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Lava Glow & Stargazing
Our Lava Glow & Stargazing package for 2 is designed to allow you to fully immerse in your viewing experience
- 1 high powered 20x magnification binoculars or monocular with tripod – provide a stable and detailed view of the lava fountains and rivers along the surface of the lake. It can also be used to view the moon and other celestial areas in higher detail
- 1 high powered 16x magnification binoculars – more nimble and easier to use without the need of a tripod
- 1 phone adapter and 1 light tripod – allows you to take long exposure photos or time lapses and be the envy of your Instagram followers
- 2 comfortable camping chairs – for a long lasting, enjoyable and relaxing experience
- 2 puffy and warm blankets with a wind/water resistant exterior – to keep you warm and cozy in the lower temperatures of the night
- 2 heat pads – in case you still need that extra bit of warmth for comfort
- 2 eco-friendly compostable rain ponchos (100% plant-based material) – nature has its own mind and it’s best to be prepared!
- 2 red led flashlights – red light allows your eyes to better adapt to darkness and enhance your stargazing experience
- 1 map – showing the current best viewing locations in the park
- Snacks for 2 – all products are made in Hawai’i and are local favorites
- 2 water bottles
- 1 backpack – to easily transport the gear to and from your viewing point
For each additional person the package will get one extra:
- Chair
- Blanket
- Heat pad
- Rain poncho
- Red flashlight
- Snacks
- Water bottle
What to expect
“Wow!”, “Oh my God!”, “Amazing!”, was all we could hear from people using binoculars to watch the stunning details and grasp the majestic scale of the lava lake and fountains at the bottom of the Kilauea caldera.
At night especially, the raw beauty of the volcano is also enhanced by one of the most amazing night skies you can ever imagine. A truly picturesque Milky Way belts the sky, or a full moon paints a surreal silver glow over the raw terrain complementing the warm, orange lava glow.
During the day, the full ragged beauty of a broken terrain is on display. The sheer size of the caldera, with its fallen cliffs and broken plateaus, reminds you of the unstoppable power of nature.
Recommendations
For a full, memorable experience, we recommend visiting the park for a Sunrise at the Kilauea overlook. The park will be mostly empty, with plenty of parking and no road closures or delays due to traffic. Also, the ambient noise in the park will be lower than throughout the day, and you will be able to hear the noises of the erupting lava fountains.
Tourists from the continental US have the advantage of the time zone difference as the best time to arrive at the park is about 2 hours before sunrise. This gives you ample time to enjoy the full glow of the lava while the sky is still dark, allowing for a fantastic stargazing experience when clear. Under the sunrise light, the landscape will drastically change and display its raw beauty. Bird songs will replace the thundering noises of the lava fountains, and the lava glow will slowly give way to reveal the vastness of the caldera.
If you cannot arrive early in the morning, try to be in the park at least 2-3 hours before sunset to secure a parking spot and a viewing location before the park gets congested.
Notes
Each package also includes a map of our favorite locations in the park and usage instructions for the equipment.
We deliver and pick up the gear. We can meet you at your rental place if you stay overnight in the Volcano Village. If you are in passing, we can meet at the Volcano Information Center. Please allow 10-15 minutes upon delivery for a presentation on the gear. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the rental period, please text/call us at (808) 430-0024, and we will try to get back to you as quickly as possible.
Bonus
Our crews will be around the park at different times throughout the day, and as a bonus, you will have access to all their photos of the day.
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Bird/Nature Watching & Hiking
Our Bird/Nature Watching & Hiking package for 2 gives you the opportunity to observe nature without intruding
- 1 high powered 16x magnification binoculars – whether you are looking for a saffron finch or tying to get a better look of the Mauna Kea summit, these binoculars have the power yet they are small enough to carry around
- 1 10x magnification binoculars – for when you are trying to get a better look at a close subject
- 1 phone adapter and 1 light tripod – allows you to take videos or time lapses and be the envy of your Instagram followers
- 2 lightweight camping stools – for when you need to sit still for a bit while bird watching
- 2 eco-friendly compostable rain ponchos (100% plant-based material) – nature has its own mind and it’s best to be prepared!
- 2 sets of trekking poles – most trails around the park are easy but it’s best to be prepared for some of the more challenging areas
- Snacks for 2 – all products are made in Hawai’i and are local favorites
- 2 water bottles
- 1 backpack – to easily transport the gear during your adventure
For each additional person the package will get one extra:
- Stool
- Trekking poles
- Rain poncho
- Snacks
- Water bottle
What to expect
As you enter the park, the first thing that strikes you is the smell of sulfur in the air, a reminder that you are in a place where the earth is alive and active. The park’s landscape is a juxtaposition of lush rainforests and volcanic rock deserts, creating a unique and otherworldly appearance.
Hawai’i is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life that have adapted to the harsh conditions of the volcanic environment. Trees such as the Ohi’a Lehua and the Hapu’u tree ferns are home to various endemic bird species like the Hawaiian Honeycreepers and the Saffron Finches, as well as introduced species like the Jackson Chameleon. The park is also home to the Nene geese, Hwaii’s state bird.
Your visit will leave you with a sense of awe and respect for the natural world and should be visited by everyone who wants to experience nature’s raw beauty and power.
Notes
We deliver and pick up the gear. We can meet you at your rental place if you stay overnight in the Volcano Village. If you are in passing, we can meet at the Volcano Information Center. Please allow 10-15 minutes upon delivery for a presentation on the gear. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the rental period, please text/call us at (808) 430-0024, and we will try to get back to you as quickly as possible.
Bonus
Our crews will be around the park at different times throughout the day, and as a bonus, you will have access to all their photos of the day.