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6 Best Big Island of Hawaii Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 6 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.

6 Best Big Island of Hawaii Hikes

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Getting up the mountain: 4x4 comfort, cold gear, and altitude reality
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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - Summit sunset at high elevation: seeing Maui and the clouds
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

2.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Small-group Mauna Kea stargazing with a summit sunset, warm picnic dinner, private telescope views, and astro photos plus parkas.

5.0

“This was an amazing and incredible experience for everyone who participated in the trip. Our tour guide Jeff was informative, friendly and very knowledgeable about Mauna Kea and the sky above. The food and the stops were well-executed and our van Ohana had a great time overall. And, I was able to get some incredible…”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - Meeting points, pickup timing, and the 8-hour rhythm
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

Hidden Craters Hike of Kona - The Small-Group Advantage: Why a Max of 10 Matters
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Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

4.Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

Hidden Craters hike on Kona’s Hualalai: small-group volcano access, lava tubes, native forest, and snacks for $198.95.

5.0

“Excellent experience. Breathtaking views, led by an extremely informative guide. We learned a little about the history of the island, of the craters we visited, saw some beautiful plants and lava formations. Highly recommend!!”

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Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group - Riding Saddle Road: microclimates you can actually feel
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Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group

5.Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group

Small-group Kona day trip to Kīlauea summit and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, plus Hilo waterfalls and Puna coast on the Red Road.

5.0

“Scott was an excellent tour guide! What a kid of fun too. He really knows about volcanos and volcanic activity. Going up to the inner rim was just wonderful. Even though the weather was not ideal Scott kept us informed and got us to spots we never would have seen. I really appreciated that he…”

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Kīlauea hike and lava gazing with Native Hawaiian - From Puʻu Puaʻi cliffs to Halemaʻumaʻu lava-lake viewpoints
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Kīlauea Hike and Lava Gazing with Native Hawaiian

6.Kīlauea Hike and Lava Gazing with Native Hawaiian

Hike Kīlauea’s rim with Native Hawaiian Christian, learn the volcano’s stories, and watch for lava views at Halemaʻumaʻu.

5.0

“The coolest tour we have been on in many years. You have access to one of the most knowledgeable people on Hawaiian culture and history. As well, he knows the park and all of the flora and fauna. On top of that he is a most interesting man with some fantastic stories to entertain while…”

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