Name: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Address: Volcano National Park, Hawaii
Rating: 4.5

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Rguns

Neptune, New Jersey

1218

Reviewed 14 March 2012

I feel like your missing out if you don't make this trip if your staying on the big island.

If your coming from kona expect a long day of driving but we felt like this was well worth it. Leave early because your going to be in the car for a long while (aprox 2.5 hours each way) we also didn't see lava flows...More

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oceanfrontescapes

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

10688

Reviewed 8 March 2012

must be seen at night

wish we would have taken the helicopter or boat to see it in the dark. Not as impressive by day

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capitollover

Austin, Texas

1014556

Reviewed 8 March 2012

A must see if you are on the Big Island

Although some of the roads and trails were closed due to high sulphur content of the air, driving to the visitor's center & the Caldera was worth the 3 hour drive from our hotel. I have been to Mt. St. Helens in WA state, so...More

Date of experience: March 2012

1 Thank capitollover

curlysue2

florida

41

Reviewed 7 March 2012

Voclanoe in Hilo

The volcanoe is pretty neat to see but the whole drive was beautiful and i would take a friend to go see it again! we went at night so you can see the lava glow!

Date of experience: November 2011

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tonyw1uk

Birmingham, United Kingdom

5545

Reviewed 6 March 2012

Huge disappointment

We booked this one-day trip through Viator and run by Polynesian Adventures. This was going to be one of the highlights of our Haiwaii vacation and cost me almost $1000.00for a day trip. This cost was a very large part of our budget and was...More

Date of experience: November 2011

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Marilyn E

Fair Oaks, California, United States

122

Reviewed 4 March 2012

Clean air, inspiring views, other-worldly inspiration

We walked sulphur trail then went on ahead to the Observatory. Grandeur, beauty just doesn't begin to describe the landscape, the feel. Our 5+mile walk was perfect late morning; Ranger Tyler, a local youth, was informative, sweet - aloha spirited. Bring water, wear strong shoes,...More

Date of experience: February 2012

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lizzy b

Victoria, Canada

103

Reviewed 4 March 2012

beautiful :-)

I most enjoyed the black sand beach and the sulfur banks, but it was also amazing to walk through a lava tube and see a smoking crater. Unfortunately the inner crater was closed when we were there. Still, what an experience!

Date of experience: April 2011

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michelle1414

Toronto, Canada

9547

Reviewed 4 March 2012

Had to go because first time on Big Island, but won't go again unless lava flowing

We were staying on the west side of the island so it was a long drive, walked through the crater, but wasn't up for all the hiking trails. It was neat walking through the crater, but really you walk and walk and walk and it's...More

Date of experience: February 2012

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niagarariverfatman

North Tonawanda, New York

386165

Reviewed 3 March 2012

Like no place we have ever seen - AMAZING

Hawaii's Volcano National Park is truly amazing. The Kilauea caldera is very impressive and at night you can see the red glow from the molten lava that sits below the crater's rim. We spent 2 days in the park, but for us the most impressive...More

Date of experience: February 2012

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UKStevieH

Kent, United Kingdom

333151

Reviewed 2 March 2012

Weather

This is locaed in the wettest part of the USA and they charge you 10 bucks to drive in with not much guarantee of seeing anything. Buy a DVD of the lava on a good day filmed from a helicopter is my recommendation

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Q7786LIfrankh

Hi I intend to fly from Honolulu to stay 2 nights in big island. My main goal is to see volcano & labs. I saw there are a few tours available which are expensive (imaging we are family of 3 adults). Is it ok if I just rent the car upon my arrival from Honolulu & spend the day at the Volcanoes National Park on my own? Any self guided tour help by the park itself? Any help is appreciated.

16 February 2019|

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The visitors center that opens at 9am has plenty of guides to help you decide where to go and what is open.

dzxu88

I went to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park three days ago and saw that the Chain of Craters road was closed off. However, the park map at the visitors center showed that the road was open (no "closed" sticker like the other areas). Has anyone driven the Chain of Craters road recently? Is there a different way to access the road or its scenic spots? All the entrances near the visitors center are closed. Thanks all in advance!

29 December 2018|

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No it was closed mid December too when we travelled there.

arlntc

First visit to the Big Island is coming up in a few days. Very interested to see the volcanoes. Can I see it on our own or do we have to book a tour?

11 November 2018|

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On your own using a vehicle. The park just re-opened 22-Sep after the infamous April eruptions. Lava flows have stopped - for now. Plan at least 5 hours there. See my review just entered including 2 best hikes. Was... More