VOLCANO TRIP

Your teacher has organised a trip to visit a volcano.

You want to find out more. Look at the following website:
http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/hawaii/kilauea_volcano_special.html

1. Which volcano will you visit and where is it?

2. How many nights will you be there?

3. How many days will you spend looking at the volcano?

4. What day will you reach the top (the summit) of the volcano?

5. What day will you visit inside the tube of the volcano?

6. How long will you spend at the tube?

7. Do you arrive and leave from the same airport?

8. There are six of you going on the trip. How much will it cost?

9. Are meals (food) and drink included in the price?

10. Will you have to pay extra for your tickets to the sites and your guide?
You want to go on the trip but you need to fill in the application form:

APPLICATION FORM

Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Mobile:__________________________________________________________

College: _________________________________________________________

Age: ____________________________________________________________

Circle the information that is correct for the trip you have just looked at:

Which trip do you want to take?

 2 days
 3 days
 4 days
 6 days

Which volcano do you want to visit?

 Etna
 Viluvious
 Kilimanjaro
 Kilauea
 Helena

Which accommodation do you prefer:

 Bed and breakfast

 Hotel
 Hostel

Which airport will you fly from: ______________________________________

How many people will be in your group? ______________________________

When do you wish to visit? _________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________________

Sample of the webpage:

 The primary purpose of this expedition is to enable a small group to spend several days on and near the active
volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii, to observe volcanic activity and study volcanic/ geologic features for purposes of

photography, understanding, and the enjoyment of nature in a unique setting .

 Kilauea volcano - the most active volcano of our planet

 Several days to observe Kilauea's activity
 Spectacular geological features
 Visit the longest known continuous lava tube
 Small group sizes
 First-hand knowledge from experienced volcanologist guide
 Hawai'ian culture and hospitaliy

Kilauea Special (4 days)

Note:
For a tour like this, there is NO 100% fixed schedule. Instead, the program will be adjusted according to
volcanic activity, weather conditions and preferences of the group. Our aim will be to observe the
ongoing activity from close up if possible and weather conditions permitting. A rough schedule could look
like this:
Day 1:Arrival in Hilo - Kilauea's caldera
Arrival in Hilo, pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel (seaside of Hilo Bay). If your arrival
leaves time, we can drive to the Kilauea volcano for a first impression.
Acc.: : Comfortable seaside hotel in Hilo

Day 2:Kilauea volcano’s summit and active eruption

Today, we explore the summit of Kilauea volcano and its some of its numerous geologic highlights: the
huge caldera with the inner pit crater Halema'uma'u - home of Pele, sacred to Hawaiians -, fumaroles,
steam vents, faults, lava tubes, historic lava flows. If conditions permit, we will go and visit the active
lava flows at the sea entry in the evening.
Acc.: : as before (Volcano or Hilo) (B)

Day 3:The world's largest lava tube - active lava flows hike
In the morning, we visit what is the largest known continuous lava tube in the world. Once, a mighty
river of lava was flowing here for over 20 miles down from the summit of Kilauea to the sea. Today, it is
a pristine lava tube with accessible sections full of volcanic wonders, such as streamlined current eddies
once formed by the flowing lava inside. We'll spend about 3-4 hours inside the lava tube to explore
some of them. If conditions permit, we hike out to areas in the coastal lava flow field where there is
interesting volcanic activity, e.g. active pahoehoe flows, lava pouring into the sea etc.
Acc.: : as before (Volcano or Hilo) (B)

Day 4:End of tour - transfer to / departure from Kailua-Kona airport

Departure (transfer to airport) from Kailua-Kona airport or own extension program (a short excursion in
the area can be offered if time permits).
Acc.: : none (B)

Arrival info:
Travel costs to Hawaii are not included in order to give everybody the best chance to plan his/her trip
according his preferences. Hawaii has so much to offer that the volcano tour could be an excellent start for a
prolonged stay on Hawaii. Tips and suggestions are can be given. On request, we also can give you assistance
with flight booking or other issues (prolonged stays etc.)