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My wife Jennifer standing in front of a lava flow with a flashlight on her face. i have to say this was a heated moment. A slip would have been fatal so I was a nervous wreck. Thankfully she has great balance and coordination.
This, my friends, is #lava. Real molten flowing lava coming down the pali (cliff) in Kalapana, #Hawaii on the #BigIsland.

Last weekend, my Fiance and I partook in one of the coolest excursions of our lives; we hiked 10.5 miles in 5 hours to active, flowing lava. The trek certainly isn't for the faint of heart, pregnant women, people with asthma or heart problems, or the unfit. The lava flow is changing every second of every day, and on this particular day it was quite far away, hence the long trek. We went with a company called #HawaiiForestAndTrail, whom I highly recommend!

You can read more about our experience, how to book it, the cost, and inclusions, and see all the cool photos on my detailed blog post here: https://contoursofatravelersmap.com/2018/03/28/hiking-to-active-lava-in-volcanoes-national-park-hawaii/

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A door's off helicopter tour from Hawaii's Big Island gave me a unique perspective of the lava flow as it was just flowing into the ocean. Here you can see a little bit of the flowing lava, which is what I had wanted to see. However, what I found even more interesting, even after getting a better angle on the red lava,  was seeing the hardened lava which had overtaken the road at certain points. I particularly loved the dramatic contrast between the devastated earth and the beautiful blue water, full of so much life. 
#BVSBlue
The ocean entry in Kalapana that was created when a 4 acre chunk of coastline fell into the sea leaving an open hole in the cliff face shooting hot magma into the ocean. The sight of this in the middle of an overcast  day is incredible. It has been raining for 3 days so this was our first trip out to the ocean entry.
#NationalPark The scene at dusk as lava spills into the ocean is amazing. Well worth the 4 hour round trip hike over rough terrain with a local guide. If you do make the hike be sure to have plenty of water, comfortable shoes and by all means use a local guide as nothing is marked and there is no frame of reference to see which way you are headed. Every year people get lost or seriously injured because they think they can make the hike alone unaided by a local. Some are successful and some are not.
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

3.5 out of 5
19-3948 Old Volcano Road Volcano HI
Verblijf bij deze bed & breakfast in Volcano. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en roomservice. Uit onze beoordelingen blijkt ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (574 beoordelingen)
This is a very nice lodge with a great history. The room was spacious and we really enjoyed the hot tub and the nature trail. My only complaint is with the people in the room beneath us as we heard them talking well past the quiet hour of 10:00 pm. As the inn has no night manager, I was required ...

Beoordeeld op 6 mrt 2026

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional

Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional

2 out of 5
12-7232 Mauka Nui St Pahoa HI
De prijs is € 104 per nacht van 21 apr tot 22 apr
€ 104
21 apr - 22 apr
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Pahoa. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als SPACE Seaview ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (25 beoordelingen)
Jeff is amazing, very friendly and active with visitors. Clean house and room and all supplies needed are provided with the stay. Would stay again.

Beoordeeld op 23 mrt 2026

Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional
Lokahi Lodge

Lokahi Lodge

2.5 out of 5
19-4050 Kalanikoa Road Volcano HI
De prijs is € 139 per nacht van 29 mrt tot 30 mrt
€ 139
29 mrt - 30 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Volcano. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, een tuin en satellietzenders. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als Aloha Candy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (239 beoordelingen)
Easy check in, perfect location, our room was beautiful.

Beoordeeld op 22 mrt 2026

Lokahi Lodge
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Volcano HI
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Volcano. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, een tuin en kabel/satellietzenders. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters als Volcano ...
Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kalani Oceanside Retreat

Kalani Oceanside Retreat

3 out of 5
12-6870 Kalapana Kapoho Rd Pahoa HI
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Pahoa. Geniet van voorzieningen als gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en spaservices ter plaatse. In de buurt vind je trekpleisters ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 beoordelingen)
Stayed at Cabin Kai 4 (Dec 26–30, 2025). Affordable and located in a beautiful, peaceful area with free parking, water, and Wi-Fi (weak). Major concern: No window coverings for the floor-to-ceiling bathtub window or windows above the bed and coffee bar, resulting in serious privacy issues while bathing ...

Beoordeeld op 4 jan 2026

Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Gezinsvriendelijk huis, met een Hol van het Man!

Gezinsvriendelijk huis, met een Hol van het Man!

Keaau HI
Verblijf bij dit vakantiehuis in Keaau. Geniet van voorzieningen als een wasserette, een biljarttafel en een terras. Gasten zijn in onze beoordelingen enthousiast ...
10/10 Exceptional! (233 beoordelingen)
I can’t say enough great about this house, property or host. It was absolutely perfect for our family. Each day after being out to explore all day we could come back and shower and still have lots of fun just spending the evening shooting baskets in the driveway, playing pool, darts, riding bikes ...

Beoordeeld op 21 mrt 2026

Gezinsvriendelijk huis, met een Hol van het Man!
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

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