Big Island, Hawaii: 6-Day Ultimate Itinerary
🌋 Day 1: Arrival + Volcanic Views Afternoon Tour: Keanakako'i Overlook (active crater sighting!). 💚 Day 2: Southeast Coast Road Trip Hilo Stops: Hilo Farmer's Market (fresh fruit + poke). Two Ladies Kitchen (mochi!). Beach Hopping: Pohoiki Hot Spring (thermal pools). Kehena & Punalu’u Black Sand Beaches. Missed: Papakōlea Green Sand Beach (wrong GPS!). South Point (southernmost U.S. spot). ☄️ Day 3: Volcanoes + Waterfalls Hawaii Volcanoes NP: Steam Vents → Kīlauea Iki Trail → Hōlei Sea Arch. Lunch: Tuk Tuk Thai Food. Waterfalls: Rainbow Falls (quick stop). Akaka Falls (skipped botanical garden). 🐠 Day 4: West Coast Adventures Morning: Basik Açaí + Greenwell Farms (coffee tour). Afternoon: Two Step Beach (rough waves—snorkeling canceled). Night: Manta Ray Tour (Keauhou Bay, unforgettable!). 🐎 Day 5: Horseback Riding + Cosmic Views Paniolo Adventures: Sunrise horseback ride. Lunch: Lava Lava Beach Club (oceanfront!). Evening: Mauna Kea Summit (clouds + stars via Tripadvisor tour). 🍹 Day 6: Snorkeling & Sunset Morning: Captain Cook Snorkel Tour (dolphins + fish galore!). Beaches: Kua Bay (turquoise "jellyfish" water). Hapuna Beach (golden-hour views). Dinner: CanoeHouse (gourmet finale). #Hawaii #BigIsland #TravelGuide #Volcanoes #MantaRays 🌊