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The best way to get around the park is to drive yourself. You could possibly hike part of the park but if you are going down the chain of craters road you for sure need wheels. That said we did see several on bikes on that road but they were in training it appeared.
Written Nov 7, 2007
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It's cheap and easy to rent an economy car and drive from Hilo to Volcanoes National Park. The drive is very pleasant and the highway in excellent condition. In our case, we left in the morning and drove along the coast highway, stopping to walk at lava beach for awhile, before driving inland and up the mountain. At the park entrance, the Volcano Village museum and bookstore are worth another hour, but keep moving. Take the caldera rim road, making stops wherever the view seems best, and consider walking through the volcano tunnels. We found the chain of craters road perhaps the most scenic, but the ultimate goal for most coming to the park will be a live viewing of molten lava. Park the rental car where you need. We returned to the car after dark, and then drove quickly up the chain of craters road to the National Park's hotel. By the time we arrived, the restaurant was already closed, but we managed to get some food to go...
Written Mar 16, 2006
Becuase I had limited time, I organised a day tour of Big Island from O'ahu. I guess you could get flights and a hire car and do it yourself, but honestly I just felt like going along for the ride. The tour I booked was a one day Volcano tour. The company organised pick up from my hotel, transport to the airport and then a full day tour on Big Island. It was a great day and worth the money in my opinion. (US$260). When else would I get to see live volcanoes? The guys I was travelling with decided to go surfing instead....again!
Written Apr 27, 2004
I caught a flight from O'ahu to Big Island. It only took about 1 hour and was quite pleasant. It was a great way to see all the islands from the air. This photo is of Maui. Unfortunately for us, we flew into Hilo on Big Island and didn't go past the Volcanoes. I would have loved to see them from the air, but I guess we saw plenty of extinct volcanoes on all the other islands as we flew over.
Written Apr 27, 2004
Get here anyway you can. The Park is along HWY 11 about 28 miles from Hilo and 96 miles from Kona
Written Oct 12, 2006
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By plane from Oahu on the Polynesian Adventure Tours: http://www.polyad.com/popuptours1/oahuh2.html
Updated Jan 23, 2003
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I think the best thing to go around Volcano is to take a car inless you want hiking. I'd love to but didn't have time :S That's one of the things I regret I didn't do in Hawaii.
Written Nov 28, 2002
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I think the best thing to go around Volcano is to take a car inless you want hiking. I'd love to but didn't have time :S That's one of the things I regret I...
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Q: Hiya, me and a friend are going to Hawaii in a fortnight, and were going to spend most of our time on the big island. My job is...
A: First: rent a car. The park is big, and you definitely need a vehicle. Otherwise you are stuck with tour buses--no fun, and you won't be able to spend more time at...
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HAWAIIAN VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, FIRE IN THE HOLE
This Park is a grand example of processes involved in the Earth's origin and how those processes continue to work today. Far from sleeping, the building up of the big island continues, lava flows,...
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Hawaii Volcanos National Park is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a 45 minute drive there from Hilo and around 2 1/2 hrs from Kona. The park is open 24 hrs a day, seven days a week. The......
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Home to the active Kilaue Volcano
Hawaii Volcanoes NP is home to the active Kilaue Volcano. The lush greenery of tree ferns and other tropical plants, lava tubes, cinder cones, odd mineral formations, steam vents and the vast barren...
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I always get that certain excitement when planning my trip to Kilauea. I still can't understand why I wasn't this enthused when it began errupting during my teen and young adult years! I suggest you...
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
On my first full day, I decided to make the journey to Volcanoes National Park. I was amazed by the varied landscapes and stark cliffs and craters. I'm very glad I made the trip.
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