Kona Tours & Activities

Kona, Hawaii

Hiking

Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

Price: From $183.25

4.9 rating • 96 reviews

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Hotel pickup offered

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Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

Overview

Hidden Craters Hike of Kona is a guided hiking outing in Kona, Hawaii centered on Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters, Hualalai Volcano Slopes, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters, Hualalai Volcano Slopes, Native Cloud Forest Trail, Lava Tube, and Big Island. The experience emphasizes Hidden Craters Hike of Kona departing from Kona and Professional Kona guide or captain. Scheduled stops include Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters, Hualalai Volcano Slopes, Native Cloud Forest Trail, Volcanic Craters and Fissures, and Lava Tube. Landmarks referenced in the route include Big Island, Hawaii Forest, Hualalai Volcano, and Native Cloud Forest Trail. The route combines wildlife observation along the route, landscape features and scenic viewpoints, and structured adventure features and challenge elements. The outing typically lasts 5 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as road travel with route pacing matched to the destination.

Highlights

  • This adventure tour teaches you all about the best of Kona's volcanic highlands
  • Hidden Craters Hike of Kona departing from Kona
  • Join the Hidden Craters Hike for a Big Island off-road climb and hike up the cool and misty slopes of Hualalai volcano a
  • 4 Wheel Drive vans carry you up most of the way to 6,000 feet elevation before you begin your on-foot ascent through lav
  • Professional Kona guide or captain

What’s included

  • Professional guide or captain
  • Tour activity as described on Viator
  • Safety equipment where applicable

Itinerary

Stop

Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters

30 minutes

Visit Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters during the 30 minutes stop.

Stop

Hualalai Volcano Slopes

Visit Hualalai Volcano Slopes.

Stop

Native Cloud Forest Trail

Visit Native Cloud Forest Trail.

Stop

Volcanic Craters and Fissures

Visit Volcanic Craters and Fissures.

Stop

Lava Tube

Visit Lava Tube.

FAQs

How long is the Hidden Craters Hike of Kona?

The planned duration is 5 hours.

Where does the tour depart from in Kona?

Meet your guide at the confirmed Kona hotel pickup point, harbor, heliport, or meeting location listed when booking.

Additional info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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