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Kula Kai Caverns and Lava Tubes


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 80 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Traveler Description: This is a large lava tube system located 40 miles south of Kona.  To get to the cave you must call first because it is in a private... more »
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave, Geological formation
Activities: Hiking
Address: Off Highway 11, Ocean View Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-929-7539

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5 of 5 stars
wozzette   1 contribution
Santa Barbara, CA
Sep 10, 2009

We went on the short, lighted hike and it was a lot of fun. The guide was really friendly, as were the two dogs that joined us on our trip. It's a little off the beaten path (you have to call and make a reservation), but well worth the trip if you're exploring the southern tip of the island or... more

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4 of 5 stars
PhoenixFlash   3 contributions
Phoenix
Jun 16, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

If you are staying in the Kailua-Kona area it will take about 1 - 1 1/2 hours to make it down to this lightly traveled gem. If you are making the Black Sand Beach and Volcano National Park (VNP) run for the day it makes for a great diversion along the way. The private owners of this lava tube have... more

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5 of 5 stars
Occasi0nalTraveler   34 contributions
Palo Alto, CA
Mar 3, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This was more interesting than what I imagined, and both kids (ages 16 and 9) really enjoyed it. You have to call in advance, because it's a private attraction. But well worth the planning. The guide was knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us. She accommodated the different abilities of the kids and offered terrain options. She was... more

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Kula Kai Caverns and Lava Tubes Address

Off Highway 11, Ocean View, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Tel: 808-929-7539