Holoholo Hualalai PinzTrek

Six Wheels Are Better Than Four

Join us on a rocky climb up the cool and misty slopes of Hualalai volcano. Our Pinzgauers carry us up to 6,000 ft. elevation to visit a surreal scene of lava flows and a forest full of native birdsong. See the geologic forces which helped create our island at Kaupulehu Crater, the heart of Hualalai’s last eruption. We'll visit magnificent coastal viewpoints, see stunning lava formations, and scramble through a lava tube on foot.

Schedule: Morning and Afternoon trips departing daily. 3 - 4 hours round trip, departs from Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters.

Rated: Easy to Moderate; ages 8 and over.

Included in the Tour: Assorted soft drinks, juices and bottled water; fresh local fruit and baked goods.

Gear Provided: Rain ponchos.

Prices: Adult: $105.00, plus tax. Child (8 - 12): $85.00, plus tax.

Group Size: Tour limited to a maximum of 12 guests.

Restrictions: PinzTrek tours are rugged off-road drives, and are not for those with back or neck problems. Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. We sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions. Other tour restrictions may apply.

What to Bring & Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a light sweatshirt or jacket.

Join us on this rugged off-road journey to a secret, cool and misty mountain world located high above the bustling tourist town of Kailua-Kona on beautiful Hualalai Volcano. This fun and exciting three and a half hour exploration begins at Hawaii Forest & Trail in our 6 x 6 Pinzgauer. Climb aboard with your companions and we'll head up the side of Hualalai, one of Hawaii's most fascinating natural volcanic areas. Our off-road Pinzgauers carry us from sea-level through a dense rainforest to a world of volcanic majesty at the 6,000 ft. elevation on the privately owned lands of Kaupulehu. Although in plain sight of Kailua-Kona, these seldom-visited uplands are seemingly geologic light-years away! Amidst distinctive native birdsongs, our rock-rambling tour will take you through a beautiful and surreal landscape of native dryland forest, lava flows and enormous, deep craters. Your Interpretive Guide will also lead you, on foot, on an exploration an impressive lava tube. In this quiet and refreshing sub-alpine climate, our interpretive guides will explain the awe-inspiring forces of volcanism and the historic eruptions that changed the landscape of the Kona Coast far below.

  • Pickups: Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters
  • Destination: Hualalai Volcano
  • Route: HFT HQ to Holoholo Hualalai

FAQs

  1. How much hiking do we do? We'll stop a couple times throughout the adventure for short hikes of less than ½ a mile.
  2. Is there elevation gain? The single track trail meanders through native forest with a mild elevation change of approximately 30 feet. While exploring the lava tube, expect to descend and ascend approximately 30 - 40 feet.