Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - 1-Day Highlights

Ranger-curated one-day highlights itinerary for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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07:00

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkView park
45 min
My Notes

Check current lava and trail conditions.

Tips

Ask about eruption viewing and safety closures.

08:00

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkView park
150 min
My Notes

Loop hike across a solidified lava lake.

Tips

Bring water; trail is exposed in sections.

Photo Spots: Crater walls and lava textures.
10:30

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkView park
60 min
My Notes

Short boardwalk walk with geothermal features.

Tips

Stay on boardwalks to avoid hazardous ground.

12:00

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkView park
180 min
My Notes

Drive through lava flows to the coast.

Tips

Stop at pullouts for short lava walks.

Photo Spots: Lava fields and ocean views.
15:30

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkView park
60 min
My Notes

Boardwalk walk to a large petroglyph field.

Tips

Go late afternoon for cooler temperatures.

18:30

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkView park
60 min
My Notes

Check current viewing locations; closures vary.

Tips

Stay after dark if glow is visible.

Photo Spots: Volcanic glow and crater views.