Epic Lava Tours

"Fabulous afternoon tour with John. We had the opportunity to go on the devastation trail with him, and learned so much about the history of the park and volcano, the work of rangers and scientist, the geology of volcanoes and amazing stories of eruptions. John is a well of knowledge, and generously share his knowledge and experience. Book a tour with epic lava if you want to have an outstanding learning experience!"

"A few months ago, we had the pleasure of taking a tour with John, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! While Kilauea's lava is undeniably impressive on its own, John's tour took it to a whole new level of enjoyment. He brought along a telescope and connected it to his phone, allowing us to witness the lava bubbling up close as he shared captivating stories about the volcano's geological history, recent events, and even tales of locals who had survived encounters with the lava flows. He also provided us with insights into how the island's residents coexist with the constant volcanic threat. John is not only a gifted storyteller but also remarkably knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects, including science, the local ecology, and Hawaiian traditions and cuisine. He introduced us to the island's unique geese, the nenes, and even helped us discover some of the goddess Pele's "hairs and tears." John truly went above and beyond to ensure that our tour was memorable, and for that, we are immensely grateful. Without a doubt, this tour is an experience that should not be missed!"

"Highly recommended tour with real experts. We got some truly phenomenal storytelling and a considerate, charismatic, and unpretentious tour guide in John. He was truly the real deal and educated us on every aspect of the history, geology, botany, volcanology, and mythology of the park and the island that we were curious about. Despite some challenging weather conditions, which he warned us about, he delivered a wonderful experience and veritably "epic" views of the caldera. He got as excited as we did watching the volcano, which went a really long way with all the rain! We also appreciated the expert recommendations on scheduling due to weather and volcano activity. Don't miss out. Epic Lava Tours and lava expert John are really worth your time when visiting Volcanoes National Park."

"What a unique experience. John’s perspective and stories are so special and this was a highlight of our trip!"

"Spectacular private tour today to the volcano. We booked the tour to see lava but received a wealth of information. We learned about the history of the island and it’s plants and animal species. John explained the volcano and the many eruptions he has knowledge of as well as historical eruptions and how they affect us today. Not really a tour, more like an experience and worth every penny !!"