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Haleakala National ParkvsHawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park scores slightly higher than Haleakala National Park. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ranks #1 in Hawaii with accolades from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Haleakala National Park
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Travel + Leisure
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Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's Fodor's
Kula, Maui, HI 96790
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Frommer's "Hiking into Maui’s dormant volcano is the best way to see it. The terrain inside the wilderness area of the volcano... is astonishing." Full review
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Try to arrange to stay at least 1 night in the park
Fodor's "Nowhere else on Earth can you drive from sea level to 10,023 feet in only 38 miles." Full review
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Before you head up Haleakala, call for the latest weather conditions.
Travel + Leisure "A must for any visitor to Maui is Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano... more than 10,000 feet above sea level." Full review
Where "Haleakala National Park encompasses the world’s largest dormant volcano and 26,000 acres of dry forests, rain forests and desert." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"It's worth waking up in the dark of early morning to drive from your beachfront resort and watch the sunrise over the Halekala's 10,023-foot summit." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Every year, more than a million tourists visit Haleakala National Park, home to the world's largest dormant volcano." Full review
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No matter when you visit, be sure to wear warm layers.
Frommer's "This stunning national park offers a variety of options for campers throughout its diverse landscape: car camping at Hosmer Grove halfway up the summit or at Oheo Gulch in Kipahulu; pitching a tent in the central Haleakala wilderness; or cozying up in one of the crater’s historic cabins" Full review
Fodor's "The Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park, also known as the backside of Haleakala, is rich with greenery, waterfalls, ocean vistas, ancient archaeological sites, and a variety of hikes" Full review
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Frommer's Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Where Michelin Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's "Hawaii’s premier natural attraction, home to an active volcano and one of only two World Heritage Sites in the islands." Full review
Frommer's "Few visitors are familiar with this 116,000-acre portion of the national park...hike through forest and fields that include a cinder cone, tree molds from an 1866 lava flow, and ranchera relics." Full review
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Fodor's "Since the latest eruption began in 1983, Kilauea Volcano has been adding new land to the Big Island rather steadily." Full review
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If you do nothing else on the Big Island, do the volcano.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Even among Hawaii's many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands." Full review
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For hikers, it's heaven.
Travel + Leisure "The awe-inspiring and ruggedly beautiful Kilauea is called the drive-in volcano because paved roads allow you to traverse it by car." Full review
Where "The most popular attraction in the Hawaiian Islands, Kilauea has been erupting since 1983." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This is one of the few places in the world where travelers can visit a live volcano." Full review
Frommer's "It’s open just 3 days a week—you can hike through forest and fields that include a cinder cone, tree molds from an 1866 lava flow, and ranch-era relics. Rangers also frequently lead free hikes" Full review
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Frommer's "From the world over, curious spectators gathered on the rim of Kilauea’s Halemaumau crater to see one of the greatest wonders of the globe. More than a century after it was named a national park" Full review
