Kona International Airport 2 hr 4
Hawaii Pacific Parks Association (9 min) Kīlauea Iki Crater (16 min) Steaming pit crater & former lava lake crossed by a 4-mile marked hiking trail with a viewpoint. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (7 min) Unique destination to spot live lava flows, lava tubes & glowing craters is popular with tourists. Volcano Art Center - Admin Offices & Learning Center (6 min) Volcano Garden Arts (5 min) Former estate now occupied by a cozy cafe, art gallery, manicured gardens & reservable cottage. Volcano Winery (12 min) Vineyard with a variety of wines made from area-sourced ingredients, plus tastings & a gift store. Pu`u Loa Petroglyphs (40 min) Archeological site with 23,000 petroglyph images in hardened lava, reached via a short, rugged hike. Kīlauea (15 min) This active volcano has been continuously erupting since 1983 & sees over 2 million yearly visitors. Steam Vents (11 min) Volcano Art Center Gallery (9 min) In an old converted house, this visual-art center sells an eclectic range of local artists' work. Devastation Trail (16 min) Paved half-mile out-and-back trail through the cinder outfall of a 1959 volcanic eruption. Nāhuku - Thurston Lava Tube (12 min) Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava. Mauna Ulu (23 min) Active from 1969 to 1974, this now dormant volcano features hiking trails & steaming craters. Thurston Lava Tube (12 min) Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (7 min) Garden and volcano |