Kalapana
Tours
Kalapana is a former fishing village and residential area on the Big Island of Hawaii that was partially destroyed by the KÄ«lauea volcano in 1990:
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Key points about Kalapana:
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Location: Kalapana is in the Puna district on the southeast side of the island, 32 miles south of Hilo.
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History: Kalapana was once a beautiful town with secluded beaches, warm natural pools, and tropical plants.
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Destruction: In 1990, lava from the Kīlauea volcano destroyed most of the town, including 182 homes, the famous black sand beach at Kaimū, and several miles of public highway.
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Recovery: Some people returned to Kalapana and built new houses, but there are still no utilities and the roads are poor.
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Attractions: Visitors can see the lava at the Kalapana lava viewing site, which is located at the end of Highway 130 in Puna. The viewing area is normally open daily from 3 to 9 p.m.
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Getting there: The most scenic way to arrive in Kalapana is via the Kapoho Kalapana Road, also known as the Red Road.
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Nearby restaurants: Some good places to eat in Pahoa include Kaleo's, Ning's, Luquin's, Pele's Kitchen, and Island Natural Market and Deli.
Things to know about our tours
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Maximum 5 people per tour
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4 Hour tours are $200 per person (Volcano, Waterfalls and Kalapana tours)
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All private tours will be managed on our Chrysler Pacifica
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Tours are customizable, Contact us what you would like to do and we'll make it happen
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4 Hour tours will be 8:30am - 12:30pm​
Time Frame
This tour is 4 hours. You may personally decide where you want to spend your time in desired areas, However you will have shorter times in other locations. You will have a 4 Hour duration time with your tour guide.
What You'll Do On Your Tour
On each area visited you will have time to stop and explore the sceneries visited. We will make it known for every stop made if food and bathrooms are available.
What You Will Need
Lunch moneys
Rain Jacket
Warm Clothes
Walking Shoes
Pick Up/Drop Offs
When submitting booking forms you will have the option to add your pick-up and drop-off locations.
How The Tours Work
On every tour you will get a history briefing on each area visited along with the many beautiful views it has to offer.
See the beauties of Kalapana
