7 Day Big Island Itinerary: Here’s How *I* Would Spend a Week on the Big Island

Lincoln Travel Co.

My job is pretty much creating itineraries, and I’ve got to tell ya…I struggle with putting together one for Hawaii’s Big Island.

There is soooooo much to see and do on the Big Island that you could spend a solid week with a hardcore itinerary just going, going, and going.

So here’s what I’ve decided… This post is going to be MY perfect 7 Day Big Island Itinerary.

Spend your first day on the island just getting the lay of the land around where you’re staying, but get ready because come sunset you’re going to partake in one of the Big Island’s most unique adventures!

Day 1: Beach Day and Manta Ray Snorkel

Today you’re going to see the Big Island’s most impressive sites, an active volcano plus a dramatic black sand beach AND one of the world’s only green sand beaches!

Day 2: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Black & Green Sand Beaches

Rest up from your big day yesterday and spend some time just chilling at the resort pool or beach. Book an afternoon tour at the Oceanrider Seahorse Farm.

Day 3: Downtown Kona

Sure, there are plenty of semi decent places to snorkel near the beaches up at the resorts, but when I snorkel in Hawaii, I like to go on a snorkel tour. You don’t have to worry about gear, ocean conditions, or keeping an eye out for, uh…creatures.

Day 4: Snorkeling Kealakekua Bay & Pu’uhonua Honaunau

This is another big day, but you definitely don’t want to miss this part of the island. It’s so lush and tropical.

Day 5: Hamakua Coast & Hilo

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