Itinerary
- Day 1
Kona
You'll arrive in Kona and get settled at your hotel. Depending on when your group shows up, there's a chance to join an evening manta ray snorkeling trip in Makako Bay, or you can do that tomorrow instead if the timing works better.
Optional Activities
- Manta Ray snorkeling or scuba diving in Makako Bay
Landmarks Makako Bay Kona Coast - Day 2
Kona
After breakfast, you'll start exploring Kona's cultural side. Head to the Coffee Shack to grab fresh Kona coffee and chat with locals, then drive to Kahaluu Beach Park where you can snorkel and look for sea turtles. From there, you'll hike up to the Captain Cook Monument and check out Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. Later, you'll have another snorkeling session in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Kona
- Hiking at Captain Cook Monument trail
- Snorkeling at Kahaluu Beach Park
- Visit to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Landmarks Kahaluu Beach Park Captain Cook Monument Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park Coffee Shack - Day 3
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Mauna Kea
You'll drive south to South Point for cliff diving, then head to Punalu'u Beach to relax on the black sand. In the afternoon, you'll explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and see Mauna Loa and Kilauea. You'll walk through the Jagger Museum, check out Thurston Lava Tube, and do the Kilauea Illi Trail hike if it's open. By evening, you'll end up at Mauna Kea visitor center at 4,207 meters (13,802 feet) for stargazing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing and hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Visit to Jagger Museum
- Visit to Chain of Craters Road
- Visit to Thurston Lava Tube
- Mauna Kea stargazing
Optional Activities
- Cliff diving at South Point
- Kilauea Iki Trail hiking (weather and conditions permitting)
Landmarks South Point Punalu'u Beach Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Mauna Loa Kilauea Jagger Museum Thurston Lava Tube Mauna Kea - Day 4
Hamakua Coast - Hilo
You'll drive to Waipi'o Valley to see Hi'ilawe Waterfall dropping 1,450 feet down the cliffs. Walk through the Valley of Kings with its rainforest and sea cliffs, then head to Wailuku River State Park near Hilo to visit Rainbow Falls. After that, you'll hike at the World Botanical Gardens and stop by Akaka Falls State Park and UmaUma Falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Waipi'o Valley
- Scenic drive along Hamakua Coast
Optional Activities
- Exploratory tour of Waipi'o Valley
- Hiking at World Botanical Gardens
- Visit to Akaka Falls State Park
- Visit to UmaUma Falls
Landmarks Waipi'o Valley Hi'ilawe Waterfall Hamakua Coast Wailuku River State Park Rainbow Falls World Botanical Gardens Akaka Falls State Park UmaUma Falls - Day 5
Departure
Your trip ends this morning with breakfast at the hotel before you check out by 11am. Plan your return flight around the standard checkout time so you can head home with memories of the Big Island's natural landscapes and cultural history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
