Top Things to do in Hawaii
Things to do in Hawaii, United States: The Best Caverns & Caves
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1. Kula Kai Caverns
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By TeamLopez143
Kula Kai Caverns (lava tubes) is a great excursion choice for all different ages and adventure levels. We booked this tour “day of” and as our vacation was winding down. Not knowing what to expect, my wife and I chose the one hour tour which is the most basic of the tours available. Our cavern excursion required the ability to climb/descend a total of one flight of stairs and less than 1/4mi of walking. Our guide Gary was perfect, he was very knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot and had a great time doing so. We will definitely be back to visit Gary at Kula Kai Caverns and this time we will bring the kids and maybe book one of the more advanced tours that involve some crawling (Gary provides gloves, knee pads, and helmets w/lights for these advanced tours). PS...when you book this tour plan on visiting Punalu’u Bakery (the southernmost bakery in the United States). And also Punalu’u Black Sands Beach for a chance to visit Sea Turtles. FYI: The bakery is less than a 30 minute drive from Kula Kai Caverns. Black Sands Beach is about a 15 minute drive from the bakery.
2. Na Pali Makai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
3. Kazumura Cave Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By K1840NDjohnb - San Francisco, United States
My wife and I had a fantastic trek one mile into the Kazumura cave today with Harry on the 4 hour Pit Room tour. Harry is a fountain of knowledge on lava formations and paints a vivid picture of how different formations were, well, formed! (Definitely ask questions about anything you see and let Harry know if you want your tour to have more or less info stops) anyways, hiking through the cave itself was awesome - by the end I felt like an expert on lava flows, what oxides the different colors meant, and how to spot life down in the darkness. The hike is of moderate difficulty- some scrambling over loose rock falls and some slightly hair-raising ladder sections, but Harry did a great job showing us the paths that kept us and the cave safe. By the end of the tour, I was sweaty, sore, and happy.
4. Kilauea Caverns of Fire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By RickP30
We took the 3 hours adventure tour and loved it! Climbing down the ladder and over piles of rock did make it feel adventurous! We were happy we decided to take this tour which gave us a very different experience and a chance to appreciate the beauty underground.
5. Kazumura Cave
6. Kaeleku Caverns
7. Kaumana Caves Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By Annacruz15
The kids loved it! After reading previous reviews, I thought we would just go in a few feet into the cave and then leave. We were happy to find out that it was not how the reviews made this cave to be. As long as you have a flashlight or headlight, good rubber soled shoes, you’ll be fine. Just watch your head, be sure-footed, and don’t hesitate to use your hands to support yourself. We had so much in both caves. My 11 year old had so much adventuring inside the caves. A must-do.
8. Hana Lava Tubes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By maitaimike2015 - Laguna Hills, United States
We missed the Hanna Lava Tubes on our last visit to Maui, as we got there too late after an out and back to Lindberg’s grave. This visit, we allowed more time and enjoyed a self-guided tour. These are on private property and have a safe rugged trail with hand rails, and signs that describe the various formations. Ample free parking, you don’t need gloves or a hard hat. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes or more. It was us and two other families the whole visit, so we had the place practically to ourselves. Well worth the $12. entrance fee (children under five= free), that includes the use of a high-end flashlight. Got some good pictures even in low light (flash photo is OK). One in our group had been here before, yet also enjoyed the repeat visit. They also have a large “Red TI” botanical garden maze for kids. Bottled water for sale, & sometimes fruit. A newer port-a-potty was installed on site, (is a better restroom situation forthcoming)? A nice covered picnic area. When I went to their website, it loaded as “not secure”. Perhaps that is why there is no link to it from TA. Do not confuse this cave with the other “secret cave” pinpoints shown on google maps. This is a well-developed site, minutes off the main highway. Highly recommended, and close to other nearby points of interest in Hana. Mahalo.
9. Makauwahi Cave Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Rubyred2828 - Burlington, United States
Our family of four (2 adults, 2 teens) really enjoyed exploring this place. We were staying nearby, so this wasn't a difficult drive. We casually browsed around for about an hour. It was a perfect break from the beach. We all found this place to be interesting. Definitely worth the visit. You have to crawl on all fours to get through the entrance, but the distance is very short (you can easily see through) and then you are essentially in open air and standing from there. The cave is free, but there is a box to make a donation.
10. Wet and Dry Caves, Kauai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By MikeH305 - Phoenix, United States
This cave is under a large cliff evidently was eroded by the surf over many years. It goes back about 300 yards. The sand on the floor is from the mid 50s tsunami that hit the island at that time. As you walk in you have water drip on you and you will see little holes in the sand where the water drips. This is pretty wide at the mouth of the cave. It is across the road from Ha'ena Beach.
