Big Island of Hawaii

15 Best Big Island Hiking Tours

The guided hikes: young lava, cloud forest and crater rims, sometimes all three before dinner. The island holds most of the world’s climate zones; the trails prove it.

1.Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

Explore Hawaii’s Big Island with a 5-hour guided hike up Hualalai Volcano, featuring stunning craters, lava tubes, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Best hike on the island. Rob was full of great information. We got to see such beautiful untouched land. Great experience!”

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2.Kilauea: Volcanoes National Park Guided Hike

Discover Volcanoes National Park on a guided hike led by passionate experts. Experience lava lakes, native rainforests, and stunning sunset views—an authentic adventure.

★ 4.8

“Really fantastic walk/hike around the Volcano. Our guide, Jennifer gave us such a wonderful tour. Great views, wonderful insights into the history and background of the history of the volcano and surrounding environment.”

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4.Klauea Hike and Lava Gazing with Native Hawaiian

Discover Hawaii's volcanic beauty with a native Hawaiian guide—hike Kilauea, learn Hawaiian culture, and witness lava gazing in a memorable, authentic tour.

★ 5.0

“Christian, a native Hawaiian invites you to a once in a lifetime experience. He shows you the true side of Hawaii sharing the history and ancient legends of this beautiful island. He has all positive vibes and amazing storytelling skills! Do it if you want…”

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5.Mauna Kea: Sunset and Star Rise Hike with Native Hawaiian

Experience a guided sunset and star rise hike on Mauna Kea with a Native Hawaiian guide, exploring endemic plants, celestial navigation, and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Where do I begin? What an incredible journey through time and space! I enjoyed every story and adventure with Christian. He did an excellent job weaving in Hawaiian history with ancient lore and modern culture. I left a lot more knowledgeable than I came which…”

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6.Big Island: Off the Beaten Path Volcano Crater Hike

Explore Hawaii's volcanic landscape with an exclusive off-the-beaten-path hike on Hualalai, including crater views, native forests, and lava tubes—an adventure for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Hike was great - beautiful area, the craters were amazing to see. Our Guide, Rob, was fully prepared with all the gear (walking sticks/rain coats), drinks and snacks -- anything needed for hike for any weather. We had wonderful weather and views for the day.…”

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7.Volcanoes National Park: Guided, Small-Group Hike

Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a private, guided 8-mile hike. Enjoy stunning views, expert insights, and delicious meals for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful and peaceful hike with knowledgeable guides committed to our desired/personalized experience. We had two guides with our group and they struck a perfect balance in talents and knowledge.”

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8.Elite Volcano Hike From Kona/Kohala Resorts

Discover the Big Island's volcanic wonders on this full-day guided tour, including lava hikes, caves, and national park highlights—all with convenient resort pickup.

“This is a FULL day with lots of hiking...we logged over 20K steps and nearly 6 miles. This experience was amazing, culminating with a spectacular night view over the edge of the erupting Kilauea volcano. Wear hiking / walking shoes and bring layers of clothing...the…”

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9.Guided 3-Hour Hike in Volcanoes National Park

Discover Hawaii’s volcanic splendor with a 3-hour guided hike into Volcanoes National Park. Experience stunning views, active craters, and lush rainforest.

★ 5.0

“We had a fabulous time on this hike! The views were spectacular, and walking on the volcano crater floor was a real highlight. The guide, Jennifer, shared a lot of information about the volcano, the plants and animals, and the Hawaiian legends, which really enhanced…”

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14.Big Island Waterfall Swim and Hike with Hilo Cruise Ship Pickup

Experience a private waterfall hike on Hawaii's Big Island with expert guides, stunning views, and access to secluded waterfalls, ideal for all ages.

★ 4.5

“Abby was an exceptional guide. Very knowledgeable about the indigenous plant life and history of the island. The waterfalls are breathtaking love the whole experience.”

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15.Hilo: Kilauea Fissure 8 Hiking, Volcanoes and Waterfalls

Discover Hawaii’s volcanic power with this guided tour featuring Kilauea’s Fissure 8, waterfalls, and historic Hilo, all in a full-day, immersive experience.

★ 4.7

“Not 5 stars cos unfortunately the fissure 8 was unavailable due to roads being blocked by construction. However we received a partial refund and we visited a beautiful waterfall instead. The tour guide -Steve was wonderful. Very interesting with local insight .”

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