Native Hawaiian Lava

No Lava Flow

Although there was no Lava flow, the lava is quite menacing and incredible. The lava fields are beyond compare and you really feel you are on another planet. A must see.

No lava on island for last 8 months

Sadly, the lava has stopped flowing after last years earth quake and large flow. No hot glow at night anywhere on the island

Lava Flow

Made a short trip to see the Lava with a friend. Spectacular, make sure to take a camera. Recommend going at dusk so you can observe in day light and after dark.

Stunnihng

It is always impressive to visiting Pele. It's like looking into Mother Earth's belly. I usually visit the Big Island every other year and the volcanoes are always on my itinerary.

Absolutely amazing- suggest the bike/hike option for surface flow viewing is there are active surface flows

here was review I wrote for our hotel- VNP/Hilo side prior to Fairmont: If you are staying at the Fairmont and our planning a day trip it is definitely doable but I am very thankful that we had lodgi...