Guided Full-Day Tour to Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Your adventure begins with a stop at the Visitor Center where you will learn how our Apollo astronauts used this rugged terrain to prepare for their 1969 moon landing.
Explore the monolith's at North Crater Flow, one of the Monument's youngest lava flow areas. Stroll through Devils Orchard for an upfront view of the strange features of this volcanic "island" and learn about our impact on this delicate landscape and the preservation efforts underway to save it.
Hike up Inferno Cone for a bird's eye view of the fissures of the Great Rift and Big Cinder Butte, one of the world's largest known basaltic cinder cones. Take a break for lunch at the Cave Area just before you venture into an ancient lava tube at Indian Tunnel.
Craters of the Moon NM abounds with flora and fauna appearing in different stages throughout the year, so be on the lookout for some of the unique plants and animals that call this beautiful place home!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Robert Lambert Visitor Center - This fun interactive visitor center features films, exhibits, ranger-led presentations, bookstore, gifts and souvenirs. Pick up a map, explore the museum exhibits, and stamp your passport book.
North Crater Flow - This short 1/4 mile paved trail crosses one of the youngest flows to monoliths; crater fragments rafted here by lava flows. Keep your eye out for beautiful spring flowers and animals living among the rocks.
Options
Guided Full-Day Tour to Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Box lunch: Sandwich, chips, fresh baked cookie or brownie, bottled water.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Informative and Entertaining Tours near Twin Falls, Idaho!
Passport53334265589,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tours! The tour guide on both, Gabrielle, was truly a great resource. She provided her exceptional knowledge of the region's geology, history, environments and present day human activities to both a fairly well known tour location (Craters of the Moon tour), then another Big Green Adventure Tour we went on (Off the Beaten Path!). Both tours were very informative...but also extremely fun, with her great attitude, enthusiastic leadership, and willingness to interact, humorously when appropriate, with each of us. Our tours were small (4 and 2 passengers), so we were given excellent personal attention. The locations were outstanding...who has ever walked easily to the top of a volcano, where you could see huge mountains many miles away? Or walked on rocks like those on the Moon, where Apollo astronauts trained? Ever been inside a gigantic Lava Tube? We even had very interesting stops at totally unexpected Off the Beaten Path! localities, such as the actual Oregon Trail, the deep Snake River canyon, and a great fossil dig and museum...even seeing a huge reconstructed Ice Age fossil horse skeleton. Wow for each stop! We spent two days experiencing regions near Twin Falls that we had never visited before, but thoroughly enjoyed. My traveling companion and I came away with life-long memories; we spent much of the remainder of our trip reminiscing about these two tours, the company's great logistics (luxury vehicle, excellent food, timing and length of stops, and on time pick-up/drop off at our hotel), and visits to each of the National Monuments' gift shops, with many memorable items to purchase. I have a medical condition; no problem for our tour guide, as she took care of my special needs so that I had just as good a time as everyone else. I consider these two tours to be better than nearly all my previous tours and guides, and I travel a lot, so I have participated in many very good tours. Whatever your interests, these tours will definitely engage you, and are well worth your time and the reasonable cost. If you ever get near Twin Falls, you must participate in one or more of the outstanding Big Green Adventure Tours!
Shoot for the Moon
evanmZ328DC,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and enthusiastic guide, fascinating monument. Worth getting up early for this one, especially if you like weird geology and a very unique landscape.
Mother and son trip with...
Faith R,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mother and son trip with my 18y/o before he leaves home for school. What a wonderful day. Gabrielle was a fantastic guide and made an already special trip, a FANTASTIC one. Highly recommend!!
Another world
Happiness61899147774,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This exceeded expectations. If you enjoy geology, history and natural wonders, this tour will be enjoyed. Our tour guide was professional in every way. Prompt, informed, courteous, safety minded, responsive and energetic all describe our guide. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. Our visit was part of an eight day stay. We had a tour with Big Green Adventure Tours earlier in our stay and did not hesitate with a second tour with them. For the tour: sunscreen, hat, GOOD walking shoes and water. If you plan on entering Indian Cave (lava tube), bring gloves and wear clothes (and shoes) that have never been in a cave before. This is a requirement for the protection of the bats living in the cave.
Volcano 2025
aprilgM4018IR,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip almost didn't happen, but Gabrielle made it a reality, and I'm so glad she did! Craters of the Moon is a truly unique place; there's nothing else like it. Gabrielle was an incredible guide, showing us a variety of trails so we felt like we experienced everything the park has to offer. She makes sure no one gets left behind and accommodates all skill levels, so whatever your limits are, you can be sure you'll have a great time.
Out of this World
PamS,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You feel like you are on another planet as you look at the topography. So cool. Amazing tunnels. Delicate flowers surrounding the area. Gabrielle made this tour so much more special with all of her knowledge.
Outstanding Tours with Big Green Adventure Tours!
729brittanyg,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My dad and I booked three tours with Big Green Adventure Tours, and each one was better than the last! Gabrielle was our driver and guide, and she did an amazing job navigating everything from city streets to scenic overlooks to even lava tubes. She struck the perfect balance between being a great conversationalist and always making sure we were comfortable and safe. Her knowledge and guidance at each site really made the experience unforgettable. We had such a wonderful time and would 100% recommend Big Green Adventure Tours to anyone visiting Twin Falls. If you want to see the area in the best way possible, this is the company to go with!
Fantastic tour of Valley of the Crater of the Moon
ElizabethD2019,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabrielle's team provided a fantastic tour of the Valley of the Crater of the Moon National Monument. As soon as we booked the tour, we had excellent communication about what to expect. On the day of the tour, she laid out clearly how our day would play out. She shared historical insights, had knowledge of plants, birds and the geography and formation of the area. She calibrated the tour to fit our abilities . We will use her again for sure!
Book today, worth it
LRCBME,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You leave at 7am, few stops along the way. You get their early before the rush. Most hikes are very easy. Our group had a variety of skills. Mine as the lowest. I waited due to my knees. The view while was waiting was spectacular. Worth the time and money. She is very knowledgeable. Learn things you would not know yours.
Fantastic day tour
AJMglobaltraveller,Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour to Craters of the Moon which Gabriella made very interesting. We stopped at the visitor centre and a couple of the short walks. Then we went into a lava tube which was amazing. Lunch was very good.
Related Experiences
Operated by Big Green Adventure Tours