Day 1
Kona and the coast
- 9:00KonaWalk
- 10:30Kailua-KonaSight
- 12:30Lunch on Aliʻi DriveKailua-KonaFood
- 15:00KeauhouSight
Day by day
Day 2
South Kona history
- 8:30South KonaSight
- 11:00South KonaSight
- 13:00Kona coffee farm tourHolualoaFood
- 15:30HolualoaWalk
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Day 3
Across to the volcano
- 8:00Drive Kona to Volcano via Kaʻū (about 2.5 hours)KaʻūTransfer
- 10:30KaʻūSight
- 13:00VolcanoSight
- 15:00Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff)Volcanoes NPWalk
- 19:00Dinner in Volcano VillageVolcanoFood
Day 4
Craters and lava tubes
- 8:30Volcanoes NPWalk
- 10:00Volcanoes NPSight
- 12:30Volcanoes NPWalk
- 16:00Drive to Hilo (about 45 minutes)HiloTransfer
Day 5
Hilo and the Kohala coast
- 8:30HiloSight
- 9:30HiloWalk
- 11:00Downtown HiloFood
- 13:30Drive to North Kohala (about 2 hours)KohalaTransfer
- 16:00North KohalaSight
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Questions about this trip
Is 5 days enough for the Big Island?
Yes, if you split nights between Kona and Volcano or Hilo. Driving is the main cost in time, so avoid backtracking.
Do I need a car on the Big Island?
Yes. Buses are limited, and the main sights are hours apart, so book a rental car early.
Can you see lava at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
Sometimes. Kīlauea erupts in short summit episodes with pauses of days or weeks, so check USGS and park updates before you go.
Do I need reservations for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park?
No, there is no timed entry, but there is an entrance fee. Check current fees on the NPS site.
