Day 1:Hawaii National Volcano Park(210 miles)
Start Time: Approx. 6:00am
End Time: Approx. 5:00pm
Hotel:
Standard:
Grand Naniloa HoteL-By Double Tree or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will fly to Big Island, where we will go sightseeing at places like Hawaii National Volcano Park, black sand beaches, orchid gardens, Rainbow Falls and the Macadamia Nut Farm. Then, we will transfer to a hotel in the area.
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Hilo, HI
Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.
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Volcanoes National Park, HI
Volcanoes National Park showcases Hawaii's interesting geological history. Near the town of Hilo, Mt. Kilauea, and the Thurston Lava Tube, the park boasts an incredible, dynamic landscape that is often reshaped by local volcanic activity.
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Kalapana Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Black Sand Beach is a volcanic beach that is also an actively erupting area. The Kalapana Lava Viewing Area allows visitors to see the volcano's activity from a safe distance and watch smoke billow up from the water.
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
The Akatsuka Orchid Gardens on the Big Island of Hawaii are a greenhouse, nursery, and botanical garden that is open to the public for free. There are more than 500 blooming orchids on display for visitors to the complex.
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Rainbow Falls
This impressive waterfall near downtown Hilo, Hawaii is eighty feet tall and almost a hundred feet in diameter. Its ease of access and lack of admission fee make it a popular sight to see for visitors to Hilo.
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Macadamia Nut Farm
The macadamia nut, although native to Australia, thrives on Hawaii. Many farms and factories offer tours of their facilities that take visitors throw the cultivation process and offer tasty Hawaiian treats.
Day 2:Kalapana lava field - Kalapana Black Sand Beaches - Akaka Falls
Start Time: Approx. 9:00am
End Time: Approx. 5:00pm
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Today we will take a 30-minute hike to the Kalapana lava field of 1985, then we will drive up the east coast of the Big Island to see the views along the way, and to Puhoiki to see the black sand beaches formed during the latest volcanic eruption in 2018. Then we will get back to Hilo for lunch. In the afternoon we will go to the Akaka Falls on the north shore of the Big Island. Stop at the farmer's market for fresh papayas and other tropical seasonal fruits.
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Hilo, HI
Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.
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Kalapana Black Sand Beach
Kalapana Black Sand Beach is a volcanic beach that is also an actively erupting area. The Kalapana Lava Viewing Area allows visitors to see the volcano's activity from a safe distance and watch smoke billow up from the water.
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Akaka Falls State Park
'Akaka Falls State Park is one of the many parks on the Island of Hawaii, just outside the city of Hilo. The park is named for the ʻAkaka Falls, a 422-foot-tall waterfall on Kolekole Stream in an eroded gorge.