Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, The Perfect Day Trip Guide - Everything You Need to Know & Pro Tips

[@gwynnreynolds7069]

I really enjoyed this. It provided a lot of detail that I crave when planning my trips. Thank you!

[@ruiling1458]

incredible detailed look out points and direction. This is exactly what I'm looking for to plan my trip! Thank you so much!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imanisreactionsrantsreview5394]

I would never thought I would learn so much about Hawaii or volcanoes or trail parks. Thank you for letting me learn something new

[@rajendrakhanal1072]

Incredible the way how you out them together. I will be following your journey

[@rajuchebium6555]

Thank you for this detailed video. An excellent overview. My wife and I will be visiting this park in the second half of September 2023. Really appreciate the distances of the hikes that you provide an information about the topography. Well done.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching our video. We need to get back to The Big Island to do a travel guide. We did one of Kauai & just returned from Oahu- will be busy the next few months trying to catch up on those as well. Thanks for supporting us 🙏 have a great time

[@hannahrobinson6885]

Thank you so much for this video! We are planning for a day at Volcano National Park and your video was super helpful in planning our day! Great information! Looking forward to being there in 2 weeks! Thanks again!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Have fun! Hope you get some lava flow while you are there. It’s truly incredible to see it bubbling, enjoy your vacation. Thanks again for watching.

[@chamsancaleblangai7632]

Hawaii. Land of volcanoes amd beautiful beaches.

[@Travelwithme24x7]

I have heard so much about Hawaii beaches but never knew about this volcanoes national park. It really looks very green, beautiful, and dense. Useful information and tips.

[@len333p]

Thank you, we will be visiting this Nov. Your video is very helpful.

[@nicoletwisk5122]

Perfect video! We've planned one full day in the park and this was perfect for planning! Mahalo

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

thats perfect, there is so much to see at the Park. Have a wonderful time.

[@olgersalas84]

Great Video. I'm plannig visit Volcano National Park during last week of December and this video really helps me. I can hardly wait for it.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Oh that sounds great!!!! Have a wonderful time, hope you get to see some lava flow 🔥

[@DezMarivette]

Thank you for this guided tour! I’m taking a last minute final day trip today and now I know what I’d like to see and what I don’t mind skipping. Thanks so much!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks IAmAZgote. Appreciate the feedback. Please keep following us for more informative travel videos. Also from your name - do you live in AZ?

[@annaheh2925]

Thank you for this great video

[@HG-os3dy]

Wonderful video including narration! I did this or close to it last June 2022! I just love this landscape and can't wait to go back. Much Mahalo!!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate the kind comments. We just posted a travel guide to Kauai, we have been trying to get a ticket back to the big island to do a travel guide but hotels and airfare can be kinda pricy!!!! Thanks for watching

[@yukscreations6222]

It would be great to see Volcanoes National park with lots of nature all around. You have given all the useful details on what to do here. -Yukti

[@sands1238]

Thanks for sharing! This video really helped us know what to expect.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Sands123. Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed! Drop us another message once you visit and let us know of any tips or tricks you might add!

[@brighteng7938]

Thanks so much for recommending such a beautiful place really an amazing place

[@NutmegThumper]

Great video and narration! I visited in Jan 1990 and we were able to see the active lava flow crossing a road right at our feet. Truly a once in a lifetime. Can’t wait to return someday.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Very cool! That is amazing, thank you for watching we really appreciate it!!!! Trying to get my husband to start working on our Big Island Travel Guide, there is so much to see there. Thanks again we appreciate the kind comments.

[@MikeWMiami]

Great video! So informative and so well done! Thank you!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks for watching Mike. Are you planning on a trip to The Big Island?

[@MikeWMiami]

@@scottsdaletravelchick Yes. I arrived on the Big Island last night. Going to Volcano National Park on Wednesday and am renting a campsite and tent setup through Volcano House. Thanks again for the great video! Best,Mike

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thank you so much for another great video always enjoy seeing Great national parks and this one sounds great never been there thank you so much for sharing it with us. Hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Our pleasure! Thank you for all the support, we really appreciate it

[@xdrive300011]

Thank you man! i wrote down everything and this will be my plan!! very appreciated!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Jing. Thanks! Please let us know how how your visit goes and if you were able to get everything in. Maybe you’ll have some recommendations for us after your trip!

[@PoojaGupta-zs5de]

Wow...beautiful place , thoroughly enjoyed

[@vnchable]

Amazing video, thank you so much for very detailed information about the park. Will be visiting soon…

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

That’s great the volcano is really an incredible park to visit. Glad you were able to get some details from the park.

