Craters & Brewery
Available:
- Monday, February 9, 2026
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Join us on a rocky hike up the cool and misty lava-scaped slopes of Hualalai Volcano. Passing through locked gates for exclusive access, you will off-road up the mountain to begin your trek on foot with your Interpretative Naturalist Guide at 6,500 ft, where a surreal scene of black lava flows and native dryland forest awaits. See firsthand the geologic forces that created our islands at the heart of Hualalai’s 1801 eruption, Kaupulehu Crater.
We’ll travel to magnificent coastal viewpoints and stunning lava formations, walk amidst a forest of native birdsong and scramble through a lava tube or volcano cave – Hualalai has it all!
After hiking Hualalai, enjoy a local brewery tour & tasting at Ola Brew. Ola Brew’s mission is to create world-class beers and ciders made from island-grown ingredients. Learn (& taste) about their local sustainable approach to brewing refreshing beers & ciders with an island twist!
Timing:
- Meet with the MC&A Activity Staff at the LOWER LOBBY.
- Depart hotel: 7:30 a.m.
- Return to hotel: 3:00 p.m.
- Guests should wear closed-toed walking shoes, bathing suit under shorts, and bring a hat, sunscreen, a light sweater or pullover, and a towel.
- Vendor Provided Transportation
- Guided hike (moderate to strenuous)
- Filtered water (vendor provides a reusable drinking container or participants can bring their own)
- Hike on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano, enjoying views of the coastline below, explore a private lava tube
- Picnic Lunch on trail- Deli-style sandwiches including turkey, ham, pastrami, or vegetarian served with potato chips and cookie. (Gluten-free options are available with advanced notice)
- Use of daypack, walking sticks, and rain gear (as needed)
- Tour and tasting at Ola Brew’s Kona Taphouse
- MC&A Activity Staff
- Guide gratuity
- State Tax
- Menu is subject to change without notice. Sandwich selection is due at the time of booking or no later than 10 days prior to activity date.
- Fitness level: easy to moderate. Guests must be able to walk over uneven, muddy terrain and manage short climbs. Walk distance is under 2-miles. 45-Minutes of rugged four-wheel driving.
- Not recommended for pregnant women or anyone with neck or back problems.
- Participants must sign a release and waiver of liability prior to taking the tour.
- There will be no refund for cancellations made on or after Monday, January 5, 2026.
- To cancel: please send email to p2p@mcadmc.com.
- Cancellation of trip due to inclement weather is at the sole discretion of the vendor.
- This activity requires a minimum participant count to operate. Should the required minimum not be met, the tour will be cancelled and refunded without penalty.