3 Days on the Big Island, Hawaii
(Volcanoes, Waterfalls, and Manta Rays!)
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3 Days on the Big Island, Hawaii (Volcanoes, Waterfalls, and Manta Rays!)
The Homebody Tourist
ALOHA! When you think of visiting Hawaii, your mind probably jumps to white sand beaches, sunny skies, tropical drinks, and all the palm trees. Mine did anyways.
A trip to the Big Island will challenge all of those beliefs. The Big Island is home to the rainiest town in all of the United States, Volcano National Park, foresty views and hikes, and don’t worry, some sunny beaches!
It’s truly an adventure-lovers paradise with so many diverse adventures and finds. This guide will show you how to spend ONE WEEKEND on the Big Island. This ultimate 3-day Big Island itinerary will make planning your Hawaiian adventure EASY!
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1 Day at Volcanoes National Park: 8 Stops
1 Day in Hilo: 7 stops
1 Day in Kona: 4 Stops
+ Restaurant and hotel ideas and insider tips at each stop!
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Day 1: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Stop 1: Thurston Lava Tube
Thurston Lava Tube
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Head to Thurston Lava Tube for a short hike into a 500-year-old lava tube. It’s an easy .4 mile loop from the parking lot, BUT parking is extremely limited at the trailhead. If you cannot find parking, you can park at the Kilauea Iki Trailhead which would make it into a 1.5-mile trek.
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Stop 2: Kilauea Iki Trail
Kilauea Iki Trailhead
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After exploring the Lava Tube, you can hop on the trailhead (near the cars–on the opposite side of the Thurston Lava Tube trailhead) to the Kilauea Iki Overlook Loop. This is a longer trail (about 5 miles from the Thurston Lave Tube trailhead), but 100 percent worth it. You get to descend to the floor of a solidified lava lake!
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Stop 3: Holei Sea Arch
Hōlei Sea Arch
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Next, give your hiking legs a bit of a break and head down towards the ocean to check out Hōlei Sea Arch (at the end of Crater of the Chains Road).
You can reach the overlook on a short paved trail. This is a great spot to enjoy a picnic while enjoying the waves crashing to the shore!
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Stop 4: Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Homebody Tourist
HEY HEY! I'm Jordan, a former elementary teacher turned freelance travel writer and the founder and editor of the USA travel blog, The Homebody Tourist. I'm an avid planner, road-tripper, dog-lover, hiker, and adventurer. I strive to plan and share adventurous USA road trips, weekend getaways, and dog-friendly itineraries that are jam-packed with all of the best things to do.
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23 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Hilo
Kailua-Kona
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