Hawaii
United States of America · 0 m
Description
Hawaii (Hawaiʻi), also known as the “Big Island”, is the largest and geologically youngest of the Hawaiian Islands, offering a fascinating world of striking natural contrasts. The island is known for its active volcanoes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, black sand beaches, lush rainforests, and the imposing Mauna Kea, which offers exceptional conditions for stargazing. Along the sunny Kona Coast, historic sites, traditional coffee farms, and unique experiences such as nighttime diving and snorkeling with manta rays await. The Big Island combines pristine nature with vibrant Hawaiian culture and, perhaps more than any other island, embodies the geological and scenic diversity of Hawaii.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 8 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – June or September – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Kilauea)
- Mauna Kea & Stargazing
- Manta Ray Night Snorkel (Kona)
- Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
- Akaka Falls State Park
- Waipio Valley Lookout
- Hapuna Beach
- Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Monument
- Kona Coffee Country
- Pololu Valley Lookout & Trail
- IRONMAN World Championship in Kona (October)
- Rainbow Falls (Hilo)
- Papakolea Green Sand Beach
- Kilauea Crater & Halemaumau
- Chain of Craters Road
- Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
- Kilauea Iki Trail
- Crater Rim Trail
- Devastation Trail
- Holei Sea Arch
- Mauna Loa
- Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
- Mauna Kea Summit
- Kona Coast
- Kailua-Kona
- Ali'i Drive
- Hulihee Palace
- Mokuaikaua Church
- Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
- Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
- Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
- Two Step (Honaunau Bay) Snorkeling
- Magic Sands Beach
- Kahalu'u Beach Park
- Kiholo Bay
- Anaeho'omalu Bay (A-Bay)
- Mauna Kea Beach (Kauna'oa Beach)
- Waialea Beach (Beach 69)
- Lapakahi State Historical Park
- Hawi & Kapaau
- King Kamehameha I Statue (Kapaau)
- Kohala Mountain Road
- Waimea (Kamuela)
- Hamakua Heritage Corridor
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
- Onomea Bay
- Pepeekeo Scenic Drive
- Hilo
- Liliuokalani Gardens
- Carlsmith Beach Park
- Richardson Ocean Park
- Kaumana Caves
- Laupahoehoe Point
- Honomu
- South Point (Ka Lae)
- Milolii
- Captain Cook Scenic Drive
- Painted Church (St. Benedict)
- Kona Coffee Living History Farm
- Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
- Night Diving with Manta Rays
- Dolphin & Whale Watching
- Big Island Scenic Island Drive
Getting there
- Airports:
- KOA, ITO
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry