Crater Rim Drive, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718
(45 min. drive from Hilo; or 2-2½ hr. drive from Kailua-Kona)Open 24 hours a day, year-round, including all public holidays
Admission: US$10 per vehicle / US$5 per individual (valid 7 consecutive days)
NPS website
Features:
Kīlauea crater (a shield volcano)
Admission: US$10 per vehicle / US$5 per individual (valid 7 consecutive days)
NPS website
Features:
Kīlauea crater (a shield volcano)
Kīlauea Visitor Center (Opens daily 07:45-17:00, with rangers on duty from 08:45-17:00)
Jaggar Museum (Opens daily 08:30-19:30)
Volcano House Hotel accommodation
Recommend:
Tour by car along the Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road
Check with the rangers at the Visitor Centers for the latest conditions
hiking trails
Recommend:
Tour by car along the Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road
Check with the rangers at the Visitor Centers for the latest conditions
Comments:
To get the closest look at the Kīlauea crater, you will need to go to the Jaggar Museum. Suggest you to make a visit during the day and at night.
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