Alert: Section of Crater Rim Trail Closed for Nēnē Nesting
National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
Coastline of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Courtesy of J. Frank
Overview
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Private Vehicle Pass - The private vehicle pass admits the passholder and up to 14 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 25.00
Motorcycle Pass- Admits the passholder and passenger of one motorcycle.
Entrance - Per Person: 15.00
Pedestrian/Cyclist Pass - Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting without a private vehicle. An individual pass is not required for visitors aged 15 and under.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: 25.00
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 1 to 6 vehicle the user fee is $25 plus an additional $15 per person in the vehicle. $15 per person charge is not applicable for visitors aged 15 and under.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: 100.00
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 16-25 passenger vehicle the user fee is $100.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: 200.00
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 26+ passenger vehicle the user fee is $200.
Large vehicles, defined as more than 26 feet in length and/or more than eight feet wide, are only allowed to operate on Crater Rim Drive to Kilauea Visitor Center, Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents), and Uēkahuna. Mauna Loa Road to the Kīpukapuaulu turnabout.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person: 15.00
$15 per person for Commercial Non-Road Based Guided Tours. This includes hiking more than one mile on one trail, bird watching on foot for more than one hour at one location, and/or or bicycling tours.
Commercial Entrance - Van: 75.00
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 7 to 15 passenger vehicle the user fee is $75.
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Things To Do
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Kūpinaʻi Pali (Waldron Ledge)
Free
Description
Walk along an old road damaged by an earthquake in 1983 and get panoramic views of Kaluapele
Rocky coastline with palm trees and a cliff beyonA cloud-filled volcanic crater at sunrise with a mountain rising behindLava flows and ferns in front of a cliff at sunsetTrees and tall grass through steam at sunriseGrassy hill dotted with trees underneath a blue sky with white cloudsGreen vegetation in tide pools on a rocky ocean coastlineA lava tube lit by warm electric lightA lava tree in a black lava field with small living trees and a rainbow behindFerns rising from a lava fieldRed ʻōhiʻa blossomNēnē spreading winds on edge of a craterRays of light shine through a misty rainforest with ferns covering the understoryA hula dancer in a red dress above a forested areaA lava cone rising behind a flow of lava with caldera walls beyondPetroglyphs of human figures carved into gray rockA tree stands on the edge of a misty caldera
