Do you want to witness an active volcano and be fascinated with fire? Then, head to Hawaii Island on your next vacation for a unique experience. It is truly spectacular and shows how captivating and destructive fire can be at the same time. Watching an active volcano is a must-do activity at least once in your lifetime. Hawaii itself emerged in the form of unique islands through molten lava. So, get fascinated and transfixed as you watch the eruption of magma from monstrous volcanoes.
Here’s all you need to know about your journey to Hawaii!
Why is Hawaii the Best Place?
If you are in Hawaii during the time of volcanic eruptions, consider yourself lucky. Hawaii attracts countless tourists every year who are eager to get the first-hand experience of seeing a volcanic eruption. It is one of the few places on earth that proudly holds around five active volcanoes. Three of them are found on the Big Island including Kilauea which is one of the most active volcanoes in the whole world. You will be able to get a closer look at these because they usually erupt calmly. So, brace yourself because you are going to watch one of the dangerous events of nature.
Where to Go?
In order to begin exploring volcanoes and view lava eruptions, you should be ready with proper clothing and necessary supplies. The best place to see the spurting lava in Hawaii is Hawaii Volcanoes, National Park. Here, you will find the volcanoes Maunaloa and Kilauea where the latter being the most notable. Maunaloa last erupted in 1984, but Kilauea has been continuously erupting since 1983. Kilauea is one of the major tourist attractions in Hawaii as it is one of the famous active volcanoes in the world. It is also the only volcano on earth that erupts from two different locations.
You can either watch the glow and action of magma from a distance or go a little closer to get a better look. Get thrilled and dazed as you explore these rarest geological occurrences in the world. On the other hand, Mauna Loa and Haleakala are some other volcanoes in addition to these. The fifth one is Loihi which is a growing volcano that is still under water. One thing you should remember at all times is to seek experts’ advice about safety precautions when exploring these places.
What to See?
Watching active volcanoes erupt lava is a spectacle worth a lifetime. In Hawaii, there are plenty of places where you can get this astounding occurrence. Halema’uma’u crater in Volcanoes National Park gives an impressive view of lava. Even though you won’t be allowed to go near the crater due to safety issues, you can still get a good view from miles apart. The best time to watch it is before sunrise and after sunset when the surrounding is pitch-black.
But, the experience is not thrilling as watching the lava flow in proximity. Kilauea volcano is ready to grant you an unforgettable memory with its surface lava flow. However, the lava flow and activity are prone to changes regularly so you might not be able to get very close all the time. If you do get to enjoy this geological scene, you are very lucky! You can also watch the lava flow at the ocean entrance in the Kamukona area.
How to Go?
There are many ways in which you can go and spot an active volcano. You can either explore these places by yourself which will be interesting or seek the help of a tour guide. While hiking is one major option, you can even go on boat tours to view lava from the ocean. The other options available are taking a helicopter tour or riding a bicycle towards the area around the volcanoes. Visitors use all kinds of different methods to witness this awe-inspiring scene.
There are plenty of guided hiking tours led by the national park during daytime as well as night time. Since these experienced guides know the terrain very well, they will lead you to the best places to view the erupting lava. Boat tours are also exciting but only if you are adventurous enough to take risks. Helicopters will give you a better view of erupting volcanoes as you get to observe it from the top. You will surely be stunned by the magnificence and ferocity of these active volcanoes by any of these methods. Are you already excited and thrilled?
Make Hawaii your next holiday destination, and you will not regret it! In addition to the alluring landscapes and sandy beaches, Hawaii is world-renowned for its active volcanoes. This awe-inspiring spectacle of nature is both an adventure and an experience. So, Hawaii has never failed to surprise its guests with this wonderful occurrence. You only have to be ready with the proper supplies and be aware of safety precautions. It will be a one-of-a-kind vacation and will create an everlasting memory.
About the Author: This article was written by Raeesha Ikram, savvy travel blogger at asabbatical.com, a personal travel blog of Adrian Sameli. To connect with Raeesha, follow her on Facebook.