[@vnchable]

Have a wonderful day and keep making great videos in the foreseen future!

[@ashadias2970]

Great video, clear details 😊

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad it was helpful! Visiting the park is really quite an adventure, hope it helped plan your day at the Park.

[@rainerstark895]

Great Video, very Helpful for planning this day Trip, Best advice I Could find By far, Thanks a lot

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thank you Rainer. Really appreciate the generous feedback. Please keep watching our channel!

[@mainjimchannel357]

Very complete overview. Thanks so much for uploading it.

[@bestamerica]

' beautifully volcano and lava... hope so someday... wish eruption volcano lava open and spread on the any hawaii island

[@klyfe90.o13]

Your always dropping gems for us to have wen visiting these same places

[@sebastiendion4587]

Great video, tks for all the tips

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Happy to help! Hope it helps plan your trip to the Park. Thanks for watching, we really appreciate the kind words.

[@gillleach4082]

Great! Thanks for the tip regarding the halving of the Kilauea Iki Crater - I have mobility issues and was thinking 4 miles would be just too much for my poor legs!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Gill Thank you for the nice feedback and good luck on the hike. It’s still gonna be a decent hike as you’re going all the way down and back up - but the overall distance will be a little less. Come back and let us know how things went!

[@iamcrown8306]

This looks so beautiful I love the view and the trees

[@nikanewman4411]

This is actually one of my bucket list. Love to visit one day. Nice of you to bring some of the destinations at my view

[@TheXxdarkhackxX]

thanks for the recommendation !

[@SimplyDej]

Wow this looks like something I’d love to visit! Hawaii is definitely on my bucket list and now I have a beautiful national park to visit!

[@davidalexander3066]

Appreciate the overview.. keep up the good work!

[@alexkay_travels]

Such great tips! Thank you for this overview of the park and helping me plan my upcoming trip 😊

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Have fun! The Big Island has so much to see. Thanks again for watching!!!

[@lupitasimon490]

This is awesome. Thank you!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Lupita. Thanks for the nice comment. Are you headed to the big island for a visit? Let us know how your visit goes if you do!

[@GNew6393]

Informative and to the point! Well done!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Much appreciated! My husband gets very detailed on some of these videos, hope it helps others who are looking to check out the volcano.

[@hazelwong-godfrey4577]

Thank you so much for this video! It is very thorough and informative and really helped me plan for my couple of days at the park!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Hazel! Really appreciate your feedback. Keeps us motivated!

[@TwoBongsOnTour]

Nice explanation - quite engaging.

[@WatsonsDoDisney]

This was so helpful thank you!

[@likeamminafun5925]

Wow this sharing is Awsome👌

[@thatsimplelifeweneed8708]

What a beauty! I am so glad I came across this informative video!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Ahhhh thank you for watching 😘

[@ismaelbeltre5239]

Hermoso lugar gracias por compartir

[@bibianamartinez5283]

I love your channel

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Bibiana. Thank you for the kind words and really appreciate you support! Have you ever been to Hawaii?

[@rorolilred]

Thank you! What would you advise to wear for this trip?

[@trizaolalo4102]

Nice place longing to be there

[@NeelamSingh-ps8ph]

Wow nice video

[@sc8916]

Tip: You need to get to that "old crater rim drive" parking lot way earlier than dusk, it's so quick to fill that small parking lot.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Great tip, thanks for watching.

[@E9ONE1]

Aloha~ nice video tour, can you recommend any tour company on big island for grand circle tour for local kamaainas from oahu... mahalo!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

I’m sorry we didn’t do any “official” tours we do however like using Viator for things like tours.

[@E9ONE1]

@@scottsdaletravelchick Mahalo for the response🤙

[@losinsolitos4127]

Great video, can you recommend us a 1 day tour? We are staying at Hilo, Thanks

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Uhhh, the video IS our recommendation for a one day tour…. 😊

[@joneti1626]

Good video

[@nancyg7051]

Thanks for the well done video. What is the name of the lava tube you suggest near Hilo? I couldn't quite make it out. Appreciate the pro tips!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Nancy. Thanks for watching and appreciate the nice feedback. The other lava tube(s) are called Kaumana Caves. It’s a small state park and it’s one tube but you can go in two directions, and for a long way. Definitely bring a light other than your phone. We like the left side the best and less people go that side for some unknown reason.

