With Oahu in the background, we fly to Big Island where we spend the next four nights. You'll notice the landscape and flora changing between islands and today is no different. First up is a visit to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, which brings Hawaiian culture to life. It was in this sacred place that people who had committed crimes or broken the laws of the people, ended up seeking refuge from the death penalty. Upon arrival, you'll notice the great wall marking borders between the royal grounds and the sanctuary. Many ki'i (carved wooden images) surround the Hale o Keawe temple, housing the bones of the chiefs. Surrounded by palm-lined beaches, wooden carvings, a massive lava rock wall and reconstructed villages, the location is simply idyllic.
From here we head to Volcanoes National Park for the next two nights, taking in Kilauea's spectacular variety of incredible volcanic features and ecosystems. The scenery and landscape changes significantly from shady forests with birds singing to steaming vents, desert-like-terrain and vast craters. Keep an eye out for Hawaii's state bird, the highly engendered Nene Goose. Enjoy a scenic drive on the Chain of Craters road. Travel through dense rain forest into desolate black lava fields, discover ancient petroglyphs and end by the ocean with views of the Holei Sea Arch. We will be joined by a specialist guide who will take us on a four-mile roundtrip hike to the bottom of Halema'uma'u Crater. The crater previously had a lava lake inside which erupted last summer, which makes this an interesting time to learn about the recent activity. See lava trees and enjoy nature and bird watching. When returning to the hotel enjoy a stop at Volcano Winery, where you can opt for a unique wine tasting experience. Stay: Volcano Inn (or similar).
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