Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-oplevelse med afgang fra Maui
Beskrivelse
Her er din chance for at besøge Kilauea-vulkanen og se den yngste af Hawaii-øerne. På denne udflugt mellem øerne besøger du det berømte Kona-kaffebælte, Punalu'u Black Sand-stranden, Volcanoes National Park og en opdagelse af livet i verdens mest aktive vulkan. Se fantastiske naturformationer, herunder Kilauea Iki Steam Vents og Thurston Lava Tube, til vulkanens kronologiske liv ved Kilauea vulkanens besøgscenter, Kilauea Iki regnskov, og overse for at se Halema'uma'u Crater. Denne spændende tur til Hawaiis mest særprægede træk vil helt sikkert fremhæve din ferie. Book din tur i dag og se kraften i Kilauea-vulkanen og Big Island.
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Rejseplan
Greenwell Farms er en velkendt kaffefarm og producent beliggende i Kona-regionen på Hawaiis Big Island. Etableret i 1850 af Henry Nicholas Greenwell, er det en af de ældste kaffefarme på Hawaii og har en rig historie knyttet til udviklingen af Kona-kaffe, som er internationalt anerkendt for sin høje kvalitet. Gården ligger i Kona-distriktet på skråningerne af Mauna Loa-vulkanen. Regionens unikke klima med dens rige vulkanske jord, solrige morgener, skydækkede eftermiddage og konstant nedbør skaber ideelle betingelser for dyrkning af kaffe af høj kvalitet
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, der ligger på den sydøstlige kyst af Big Island of Hawaii, er berømt for sit slående sorte sand, som er dannet af vulkansk basalt. Stranden er omgivet af frodige kokospalmer og byder på et unikt og naturskønt miljø for besøgende. Det er også et populært sted at se hawaiianske grønne havskildpadder, som ofte soler sig ved kysten. Mens strandens vand kan være barsk, hvilket gør den mindre ideel til svømning, er den et must-see destination for sin naturlige skønhed og kulturelle betydning, hvilket giver et unikt indblik i Hawaiis vulkanske oprindelse
Manuka State Wayside Park er en rolig, 13 hektar stor park beliggende på Big Island of Hawaii langs Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 11). Beliggende på skråningerne af Mauna Loa, byder parken på en mangfoldig blanding af våde og tørre skovøkosystemer, der tilbyder besøgende fredelige omgivelser til picnic og vandreture. Parkens 2-mile Manuka Nature Trail tager dig gennem frodige indfødte skove, der viser en række plantearter, vulkanske træk og giver indsigt i områdets unikke geologi og økologi. Denne mindre kendte perle er hjemsted for forskellige oprindelige hawaiianske planter og dyreliv, herunder endemiske fuglearter som hawaiihøgen og honningkryberen. Med picnicområder og fortolkende skilte langs stien tilbyder Manuka State Wayside Park en fredfyldt flugt ind i Hawaiis naturlige skønhed, hvilket gør det til et ideelt stop for dem, der udforsker den sydlige del af Big Island.
Punaluʻu Bake Shop, der ligger i Naʻālehu på Big Island of Hawaii, er det sydligste bageri i USA og kendt for sit traditionelle hawaiianske søde brød, der tilbydes i smagsvarianter som taro, guava og mango. Etableret i 1991, er det et populært stop for rejsende, der byder på et udvalg af bagværk, en gavebutik og en smuk have. Bageriet lægger vægt på bæredygtighed og tilbyder en dejlig smag af hawaiisk gæstfrihed og lokale smagsoplevelser.
At besøge Volcanoes National Park tilbyder en fordybende oplevelse i Hawaiis vulkanske landskab. Fra besøgscentret lærer du om parkens geologi og historie, før du går ud for at udforske. Ved Halemaʻumaʻu-krateret er du vidne til den ærefrygtindgydende glød af smeltet lava, en kraftfuld påmindelse om øens vulkanske aktivitet. Kilauea Iki Rainforest Lookout giver en slående kontrast og byder på udsigt over en frodig regnskov, der omgiver et massivt krater, hvor en sti fører gennem resterne af et tidligere udbrud. Når du går gennem Thurston Lava Tube, oplever du en naturlig tunnel dannet af flydende lava, og ved de aktive dampventiler mærker du varmen stige fra jorden og minder dig om den intense geotermiske aktivitet under dine fødder. Hvert stop giver et unikt indblik i de kræfter, der fortsætter med at forme øen.
