We have provided sample travel itineraries to help you plan your Big Island vacation. These are merely suggested schedules and please only use them as a guide - you may desire more time to view certain attractions or like to modify the itineraries. Each itinerary includes time for each activity as well as a running clock to aid you in your travel planning.

For more details on the different regions and climates of the Big Island, check out our Big Island Geography article.

Big Island Itineraries

One-day suggested travel itineraries

• Hilo Hamakua Coast 8-hour itinerary
• Hilo & Volcanoes National Park 8-hour itinerary
• Kona to Volcano and back 12-hours itinerary

Two-day suggested travel itineraries

• Kona to Volcano day 1 + Hilo / Hamakua on day 2 itinerary
• Kona area day 1 + Hilo / Hamakua on day 2 itinerary

One-week suggested travel itineraries

• Kona + North Kohala + Volcano + Hilo / Hamakua 1 week itinerary (Big Island Tour)

 

Related articles: Planning Your Trip, Big Island Overview

Travel Planning Articles

Planning your Trip - When to come, how long to stay, books

Vacations for Families - Best family beaches, activities for youngsters, infants, teens

Hawaiian Cruise Passengers - Information about port calls in Hawaii

Sample Travel Itineraries - Suggested itineraries, 1-2 day, 1 week

Island Activities Guide - Guide to the activities & tours

Tips for Traveling with Kids - Packing and flying with kids

Island Hopping - Visit more than one Hawaiian island

Regions of the Big Island - Geography and climate descriptions

Big Island Transportation - How to get there, plan your driving

Rent a 4-Wheel Drive SUV - Off-roading on the Big Island

Top 5 Attractions (You Might Miss) - You’ll never hear about these…

Packing for your Trip - Big Island scenery & weather is diverse

Big Island Wedding Planner - How to plan your wedding in Hawaii

 

Accommodations Articles

Where to Stay - Three different parts of the island to stay - which is best?

Vacation Rentals - Big Island Vacation rentals are a deal

Bargain or 5 Star Hotel - Stay at a resort or a bargain hotel

Discount Big Island Hotels - Check out the latest rates

 

Shopping in Hawaii

Big Island Shopping Guide - Guide to the shopping destinations

Hawaii Souvenirs - The best souvenirs to buy in Hawaii

 

Gear & Equipment Articles

Gear for your Trip - Get outfitted with the right gear

GPS Points of Interest (POI) - GPS Coordinates for Points of Interest

Related Posts:

One Day is Not Enough for the Big Island

Travel Itinerary: One Week on the Big Island

Travel Itinerary: Hilo & Volcano in 8 Hours

Travel Itinerary: Hamakua Coast in 8 Hours

Travel Itinerary: Kona to Volcano in 12 Hours