2018 Eruption Adventure Tour (includes Fissure 8)
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2018 Eruption Adventure Tour (includes Fissure 8)
By LERZ4 Tours, LLC
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Ages 8-100, max of 11 per group
Duration: 2–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Umbrellas are provided in case of rain. It's Hawaii and it does rain a lot.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 15-2660 Pahoa Village Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778, USAWe try to park in the middle of the parking lot. We drive a white Ford Transit Connect van.
Pickup details- If we meet you in Pahoa town it will be about 15 to 20 minutes before we depart for the tour. If we are picking you up in Hilo town it will be at least 1 hour before the tour starts.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 245325P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must be at least 8 years old to participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 245325P1
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Robin P
5 contributions
Oct 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the eruption sites and the infamous fissures of Leilani Estates. Our guide, Rod, was friendly and very knowledge about the event and area since he experienced it first hand as a resident of this area. We were able to get up close to several fissures that still emit steam from deep within the earth. I liked that with this tour you are able to get so close and still respect the property and land. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like a personal and unique experience that you really cannot get with any other company.
Written 5 October 2021
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ChrysalisTravel
California212 contributions
Oct 2020
We had been wanting to see Fissure 8 and visit the communities devastated by Kilauea's 2018 eruption, but everything is on private land. When we searched for options, we found LERZ4 Tours.
Immediately, we appreciated how respectful they are of the neighborhood, as Heath and Rob are owners in Leilani Estates. Unlike some other tour operators, there is no trespassing on private property. Heath showed us Fissure 9 that opened up in his backyard, and the remnants of his home.
They also have a heart to give back to the community (some proceeds are donated back to those who lost everything in the eruption).
Heath and Rob were so thoughtful and professional in structuring their tour. So much work and attention went into making this as safe as possible for everyone... with bridges, guard rails, and gravel paths across the lava.
What you can see on this tour of the Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ): views of the infamous Fissure 8 (with a giant chasm that opened up in front of it) along with 'mini-8' that is still steaming. Multiple other named and unnamed fissures. Walk across hot steam vents. See the remnants of Heath's home with 'lava bombs.' Enjoy the beauty of Rob's gardens, filled with colorful flowers and exotic fruits.
We truly appreciated the time and stories that Heath and Rob shared with us, and will never forget this experience. They even gave us some great tips for lunch, and for visiting the Big Island's newest black sand beach.
Although there is no active lava flowing currently, we were so happy that we took this tour. Highly recommend.
Immediately, we appreciated how respectful they are of the neighborhood, as Heath and Rob are owners in Leilani Estates. Unlike some other tour operators, there is no trespassing on private property. Heath showed us Fissure 9 that opened up in his backyard, and the remnants of his home.
They also have a heart to give back to the community (some proceeds are donated back to those who lost everything in the eruption).
Heath and Rob were so thoughtful and professional in structuring their tour. So much work and attention went into making this as safe as possible for everyone... with bridges, guard rails, and gravel paths across the lava.
What you can see on this tour of the Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ): views of the infamous Fissure 8 (with a giant chasm that opened up in front of it) along with 'mini-8' that is still steaming. Multiple other named and unnamed fissures. Walk across hot steam vents. See the remnants of Heath's home with 'lava bombs.' Enjoy the beauty of Rob's gardens, filled with colorful flowers and exotic fruits.
We truly appreciated the time and stories that Heath and Rob shared with us, and will never forget this experience. They even gave us some great tips for lunch, and for visiting the Big Island's newest black sand beach.
Although there is no active lava flowing currently, we were so happy that we took this tour. Highly recommend.
Written 25 October 2020
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Joseph B
World2 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
Incredibly unique experience. We got to see multiple fissures from the 2018 eruption and also learn about how events transpired and how the lavas impacted people's lives. It was an incredibly somber and special experience. You also get some very close up views of fissures and actually get to stand inside of a few of them. Amazing experience and Rod was a great guide.
Written 26 March 2021
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TBarnacle
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States2 contributions
Mar 2021
Rod gave us an amazing tour of several of the 2018 eruption vents at their properties. This is a unique experience. Nowhere else can one experience the devastating beauty of a natural phenomenon like this recent eruption and at the same time get to share for a moment the togertheness of this tight community and what they went through. The sites are stunning, riveting.
Written 26 March 2021
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Darryl V
Honolulu, HI1 contribution
Oct 2021
One of the best tours I have ever been on. See and hear the stories of people that lived through this disaster. Experience the up close and personal tour and see Fissure 8 and feel the heat that still permeates from the cracks in the ground. You don't want to miss this. Our guide Rod was friendly and very knowledgeable. This is a tour that you will not be able to find with any other company. Don't MISS IT!
