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Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

4.9 · 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by Hawaii Forest &Trail Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk through native Hawaiian cloud forest, enter a lava tube and reach crater edges above the Kona coastline.

Access fees, snacks, walking sticks and rain gear are included; hotel pickup is excluded and the hike crosses uneven, rocky ground. 4.92 from 171 reviews at €181 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #4 of 4 in Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €181 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Walking sticks, daypacks and rain gear
  • Snacks
  • Interpretative Naturalist Guide
  • Access Fees
  • Refillable filtered water, Juices, Sparkling Flavored Waters
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
171 ratings
Tripadvisor 115 · Viator 56

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 169 of 171

Star breakdown of all 171 ratings

5 stars
160 · 94%
4 stars
9 · 5%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Across from Home Depot
Departure
07:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Hawaii Forest &Trail; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Hike up to 4 miles and venture through ancient native Hawaiian cloud forests, navigate a wild lava tube, and stand in awe at the edge of massive fissures and craters formed by Kona’s most recent eruption. Capture stunning panoramic views over 5,000 feet (1525 meters) above the Kona coastline.

This adventure offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about and experience the awe-inspiring power of volcanic creation without the crowds and long drives associated with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We require that guests wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots. We recommend wearing shorts, short sleeved shirt, and bring a light sweatshirt or jacket

Children

  • Not recommended for child aged 7 and under

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 4€1815h4.92 (171)shared
Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure€26212h4.98 (51)shared
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs)€1001h 30m4.96 (114)shared
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)€1362h 30m4.93 (418)shared

Ranked #4 of 4 in Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €100 to €262, median €159; typical length 3h 45m. 0 of 4 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 4 Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours

From €181 per adult