10 days in Island of Hawaii Itinerary

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Appreciate the collections at Hulihe'e Palace and Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Do some cultural sightseeing at Waipio Valley and Mokuaikaua Church. Explore Kailua-Kona's surroundings by going to Waipiʻo Valley Lookout (in Honokaa), Captain Cook (Kealakekua Bay & The Painted Church) and Honaunau Bay (in Honaunau). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at 49 Black Sand Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kahaluu Beach, sample the tasty concoctions at Kona Brewing Company, and look for all kinds of wild species at Kanaloa Octopus Farm.

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Denver to Kailua-Kona is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Denver in March, things will get warmer in Kailua-Kona: highs are around 81°F and lows about 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Volcanoes have played an important role in shaping the Earth, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park shows visitors the process in action.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Holei Sea Arch, take a memorable drive along Chain of Craters Rd, then view the masterpieces at Volcano Art Center Gallery, and finally get impressive views of Kīlauea.

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You can drive from Kailua-Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In March in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Hilo.

One of the island of Hawaii's major towns, Hilo contains a mix of Asian and Polynesian cultures and is known for its proximity to a national park encompassing two active volcanoes.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Pacific Tsunami Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens, kick back and relax at Richardson Beach Park, then kick back and relax at Carlsmith Beach Park, and finally view the masterpieces at Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Hilo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.