{"id":8342,"date":"2017-10-03T18:07:29","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T04:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hawaiiactivities.com\/?p=8342"},"modified":"2023-09-20T22:53:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T08:53:35","slug":"lava-meets-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/lava-meets-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Into the Volcano: Where Lava Meets the Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;170717&#8243;]This visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/big_island\/ctg\/192018?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogIntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volcanoes National Park<\/a> was by far the coolest thing I ever done in my life. Nothing compares to seeing an active volcano and watching the power of creation right before you eyes. When I visited the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/big_island\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogIntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Island<\/a> in March I had the awesome opportunity to visit the volcano in two ways: on the ground and in the air.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;841606&#8243;]<strong>Volcano Hiking Ground Tour<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=&#8221;93561&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;186493&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;268628&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">The ground tour was a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/big_island\/a\/13956?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogIntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> hike through Volcanoes National Park<\/a>, including visits to Jaggar Museum, Halema&#8217;uma&#8217;u Crater, the steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, and a short hike to the lava front, where molten land cascades into the ocean. The tour was with the local company Nui Pohaku, which operates hiking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/big_island\/a\/173709?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogIntotheVolcanoWhereLavaMeetstheSea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">biking tours of Volcanoes National Park<\/a> to provide visitors an eco-friendly way to get close to active lava flows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Nui Pohaku provided excellent service from start to finish. They gave us meals as well (the tour took about 9 hours): we had a nice picnic lunch at Volcanoes National Park with deli-sandwiches, and for dinner we stopped at a local restaurant in Pahoa with good options for everyone. Inside the van they also carried a cooler and a basket full of snacks and drinks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">The guides were professional, punctual, courteous and knowledgeable. Amanda did a wonderful job of blending geography, history and culture.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;209854&#8243;]<strong>Insights from the Tour<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=&#8221;93562&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;375643&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;430329&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">During the tour, we learned about the flora and fauna native to the area, as well as plants and animals brought to the island. We also learned about the past and recent eruptions of Kilauea Crater.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">We had fun seeing the steam vents. The Iki Crater Trail is a nice and easy hike through the rainforest and after that we walked through Thurston Lava Tube. After leaving the park we drove by Pahoa, where I was surprised to see how close the lava flow got to this little town.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">In 2014, a lava flow headed west in the direction of Pahoa instead of its usual southerly route. This put a lot of anxiety on the residents of the area, who waited for months to see if the lava would stop, reroute itself, or burn away their homes. Thankfully, the lava flow stopped in November, just a few feet away from the main town, taking a single house and overrunning part of the cemetery before cooling down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Continuing the tour, we had dinner at a little cafe in Pahoa before driving to Kalapana for what was easily the best part of my day.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;665597&#8243;]<strong>The Lava Hike<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=&#8221;93565&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;127256&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;462329&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Nui Pohaku offers the shortest hike to the lookout where you can see the lava flowing into the ocean. The hike itself is an easy 30- to 40-minute walk (we were told it was around 1.5 miles) until the end of the trail. Walking right next to the lava fields was an amazing experience and witnessing the explosive power of the volcano pouring lava to the ocean was unbelievable. As the sun set the colors got more intense with crazy bright shades of orange, red and yellow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Once the sun went down we got flashlights to help us see on the hike back to the car. Because of how far away we were from any major towns (and sources of light pollution), the nighttime hike gave us an awesome stargazing experience as well.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;788403&#8243;]<strong>Gear Up for a Thrilling Adventure Hiking Up a Volcano!<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=&#8221;93564&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;205554&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;116684&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-base font-normal text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\" dir=\"ltr\">Everything was as promised, making this the most awesome hiking tour I&#8217;ve ever been on!\u00a0It&#8217;s not just about the adrenaline rush, but also the awe-inspiring views from the top that are nothing short of spectacular. Strap on your boots, pack your essentials, and let&#8217;s conquer that peak! Remember, the volcano is calling, and you must go! 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