KapohoKine Secrets of Puna

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Come see the two forces of Hawaii—the force of nature and the force of human will—in the best tour in Hilo. Marvel at a live volcano, stunning lava cliffs, cascading falls, and a cratered lake, contrasted against some of Hawaii’s most famous agricultural treasures. Continually, for more than a decade, Mount Kilauea has been adding new land to the Big Island near Puna, lava flow by lava flow. You’ll discover the secrets of Puna, through a multimedia presentation about the 1983 eruption and its aftermath, followed by a luxurious first-hand journey through what used to be the village of Kalapana, now covered with black lava, and the black-sand beach of Kaimu.

To put this devastating and creating force of nature in perspective, you’ll travel through MacKenzie State Park, where you’ll see majestic views of the high lava cliffs that plunge into the Pacific. After a rejuvenating lunch—complete with champagne or local beer—at a working honey and macadamia farm, you’ll take a ride to see one of the Big Island’s only two freshwater lakes, in a rainforest-covered 350-acre crater on the side of Mount Kilauea. Then the tour takes you to see spectacular Rainbow Falls from an exclusive viewpoint near the top of the falls. Not that you’ll need a pick-me-up after that, but still, sit back and enjoy a cup of delicious Hawaiian coffee, picked fresh just for you. You’ll get the best of both worlds—nature and culture—in an amazing setting you’ll never forget.