Kula Kai Caverns Tours and Tickets

There are three tours to choose from at Kula Kai Caverns, which range in price from US$35 to US$98 for adults and US$20 to US$68 for kids. Kids aged 5 and under visit for free on tours open to all ages; children must be age 8 or older to join the Extended Wild tour.

Kula Kai Caverns is a system of thousand-year-old lava tubes located on the south side of the Big Island. Visitors can take guided tours to learn how the tubes were formed and how they were used for water and shelter. You cannot visit the caverns without a guide.

There are three tours available at Kula Kai Caverns. Tours suitable for all ages are the Lighted Trail Tour taking you into the lava tubes via a lit-up route, which is considered an easy walk; and the Archeological Tour, exploring cave geology and how the caverns were used for shelter and water. The Extended Wild Tour is open to anyone aged 8 years and over, during which you don protective kit to proceed into the cave system beyond the lighted path.

Tour times for the Kula Kai Caverns vary by each tour option: the Lighted Trail is around one hour, Extended Wild is about 2.5 hours, and the Archeological Tour is roughly 1.5 hours. Call the number listed on the Kula Kai Caverns website to book a tour, as tickets are not sold online or on-site.

Yes, Kula Kai Caverns is suitable for families with children. The Lighted Trail and Archaeological Tours are both open to children of all ages, and those aged 5 and under can join for free. Kids must be age 8 or older to take part in the Extended Wild Tour.

No, the Kula Kai Caverns are not accessible to people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Visitors need to be able to walk up and down stairs to access the lava tubes.