Itinerary
- Day 1
Kona
You'll arrive at the Royal Kona Resort on the Big Island's coast and get settled in for your 3-night stay. Check in at your own pace and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the ocean or exploring the resort grounds.
- Day 2
Polulu Valley - Kohala Coast
Your guide meets you at 8 am to start the day. You'll hike into the remote Polulu Valley and walk along its wild beach, then drive to the dry Kohala Coast to see the ancient Puukohola temple and the historic Lapakahi village. By evening, head to Lava Lava Beach Club to catch the sunset and look for sea turtles along the white sand beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Hike to Polulu Valley and explore the wild beach
- Visit Puukohola ancient Hawaiian temple site
- Explore Lapakahi historic Hawaiian village
- Hike along white beaches in search of sea turtles
- Sunset drink at Lava Lava Beach Club
Landmarks Polulu Valley Puukohola Lapakahi Kohala Coast 
- Day 3
City of Refuge & Captain Cook Memorial
Spend the morning at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, walking through temples and tombs perched on lava cliffs while learning about Hawaiian culture. Take some short walks around the village, then go snorkeling at one of the island's best reefs. In the afternoon, visit Captain Cook Memorial bay. If you're interested, optional manta ray snorkeling or guided kayak tours are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Tour Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (City of Refuge)
- Short walks and village tour
- Snorkeling at one of the island's best reefs
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling tour with manta rays (if available)
- Guided kayak tour
Landmarks Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Captain Cook Memorial - Day 4
Kaloko - Honokohau
Start at Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park, walking past coral beaches to see ancient fishponds and petroglyphs. After lunch, drive Saddle Road and enjoy views across the Big Island's different landscapes. You'll climb from sea level to high elevations, then hike the Puu Huluhulu trail with views of Mauna Kea and volcanic terrain. Transfer to Hilo for a 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Walk Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park along coral beaches
- Explore ancient fishponds
- View historic petroglyphs
- Drive Saddle Road with panoramic views
- Hike Puu Huluhulu trail with panoramic views of Mauna Kea
Landmarks Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Park Saddle Road Mauna Loa Mauna Kea Puu Huluhulu trail - Days 5 - 6
Volcano National Park
Spend two days exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at Mauna Loa's base. You'll hike through cooled craters, lava tubes covered in ferns, and walk along Kilauea's crater rim through cloud forests with great views. Depending on current lava flows, hikes may be within the park or to active areas. Optional activities include Akaka Falls, Waipio Viewpoint, ocean swimming, sunset drives to Mauna Kea's summit, or helicopter flights over lava fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Hike along Kilauea crater rim through cloud forests
- Explore cooled craters
- Walk past steep banks with gas escapes
- Hike through fern-covered lava tubes
- Hike in Volcano Park or to lava flows (depending on conditions)
Optional Activities
- Visit Akaka Falls
- Visit Waipio Viewpoint
- Ocean swimming
- Off-road vehicle tour to Mauna Kea summit for sunset
- Helicopter flights over lava fields
Landmarks Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Mauna Loa Kilauea Akaka Falls Waipio Viewpoint - Day 7
Puna - Kona
Travel back to Kona along the southern route. Stop at Punaluu's black beach where Hawaiian green turtles often rest on the shore. Then hike to Hawaii's southernmost point and continue to Green Sand Beach along small coastal paths with windy conditions. Return to Kona for your final night on the Big Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore black beach at Punaluu and observe Hawaiian green turtles
- Hike to Hawaii's southernmost point
- Visit famous Green Sand Beach
Landmarks Punaluu Black Beach Green Sand Beach - Day 8
Kona to Lihue
Fly from Kona to Lihue on Kauai, the Garden Island. This oldest Hawaiian island has dramatic volcanic cliffs and lava towers shaped by erosion over time. After landing, transfer to your hotel and spend the afternoon checking out local beaches. Get settled in for a 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kona to Lihue
Optional Activities
- Visit local beaches in the afternoon
Landmarks Kauai 
- Day 9
Waimea Canyon
Start early to reach Kalalau viewpoint above Kauai's wild north coast, roughly 1,200 meters below you. Hike through Kokee State Park on the Awa'awapuhi trail to cliff-top viewpoints, enjoying the pleasant climate at 1,000-1,200 meters elevation. On rainy days, the hike shifts toward the drier canyon side. If you're lucky, you might spot the endangered Hawaiian nenegoose.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Visit Kalalau viewpoint above the wild north coast
- Hike through Kokee State Park
- Walk the Awa'awapuhi trail to cliff viewpoints
- Explore Waimea Canyon
Landmarks Waimea Canyon Kalalau viewpoint Kokee State Park Awa'awapuhi trail - Day 10
Shipwreck Beach
In the morning, book an optional helicopter flight over Kauai's steep cliffs if you want a memorable experience, or spend time relaxing on local beaches. Afterward, drive to Kaiolohia (Shipwreck Beach) and walk around this nearly 13-kilometer stretch known for shipwrecks lying offshore. There's also swimming available if the water looks good.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Walk and explore Kaiolohia (Shipwreck Beach)
- Swimming at Shipwreck Beach (optional)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Kauai's steep cliffs (approximately one-hour flight)
- Visit local beaches
Landmarks Kaiolohia (Shipwreck Beach) - Day 11
Lihue to Kahului
Explore Kauai's famous north coast with its unique landscape. A narrow winding road leads to the island's far end where you'll hike the Kalalau Trail high above ocean cliffs. In the afternoon, transfer to your flight to Maui. This island consists of two dormant shield volcanoes and hosts humpback whales from December to April on its west side. Settle in for a 3-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike the Kalalau Trail (if permits available)
- Domestic flight from Kauai to Maui
Optional Activities
- Whale watching boat tours (December-April)
- Snorkeling or diving at Molokini Crater
Landmarks Kalalau Trail Molokini Crater 
- Day 12
Waihee Ridge Trail & Lahaina
Hike on the flank of Pu'u Kukui volcano along Waihee Ridge, crossing rainforest valleys with panoramic sea views. Later, visit the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum to learn about Hawaii's sugar industry and the islands' diverse cultural heritage. If you want to add on, an optional tour to Haleakala National Park crater at 3,000 meters elevation is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Hike Waihee Ridge on Pu'u Kukui volcano flank
- Cross lush rainforest valleys
- Visit Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Optional Activities
- Day tour to Haleakala National Park crater at 3,000 m elevation
Landmarks Waihee Ridge Pu'u Kukui Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum Haleakala National Park - Day 13
Waianapanapa State Park & Red Beach
Drive along the winding coastal Road to Hana with its impressive cliffs. Stop at Waianapanapa State Park and hike over cliffs on the old Kings Trail. Then drive to the secluded red sand beach in Hana where huge waves crash against the shore. Your tour wraps up with sweeping views of Maui's highlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Drive Road to Hana
- Visit Waianapanapa State Park
- Hike over cliffs on the old Kings Trail
- Visit the secluded red sand beach in Hana
Landmarks Road to Hana Waianapanapa State Park Kings Trail Red Sand Beach (Hana) 
- Day 14
Kihei
On your final morning, you have the option to experience sunrise at Haleakala National Park, the massive shield volcano towering over Maui. If you book this optional excursion, you'll return to your resort before noon. Your trip ends here with individual transfer to the airport or with an optional extension.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sunrise experience at Haleakala National Park
Landmarks Haleakala National Park
