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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.
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/

#lifeatexpedia
#expediaconcierge
#hawaiiconcierge
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.
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

3.5 out of 5
19-3948 Old Volcano Road Volcano HI
Du kan bo på dette bed & breakfast-hotellet under turen til Volcano. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (554 anmeldelser)
Charming rooms set on beautiful grounds. We loved the 1/2 mile nature walk on the property. The hotel is located next to a general store, and is just a few minutes drive from Volcanoes National Park.

Anmeldelse skrevet 13. jan. 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
Prisen er 1 257 kr per natt fra 21. jan. til 22. jan.
1 257 kr
21. jan.–22. jan.
inkludert skatter og avgifter
Du kan bo på dette hotellet under turen til Pahoa. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og frokost (mot betaling). ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (17 anmeldelser)
Beautiful area

Anmeldelse skrevet 10. jan. 2026

Kehena Mauka Nui LGBTQ Clothing Optional
Volcano Forest Inn

Volcano Forest Inn

3.5 out of 5
19-4034 Old Volcano Road Volcano HI
Hvis du bor på dette bed & breakfast-hotellet med fasiliteter for forretningsreisende i Volcano, får du 3,5-stjerners standard. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (167 anmeldelser)
Jon was an excellent, friendly, and helpful host who even offered to buy groceries for us when he went to Hilo. The inn was conveniently located next to the Volcano National Forest, which we visited often.

Anmeldelse skrevet 8. jan. 2026

Volcano Forest Inn
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.
Kalani Oceanside Retreat

Kalani Oceanside Retreat

3 out of 5
12-6870 Kalapana Kapoho Rd Pahoa HI
Du kan bo i denne hytta under turen til Pahoa. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), parkering (inkludert) og spatjenester. Populære ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 anmeldelser)
Peaceful setting. Loved the remote aspect. Hope it doesn't have many more huts built. Clean areas and very friendly and helpful staff.

Anmeldelse skrevet 2. jan. 2026

Kalani Oceanside Retreat
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
Du kan bo i denne hytta under turen til Volcano. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), hage og kabel-TV/parabol. Populære severdigheter ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 anmeldelser)
The location was great to visit Volcanoes, close to town and lovely tucked away vibes.

Anmeldelse skrevet 23. des. 2025

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Experience Tranquility in a Spacious 3-Bedroom Surrounded by Hawaiian Forest

Experience Tranquility in a Spacious 3-Bedroom Surrounded by Hawaiian Forest

2 out of 5
Mountain View HI
Du kan bo i denne ferieboligen under turen til Volcano. Stedet tilbyr følgende tjenester/fasiliteter: wi-fi (inkludert), vaskeritjenester og kaffemaskin på rommet. ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (40 anmeldelser)
We only stayed one night and it was a perfect base for our visit to the volcano, about a 10 minute drive away. The home is clean, beds are comfortable, towels are nice and thick, and the TVs are a good size. Only minor complaints are that the kitchen and bathrooms could use an update and the curtains ...

Anmeldelse skrevet 26. des. 2025

Experience Tranquility in a Spacious 3-Bedroom Surrounded by Hawaiian Forest
Laveste pris per natt funnet de siste 24 timene, basert på et opphold på 1 natt for 2 voksne. Priser og tilgjengelighet kan endre seg. Ytterligere vilkår kan gjelde.

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