Written 9 November 2021
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Valerie M
18 contributions
Jul 2021
Rod and Heath are wonderful narrators. Their experiences and bond of a friendship created from a neighborly call to help. It's truly a tour to book. They are open and friendly. It was a true pleasure meeting them both. 2018 Eruption and aftermath is amazing to view. Up close and insightful. This tour gives you the full perspective and impact. We had toured Kazumura cave prior this tour and learned both under ground lava impact, and then came to this tour which gave us above ground perspective. WOW, oh Wow. Loved meeting both of these guys. Rod and his landscaped gorgeous gardens, and Heath with the loss of his family home plus surrounding volcanic landscape. There are currently blowing steam vents everywhere. We will go back and check out the latest. They have a bridge under way to cross over the volcanic valley. If you're reading this... book it and go see. This is your tour.
Written 27 July 2021
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Aloha Val,
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family and I thank you for the opportunity to share our experience with you. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to the Big Island.
Written 28 July 2021
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Terri M
Duvall, WA12 contributions
We were honored to get to do this our group tour was canceled down to just my husband and myself. So we got to do this extra tour. So happy this was the most impressive thing we have seen. Got to see homes lost up close and see fisher 9 up close. Go to feel 200 degree of heat coming out of the ground. And pictures that only being there you could get. Thank you to Brett and Heath. It was Heath's home we saw up close. So heart breaking. Thank you again we will tell everyone to do this. Proceeds go back to help the people of the community. Thank you again 10 stars to this tour.
Samuel and Terri Mickey
Samuel and Terri Mickey
Written 28 February 2020
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Wlhilton
Jacksonville, FL74 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Okay folks, this is the real fissure 8 tour! Heath & Rod are the true landowners in the fissure 8 area, all other “tours” offered are trespassing. This is the most informative, and interesting tour we’ve been on. Not only are you walking into fissure 9 and 24 but you’re being guided by two of the homeowners that lived through the eruption. The lava is amazing to see and there is still steam and “hot” spots coming from the ground. Their story is sad to hear but they have channeled their experience into a positive and informative tour that gives back to the community. If you want to see lava, this is the tour to take!
We highly recommend!
We highly recommend!
Written 22 May 2021
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Cyndy A
5 contributions
This was an amazing insiders look at the 2018 eruption! Heath was a great guide! It was humbling to hear his experiences and see his actual home that was lost in the eruption. We highly recommend this tour!!!
Written 14 March 2022
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Amanda L Vincent
Mill Creek, CA8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
This experience made our entire trip! We were very humbled to see the 2018 lava flow and the destruction it caused.
The tour was VERY educational and allowed us to e first hand the power behind a volcanic eruption. Our two teenagers found this to be incredible to see and touch the lava and to look out at acres of lava fields.
We saw steam vents, were told stories to explain the event and what it was like first hand for those who experienced it. We are immensely grateful for the patience, generosity and kindness shown by Heath and Roy during our trip.
We also got to see so many interesting fruit trees and plants growing on Roy’s property and he even gave us a few free fruits to take with us.
This was by far the best way to really see and comprehend the 2018 eruption, it may not be all of the lava that flowed, but the concentration of fissures and steam vents makes this a very dense tour full of sights to see.
Definitely wear sunblock, don’t forget to coat your legs as the sun reflects back into your skin over the lava.
The guys had water for us and even a few snacks to keep us energized for the tour. They even allowed some of our party to ride in their vehicle to the properties to allow more visibility and the chance to get more information on the drive in.
Our buddy accidentally left his car keys in that vehicle after being dropped back off and we had to call Heath to come back and bring the keys to us, which he did without an inkling of hesitation.
Just really kind people, I can’t recommend this enough!
The tour was VERY educational and allowed us to e first hand the power behind a volcanic eruption. Our two teenagers found this to be incredible to see and touch the lava and to look out at acres of lava fields.
We saw steam vents, were told stories to explain the event and what it was like first hand for those who experienced it. We are immensely grateful for the patience, generosity and kindness shown by Heath and Roy during our trip.
We also got to see so many interesting fruit trees and plants growing on Roy’s property and he even gave us a few free fruits to take with us.
This was by far the best way to really see and comprehend the 2018 eruption, it may not be all of the lava that flowed, but the concentration of fissures and steam vents makes this a very dense tour full of sights to see.
Definitely wear sunblock, don’t forget to coat your legs as the sun reflects back into your skin over the lava.
The guys had water for us and even a few snacks to keep us energized for the tour. They even allowed some of our party to ride in their vehicle to the properties to allow more visibility and the chance to get more information on the drive in.
Our buddy accidentally left his car keys in that vehicle after being dropped back off and we had to call Heath to come back and bring the keys to us, which he did without an inkling of hesitation.
Just really kind people, I can’t recommend this enough!
Written 5 August 2021
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Hi,
What time does the tour start. We would drive ourselves.
Thank you!
Written 7 September 2022
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