Kilauea, USA

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Height: 1 247 meters.

Hawaiian volcanoes are mentioned among the most active in the world. Despite the fact that Kilauea is the youngest among them, this doesn’t diminish its destructive force. Height of the volcano is 1,247 meters; its last eruption has begun January 3, 1983. It has reached peak relatively recently, in March 2011, but Kilauea still continues to erupt today. According to rough estimates of scientists, the crater of the volcano exudes 50,000 m3 of lava annually.

Walking along the slopes of the volcano and surrounding areas is incredibly dangerous, because you can meet hornito sites literally everywhere. Those are fiery craters, from which hot steam comes out; the soil around these formations is always very loose and could collapse at any moment. Kilauea volcano slopes are covered with cracks and lava tunnels, so they look terrifying.

During current eruption, lava flows have destroyed more than a hundred houses of local residents. They rebuilt their homes in short time at places, where there have bbeen raging lava flows only a few months ago; the locals have long been accustomed to live in atmosphere of constant danger. They build their homes on high stilts, so they can be quickly moved to safe location in case of another eruption. Many amazing legends are associated with this dangerous volcano. Locals consider it to be home to goddess called Pele.

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Paani Ohana

Located in 2 km from Kilauea
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Rooms: 3

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Volcano House Hotel

Located in 3 km from Kilauea
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Rooms: 33

Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms at the Volcano House Hotel. Plush bathrobes are provided for guest comfort. A full service restaurant … More: photo, rates and booking

Hale Sweet Hale

Located in 4 km from Kilauea
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Rooms: 2

Skylights and a lanai that expands across the back of the house are featured in the air-conditioned Hale Sweet Hale holiday home. A TV and an iPod … More: photo, rates and booking

Lani Wai Hale

Located in 5 km from Kilauea
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Rooms: 1

A fireplace and en suite bathroom with heated floors are featured in the master bedroom suite at Lani Wai Hale. Upscale furnishings, retro Hawaiian … More: photo, rates and booking

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39 km - Panalu Black Beach

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66 km - Papakolea Beach

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164 km - Red Sand Beach

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324 km - Koko

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Top destination around Kilauea - Hawaii Islands

Hawaii is perfect for those who love walking. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will give you an unforgettable experience. 80 kilometres of roads through fantastically beautiful places almost all alone! If you wish, you can go to a conquest of the local jungle. For example, in the area of the Hanalei Mountains or in a ten-kilometre hike along the Munro Trail. Curious travellers will enjoy the abandoned fishing village of Kaunolu, and sociable tourists will find interesting trips to the remote aboriginal settlements, where life has changed little over the past centuries.

Do you want to have fun? So you should definitely visit Waikiki Beach Walk. One it was just a beach, but nowadays this place is full of people day and night. You can combine swimming with shopping, learning hulu dances and night parties here. Windy beaches are perfect for those who want to enjoy snorkelling. In general, there are many organized beaches in Hawaii near big cities and deserted bays where everyone can find a secluded piece of land. Windsurfing, yachting, water skiing and jet skis are very popular in Hawaii. In the evenings you can go to a noisy party or join local festivities, where the natives dance hula, play ukulele and sing national songs around the campfire.
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