It was a great excursion that was planned with details in mind. Our fantastic guide Jennifer picked great trails that gave us amazing scenery and plenty of opportunities for photos. She was prepared for every scenario from extra packs and ponchos, to headlights for the lava tube. She was also very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and the local history. One of the highlights of our vacation!

Jennifer crafted a great itinerary for us--around three calderas, across Kilauea Iki, through the lava tube, and around the Sulphur Banks trail. All of these things are accessible in the park, but Jennifer puts everything in context: dates of eruptions, types of lava, the reasons why this amazing area looks like it does. If you want more than the standard drive-by visit, I strongly suggest planning a day with VHG.

Jen is a very knowledgeable and experienced guide! We started our day meeting at the Visitor Center for breakfast where she also provided additional snacks, some gear (backpacks and walking poles) and a briefing on what to expect for the tour. It was a small group of 4 (2 couples). On our hike, Jen was patient when I needed to slow down or take a break on some of the uphill climbs. She knows lots of lore and stories of Pele and the volcanoes. The lunch she provided was delicious. It was a great experience from start to finish and I’d highly recommend booking Jen for your hike at Volcanoes National Park.