15 days in Island of Hawaii Itinerary

Get a sense of the local culture at Volcano Art Center Gallery and Kalapana. Take a break from the city and head to Kilauea Iki Trailhead and Devastation Trail. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Naalehu (Papakōlea Green Sand Beach & Ka Lae Light). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs, stroll through Sulphur Banks, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and get great views at Keanakakoi Crater Overlook.

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Little Rock to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from Little Rock to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. When traveling from Little Rock in November, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: temperatures range from 82°F by day to 68°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel to Hilo.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Laupahoehoe Beach Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. There's lots more to do: admire the majestic nature at Akaka Falls State Park, view the masterpieces at Banyan Gallery, take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens, and see the sky in a new way at Imiloa Astronomy Center.

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Explore your travel options from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Hilo with the Route module. In November, daily temperatures in Hilo can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Kailua-Kona.

Appreciate the collections at Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and The Painted Church. Get out of town with these interesting Kailua-Kona side-trips: Hapuna Golf Course (in Waimea), Anaehoomalu (in Waikoloa) and Puukohola National Historic Park (in Kawaihae). Next up on the itinerary: fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, tee off at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, and take in the exciting artwork at Lava Light Galleries.

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You can drive from Hilo to Kailua-Kona in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Kailua-Kona are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.