I will keep this simple. If you visit Volcano National Park without hiking to see the active lava flow you will be missing the absolute best and most essential part of the experience. Yeah, it costs money, and the hike takes some time, and you need to drive about 45 minutes outside the park to get to the tour location,... More

We did the lava proximity hike with Neil and could not have enjoyed it more. I will not repeat all the wonderful detailed reviews that led us to choose them in the first place, but simply wanted to confirm that it was all we had hoped for. The lava was extremely active the night we were out hiking, with numerous... More

Our family did an afternoon/evening tour of Volcano national park with Eric yesterday. Not only is Eric a university-trained vulcanologist and therefore completely qualified to explain the many natural wonders of the park, he also speaks Hawaiian and is steeped in the native culture. Despite all his knowledge, however, the tour never seemed didactic. It was completely fun while being... More

My wife and I did the lava proximity hike with Erik and we could not have been more pleased. This hike may have been the single greatest trip that we have ever done. Erik is a geologist who also has a degree in Hawaiian studies, so his background in perfect for these trips. He would explain the science behind what... More

First, Arthur is an excellent guide and is very knowledgable and to him safety is foremost. What a wonderful experience to see the lava flows up close. The hike is an adventure itself as you would be walking on a lava field. Arthur took time to make sure that we enjoy the trip.

Let me start by saying this tour is not your average walk in the park. It was a fairly grueling 1 1/2 to 2 hours in each direction. The trip to the lava was in the mid afternoon sun with the trade winds keeping the heat bearable. There is no trail, you just hike over older 'frozen' lava flows which... More

We chose Volcano Discovery after comparing a number of companies, and reading a lot of reviews. We decided to spend a little more & do a 12 hour private tour to see and experience as much as possible of volcanoes in one day on the Big Island. We had such an amazing day & it was the highlight of our... More

After much research, we were so excited to be able to take the lava proximity hike with VolcanoDiscovery and our tour was one of the greatest experiences we've had. Our guides Neil and Kiko were simply outstanding and our time with them hiking and touring the coastline was just amazing. They were so knowledgeable and provided impeccable service to us,... More

The guide, will transfer to you their passion for the volcanoes. Very skilled, gentle, helpful, knowledgeable and dedicated to their customers. Great experience, great learning.