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Trip Concept:
- Hotel in Waikoloa (West Coast) with a rental car
🗓️ 3-Day Big Island Itinerary (Hotel: Waikoloa Beach)
Base: Waikoloa Beach Resort (West Coast)
- Day 1: North + East loop (Akaka Falls, Kona, snorkeling)
- Day 2: Volcano sunrise + lava fields
- Day 3: South Kona & beaches
🌴 Day 1 – North & East Loop: Akaka Falls + Kona Snorkeling
Shared Google Map itinerary is here. Use it on your Phone.
| Time | Activity | Location | Food / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Breakfast | Island Gourmet Market (Waikoloa) | Coffee & quick bites before departure. |
| 8:00 AM | Drive via Waimea & Honokaʻa | Route 19 → Waimea → Honomu | Beautiful mountain scenery. |
| 9:30 AM | Akaka Falls State Park | Near Honomu | 0.4-mile rainforest loop, $5 parking fee. |
| 11:00 AM | Light lunch or snack | Hilo (Café Pesto or Pineapples) | Fresh poke or tropical salads. |
| 12:30 PM | Scenic drive via Saddle Road | Hilo → Kona | Gorgeous volcanic landscapes, ~1.5 hrs. |
| 2:00 PM | Snorkeling at Kahaluʻu Beach Park | Kailua-Kona | Calm reef, sea turtles, tropical fish. |
| 4:30 PM | Explore Kona Town | Aliʻi Drive | Local shops, shave ice, Kona coffee tastings. |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner + Sunset | Huggo’s on the Rocks / Kona Brewing Co. | Oceanfront dinner & drinks. |
| 7:30 PM | Return to Waikoloa | ~45 min drive | Rest at hotel. |
🌋 Day 2 – Volcano Sunrise Adventure
Shared Google Map itinerary is here. Use it on your Phone.
| Time | Activity | Location | Food / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | Depart early for Volcanoes National Park | South via Route 11 | ~2.5 hr drive. Dress warm for sunrise. |
| 6:00 AM | Sunrise at Kīlauea Caldera (Halemaʻumaʻu Overlook) | Volcanoes NP | See steam vents and early morning glow. |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast | Volcano House Restaurant | Great crater views. Try Kona coffee & pancakes. |
| 9:00 AM | Explore park highlights | Volcanoes NP | Stop at Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Rd. |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Volcano Village (Ohelo Café) | Local-style burgers, soups, salads. |
| 1:30 PM | Scenic drive back west | Route 200 or 11 | Optional stop at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach (sea turtles). |
| 4:30 PM | Relax at hotel or pool | Waikoloa Beach | Rest and refresh. |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner | Lava Lava Beach Club | Beachfront dining with sunset view and live music. |
🐠 Day 3 – South Kona & Beach Day
Shared Google Map itinerary is here. Use it on your Phone.
| Time | Activity | Location | Food / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast | Kona Coffee & Tea Co. (Kailua-Kona) | Excellent local coffee & breakfast bowls. |
| 8:30 AM | Drive to Two Step (Hōnaunau Bay) | South Kona | One of the best snorkeling spots — clear water, coral, fish. Bring snorkel gear or rent in Kona. |
| 10:30 AM | Optional: Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park | Next to Two Step | Peaceful, sacred site with cultural history. |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | Big Rob’s Bakery & Café (Captain Cook) | Sandwiches, smoothies, fresh pastries. |
| 1:30 PM | Scenic drive north | Along Route 11 | Stop at coffee farms (Greenwell Farms or Hula Daddy Kona Coffee). |
| 3:00 PM | Beach time at Hapuna Beach | Near Waikoloa | Swim, relax, or short walk on white sand. |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner | Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill | Upscale island fusion; book ahead. |
| 7:30 PM | Sunset stroll | Anaehoʻomalu Bay | Gentle waves, often sea turtles on the shore. |
🌺 Optional Add-ons
- Night Manta Ray Snorkel: Depart Keauhou Bay (~7:30 PM). Book with Sea Quest or Fair Wind Cruises.
- Waipiʻo Valley Lookout: Can replace Akaka Falls on Day 1 if you prefer more dramatic valley scenery.
- Coffee farm tours: Perfect for mid-day stops in South Kona.
