THE USA · VOLCANO HIKES AND TREKS
Good volcano hikes and treks in the USA fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Oahu’s Diamond Head hike and North Shore tour, with beaches, macadamia nuts, garlic shrimp, Dole Plantation, and practical tips.
“It was a great trip. John made sure we found out of the way spots to eat and sample food. He was full of information and was thoughtful in his explanations.”
Review of Kona’s Hidden Craters Hike, a small-group Hualalai volcano trek with lava tubes, forest, views, snacks, and expert guides.
“We had a splendid experience. The hike was a little more than moderate. There was some challenging terrain and steepness. Awesome views up on the elevation. Our guide Mark and Nick were great. Knowledgeble and safe concious. This hike can be slippery, there are lots of loose gravel. I would recommend this activity to anyone.”
Hike St. Mary’s Glacier, soak in Indian Hot Springs caves, and enjoy Idaho Springs pizza on this small-group Denver day trip.
“It was lovely! We’ve been in a beautiful glacier and inside of a thermal waters. It was an amazing experience! The guide was excellent! Super friendly and helpful! I traveled alone and it was great people who took the trip with me was nice as well. At the end of the tour the lady gave us a Polaroid that she took!”
Review of Kilauea’s 3-hour guided hike: native forest, lava geology, small groups, practical tips, pricing, and eruption viewing.
“It was a great experience. We learned a lot about the Vulkane. Thanks Jennifer”
Review the Oahu Volcanic Rainforest Hiking Adventure, with waterfalls, streams, guides, hotel pickup, trail advice, and honest value notes.
“Such a great tour! Our guide, I forgot his name but he had short blonde hair and i think was born in Sweden, was fantastic and kept me motivated during the rains, humidity, mosquitoes, mud sliding and water crossings! Very knowledgable and kudos for all the trail work they do. Best tour I went on!”
Review of a guided Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park hike with Kilauea Iki, Thurston Lava Tube, meals, guide details, and practical tips.
“Our guide, Jennifer, was fantastic! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and considerate of all the people on the tour (she even baked cookies for us to snack on!). The best part of the tour was walking across the caldera and recognizing the magnitude of what had happened to create it. To improve it, have the lunch break earlier (it was essentially at the end of the tour).”
Walk Kīlauea with Native Hawaiian guide Christian, hear stories of Pele and the island, and watch for lava near Halemaʻumaʻu on a private hike.
“The coolest tour we have been on in many years. You have access to one of the most knowledgeable people on Hawaiian culture and history. As well, he knows the park and all of the flora and fauna. On top of that he is a most interesting man with some fantastic stories to entertain while you traverse some of the most beautiful spots in the park.”
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
