60 days in Hawaii Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kailua-Kona: Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (in Puako), Puukohola National Historic Park (in Kawaihae) and Mauna Loa Scenic Drive (in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). Spend a day outdoors on the 3rd (Mon) with Big Island Buggy. And it doesn't end there: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Mauna Kea Beach, appreciate the views at Pololu Valley Lookout, and stroll through Anaehoomalu.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Kailua-Kona road trip planner.

Seattle to Kailua-Kona is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Seattle in April: high temperatures in Kailua-Kona hover around 83°F and lows are around 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hilo.

Explore Hilo's surroundings by going to Honokaa (Kahi Ola Mau Farm, Waipiʻo Valley Lookout, &more), Laupahoehoe Beach Park (in Laupahoehoe) and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Napau-Makaopuhi Crater Trail, Kīlauea, &more). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Liliuokalani Gardens, look for all kinds of wild species at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, take in the dramatic scenery at Rainbow Falls, and admire the majestic nature at Akaka Falls State Park.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hilo journey planner.

You can drive from Kailua-Kona to Hilo in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Kailua-Kona in April since evenings lows in Hilo dip to 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Lahaina.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lahaina: Paia (Paia Peace Stupa & Ho'okipa Beach Park), Kihei (Saint Theresa Roman Catholic Church, Kamaole Beach Park III, &more) and Wailea (Ulua Beach, Keawakapu Beach, &more). Spend the 23rd (Sun) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, take in the dramatic natural features at Haleakala Crater, and relax in the rural setting at Punakea Palms.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Lahaina road trip planner.

Fly from Hilo to Lahaina in 2.5 hours. In April in Lahaina, expect temperatures between 80°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Koloa.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Koloa: Waimea (Aunty Liliko'i, Polihale State Park, &more), Wailua River State Park (in Wailua) and Na Pali Coast State Park (in Wainiha).

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Koloa day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Lahaina to Koloa takes 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Koloa are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Honolulu.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Haleiwa (Pupukea Beach Park, Sunset Beach Park, &more), Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Malaekahana State Recreation Area (in Laie). And it doesn't end there: stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, steep yourself in history at Iolani Palace, and step aboard Battleship Missouri Memorial.

To see more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Honolulu trip planner.

You can fly from Koloa to Honolulu in 2.5 hours. In May in Honolulu, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 71°F at night. On the 30th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.