Whatever you reason, lots of travelers choose to spend just 5 days on the Big Island of Hawaii. Even though it's a much larger area (with slower driving) than you might expect, you'll cover a lot of ground with this Big Island itinerary for 5 days.
Is 3 days in Big Island enough?
It might seem like a wild idea, but I think three days is enough time to explore anywhere – including the Big Island of Hawaii. Whether you're stringing together an island-hopping trip or extending from a Hawaiian cruise (like I did), spending three days on Hawaii's Big Island is very do-able – and adventurous!
How many days in Big Island is enough?
Is 4 days in Big Island enough?
While the answer depends on your preferences and travel style, we recommend spending at least five to seven days on the island to experience its diverse attractions and activities fully. Ideally, as we noted above, you'd devote a week to 10 days to exploring the island.
How to see the Big Island in 4 days?
The Short Version of my 4-Day Big Island Itinerary
- Day 1 – Road trip around western/northern island.
- Day 2 – South Point for the Papakolea Green Sand Beach.
- Day 3 – Volcanoes National Park.
- Day 4 – Snorkeling in Captain Cook; daytime and nighttime manta ray snorkel.