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"1984 Eruption of Mauna Loa, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i" by NPS Photo/Bob Serbert is licensed under CC0 1.0, this image was edited to better fit this page.
Glowing lava fountain with blue plumes of steam beyond

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Overview

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Entrance Fees

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - Individual - $15
Per walk-in pedestrian - valid for 7 days
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - Bicycle - $15
Per bicycle - Valid for 7 days
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - Groups - $15
Non-commercial groups entering the park in a bus or vehicle with a capacity of 16 persons or more will be charged $15.00 for each person on board. Exceptions: Anyone who is 15 or younger is exempt from paying an entrance fee. Passes may be used for entry as defined on the back of the pass. In many cases the driver will have been hired for transportation only and is exempt from paying the entrance fee. The total fee charged will not exceed the equivalent commercial fee for that type of vehicle.
Entrance - Per Person - $15
Pedestrian/Cyclist Pass - Admits one individual bicyclist, hiker, or pedestrian visiting without a private vehicle. An individual pass is not required for visitors aged 15 and under.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person - $15
$15 per person for Commercial Non-Road Based Guided Tours. This includes hiking more than one mile on one trail, bird watching on foot for more than one hour at one location, and/or or bicycling tours.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - Motorcycle - $25
Per motorcycle - Valid for 7 days
Entrance - Motorcycle - $25
Motorcycle Pass- Admits the passholder and passenger of one motorcycle.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan - $25
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 1 to 6 vehicle the user fee is $25 plus an additional $15 per person in the vehicle. $15 per person charge is not applicable for visitors aged 15 and under.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park - Private Vehicle - $30
Admits one private non-commercial vehicle (capacity 15 or less) and all of its passengers. Valid for 7 days. Organized non-profit groups, (service organizations, scouts, church groups, college/school clubs) are not eligible.
Entrance - Private Vehicle - $30
Private Vehicle Pass - The private vehicle pass admits the passholder and up to 14 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle.
Hawai‘i Tri-Park Pass - $55
An annual tri-park pass allows access for 1 full year from date of first use at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Haleakalā National Park, and Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Annual Entrance - Park - $55
Hawai'i Tri-Park Annual Pass The annual pass is valid for entrance fees for pass holder and occupants of a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Haleakalā National Park, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. The park is not responsible for misplaced, lost, or stolen cards. This pass does not cover camping fees and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Hawaiʻi Tri-Park Annual Pass can be purchased at the entrance station or online.
Commercial Entrance - Van - $75
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 7 to 15 passenger vehicle the user fee is $75.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus - $100
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 16-25 passenger vehicle the user fee is $100.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach - $200
The commercial entrance fee for a Road Based Guided Tour is based on vehicle seating capacity. For a 26+ passenger vehicle the user fee is $200. Large vehicles, defined as more than 26 feet in length and/or more than eight feet wide, are only allowed to operate on Crater Rim Drive to Kilauea Visitor Center, Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents), and Uēkahuna. Mauna Loa Road to the Kīpukapuaulu turnabout.
data sources: ridb.recreation.gov | recreation.gov | nps.gov
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