Mauna Kea Access Road er en stejl, snoet rute, der fører til toppen af Mauna Kea, Hawaiis højeste vulkan og det højeste punkt i staten. Startende fra Saddle Road (Route 200), stiger vejen op gennem forskellige klimaer, fra græsklædte sletter til golde, vulkanske landskaber. Når du klatrer, bliver luften tyndere, og temperaturen falder markant.
Kohala-kysten er kendt for sine smukke strande, luksusresorts og naturskønne udsigter. Området har et tørrere klima sammenlignet med andre dele af øen, hvilket gør det ideelt til at nyde udendørsaktiviteter og udforske steder som Mauna Kea, som ligger i nærheden.
Hilo, der ligger på Big Island of Hawaii, kan prale af en rig historie og en pulserende kulturscene. Byen byder på attraktioner såsom Lyman Museum, som viser Hawaiis natur- og kulturhistorie, og Hilo Historic District, hvor besøgende kan udforske bevarede bygninger fra det tidlige 20. århundrede. Derudover tilbyder Pacific Tsunami Museum indsigt i tsunamiernes indvirkning på regionen, mens Liliuokalani Gardens udgør en fredfyldt ramme for at ære Hawaiis sidste regerende monark, dronning Liliuokalani. Hilo Farmers Market, selvom det ikke er historisk, er et livligt knudepunkt, der afspejler lokal kultur og historie gennem sit mangfoldige udvalg af varer og produkter. Disse elementer tilsammen gør Hilo til en fascinerende destination for dem, der er interesseret i Hawaiis arv og naturlige skønhed.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Hvis du flyver til Kona International Airport, skal du mødes på pladsen bag Alaska Bagagekrav B-2
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Vejrvariation - Vejret kan ændre sig hurtigt, især i højere højder. Medbring lag, inklusive en regnjakke, da det kan blive køligt og vådt
- Robust fodtøj - Bær behagelige, lukkede sko, der er egnede til at gå på ujævnt og potentielt skarpt vulkansk terræn. Flip-flops eller sandaler anbefales ikke
- Vulkaniske farer - Parken er et aktivt vulkansk område, så vær opmærksom på potentielle farer som vulkanske gasser, som kan være skadelige, især for dem med luftvejsproblemer. Følg alle sikkerhedsretningslinjer og bliv på afmærkede stier
- Pack Essentials - Medbring vand, snacks, solcreme og en hat. Der er begrænsede tjenester i parken, så det er vigtigt at være forberedt
- Respekter hellige steder - Parken er hjemsted for mange kulturelt betydningsfulde steder for indfødte hawaiianere. Vis respekt ved ikke at forstyrre eller fjerne noget fra disse områder
- Ingen mobilservice - Mobiltelefonservice er begrænset eller ikke-eksisterende i mange dele af parken, så planlæg i overensstemmelse hermed og download kort eller guider på forhånd
- Leave No Trace - Hjælp med at bevare parkens naturlige skønhed ved ikke at efterlade noget affald. Følg principperne "Leave No Trace" for at beskytte miljøet
- Hvis du nyder din tur, er det altid værdsat at give din guide kontanter
- Måltider er for egen regning
- Vi stopper til frokost ved Punaluʻu Bake Shop, hvor du kan nyde en række forskellige frokostmuligheder, herunder surdejssandwich, Kalbi oksekød og Hawaiian tallerkenfrokoster, alt sammen suppleret med deres friske bagværk og lokale lækkerier
- Medbring kontanter til vejkanten stande, food trucks og lokale butikker - mange er kun kontanter
- Vognstole er tilgængelige for børn i alderen 4 år og under
- Flybilletter er undertiden underlagt sæsonbestemte tillægsgebyrer. Yderligere gebyrer kan gælde
- Personer med åndedrætsproblemer: Parken kan have høje niveauer af vulkanske gasser, som svovldioxid, som kan forværre tilstande som astma eller andre åndedrætsproblemer
- Dem med mobilitet udfordringer: Mange stier og udsigtspunkter kræver at gå på ujævnt, stenet terræn, hvilket kan være svært for personer med begrænset mobilitet eller dem, der er afhængige af kørestole eller gående
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You have to connect through Honolulu to get there, so plan for a 6:00 am-ish flight to get over there, getting back around 9:00 pm. The experience itself was amazing. Mel was a fantastic tour guide who explained everything in detail to us, along with fascinating stops around Volcanoes park. Highly recommend this tour, and recommend asking for Mel as the tour guide! We had stops at Greenwell Coffee farm which was really interesting and then we went to Punalu’u bakery for lunch before heading into the park. The best Hawaiian sweet bread ever, and the best malasadas too (said after having malasadas on both Oahu and Kauai). Highly recommend this tour experience. In the park, we stopped at the welcome center, the Kileuea viewpoints (5 of them), the steam vent areas, and then drove Ring of Craters and saw many different types, different flow fields and even made it back to the flow that goes all the way down to the ocean (because our entire group got back on time at each stop). We also got to walk through the lava tube (tube formed when the lava cooled). The family loved it (2 adults and an 18 yr old). Small children may not handle this tour as well as older kids.
