Dragonfly Ranch
Included in your trip3 Nights, 84 5146 Keala O Keawe Road, Captain Cook
Self-drive road trip · USA
Hawaiʻi Big Island: Kona, Hilo & Volcano Day Trip
A relaxed six-night Kona round trip with three nights on the west coast and three in Hilo, including a self-drive day trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
- Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
- Stops2 Cities
- Start and finishKona International Airport (KOA)
- IncludedHotels + car
Per person, estimatedUS$712
About this road trip
Explore Hawaiʻi Island from just two hotel bases. Spend three nights in Kona for beaches, coffee country and the sunny west coast, then cross the scenic Hāmākua coast for three nights in Hilo. From Hilo, make a flexible day trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and return to the same hotel that evening. On Day 7, drive back to Kona International Airport for departure. The rental car and hotels are selected separately from live inventory; activities and flights are optional. Check current National Park Service alerts and allow ample time for the airport return drive.
Your 7 days at a glance
Your road trip, day by day
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
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Make this trip yours
Stay longer or shorter in Kailua-Kona
Your stay in Kailua-KonaDays 1–4
3 Nights7 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 1Arrival
Kailua-Kona
Pick up your car at KAILUA KONA (KOA), from 10:00. It's yours for all 7 days.
Arrive at Kona International Airport, collect your rental car and settle into your Kona hotel. Take a gentle walk along the historic waterfront or enjoy a west-coast sunset. Overnight in Kailua-Kona.
Overnight: Dragonfly Ranch, night 1 of 3
- 2Full day
Kailua-Kona
Explore the Kona coast at your own pace. Choose a beach or a snorkeling outing, then visit the coffee-growing slopes above town. A visit to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is an optional drive. Overnight in Kailua-Kona.
Overnight: Dragonfly Ranch, night 2 of 3
- 3Full day
Kailua-Kona
Enjoy another full day from your Kona base. Explore the west coast, choose a beach or snorkeling outing, and visit the coffee-growing slopes above town. Your third night is in Kona.
Overnight: Dragonfly Ranch, night 3 of 3
Your hotel in Kailua-Kona
8 hotels to choose fromYour free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Kailua-Kona surprise you.
Make this trip yours
Stay longer or shorter in Hilo
Your stay in HiloDays 4–7
3 Nights7 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 4Drive day
Hilo
Drive from Kona via Waimea and the green Hāmākua Coast to Hilo. Pause for viewpoints and waterfalls such as ʻAkaka Falls where open. Settle into your Hilo hotel for the first of three nights.
Overnight: Arnott's Lodge, night 1 of 3
- 5Full day
Hilo
Take a day trip from Hilo to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Check the current visitor information, road, trail and air-quality conditions, then choose suitable Kīlauea viewpoints, Nāhuku lava tube or a shorter walk if open. Return to your Hilo hotel for the night; volcanic activity is never guaranteed.
Overnight: Arnott's Lodge, night 2 of 3
- 6Full day
Hilo
Enjoy a flexible day based in Hilo. Explore the waterfront, gardens and Rainbow Falls, or return to the park for more walking if conditions and interest allow. Overnight in Hilo for the third night.
Overnight: Arnott's Lodge, night 3 of 3
Your hotel in Hilo
7 hotels to choose from
Arnott's Lodge
8.8Very good
“Discover comfort and hospitality at this welcoming retreat near Hilo, where guests rave about clean, well-equipped rooms with kitchens and lanais, exceptional service from staff like Arnott, and peaceful surroundings perfect for families. The property also offers memorable Mauna Kea sunset stargazing tours with knowledgeable guides.”
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Included in your trip3 Nights, 98 Apapane Road
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Hilo surprise you.
- 7Departure
Kona International Airport
Return your car at KAILUA KONA by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Drive from Hilo across the island to Kona International Airport, refuel and return the rental car before departure. Allow generous time for the cross-island drive and check-in; choose a later flight where possible.
Departure day · No overnight stay
Your car
A rental car is included for all 7 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.
Pick up, day 1KAILUA KONA (KOA), from 10:00
Return, day 6KAILUA KONA, by 10:00
Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.
What's in the price
Included
- Six hotel nights in the selected properties: three in Kona and three in Hilo. Seven-day automatic rental car in the chosen size, subject to live availability and the final package quote. Self-guided itinerary; applicable hotel taxes or fees only where explicitly shown at checkout.
Not included
- Flights, meals, fuel, parking, park entrance fees, excursions, gratuities and any resort or destination fees not included in the final quote. Optional insurance and extra driver charges are payable according to the rental terms.
Operated by Avia Travel & Tours.
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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$1,424
