Volcanos like Manua Kea are a popular Hawaiian tourist attraction.
Hawaiian legend says that Pele, the goddess of fire, causes volcanoes to erupt by digging her magic stick, the Pa'oe, into the ground when she is angry. A more obscure legend tells of Pele and her sister Namakaokahai's raging angry fight which created the Hawaiian Islands.
Modern science tells us that the islands and their volcanoes were formed (and are still forming), as the Pacific tectonic plate moves over the Hawaiian hot spot in the earth's molten core. Whether you are interested in Hawaiian human, natural or geologic history, a tour of Hawaii's volcanoes is something not to be missed on your next Hawaiian vacation.
Full-Day Motor Coach and Flying Tour
Interisland Airways offers a full day volcano tour combined with land and air sightseeing. Enjoy a guided bird's eye view tour of six Hawaiian Islands. See Thurston Lava Tube, the Sulfur Steam Vents, Jagger museum, the Volcano Observatory, and Craters Rim Driver. You will enjoy riding in the comfortable, air conditioned motor coach. The coach travels through Volcanoes National Park--the home of the Hawaiian goddess of fire, Madame Pele. In September 2010, regular prices were listed at $399 for premium window seating, and for non-premium seating is $349 per person, including return air transportation to Honolulu International Airport. Check the Interisland Airways' website for seasonal specials.
Interisland Airways: Oahu
100 Iolana Place
Honolulu, HI 96819
808-836-8080
iflyinterisland.com
Inter-Island Eco-Tour
Choose an Eco-tour with Discover Hawaii Trans and Tours. The tour starts at Honolulu Airport with a 45-minute flight to Hilo Airport, and runs for 12 hours after landing. You will have a chance to view active lava on the 40-minute morning nature walk. Enjoy viewing waterfalls and tropical rain forests, and hearing about Hawaii culture and history in the afternoon Lunch is served at the Volcano Golf and Country Club. The price for this environment focused tour was listed as $289.99 in September, 2010.
Discover Hawaii Trans and Tours
955 Waimanu St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-690-9050
discoverhawaiitours.com
Narrated Volcano Tour With Delicious Food
Choose Polynesian Adventure Tours' "Oahu to Big Island of Hawaii Volcano Adventure" to learn more about Hawaii's volcanoes, and to delight your taste buds. You can either start the tour from Honolulu Airport or opt to be picked up at your Waikiki hotel. The "Premier Mini Coaches" have extra large windows, making it easy to see the sights. The fully interpreted tour will educate you about the natural environment and the history of volcanoes in Hawaii. Stops at the impressive 100 foot wide, 80 foot high Rainbow Falls, and Kilauea Volcano--that has been erupting since the 1980s--are included. Try Hawaiian mahi, ono, or ahi burgers, at the Kalapana Village Cafe. Enjoy ice cream, sandwiches, hot dogs and chili at well known Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. In September 2010 the tours started at $295.31 plus taxes.
Polynesian Adventure Tours
1049 Kikowaena Place,
Honolulu, HI 96819
808-833-3000
polyad.com/
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