DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 9 big island of hawaii hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Drive to the Mauna Kea summit for sunset and stargazing with warm gear, a laser-guided sky show, and a pro night photo.
Most Popular“This is a one of a kind experience. Our tour guide John was a wealth of interesting information, he was enthusiastic, caring and made the tour awesome!”
Small-group Mauna Kea stargazing with a summit sunset, warm picnic dinner, private telescope views, and astro photos plus parkas.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and certainly added to the experience. People do need to understand that breathing can be effected”
Ride a 4x4 to Mauna Kea for sunset and guided stargazing, with winter gear, a light dinner, and free star photos.
“We had an excellent experience on the Mauna Kea Summit tour! Wes was an awesome guide — prompt at pickup, super informative on the drive up, and kept us updated the whole time when the rangers closed the road. On a clearer night, the experience was amazing. They provided warm jackets and pants, plus a…”
Hidden Craters hike on Kona’s Hualalai: small-group volcano access, lava tubes, native forest, and snacks for $198.95.
“Nice hike but way way way more difficult than moderate as they list it as. Ten people on the tour and we all agreed with that. No one was prepared for the difficulty.”
Small-group Kona day trip to Kīlauea summit and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, plus Hilo waterfalls and Puna coast on the Red Road.
“We had an amazing time on tour with Scott. He was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel extremely safe and comfortable on our drive south of Kona. This is honestly a must do if you are visiting the island to catch some of the most amazing landmarks here. Don’t miss out on this one. My…”
Hike Kīlauea’s rim with Native Hawaiian Christian, learn the volcano’s stories, and watch for lava views at Halemaʻumaʻu.
“Christian is a unique guide, he can talk to you about history, plants, birds, anything you didn't know about the island. He changed the way I look at things, and I am really appreciative of that. I 100% recommend this tour, and if you don't, you are missing out. Most people just want to see…”
Small-group Volcanoes National Park hike: Kīlauea Crater views, Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Iki lava-lake crossing, lunch included.
“This was the highlight of my trip! We hiked down into 2 calderas. While we were there, Kaluapele had an active lava flow. Exciting! The lava tube was very cool, the lava flow was very cool, lunch was at an amazing lookout, and the forest was awesome. Jennifer added a lot of good information about…”
A full-day Big Island volcano hike with resort pickup, included meals, lava-tube caves, and caldera views—plus a shot at live lava.
“This is a FULL day with lots of hiking...we logged over 20K steps and nearly 6 miles. This experience was amazing, culminating with a spectacular night view over the edge of the erupting Kilauea volcano. Wear hiking / walking shoes and bring layers of clothing...the range of temperatures from near freezing to warm can make…”
Guided 3-hour hike down Halemaʻumaʻu crater: steam vents, rainforest, and lava-lake views at Kīlauea. Small group, gear included.
“Jennifer is a terrific guide and is very knowledgeable about the Volcano Park history and Hawaiian culture. She is a great communicator and loves guiding people. Mt. Kilauea had a small eruption a couple hours after our tour which was exciting.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
