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1. Haleakala Crater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,954 reviews
A dormant volcano measuring 10,000 feet above sea level, it is Maui's highest point.
Reviewed By waynemQ1946NK - Chester, United States
Although you have to wake up very early to make it to the top of the crater to watch the sun rise above the clouds, this is a must do- once in a lifetime opportunity. Well, maybe you can go more than once in your lifetime... It is amazing once you realize that you are above the clouds and then to see the beautiful colors as the sun rises up. It is cold, but you will survive with a sweatshirt.
2. Kilauea Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
Nature truly is amazing. One of the highlights of the Big Island tour because there are very few places on Earth where one can see an active volcano like this. Unfortunately for us tourist, there hasn't been an active lava flow for a few years since the last major eruption, but it is still an active Caldera. There are also really amazing steam vents that you can walk right up to and really get surrounded by this natural phenomenon.
3. Kilauea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 865 reviews
Active volcano built on the southeastern slope of Mauna Loa features a caldera approximately 4 by 3.2 kilometers wide and walls from zero to 120 meters high.
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
This is one of the highlights of the Big Island tour because there are very few places on Earth where one can see an active volcano like this. There hasn't been an active lava flow for a few years since the last major eruption, which is unfortunately, but it is still an active Caldera. An amazing sight for sure!
4. Kohala
5. Mauna Kea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By Laura_Pandora - Minato, Japan
We almost didn't get to visit because of the protests but thankfully the access road reopened a couple of days before our arrival. The drive up to the visitor center poses no challenge. The road to the summit was closed that day because of (apparently) inclement weather conditions but we didn't have a 4WD anyway so it wasn't a big loss. Once you're at visitor center level, you absolutely need to climb the rocky outcrop across it or you'll be missing all the sights. It's a relatively easy hike and the (daytime) views from up there are magical.
6. Hualalai
7. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,241 reviews
Reviewed By Mikemhs
Beautiful park, great views, great hiking, this is a must on any trip to the big island, allow one full day here & maybe two we were there in mid September lava flows receded & some portions of the park was still closed & several of the hiking trails
8. Kilauea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By psudino - Weehawken, United States
There hasn't been an active lava flow for a few years since the last major eruption, which is unfortunately, but it is still an active Caldera. Regardless, this is one of the highlights of the Big Island tour because there are very few places on Earth where one can see an active volcano like this.
9. Molokini Crater
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 719 reviews
Reviewed By anitar169 - Pratt, United States
If you are thinking about doing a snorkel trip to Molokini I suggest using the Pacific Whale Foundation. They're fantastic! I felt totally safe letting my 6 and 8 year old boys snorkel in water that deep. The crew are fantastic! The food is good. When we went kids were free with a paying adult so it also was the cheapest. We had a lot of fun talking with the crew and learning new things about the ocean around us. It was a great trip!
10. Loihi
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
A developing volcano located 3,100 feet below the ocean surface.
