Amazing Halema’uma’u crater lava glow at twilight – EarthDay 2015

This image was take during the Small-Group Big Island Tour with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm! What a great way to celebrate #EarthDay!

Small group volcano tour – the glow show

  Right after the sun is below the horizon and the soft glowing light in the sky caused from the refraction and scattering of the sun’s rays from the atmosphere appears, volcano tour guests and park visitors can witness the red reflections in the volcanic fumes leaving the lava lake. On a clear day, the [...]

Humpback whales are still cruising along the Kona waters

Whenever you get a chance to fly over Hawaiian waters during the winter and spring months, make sure to be on the lookout for humpback whales. During the rest of the year, the whales are further north where they find more food. Tips for whale watching: Be patient, you are observing marine wildlife Bring binoculars [...]

Partial crater collapse Halema’uma’u March 4, 2015

Today, a part of the overlook crater in Halema’uma’u collapsed and more fumes were visible during the event. The area that collapsed can be seen at the bottom left corner of the crater in this thermal image.  

Hawaii is a feast for the senses

Hawaii is a feast for the senses! Guests on the Volcano Tour came across this beautiful hibiscus blossom and the incredible smell of an orange blossom. #LetHawaiiHappen #Aloha    

Frequently asked Hawaii travel questions

Lava Tube Tours

Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku) is not the only lava tube but it is by far the Big Island’s most popular lava tube. The lava tube is part of our guided volcano tours and the short round trip hike is about 1/3 mile long and takes about 15 minutes. Before we reach the entrance to the [...]

Fun Fact Friday

The Alenuihaha channel between the Big Island (Upolu Point) and Maui (Puhilele Point) is 29.6 miles wide and 6810 feet deep. Between the main islands, only the Kauai channel is wider and deeper.

Small Group Volcano Island Tour

Get ready for the beautiful scenery that can be found on a Small Group Volcano Tour! Looking for a way to see the island that includes more than staring out the window? This tour is the active guest who enjoys short hikes that allow you to see, smell, and hear what the island of Hawaii [...]

Fun Fact Friday

The state of Hawaii includes the 8 main islands and 124 small islands, shoals, and reefs.