Originally Posted by
bocastephen
What is your budget and what types of activities are you looking for?
Hiking on lava is most definitely not recommended with a child strapped to you. An accidental fall on the lava (hard, old lava) would cause a devastating injury and scar the child for life.
You would need to leave the child with someone when you go for the lava trek - check the lava viewing and tour thread for photos and information on an excellent private guide who can take you out to the lava if it's flowing.
Thanks for the reply. In this case, leaving the little one behind is not going to be an option. But I appreciate the advice. From what I have been told, there are a few treks that are stroller or kid friendly. I figure, if a small child can walk it, we could probably do it with a baby strapped to our back. I would love to see some night-time lava if possible and I am not opposed to tours/guided walks.
To be honest there is not truly a "budget" per say. If it will make good use of the three days and not too over the top, it will be worth considering. Since spa and relaxing time will be in Maui and Kauai, I guess this leg will be more for site seeing. Waterfalls, volcanoes, and great views. We will rent a car (am thinking Jeep but keep the top on) so I am very open to driving where necessary. But this whole trip has come together last minute so we are filling in the blanks now.
If we have to stay in the same place, do you have a recommended "base" area from which we should be able to get around well?
Thanks,
Jisaac