Hidden high above bustling Kailua-Kona on the slopes of Hualālai Mountain is a world-class volcanic landscape that few ever experience. Passing through locked gates, Hawaii Forest & Trail will take you to this exclusive access location filled with native cloud forest, eruptive craters, and a hidden lava tube. Begin this 3-4 mile trek on foot with your interpretive naturalist guide at 6,500 ft. above sea level. See firsthand the geologic forces that shaped large swaths of North Kona. We’ll travel to magnificent coastal viewpoints and stunning lava formations, walk amidst a forest of native birdsong and scramble through a lava tube—Hualālai has many of the same qualities as Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park—without the drive!

Highlights include:

Take pleasure in a 3-4 mile hike through untouched cloud forest with incredible vistas of the Kona coast.

Stand on the edge of precipitous volcanic craters that plunge deep into the earth below

Climb through a segment of a lava tube

Time: Tour is approx. 5 hours. Travel time round-trip is less than 1 hour.

Restrictions: Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. We may encounter cool and wet conditions. Other tour restrictions may apply.

What to Bring & Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a light sweatshirt or jacket.