Kula Kai Caverns
Kula Kai Caverns
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- Travel-World101Clovis, California119 contributionsGo here and live your life without fear!!Exceptional! An absolute winner. This was my fourth trip to Hawaii, but the first to the big island. We were looking for something new and unique to this island, and this fit the bill perfectly. We did the two hour tour. Guide was informative, funny, and very knowledgeable. Physically, it is moderately demanding. Limited crawling with knee pads, which was not hard. Walking in lava rocks required all my attention (age 63 with average balance). The things we saw were breathtaking. Guide was Brian. He was great. Top end equipment. No shortcuts on quality. Heck, I even liked their upgraded outhouse!Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 25 May 2023
- Tanya P10 contributionsKula Kai Lava TubesI had a great time here solo, there was 6 of us. Gary who answered the phone, was very passionate about these lava tubes. My guide was funny and knowledgeable. I took the hour tour, was easy, couple steps, and a short ladder. I will be back in a few days to take the second tour of 2 hours since I wanted to continue!Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 12 July 2023
- raichevtHighgate Springs, Vermont3 contributionsGreat tour, great guide! Highly recommend!The tour was so amazing! Mo gave us lots of background info to help us understand the geology and history of the area before taking us into the cave to explore. Highly recommend this tour when you are visiting the Big Island!Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 7 September 2023
- Mandy W4 contributionsFantastic Lave Tube Tour!We did the 2 hour tour and I'm so glad we did more than just the Lighted Tour! Brian was a fantastic guide, very funny and knowledgeable of the tubes. He answered any and all questions and provided a lot of great information during the tour. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get a deeper experience on the lava tubes and is physically able!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 September 2023
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Mandy W
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We did the 2 hour tour and I'm so glad we did more than just the Lighted Tour! Brian was a fantastic guide, very funny and knowledgeable of the tubes. He answered any and all questions and provided a lot of great information during the tour. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get a deeper experience on the lava tubes and is physically able!
Written 20 September 2023
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Kathryn L
5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
We did the tour with Brian and had the best time! Learned so much about the lava tubes and saw a lot of cool stuff. Highly recommend this tour!
Written 17 September 2023
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raichevt
Highgate Springs, VT3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
The tour was so amazing! Mo gave us lots of background info to help us understand the geology and history of the area before taking us into the cave to explore. Highly recommend this tour when you are visiting the Big Island!
Written 7 September 2023
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Tanya P
10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I had a great time here solo, there was 6 of us. Gary who answered the phone, was very passionate about these lava tubes. My guide was funny and knowledgeable. I took the hour tour, was easy, couple steps, and a short ladder. I will be back in a few days to take the second tour of 2 hours since I wanted to continue!
Written 12 July 2023
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Laura H
2 contributions
Jun 2023
We took the 2 hour tour and were glad we extended beyond the "Lighted Trail". The tunnels/ tubes are quite amazing and interesting. Pretty fascinating as well.
However, I gave 3 stars because when I called and inquired about the tour the information I received to my questions was not an accurate reflection of the tour, rigorous expectations and the safety of my higher end camera. If these answers had provided accurate information, I could have used my limited time on the Hawaiian Island more aligned with my intentions of the island. I do feel I was responded to in an manner to just "get the booking". It is now 5 days since the tour and I'm still angered and disgusted by this.
However, I gave 3 stars because when I called and inquired about the tour the information I received to my questions was not an accurate reflection of the tour, rigorous expectations and the safety of my higher end camera. If these answers had provided accurate information, I could have used my limited time on the Hawaiian Island more aligned with my intentions of the island. I do feel I was responded to in an manner to just "get the booking". It is now 5 days since the tour and I'm still angered and disgusted by this.
Written 5 July 2023
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Travel-World101
Clovis, CA119 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Exceptional! An absolute winner. This was my fourth trip to Hawaii, but the first to the big island. We were looking for something new and unique to this island, and this fit the bill perfectly. We did the two hour tour. Guide was informative, funny, and very knowledgeable. Physically, it is moderately demanding. Limited crawling with knee pads, which was not hard. Walking in lava rocks required all my attention (age 63 with average balance). The things we saw were breathtaking. Guide was Brian. He was great. Top end equipment. No shortcuts on quality. Heck, I even liked their upgraded outhouse!
Written 26 May 2023
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TravelingSuz
Phoenix, AZ555 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Excellent! We did the quicker one hour tour and it was adventurous, informative, and interesting. Our guide was a wealth of information and has a real passion for the area. Highly recommend the trip and tour. So glad we did it!
Written 15 May 2023
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SingaporeSids
Troy, MI127 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
What a cool experience - fun, educational, safe. I read about this in Hawai’i Revealed, and I’m so glad we booked it. The one-hour tour is interesting, but we are so glad we did the full two hours - well worth the $95 (vs $28). It’s located in the south part of the island. Gary (manager) was awesome when we booked, and Brian was a great guide - funny, informative, great stories.
Written 29 April 2023
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Landis G
Glen Allen, VA53 contributions
Apr 2023
Our guide Moe was fantastic. What a great excursion. Well worth the cost. Highly recommend the trip.
Written 21 April 2023
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Penelope S
Fernie, Canada7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
My review is not related to the tour but to warn people who may be like us & think they can show up & tour it themselves. Well you cannot.
The area is gated & under survelliance so when we were passing by we realized too late you MUST have a guided tour as it’s private property.
We did call the number on the board but didn’t reach the people.
I hear it’s awesome though, but plan ahead!
The area is gated & under survelliance so when we were passing by we realized too late you MUST have a guided tour as it’s private property.
We did call the number on the board but didn’t reach the people.
I hear it’s awesome though, but plan ahead!
Written 6 April 2023
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myounce
North Carolina Coast, NC
Is there a road that goes to the Green Sand beach, or do you have to hike to it?
thurstonbow
San Diego, CA300 contributions
There is a road that goes to a certain point. After that you will have to either hike or May a nominal fee to catch a ride in the back of a pickup with the locals offer g service there
reachkch
San Diego, CA16 contributions
Looking into doing "The Crawl" tour as a family event. I've been reading how they can be physically challenging, crawl space can be narrow/dark. or can be claustrophobic. I was just wondering how narrow are the tubes?
Megan W
25 contributions
Not very narrow at all unless you are doing the crawl tour and decide to go that way. In the two hour tour you only crawl once so just depends if you prefer to crawl or mostly walk.
Willarae D
Vernal, Utah, United States
how much does this cost?
GregoryT3037
Greenville, MI551 contributions
I think it was $15 per person for the shorter tour we did. The best thing to do is give them a call to double check.
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