Private Volcano Eruption Tour and World's Newest Black Sand Beach

Lives of the local population were forever changed in 2018 with the latest volcanic eruption in the Puna district of the Big Island, long known as volcano country.

This beautiful island is home to one of the most active volcano systems in the world that have wreaked devastation both by lava and the resulting tsunamis. After this latest eruption, the island is now larger and differently shaped.

Spend the day traversing the Puna landscape and roadways as you learn about the Kilauea eruption in 1990 that destroyed 173 homes, as well as the large tsunamis that clobbered the island in 1946 and 1960. You will journey up the historic Red Road with its enchanted forests and visit the majestic sea cliffs at McKenzie Park before heading to Issac Halle Park to see the devastation of the Pohoiki boat ramp. Discover how the Halemaumau Crater in Volcanoes National Park collapsed in the 2018 eruption, resulting in huge 40-foot tall walls of black lava that blanketed the area.

You and your guide will follow along with the flow to where it entered the ocean and changed the shape of the island, creating over 600 acres of new land while sadly destroying over 700 homes. Watch your footing as you step over cracks and sinkholes left behind by the eruption and walk along the world's newest black sand beach. Along the way, stop at the Lava Tree State Park to view trees encased in black lava.

Book this private, 6-hour, unforgettable experience today to learn and experience the volcanic history - and its impact - on the land and lives of the people of the Big island of Hawaii.