[@Aniyukii]

Awesome video! Thanks! Are you allowed to enter the park before 9 am?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Annie, Yes, you can enter before 9am but some services, visitor center, etc may not be open yet.

[@jaji9678]

I got campsites just up the road from this.

[@trauden7684]

This is the best video we've found for visiting the park. I assume this whole area is within the park and the entrance fee covered all the sites you went to? We are staying just 5 minutes away on the other side and was wondering if it's possible to take our son back for a break then return later to see the lava flow. If we return after 7 and the park is closed, can we still drive in or the gates will be closed to vehicles? Thanks so much.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi there Trauden Thank you for the nice comment on our video. Everything in the video is inside the park boundaries. You should be able to come/go as you please any time. Park is open 24hr per day - entrance and other area are just not manned w park service people beyond certain times

[@helenh8535]

Thanks a lot for the detailed informant! We will be staying on the west side so 2 + hours drive. Is the road okay to drive back leaving the park at night?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Helen, Shouldn’t be a problem driving back after dark. The roads are well maintained - but you might be very very tired after a long day.

[@helenh8535]

@@scottsdaletravelchick I know. But we will try to stay one place for the week this time. Very excited for our upcoming first time to the big island in Dec. Thank you very much for all the helpful information!

[@andrewwade7394]

Do you have a map or written itinerary to go along with this video? We're kamaaina - you did an awesome job by the way.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Oh I've been talking about putting together a written itinerary for people but just haven't gotten around to put it together yet. I'm sorry!!!! Thank you for watching, hope it helped plan your day at the Park.

[@mara1649]

I really want to visit this place but I’m not able to walk much do to ankle surgery . What is a short must do hike ?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Mara. Thanks for watching. Would probably recommend the lava tube hike - a bit of up and down but very short and cool rain forest area and lava tube to explore. Please keep watching (and tell ur friends)!

[@za-jm8wf]

Wanted to view the lava at night but website says no activity right now February 2024

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Oh shoot that is such a bummer 😞

[@ks123xyz]

what are the chaces? Like how often is it active?

[@pjsanga3900]

Is this a fat person friendly hike? Like 400ft down the volcano part

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Not really. We wouldn’t recommend it.

[@hycinth5371]

What month were you there?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

It was in January last year so 12 months ago

[@AlexRides808]

1:34 you forgot about KMC.

[@UnderSeaWater]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@parttime9070]

Being a resident for over 40 years I was shocked to find a $30 entry fee (good for 7 days) per car 24/7.. They used to wave the fee before 7am and after 5pm. Not any more.. There is a $55 one year pass, your average local likely won't want to pay that much. I suspect the park gets lots of people tuning around at the gate..

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

It seems like there are a lot of national parks that are charging for entry now. Hope people continue to go to the US Park. Good information thanks for watching 🙏

[@SirenaReign]

I'm a Native Hawaiian local girl who lives in HOVE. I usually visit around 8-9pm at night and nobody's there to check us in so, we just roll on through but if we go earlier then we show our Hawaii State ID's and we enter for free. Never had a problem before visiting tutu Pele. 🤷‍♀️🤙

[@spindoggytheexplorer2915]

@@scottsdaletravelchick thanks for posting, I can’t wait to go this September. Is it possible to get any closer to the lava? The views were phenomenal but I’ve got a life long dream of getting far more up close and personal with the flows regardless of how far I need to hike.

[@umaganesan80]

The $80 National park pass allows you unlimited entries into all National parks and that to me is an amazing deal. The fee charged helps with the maintenance of NPs

[@Cervin1776]

A $25/year national parks pass allowed all access when I was a grad student doing research on the island back in early 2000.... Now it's $80 a year to see what you own?

[@handledav]

so

[@flamingolounge1975]

Does the whole area stink?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Not at all. Only a few areas along the short walk we recommend near the visitor center.

[@joelokey5362]

Why would a mask be "mandatory" outside on a trail but nowhere else?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Joe. Yea, that was a bit weird but I guess some National park service rule at the time. I suspect it’s ok now as COVID metrics are dropping.

[@luonajgarroutte212]

Fun fact... when you have an "au" in a word the 2 letters together are pronounced "ow". For example Mauna is pronounced M ow nah. Also Holei is pronounced Ho lay.

[@AstroProjectorl]

Pag pag

[@2011hib]

You have great info but need to learn how to say pauahi. Not pu hi Pow-ahHee Not mu-ana ulu but Mow na or ma una You keep reversing the letters 😢

[@2011hib]

Hōlei is ho- lay like the flower lei

[@JoannC830]

I think he did a pretty good job