Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Witness the raw power of creation where active volcanoes build new land and ancient lava flows meet the Pacific Ocean.
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Highlights
- Halema'uma'u Crater overlook at Kilauea
- Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
- Chain of Craters Road to the coast
- Devastation Trail through volcanic landscape
- Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
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About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island encompasses two of the world's most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The park showcases 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution through dramatic volcanic landscapes from sea level to 13,681 feet, including lava tubes, steam vents, craters, and petroglyphs left by early Hawaiian settlers.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsHawaii Volcano House
$$$The only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park perched on the rim of Kilauea Caldera with unobstructed crater views, The Rim restaurant, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
$$Charming lodge surrounded by lush gardens in Volcano village with on-site restaurant serving breakfast through dinner, spa tub, library, and a 10-minute drive to the park.
Lava Lodge at Hale Kilauea
$$Exceptional 2.5-star lodge with a 9.6 guest rating near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, featuring individually decorated rooms with lanais, flat-screen TVs, and free parking.