Experiences in the Park
Guided Excursions in & around the Park
The Friends’ Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute offers learning adventures in and around Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park that are designed to enrich your experiences of Hawai‘i’s unique geology, biology, history, and culture.
Our expert instructors and naturalist guides have a gift for bringing their subjects to life and engaging students of all ages. Whether you are an island resident or visitor from afar, we invite you to join us for an active educational adventure in this dynamic volcanic landscape.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute Programs
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Field Seminars
Our Institute field seminars provide inspirational experiences in the great outdoors for all — from visitors to school and corporate groups. Our expert instructors and naturalist guides have a gift for bringing their subjects to life and engaging students of all ages.
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Private Tours
Join us for a private guided excursion and experience the natural wonders and rich cultural heritage of our Park! Let us know your group's itinerary, activity level, and interests—and we’ll create a personalized adventure just for you!
Adventure With Us
We invite you to join us in the field! Whet your curiosity and be inspired. After all, where else can you explore some of the newest land on the planet?
We offer unique access to nature at its most powerful and raw — with active volcanoes, star-filled nights, diverse climates and native forests. We are for people who want to explore and experience wonder. We inspire awe in travelers and give them bragging rights to last a lifetime.
To inquire about our tours and field trips, please submit the form or call our office at (808) 985-7373.
In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park we see the Earth being born.
We marvel at the uniqueness of plants and animals that evolved only here. Dramatic and varied island ecosystems range from undersea habitats to glaciated landscapes above 13,000 feet. We see evidence of the first peoples who reached these islands centuries ago and a thriving contemporary Hawaiian culture deeply connected to this heritage and this land.
Private excursions and field seminars with the Friends’ Hawaii Volcanoes Institute provide many lenses through which to view and understand this special place. Institute instructors, all experts in their fields, make our programs come alive. Scientists offer the latest insights into volcanic processes and geologic history. Naturalists explain how isolation bred endemism and unique species were born. Hawaiian cultural practitioners share stories and legends, oli (chant) and mele (song), and the ancient art of hula.
A Moment in the Park
Words of Appreciation
“Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute shares the Park’s educational mission as a partner providing quality programs that inspire and engage people in the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of this remarkable National Park.”
Cindy Orlando
Retired Park Superintendent
Upcoming Events
We invite you to participate in our monthly field seminars. All proceeds of our Institute programs directly support our beautiful National Park.
