28 days in Island of Hawaii Itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is known for nature, trails, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cruise along Devastation Trail, take in the exciting artwork at Volcano Art Center Gallery, wander the streets of Kalapana, and admire all the interesting features of Mauna Loa Scenic Drive.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Hawaii Volcanoes National Park trip itinerary planning site.

Manchester, UK to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is minus 10 hours. Traveling from Manchester in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: highs are around 34°C and lows about 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel to Captain Cook.

Get out of town with these interesting Captain Cook side-trips: Kula Kai Caverns (in Ocean View) and Naalehu (South Point Complex, Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, &more). Next up on the itinerary: relax in the rural setting at Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm & Konalani Coffee Bar, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, get outside with Hawaii Offshore, and hike along The 1871 Trail.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read our Captain Cook travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to Captain Cook. In July, daily temperatures in Captain Cook can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to Waimea.

Get out of town with these interesting Waimea side-trips: Waipiʻo Valley Lookout (in Honokaa), Anaehoomalu (in Waikoloa) and Hawaiian Vanilla Company (in Paauilo). Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with Hawai'i Surf and Kayak, enjoy the sand and surf at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, appreciate the history behind Statue "King Kamehameha", and take in the spiritual surroundings of Kohala Historical Sites State Monument.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Waimea trip planner.

Traveling by car from Captain Cook to Waimea takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. While traveling from Captain Cook, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Waimea, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Hilo.

Explore Hilo's surroundings by going to Kailua-Kona (Mokuaikaua Church, Swim with Dolphins, &more) and Laupahoehoe Beach Park (in Laupahoehoe). There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Akaka Falls State Park, pick up some local products at Hilo Farmers Market, explore the fascinating underground world of Kazumura Cave Tours, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Drive from Waimea to Hilo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Waimea in July: highs in Hilo hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 25°C. On the 29th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.