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My wife Jennifer standing in front of a lava flow with a flashlight on her face. i have to say this was a heated moment. A slip would have been fatal so I was a nervous wreck. Thankfully she has great balance and coordination.
This, my friends, is #lava. Real molten flowing lava coming down the pali (cliff) in Kalapana, #Hawaii on the #BigIsland.

Last weekend, my Fiance and I partook in one of the coolest excursions of our lives; we hiked 10.5 miles in 5 hours to active, flowing lava. The trek certainly isn't for the faint of heart, pregnant women, people with asthma or heart problems, or the unfit. The lava flow is changing every second of every day, and on this particular day it was quite far away, hence the long trek. We went with a company called #HawaiiForestAndTrail, whom I highly recommend!

You can read more about our experience, how to book it, the cost, and inclusions, and see all the cool photos on my detailed blog post here: https://contoursofatravelersmap.com/2018/03/28/hiking-to-active-lava-in-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii/

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#expediaconcierge
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A door's off helicopter tour from Hawaii's Big Island gave me a unique perspective of the lava flow as it was just flowing into the ocean. Here you can see a little bit of the flowing lava, which is what I had wanted to see. However, what I found even more interesting, even after getting a better angle on the red lava,  was seeing the hardened lava which had overtaken the road at certain points. I particularly loved the dramatic contrast between the devastated earth and the beautiful blue water, full of so much life. 
#BVSBlue
The ocean entry in Kalapana that was created when a 4 acre chunk of coastline fell into the sea leaving an open hole in the cliff face shooting hot magma into the ocean. The sight of this in the middle of an overcast  day is incredible. It has been raining for 3 days so this was our first trip out to the ocean entry.
#NationalPark The scene at dusk as lava spills into the ocean is amazing. Well worth the 4 hour round trip hike over rough terrain with a local guide. If you do make the hike be sure to have plenty of water, comfortable shoes and by all means use a local guide as nothing is marked and there is no frame of reference to see which way you are headed. Every year people get lost or seriously injured because they think they can make the hike alone unaided by a local. Some are successful and some are not.
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

3.5 out of 5
19-3948 Old Volcano Road Volcano HI
Yövy tässä aamiaismajoituksessa kohteessa Volcano. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, ilmaisesta pysäköinnistä ja huonepalvelusta. Asiakkaamme kehuvat majoituspaikan ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (574 arvostelua)
This is a very nice lodge with a great history. The room was spacious and we really enjoyed the hot tub and the nature trail. My only complaint is with the people in the room beneath us as we heard them talking well past the quiet hour of 10:00 pm. As the inn has no night manager, I was required ...

Arvosteltu 6.3.2026

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional

Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional

2 out of 5
12-7232 Mauka Nui St Pahoa HI
Täysin hyvitettävä
Hinta on 115 € per yö ajalle 3.4. viiva 4.4.
115 €
3.4.–4.4.
sisältää verot ja maksut
Yövy tässä hotellissa kohteessa Pahoa. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, ilmaisesta pysäköinnistä ja aamiaisesta (lisämaksusta). Lähellä sijaitsevat SPACE Seaview ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (24 arvostelua)
Wonderful property and super helpful and friendly staff

Arvosteltu 2.3.2026

Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional
Lokahi Lodge

Lokahi Lodge

2.5 out of 5
19-4050 Kalanikoa Road Volcano HI
Hinta on 137 € per yö ajalle 29.3. viiva 30.3.
137 €
29.3.–30.3.
sisältää verot ja maksut
Yövy tässä hotellissa kohteessa Volcano. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, puutarhasta ja satelliittitelevisiosta. Lähellä sijaitsevat Aloha Candy Company ja ...
9/10 Wonderful! (238 arvostelua)
Great place to stay when visiting Volcano National Park. Lokahi Lodge is just as it is advertised :-)

Arvosteltu 20.3.2026

Lokahi Lodge
Alin löytämämme hinta viimeisten 24 tunnin aikana 1 yölle ja 2 aikuiselle. Hinnat ja saatavuus voivat muuttua. Muita ehtoja saatetaan soveltaa.
Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Volcano HI
Yövy tässä mökissä kohteessa Volcano. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, puutarhasta ja kaapeli-/satelliittitelevisiosta. Lähellä sijaitsevat Volcano Garden ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (42 arvostelua)
Great location and beautiful landscaping!

Arvosteltu 22.2.2026

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kalani Oceanside Retreat

Kalani Oceanside Retreat

3 out of 5
12-6870 Kalapana Kapoho Rd Pahoa HI
Yövy tässä mökissä kohteessa Pahoa. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, ilmaisesta pysäköinnistä ja paikan päällä olevista kylpyläpalveluista. Lähellä sijaitsevat ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 arvostelua)
Stayed at Cabin Kai 4 (Dec 26–30, 2025). Affordable and located in a beautiful, peaceful area with free parking, water, and Wi-Fi (weak). Major concern: No window coverings for the floor-to-ceiling bathtub window or windows above the bed and coffee bar, resulting in serious privacy issues while bathing ...

Arvosteltu 4.1.2026

Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Perheystävällinen Home, jossa on Man Cave!

Perheystävällinen Home, jossa on Man Cave!

Keaau HI
Yövy tässä loma-asunnossa kohteessa Keaau. Nauti pyykinpesutiloista, biljardipöydästä ja patioista. Asiakkaamme kehuvat majoituspaikan yleiskuntoa arvosteluissaan. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (232 arvostelua)
Everything was perfect! Well appointed kitchen was fantastic. 3 large bedrooms, all with ensuit bathrooms. Very clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay there again.

Arvosteltu 20.3.2026

Perheystävällinen Home, jossa on Man Cave!
Alin löytämämme hinta viimeisten 24 tunnin aikana 1 yölle ja 2 aikuiselle. Hinnat ja saatavuus voivat muuttua. Muita ehtoja saatetaan soveltaa.

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