Pele
ʻO Pele ke akua wahine o ka lua. – “Pele is the goddess of the crater.” And those of us in Hawaiʻi know that she goes where she pleases. This Hawaiian deity is embodied by the lava and all elemental forces associated with volcanic activity. She is both creator of new land and […]
Gratitude
Today we are grateful and feel fortunate to live and work in such an incredible place. Much gratitude goes to our guides for sharing their knowledge and love for the island, as well as to our entire Kailani Tours ʻohana who make it all possible. We appreciate our guests for allowing us to create fun, […]
Mauna Loa Eruption
For the first time in nearly 40 years, we are seeing a dual eruption of both Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, and we are humbled and excited to have the opportunity to witness this incredible and rare experience! Heightened activity at the summit of Mauna Loa over the last couple months created a […]
Ohelo Plant
While visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during summer and fall, you may notice these bright red to yellow berries growing from the ʻōhelo plant. The ʻōhelo is an endemic species to Hawaiʻi, and is one of the first plants to sprout from new lava flows. Related to blueberries and cranberries, ʻōhelo are tart when […]
Winter on the Big Island
Winter is a great time to visit the Big Island. The weather is warm and sunny! It’s also a great time to visit the Kilauea Volcano. Our volcano express tour is the best way to focus on the volcano while spending less time on the road. Pick a daytime tour or nighttime tour and depart […]
The Six Active Hawaiian Volcanoes
Join us on one of our Volcano Tours to experience the raw beauty the Kilauea volcano – the most active volcano on the Big Island. Judy Speegle for A-Z Animals on the six active volcanoes on the Big Island. Volcanoes seem like a distant reality, not something that could affect us here in this day […]
Hawaii National Volcanoes Park
Join us on one of four tours that visit the crown jewel of the Big Island – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Two of the most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa are in the park. The Big Island Circle tour is one our most popular and is designed to showcase the best the island has […]
Volcano Watch — Pau or Paused? What’s the difference?
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the May 2021 pause of Halema’uma’u lava lake at Kilauea. If you want to focus on the crown jewel of the Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, join us on our Volcano Express Tour departing from Kona or Waikoloa. The Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake celebrated its 5-month anniversary by doing what […]
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
Our Deluxe Volcano Tour is a great way to see the volcano and on Wednesday and Sunday nights you can enjoy dinner at the Kilauea Lodge Restaurant which is a 2 minute drive from Hawaii National Volcanoes Park. A SETTING SO INSPIRING, EVEN THE VOLCANOES ARE ACTIVE Palapalai ferns reaching for every available patch of […]
The Pu‘u‘ō‘ō Eruption Lasted 35 Years
The history of the Kilauea Volcano eruption by United States Geological Survey. Our Volcano Express tour departing from Kona or Waikoloa is the best way to focus your tour on this incredible force of nature in comfort and luxury. 1983 – 2018 Pu‘u‘ō‘ō* Eruption The Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption began in 1983, and ranks as the longest and […]