Ultimate 3-Day Hawaii Island Adventure Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Honolulu

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii on May 2, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Koko Head Cafe

Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring innovative Hawaiian-style dishes in this popular brunch spot open from 7:30am to 2:30pm.
USD20, 1h

9:30am

Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Experience the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor by touring the USS Arizona Memorial and museums. The site opens at 7:00am and closes at 5:00pm.
USD0, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Taste authentic Hawaiian cuisine at this local favorite, open from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
USD25, 1h

1:30pm

Hike Diamond Head State Monument

Enjoy panoramic views of Honolulu from this famous volcanic crater. Open from 6:00am to 6:00pm, the hike takes about 1.5 to 2 hours round-trip.
USD5, 2h

4:00pm

Relax at Waikiki Beach

Unwind on the famous sands of Waikiki Beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or surfing.
USD0, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at House Without A Key

Dine with a sunset view and enjoy live Hawaiian music at this renowned oceanfront restaurant, open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
USD60, 1h30m
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Day 2: Big Island Exploration

Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii on May 3, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Island Lava Java

Start your day with fresh, locally sourced breakfast dishes and ocean views. Open from 6:30am to 2:30pm.
USD18, 1h

9:00am

Visit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Explore this sacred place of refuge with well-preserved Hawaiian temples and historical sites. Open 7:30am to 5:00pm.
USD20, 2h

11:30am

Lunch at The Fish Hopper

Enjoy fresh seafood with ocean views in Kailua-Kona. Open 11:00am to 9:00pm.
USD35, 1h

1:00pm

Coffee Farm Tour at Greenwell Farms

Experience world-famous Kona coffee up close on a guided farm tour available 9:00am to 4:00pm.
USD15, 1h

3:00pm

Explore Kailua-Kona Town

Stroll historic Front Street, shop local boutiques, and relax at the seaside.
USD0, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at Kona Brewing Company

Savor local brews and Hawaiian-influenced dishes in a beachside brewery open until 9:00pm.
USD40, 1h30m
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Day 3: Hilo & Volcanoes

Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii on May 4, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Cafe Pesto

Enjoy breakfast with island-inspired dishes in downtown Hilo. Open 7:00am to 2:00pm.
USD20, 1h

8:30am

Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Spend the day exploring lava tubes, steaming craters, and the Kilauea volcano. The park is open 24 hours with visitor centers open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
USD30 per vehicle, 5h

2:00pm

Lunch at Volcano House

Dine with incredible views inside the National Park, open 7:00am to 9:00pm.
USD45, 1h

3:30pm

Akaka Falls State Park

See stunning 442-foot waterfalls surrounded by tropical rainforest. Open 7:30am to 5:00pm.
USD5, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Hilo Bay Cafe

Enjoy delicious contemporary Hawaiian cuisine with views of Hilo Bay. Open 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
USD50, 1h30m
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