Aloha Shawn🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your incredible review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your family had such an amazing experience exploring the Big Island with Mel 🤙 His knowledge and passion for sharing Hawaiʻi truly help make the tour unforgettable. We’re delighted you enjoyed the stops at Greenwell Coffee Farm, Punaluʻu Bakery, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, along with the Kīlauea viewpoints, steam vents, Chain of Craters Road, and the lava tube. It’s wonderful that your group stayed on schedule, allowing you to experience even more along the way. Mahalo for your thoughtful recommendations and kind words about Mel. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you and your ʻohana back to Hawaiʻi again soon for another unforgettable adventure 🌈🌺
Our experience with this excursion to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was nothing short of incredible and easily one of the most memorable parts of our trip. From start to finish, coordination by Aloha Sunshine Tours was seamless. They handled booking all four flights for us (two per person), which made what could have been a complicated itinerary feel effortless. We opted to “splurge” on this excursion—approximately $1,200 total including flights—and it was absolutely worth it. The day began very early with a flight from Maui to Honolulu, followed by a second flight to Kona. Upon arrival, we were promptly picked up by our guide, Jim C, whose energy and storytelling truly defined the experience. Traveling with a small group of 11 guests in an air-conditioned van, the entire 11-hour day felt engaging and well-paced thanks to his enthusiasm and knowledge. Our first stop was Greenwell Farms for coffee, followed by Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, where we were fortunate enough to see several green sea turtles basking in the sun. We then stopped at Punaluʻu Bake Shop, where we enjoyed delicious malasadas and picked up sandwiches to bring along for a picnic later in the day. The highlight, of course, was exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park itself. We visited multiple gift shops, hiked approximately one mile along a volcanic crater, and even had the chance to view the bubbling lava of Kīlauea through Jim’s personal telescope—an unforgettable moment. We also walked through a massive lava tube, adding to the sense of adventure and scale of the landscape. Additional stops included sightseeing in Hilo, with visits to Big Island Candies and Rainbow Falls, both of which were great additions to an already full itinerary. The tour concluded with drop-off at the airport for our return flights (Hilo to Honolulu, then Honolulu to Maui), wrapping up what was the longest excursion we’ve ever done—but also one of the most rewarding.
Aloha 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for such an incredibly detailed and thoughtful review! We’re truly happy to hear that your Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park excursion was one of the most memorable parts of your trip 🤙 It’s wonderful that the full experience, from the inter-island flights and seamless coordination to exploring Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Kīlauea, Hilo, and Rainbow Falls, all came together so well for you. We’re especially glad Jim C’s storytelling, energy, and unique touches like the telescope view helped make the day even more special. We know it is a long and full itinerary, so it means a lot to hear that it felt rewarding and worth it for you. Mahalo again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for more unforgettable adventures 🌈
Our experience with this excursion to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was nothing short of incredible and easily one of the most memorable parts of our trip. From start to finish, coordination by Aloha Sunshine Tours was seamless. They handled booking all four flights for us (two per person), which made what could have been a complicated itinerary feel effortless. We opted to “splurge” on this excursion—approximately $1,200 total including flights—and it was absolutely worth it. The day began very early with a flight from Maui to Honolulu, followed by a second flight to Kona. Upon arrival, we were promptly picked up by our guide, Jim C, whose energy and storytelling truly defined the experience. Traveling with a small group of 11 guests in an air-conditioned van, the entire 11-hour day felt engaging and well-paced thanks to his enthusiasm and knowledge. Our first stop was Greenwell Farms for coffee, followed by Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, where we were fortunate enough to see several green sea turtles basking in the sun. We then stopped at Punaluʻu Bake Shop, where we enjoyed delicious malasadas and picked up sandwiches to bring along for a picnic later in the day. The highlight, of course, was exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park itself. We visited multiple gift shops, hiked approximately one mile along a volcanic crater, and even had the chance to view the bubbling lava of Kīlauea through Jim’s personal telescope—an unforgettable moment. We also walked through a massive lava tube, adding to the sense of adventure and scale of the landscape. Additional stops included sightseeing in Hilo, with visits to Big Island Candies and Rainbow Falls, both of which were great additions to an already full itinerary. The tour concluded with drop-off at the airport for our return flights (Hilo to Honolulu, then Honolulu to Maui), wrapping up what was the longest excursion we’ve ever done—but also one of the most rewarding.
Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review of your Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park excursion with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience was one of the most memorable parts of your trip. Creating seamless, enriching, and unforgettable journeys is exactly what we strive for, so it means a great deal to know that everything—from flight coordination to the day’s itinerary—met your expectations and made your adventure stress-free. We’re especially happy to hear your kind words about Jim C. His passion, storytelling, and dedication truly make each tour special, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him—he will be delighted to know he helped make your day so meaningful. It sounds like you experienced the very best of the Big Island—from the beauty of Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and its honu (sea turtles), to the incredible sights at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and even the sweet treats along the way! Viewing the lava at Kīlauea through Jim’s telescope is indeed a rare and unforgettable moment, and we’re so glad you got to witness it. We know it was a long day, and we truly appreciate you choosing to “splurge” with us. Hearing that it was worth every moment and every dollar is the highest compliment we could receive. Thank you again for choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Was executed as advertised...on target Driver was well versed and knowledgeable...flights allworked as exoected
Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad everything went as planned and that you had a smooth trip. Great to hear the driver was knowledgeable and all flights worked out well. We appreciate you choosing Aloha Sunshine Tours and hope to assist you again soon! 🌴
The guide (Brandon) had a good sense of humor and was well able to convey his knowledge. He knew the natural history as well as the local history. He frequently checked in with us to see how we were doing - he was very considerate.
Aloha! 🌺 Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed Brandon’s humor, knowledge, and thoughtful care throughout the tour 🤙 He truly loves sharing the history and looking after his guests. Hope to see you again soon—aloha! 🌈
The tour guide was excellent. I would recommend Henry to be the tour guide, excellent information, very knowledgeable and interesting.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Henry made the experience so informative and engaging. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Definitely pack a rain/warm jacket. We started out in the high 80s and it was in the mid 60s in the volcano park. Henry was an awesome tour guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and our “family” for the day!
Mahalo! We’re glad you enjoyed your tour with Henry and the “family” experience — thanks for the helpful tip about the weather!
The tour of the island was enjoyable and Mel, our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and easy going. The stops along the way opened our eyes to the Big Island, we hadn't been there before this trip. That said, we would have liked to have had more time to explore Volcano National Park. We were a little rushed for time once we arrived. Having to make a 7pm flight back to Maui didn't help, either.
aloha! mahalo nui loa for taking the time to leave us a review. we will pass this along to your tour guide and the rest of the family. we hope you have an awesome time in Hawaii. see you next time.
Very nice tour! Mel was very informative and explained everything very well. He answered all of our questions!
Mahalo for your review! We’re glad Melvin made your tour informative and enjoyable—thanks for sharing your experience!
great trip to see volcano and black sand turtle beach Great tour guide very informative and mad as a box of frogs , in a good way
aloha! mahalo nui loa for taking the time to leave us a review. we will pass this along to your tour guide and the rest of the family. we hope you have an awesome time in Hawaii. see you next time.
