Volcanoes and a place of refuge on Hawaiʻi Island
Hawaiʻi Island, HI
If you were considering Disney World, this is a different kind of trip.
- Who it suits
- Families with little kids, families with teens and couples
- How long
- 7, 10 or 14 days
- Getting there
- Fly
- Seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Why it works
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park takes in the summits of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes.
- The park's Junior Ranger programs are for families with children up to age 12, who can earn a collectible badge.
- About 20 miles south of Kailua-Kona, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park preserves a traditional place of refuge, and a walk through its Royal Grounds leads to a temple built centuries ago.
Watch out for
- Volcanic gases can be a risk for infants, children and pregnant women, so check air quality alerts before visiting.
- The park asks visitors to stay on marked trails and overlooks, and a construction project at the summit is bringing closures and delays.
Sources
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park takes in the summits of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- The park's Junior Ranger programs are for families with children up to age 12, who can earn a collectible badge. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- About 20 miles south of Kailua-Kona, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park preserves a traditional place of refuge, and a walk through its Royal Grounds leads to a temple built centuries ago. source 1 · source 2 (checked 2026-11-13)
- Volcanic gases can be a risk for infants, children and pregnant women, so check air quality alerts before visiting. source (checked 2026-11-13)
- The park asks visitors to stay on marked trails and overlooks, and a construction project at the summit is bringing closures and delays. source 1 · source 2 (checked 2026-11-13)