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

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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.
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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.
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