Volcano Area Activities

Mahalo Hawaiian Retreat is located just one mile from Volcano Village. Volcano Village is a unique, charming community nestled in a tropical Hapu'u (fern) rainforest and is famous for its profound beauty and tranquility. With an ambiance of old Hawaii, Volcano Village is located one mile from Volcano National Park. It is part of the sacred lands of Ola’a, forest settled by the Kahuna of the volcano goddess Pele. Volcano Village has become known for its charm, its peacefulness, healing and is an inspiring place to retreat or work.

Mahalo Hawaiian Retreat is easy walking distance to Volcano Village’s art galleries, small shops and restaurants. Every Sunday is the Volcano Village Farmers Market with locally grown produce, flowers, delicious home cooked food and fresh baked goods.

Enjoy nearby golfing, biking, miles and miles of great hiking trails or take a horse riding tour of the Volcano National Park’s back roads.
Visit Punaluu Black Sand Beach and snorkel with the dolphins and sea turtles. Drive a few minutes further to the quaint “old Hawaii” town of Nahalehu. Visit nearby waterfalls, black and green sand beaches, and botanical gardens.

Only 5 minutes away from Mahalo Hawaiian Retreat is Volcano National Park, one of the most unique destinations on earth and most popular attractions on the Big Island. Explore the summit of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Visit the home of Pele, goddess of Hawaii's volcanoes, at Halemaumau Crater. Experience nature hikes, steam vents, sulfur banks, rain forest, lava tubes, petroglyphs and much more. With miles and miles of scenic hikes you will find endless exploration and you might witness active lava flow! For more information, check out the US Geological Survey website for current eruption photos.
nighttime photo courtesy of Ken and Mary Goodrich, www.hawaiiphotoretreat.com

Don’t forget to take some time to browse, or catch a live hula performance, at the Volcano Art Center Gallery located in the park. And just minutes away is Volcano Winery, home of award winning Hawaiian wines.

A short thirty minutes away from Volcano Village is the charming city of Hilo. On your way, don't miss visitng Akatsuka Orchid Gardens a unique tropical flower collection including exclusive hobby orchid plants, tropical floral assortments and mature orchid plants. Stroll through Hilo's Saturday morning farmer's market. Enjoy an abundance of local produce, exotic flowers, and Hawaiian crafts.

We urge you to take a stroll along Hilo Bayfront with its charming shops, visit Queen Liliuokalani gardens and Banyan Drive. After a picnic at Coconut Island continue on for great swimming and snorkeling at Richardson's beach.

Take in the beauty of Rainbow falls, Boiling Pots, and Akaka falls, fed by mountain waters. Take the scenic drive up the lush Hamaku Coast with beautiful waterfalls and rolling countryside.

Volcano is an easy, central location to explore all of the many unique sights and adventures of the Big Island and the perfect place to feel the true spirit of Hawaii.