Think about it! The Hawaiian Islands are volcanoes that have risen from the ocean floor to form one of the largest mountain ranges on earth. The Big Island is a B microcosm of this phenomenal geologic process. Not only do we have the world’s tallest and largest volcanoes—Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa—we also have one of the earth’s most active—Kilauea. If you are on the Big Island, you have to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you want to know where to go, what to see, and you want to understand what it’s all about, then hop in one our comfortable vans with one of our famous Naturalist Guides. And, of course, if there is an accessible active flow, we’ll make that a priority.
	VOLCANO IN THE SEA ADVENTURE

	TIMES/LENGTH:		7:30 Am Check in. 5 Minutes away from Kailua-Kona.
	COMPANY NAME:		Hawaii Forrest & Trail
	INCLUDING:		Daypacks, waterbottles, binoculars, walking sticks, warm wear and raingear. Continental breakfast of fresh island fruit, 100% pure Kona coffee, pastries, teas, juice and beverages. Lunch (deli sandwich, chips, chocolate chip mac-nut cookie) and sodas and juice. Sandwich choices are veggie, turkey, roast beef, pastrami, tuna, ham & cheese or combo (ham, cheese, salami & turkey).
	RESTRICTIONS:		Age: None. Physical: None
	CANCELLATION: POLLICY		24 Hours

	TOUR LENGTH: The Volcanoes in the Sea Adventure usually runs about 12 hours roundtrip from Headquarters. Arrive at 7:30 a.m. for continental breakfast and orientation.
	THE DRIVE: Your adventure to HVNP and back is a remarkable drive. In a 250 mile drive you will have traveled over 4 volcanoes and made a total elevation change of 37,000 feet as we go up and down the mountains! There’s no way of getting around the long drive to Volcanoes from Kona-Kohala so you might as well let us do the driving. Leaving our headquarters we travel south through Kona coffee and macadamia nut orchards, past Kealakekua Bay, South Point and the sugar plantation towns of Naalehu and Pahala. Your Naturalist Guide will reveal spectacular landforms, intriguing cultural stories, and the powerful natural forces that have shaped our island and our lives. After our exploration of the park we head back home via Hilo and the fabled Saddle Rd which passes through exquisite native forest. (Of course, if the lava action is happening near Kalapana we will leave the park early to make that detour to the viewing area.) Think about this…by the time you arrive back in Kona, you will have circumnavigated the world’s biggest volcano, Mauna Loa; you’ll have crossed the caldera of the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea; and you’ll have passed over substrate from the world’s tallest volcano, Mauna Kea!
	THE PARK: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an inspiring and precious place. It is listed as both a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere preserve. Once at the park we see splendid native rainforest, visit a lava tube, discover remarkable volcanic formations and a splendid diversity of geography and climate. Over the years we’ve found the best places to go to interpret the park the best. Through detailed geologic and natural history interpretation, small walks, and driving, we explore and learn about the world’s most active volcano. A picnic lunch is served en route during our adventure through the park. Depending on what’s happening with the active flow we’ll head to the red stuff for viewing. Usually that means either a trip down the Chain of Craters road in the park or we’ll leave the park early to head down to Kalapana.
	DRESS CODE: Guests should bring a light jacket or sweatshirt, wear sport shoes or walking shoes and wear or bring long pants.
	CONDITIONS: Plan on experiencing all sorts of weather—rainy and chilly, sunny and hot, and a little in between. You’ll travel through a remarkable range of climates.
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