I traveled to the Hawaiian Islands in early June 2016. I spent three days in Kona and nine days on the island of Kauai. If you’re planning a similar trip, this itinerary may provide some ideas you can use.

All times are local.

Saturday, May 28

KIN ➜ BOS

Amtrak Northeast Regional from West Kingston, RI to South Station in Boston.
MBTA transit to Logan Airport.

BOS ➜ DTW ➜ SFO

Delta Airlines #159 departs at 12:35 am and arrives at 2:41 pm.
Delta Airlines #2330 departs at 3:30 pm and arrives at 5:43 pm.

Ground transportation to Berkeley.

May 29-30

Visit with family and friends.

Tuesday, May 31

Ground transportation to SFO.

SFO ➜ HNL ➜ KOA

Hawaiian Airlines #11 departs at 9:00 am and arrives at 11:40 am.
Hawaiian Airlines #178 departs at 2:35 pm and arrives at 3:24 pm.

Ground transportation to the Kona Tiki Hotel.

June 1-3

Explore Hawaii, the BIG Island.

June 1: Up early for the Big Island and Volcano Tour.
June 2: Learn how to snorkel at three local beaches south of Kona.
June 3: Snorkeler on the Kona Diving Company’s Manta Dive.

Saturday, June 4

KOA ➜ HNL ➜ LIH

Hawaiian Airlines #207 departs at 10:54 am and arrives at 11:38 am.
Hawaiian Airlines #343 departs at 12:17 pm and arrives at 12:59 pm.

Ground transportation to lodging.

June 4-12

Explore Kauai, the Garden Island.

Sierra Club Outing 16021A: “Gems of Kauai”

Sunday, June 12

Ground transportation to LIH.

LIH ➜ HNL ➜ SFO

Hawaiian Airlines #144 departs at 12:00 pm and arrives at 12:35 pm.
Hawaiian Airlines #12 departs at 1:05 pm and arrives at 9:15 pm.

Ground transportation to Berkeley.

Monday, June 13

Giants game at AT&T Park.

Tuesday, June 14

Ground transportation to SFO.

SFO ➜ SLC ➜ BOS

Delta #1794 departs at 6:10 am and arrives at 9:06 am.
Delta #1059 departs at 9:40 am and arrives at 4:18 pm.

MBTA to South Station. Amtrak Northeast Regional to West Kingston.