Plan your trip to Big Island of Hawaii

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Big Island of Hawaii itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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When to consider visiting

April–May and September–October

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Kailua-Kona: Good mix of services, flights, restaurants and easy access to west-side beaches and snorkeling. Hilo: Lush east-side base for waterfalls, rainforests and access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit of the Volcanoes Nati…

Approx. 660 minutesView on Viator →

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

A must do while in Hawaii! It's a lifetime opportunity to see up close manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures under the neon lights. Join us for a memorable …

Approx. 150 minutesView on Viator →

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: …

Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo o…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. …

Approx. 720 minutesView on Viator →

Make room for the trip you want

Start with the number of days you have, then choose an unhurried, balanced, or fuller pace. Review the suggested route before generating your daily plan. Transport allowances are estimates; confirm services and meeting points before booking.

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