Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, just 30 miles southwest of Hilo, encompasses 209,695 acres on the Big Island.

Volcanoes aside, the park packs in amazing biodiversity. Expect rainforests, sub-alpine conditions, and even a desert.

Magma flows continuously from Kilauea Volcano—and has since 1983. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has grown 565 acres because of it!

Explore the summit of Kilauea Volcano on the 11-mile Crater Rim Drive through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This road encircles the summit caldera, passing through desert and lush tropical rain forests, then traversing the caldera floor. Watch for well-marked scenic stops and short walks.

• Become acquainted with the exhibits, including a 25-minute film, at the Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
• Hike the Pu'u Loa Petroglyph trail past rugged seacoast and the island's newest black sand beaches. Along the way, you’ll see roughly 23,000 petroglyphs dating from AD 1200–145. The trail ends where the lava flows begin.
• Bike the rim of the Kilauea Volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes Park. You’ll actually feel the heat from the erupting crater as you stand next to the Steam Vents.
• See the ever-erupting Kilauea Volcano at night on this guided tour that starts with dinner—and ends with glowing magma falling into the sea.

• Weather in Hawaii Volcanoes Park varies and can shift quickly! Be prepared for cold, wet weather as well as high winds and heat.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• No food, water, or fuel is available along the Chain of Craters Road.

Take flight over Hawaii’s idyllic landscapes on the Hawaii Experience Helicopter Tour. You’ll soar for two hours, getting a bird’s-eye view of volcanoes, waterfalls, and dramatic coastlines.