Doing what: Volcano National Park Small Group Twilight Tour
Seeing the lava glow was impressive. Fun and educational.
Review by Ivan C, April 2013
Doing what: Volcano National Park Small Group Twilight Tour
Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Mathew was the best guide ever. His knowledge, information and easy quips about the island, the volcanoes and the history of the people, kept us all informed, and sometimes laughing. Altho it did rain off and on, that did not deter our stops for sightseeing, walks and tours of interesting places. We highly recommend the TWIGHLITE TOUR as it give more of the visual aspects of the lava flows and steam vents. we WOULD do the same tour again should we visit the big island another time.
Practical Info
Volcanoes National park is a 45-minute drive along Highway 11 from Hilo on the island’s south coast.
The best way to get here is by rental car or organized tour.
