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7 Days on HAWAII's BIG ISLAND: What to See, Do & Eat

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Yellow Productions
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👁️ 70K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 59:36

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a seven day excursion across Hawaii's Big Island, traveling with a group that includes a young child. The journey begins on the Kona side with a visit to a poke shop before traveling via Saddle Road to Mauna Loa, where the group hikes to an elevation of 9,400 feet. The itinerary transitions to the Hilo side, featuring visits to Rainbow Falls, the Kaumana Caves, and the Hilo Farmers Market. The group spends time in Volcano National Park, observing steaming vents and visiting the Volcano House. The latter half of the trip focuses on the Kona and Kohala Coasts, including stops at a black sand beach, a Kona coffee farm, and the Fairmont Orchid hotel. The creator highlights various culinary experiences, such as eating malasadas, enjoying local plate lunches, and sampling fresh pineapple. The trip concludes with explorations of the northern coast, including a visit to a vanilla company and the Puukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, before returning to the resort area for final sightseeing and shopping at Waikoloa Village.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're going to be spending a week here showing you some of the best things to see, do, and eat.

Everything you see in this video is suitable from ages 5 to 70.

Get this when you're here.

You'll definitely want to wear some good footwear for this hike.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pick up Big Island coupon books at the airport for deals.
Wear good footwear for hikes due to slippery and sharp lava rock.
Bring an umbrella for the Hilo side of the island due to rain.
Be strategic about open hours on Sundays as many places are closed.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Elevation sickness on Mauna KeaAcclimatize at the visitor center for 30 minutes before going higher.
Sharp lava rocksWear sturdy shoes and be careful, especially near water.
Rain in HiloBring an umbrella for the wet side of the island.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to see, do, and eat on Hawaii's Big Island?
QIs the Big Island suitable for a family with young kids?
QWhat should I pack for a trip to the Big Island?

Port Highlights

Hilo3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Rainbow Falls
Kona4 Happy Bacon
Top: Green Belt Farms Coffee Tour
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