Pāhoa

- On the hike, sea turtles are a common sight in the ocean. - The pool fills when waves hit the cliffs, sending water into the air like a blowhole. - The tide pool's water is crystal clear. You'll be alone because this spot is so unknown. You control how long we stay there. - The pool has unique snails called "opihi", spaghetti worms, pink algae, seaweed, and cool rocks. - 10 minutes of the hike take place in the jungle while 20-30 minutes take place on the coast. The hike is composed of jungle, boulder fields, lava fields, & lava hills. Some parts of the hike are flat, others more rugged. A few sections require you to ascend/descend a small hill of solid lava rock. There's always a place to put your feet/hands & the lava is stable. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 7. The exact lower age cutoff depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cutoff or fitness requirement. Many people who are out of shape have succeeded. The tide pool is formed from a basin of lava. While it's often fully accessible, sometimes only certain parts are accessible. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming. There are no ticks and very few bugs or mosquitoes.

In 2018, Kilauea—the most active volcano in the country—let loose, changing the Big Island forever. 700 homes were destroyed, and on this private tour, you’ll visit your guide’s home-turned-“lava lot,” hearing stories of what it was like to live through the history-making event. You’ll also visit Isaac Hale Beach, the newest black-sand beach in the world. Isaac Hale Park, this is where we will see the world's newest black sand beach created by the Kilauea eruption of 2018. We will also visit the Leilani Estates, where I will take you to a private lava lot to experience the amazing Kilauea Eruption of 2018