Big Island in 3 Days: Snorkeling, Hiking, Camping and Volcanoes National Park

See all the Big Island’s highlights in a fun, adventurous way on this 3-day camping tour. Snorkel in Kona, hike through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, explore a lush rainforest filled with waterfalls, and relax in natural hot pools. You’ll camp under the stars in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and learn about Hawaii’s history and culture from your knowledgeable guide. All equipment and transportation are included; a shopping stop is made for food.

After pickup from your Kona or Waikoloa hotel, embark on your exciting 3-day tour of the Big Island! Snorkel in Kona to discover native marine life like sea turtles, tropical fish, eels and stingrays. Hike through a verdant rainforest; visit famous Naha Stone, considered one of the Hawaiian Islands’ greatest historical relics; and take a relaxing dip in a natural hot pool. You’ll camp in a beautiful park and wake up to a gorgeous Hawaiian sunrise.

On your second day, explore tide pools and enjoy a moderate hike through lava tubes and along steam vents in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See fascinating Hawaiian petroglyphs and learn about the area’s significance from your knowledgeable guide. You'll camp overnight in this famous park under a canopy of stars.

The next day, head to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach to visit a Hawaiian temple and spot sea turtles lounging on the black sand. See the famous Captain Cook Monument in Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park and continue back to Kona for more snorkeling. Top it off with a coffee tasting during a tour of a Kona coffee farm before arriving back at your hotel.

For a detailed schedule of each day, see the Itinerary section below.

• 3-day tour of the Big Island
• 1-night camping inside Volcanoes National Park
  
• All camping equipment including sleeping bag
• Quality snorkel equipment
• All cooking equipment and utensils
  
• Kona coffee tasting
• Guided hiking and snorkeling
  
• Local professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kona and Waikaloa

• Meals (a shopping stop is made at the beginning of tour)
  
• Gratuities (recommended)