Return your lava rocks to Hawaii for free!

Just pay for shipping back to Hawaii. Once delivered to us, we'll send you a video of us returning your lava rocks to the Big Island of Hawaii!

You may have heard that you shouldn't take lava rocks from Hawaii. But what happens if you didn't listen? That's where we come in.

Are you actually cursed for taking lava rocks?

If you're reading this, you might be.


Further down on this page, we will share stories with you from travelers who believe they've been cursed. If you took a lava rock from Hawaii, you're doing the right thing by trying to return it.


It's time to ease your mind and return the lava rocks to us.

Returning lava rocks to Hawaii matters.


It's your "kuleana."

In the Hawaiian language, the word "kuleana" means responsibility. Returning your lava rocks to Hawaii is important.


Perhaps you innocently took the lava rock while on vacation. However, once you learn it's wrong to take the lava rock, returning these becomes your kuleana.

Unlucky lava?

Watch this Hawaii news story to learn more about returning lava rocks.

Returning lava rocks to Hawaii is easy!

  • Ship your lava rock to us from anywhere in the world. We can't pay for your shipping, but we will not charge you for returning your lava rock (or the custom video we send!)
  • Wait. Usually lava rocks from the mainland take approximately 5 business days to arrive here on the Big Island.
  • Receive custom video confirmation of your lava rocks being returned. Within 48 hours of arrival, we'll send a free video of us returning your exact lava rocks to a beach on the Big Island of Hawaii.

We take requests.

If there's anything special you'd like us to do when returning your lava rock, please let us know. Some travelers want us to say a special message while returning the rock. Or perhaps there's a specific location you have in mind for the return video to be filmed.


Most lava rocks we receive are returned on a beach near Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii. However, we are happy to consider location requests if you'd like your lava rock returned to a specific spot on the Big Island. Please ask when contacting us.


No matter which Hawaiian island your lava rocks originated from, they can be returned to us. 

If you took lava rocks, please read this message.

Lava rocks belong to Madame Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire. They don't belong to you, me, or anybody else.


Legend has it that those who take lava rocks from the islands are cursed.


The Hawaiian Islands carry an undeniable energy. The land here has a very powerful presence.


I believe in the power of these magical islands. If you do too, please contact us to return the lava rocks.

While you're here, download our eBook!


Hawaii Lava Rock

Curse Stories


Check out our blog!

Hawaii is my passion and I love to write about my experiences here. 

Returning lava rocks is the least I can do for an island that has blessed me in so many ways.