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Kaeleku Caverns

Maui, HI
Ranked #71 of 247 attractions in Maui
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
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Thunder Bay, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

My son thought this was the best thing on the island. My kids returned home and couldn't wait to wear their T-shirts to school. The cave are easy to find just a couple of miles before Hana. Trail is close to the parking lot, the caves are easy to walk through. The flashlight work great. Scary to think lava flowed... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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We didn't really know what to expect, but our entire group (ages 8 to 59) loved these lava tubes. Unique, interesting, beautiful, creepy, educational . . . lots and lots of adjectives I could use! The 8-year-old persuaded us all to turn our flashlights off when we were alone in one part of the tubes. I recommend that to experience... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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First of all, I am a geologist... so when I saw the sign I knew we had to go. My hubby complied with me and we went. I honestly thought the $25 for two was inexpensive for what you got to see. I really loved it and the signs were really informative and accurate! Even I learned something from it.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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It may feel a tad pricey ($25 for two people, which includes tax) for the size of the attraction, but it's a neat experience that you really can't have anywhere else. There is a lot of information on the signs inside the cave, which is great since it's self-guided, and it's nice that you can go at your own pace.... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2010
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We stumbled across the lava tube during our journey to Hana. For only $12 per person, you really can't go wrong. I mean how often do you get to walk through a lava tube?? They give you flashlights and a helmet it you want one (you don't need it). It takes about 30 minutes to travel through the 1/4 mile... More

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Ontario
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2010

This was a neat experience. We went in July 2010 as one of our stops on the Road to Hana. It is a beautiful property, and only costs $11/person to go through. They do equip you each with smaller flashlights and one larger flood light per group (which really helps with pictures and video taping). It's not a long tour,... More

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Alicia5240
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2009

I have visited the Hana Lava tube several times and it keeps getting better. It is such a unique experience and everytime I notice something different and am reminded of how amazing the geology of Hawaii is! Whether you're interested in exploring the unknown, creeping into the dark realms of the earth, seeing how lava flows down to the ocean,... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
205 helpful votes 205 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2009
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My husband and I decided to stop off at the Kaeleku caverns while we were driving the Hana Highway and we were glad we did. It was fantastic! It is a self guided tour, but there is a guide where you pay for the tour that shows you maps and tells you what you will be seeing while you are... More

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Lombard, IL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2009
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It's an actual lava tube from Haleakala to the ocean. You descend down stairs built into the earth. Then there's a brief flat patch before a couple more stairs. Then it pretty much flattens out and is comfortable walking. We turned off the flashlights at one point and you really can't see your hand in front of your face. The... More

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Vancouver, BC
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2008
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We thought our 5-year old son would love this stop after being in the car travelling to Hana...well we ALL loved the cave!!! It was so amazing!! I honestly had lower than average expectations, but as soon as we starting descending the stairs into the cave, and we entered the cave's darkness...I was HOOKED! I couldn't get enough!!! Our 3-year... More

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