Plan a week in Hawaii — beaches, hiking, and local food
One week hopping Oahu's iconic beaches and Big Island's volcanic drama — surf, hikes, lava, and garlic shrimp. Route: Honolulu ✈ Hilo → Volcanoes NP → Puna Coast → Mauna Kea → Kona ✈ Home (Kona Coffee Belt)
7days
26stops
780total km
Trip Highlights
Two islands = max variety without rushing
Volcanoes + beaches in one trip
North Shore food scene is legit
Mauna Kea stargazing is world-class
Estimated Cost
Round-trip to Honolulu · varies wildly by origin$600
Inter-island flight$120
Rental cars (2 islands)$420
Hotels (6 nights, mid-range)$1,200
Food & activities$700
Total per person$3,040
Money Savers
1Stay in Hilo not Volcano village — half the price
2Giovanni's shrimp vs sit-down dinner — $16 vs $50
3Skip Mauna Kea tour, rent 4WD if you're confident
4Grocery breakfast, poke lunch, splurge dinner
Heads Up
Inter-island flights book up — reserve early
Mauna Kea requires 4WD or tour, no exceptions
Winter North Shore = dangerous surf, check conditions
Volcano activity changes daily — check NPS alerts
1
Oahu Arrival & Waikiki
3 stops · 15km · 30m
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2
Diamond Head & Kailua
3 stops · 45km · 1h15m
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3
North Shore & Haleiwa
4 stops · 85km · 2h
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4
Flight to Big Island & Volcanoes
5 stops · 320km · 4h30m
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5
Puna Coast & Hilo Waterfalls
4 stops · 110km · 2h30m
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6
Mauna Kea Summit & West Coast
4 stops · 180km · 3h30m
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7
Kona Coast & Departure
3 stops · 25km · 40m
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