Things to do in Hawaii, United States: The Best Caverns & Caves

June 6, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

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1. Kula Kai Caverns

92-8864 Lauhala Drive, Ocean View, Island of Hawaii, HI 96737 +1 808-929-9725 [email protected] http://www.kulakaicaverns.com
Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 180 reviews

Kula Kai Caverns

Reviewed By TeamLopez143

Kula Kai Caverns (lava tubes) is a great excursion choice for all different ages and adventure levels. We booked this tour “day of” and as our vacation was winding down. Not knowing what to expect, my wife and I chose the one hour tour which is the most basic of the tours available. Our cavern excursion required the ability to climb/descend a total of one flight of stairs and less than 1/4mi of walking. Our guide Gary was perfect, he was very knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot and had a great time doing so. We will definitely be back to visit Gary at Kula Kai Caverns and this time we will bring the kids and maybe book one of the more advanced tours that involve some crawling (Gary provides gloves, knee pads, and helmets w/lights for these advanced tours). PS...when you book this tour plan on visiting Punalu’u Bakery (the southernmost bakery in the United States). And also Punalu’u Black Sands Beach for a chance to visit Sea Turtles. FYI: The bakery is less than a 30 minute drive from Kula Kai Caverns. Black Sands Beach is about a 15 minute drive from the bakery.

2. Na Pali Makai

Kikiaola Harbor, Kekaha, Kauai, HI 96752 +1 808-639-9352 [email protected] http://www.napalimakai.com
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 108 reviews

Na Pali Makai

3. Kazumura Cave Tours

Uluhemalu Road, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI +1 808-967-7208 http://kazumuracave.com/
Excellent
86%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 144 reviews

Kazumura Cave Tours

Reviewed By K1840NDjohnb - San Francisco, United States

My wife and I had a fantastic trek one mile into the Kazumura cave today with Harry on the 4 hour Pit Room tour. Harry is a fountain of knowledge on lava formations and paints a vivid picture of how different formations were, well, formed! (Definitely ask questions about anything you see and let Harry know if you want your tour to have more or less info stops) anyways, hiking through the cave itself was awesome - by the end I felt like an expert on lava flows, what oxides the different colors meant, and how to spot life down in the darkness. The hike is of moderate difficulty- some scrambling over loose rock falls and some slightly hair-raising ladder sections, but Harry did a great job showing us the paths that kept us and the cave safe. By the end of the tour, I was sweaty, sore, and happy.

4. Kilauea Caverns of Fire

Between Hilo and Volcano off HWY 11, Kurtistown, Island of Hawaii, HI +1 808-217-2363 http://www.kilaueacavernsoffire.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 63 reviews

Kilauea Caverns of Fire

Reviewed By RickP30

We took the 3 hours adventure tour and loved it! Climbing down the ladder and over piles of rock did make it feel adventurous! We were happy we decided to take this tour which gave us a very different experience and a chance to appreciate the beauty underground.

5. Kazumura Cave

Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Kazumura Cave

6. Kaeleku Caverns

Maui, HI
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Kaeleku Caverns

7. Kaumana Caves Park

Kaumana Drive Mile Marker 4, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI http://bigislandhikes.com/kaumana-caves-state-park/
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 371 reviews

Kaumana Caves Park

Reviewed By Annacruz15

The kids loved it! After reading previous reviews, I thought we would just go in a few feet into the cave and then leave. We were happy to find out that it was not how the reviews made this cave to be. As long as you have a flashlight or headlight, good rubber soled shoes, you’ll be fine. Just watch your head, be sure-footed, and don’t hesitate to use your hands to support yourself. We had so much in both caves. My 11 year old had so much adventuring inside the caves. A must-do.

8. Hana Lava Tubes

Hana Highway, Haiku, Maui, HI 96708 +1 808-248-7308 http://mauicave.com
Excellent
52%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 433 reviews

Hana Lava Tubes

Reviewed By maitaimike2015 - Laguna Hills, United States

We missed the Hanna Lava Tubes on our last visit to Maui, as we got there too late after an out and back to Lindberg’s grave. This visit, we allowed more time and enjoyed a self-guided tour. These are on private property and have a safe rugged trail with hand rails, and signs that describe the various formations. Ample free parking, you don’t need gloves or a hard hat. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes or more. It was us and two other families the whole visit, so we had the place practically to ourselves. Well worth the $12. entrance fee (children under five= free), that includes the use of a high-end flashlight. Got some good pictures even in low light (flash photo is OK). One in our group had been here before, yet also enjoyed the repeat visit. They also have a large “Red TI” botanical garden maze for kids. Bottled water for sale, & sometimes fruit. A newer port-a-potty was installed on site, (is a better restroom situation forthcoming)? A nice covered picnic area. When I went to their website, it loaded as “not secure”. Perhaps that is why there is no link to it from TA. Do not confuse this cave with the other “secret cave” pinpoints shown on google maps. This is a well-developed site, minutes off the main highway. Highly recommended, and close to other nearby points of interest in Hana. Mahalo.

9. Makauwahi Cave Reserve

Follow Poipu Rd. until you come to a T turn right, then turn right again when you see a yellow gate, Kalaheo, Kauai, HI 96471 +1 808-631-3409 http://cavereserve.org/index.php
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Makauwahi Cave Reserve

Reviewed By Rubyred2828 - Burlington, United States

Our family of four (2 adults, 2 teens) really enjoyed exploring this place. We were staying nearby, so this wasn't a difficult drive. We casually browsed around for about an hour. It was a perfect break from the beach. We all found this place to be interesting. Definitely worth the visit. You have to crawl on all fours to get through the entrance, but the distance is very short (you can easily see through) and then you are essentially in open air and standing from there. The cave is free, but there is a box to make a donation.

10. Wet and Dry Caves, Kauai

Haena State Park, Kauai, HI http://www.kauai.com/wet-and-dry-caves#location
Excellent
30%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 46 reviews

Wet and Dry Caves, Kauai

Reviewed By MikeH305 - Phoenix, United States

This cave is under a large cliff evidently was eroded by the surf over many years. It goes back about 300 yards. The sand on the floor is from the mid 50s tsunami that hit the island at that time. As you walk in you have water drip on you and you will see little holes in the sand where the water drips. This is pretty wide at the mouth of the cave. It is across the road from Ha'ena Beach.

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