8-Day Hawaii Itinerary: Oahu + Big Island Road Trip

🌺 Island Hopping Overview Main Islands: 6 total (Oahu most popular, Big Island for volcanoes/stargazing). Transport: Oahu: Public transit. Big Island: Rent a car (essential!). Total Days: 11 (8 full travel days). ✈️ Day 1: Arrival in Honolulu 🏝 Day 2: Oahu (Snorkeling + Coastal Sights) Morning: Hanauma Bay ($5/person, snorkel rental available, open Wed-Mon 6AM-6PM Nov-Mar). Afternoon: Halona Blowhole (free, natural ocean geyser). Transport: Bus. Stay: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. ⛰️ Day 3: Oahu (Diamond Head) → Fly to Big Island Day: Hike Diamond Head ($1/person + $5/car, cash only, 6AM-6PM). Night: Fly to Kona (Big Island) → rent car. Stay: Airbnb (Kona). 🌋 Day 4: Big Island (Mauna Kea) Morning: Chill at Airbnb. Afternoon/Evening: Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing (free, 9AM-10PM; check官网 for closures, wear winter gear!). Transport: Drive. Stay: Airbnb (Kona). 🏞️ Day 5: Big Island (Waipi’o Valley) Day: Explore Waipi’o Valley (free, lush cliffs + black sand). Transport: Drive. Stay: Airbnb (Volcano Village). 🔥 Day 6: Big Island (Volcanoes National Park) Day: Hawaii Volcanoes NP ($10/car or $5/person, lava tubes + steam vents). Stay: Airbnb (Volcano Village). Transport: Drive. ⬛ Day 7: Big Island (Black Sand Beach) → Return to Oahu Morning: Punalu’u Black Sand Beach (free, turtle sightings!). Afternoon: South Point Park (southernmost U.S. point). Night: Return car → fly to Oahu. Stay: Ala Moana by Luxury Suites International. 🛍️ Day 8: Oahu (Shopping + Relaxation) Day: Ala Moana Center (shop/eat). Transport: Walk. Stay: Same. 🐋 Day 9: Oahu (Whale Watching + Beach Day) Morning: Whale-watching tour (book via Ctrip). Afternoon: Kailua Beach (turquoise waters). Stay: Airbnb (near airport). #Hawaii #Oahu #BigIsland #TravelGuide 🌴