12 days in Continental USA Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Poipu Beach Park, and then stroll through Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Kalalau Trail and then explore the stunning scenery at Waimea Canyon State Park.

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Manila, Philippines to Koloa is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 18 hours traveling from Manila to Koloa. Traveling from Manila in December, expect Koloa to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Lahaina.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then take a stroll through Lahaina Front Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): stroll around Lahaina Banyan Court, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Maui Ocean Center, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally kick back and relax at Ho'okipa Beach Park.

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You can fly from Koloa to Lahaina in 2.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Lahaina are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Hilo.

On the 20th (Wed), take a memorable drive along Devastation Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kilauea Iki Trailhead, then explore the striking landscape at Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku), and finally admire the natural beauty at Liliuokalani Gardens. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Akaka Falls State Park, then admire the natural beauty at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, then admire the sheer force of Rainbow Falls, and finally see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by flight from Lahaina to Hilo takes 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Hilo can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Kailua-Kona.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): see what you can catch with a fishing tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area. On the next day, look for gifts at Greenwell Farms, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mauna Kea.

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You can drive from Hilo to Kailua-Kona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Kailua-Kona, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to fly to Honolulu.

Explore hidden gems such as Koko Crater Railway Trail and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Get out of town with these interesting Honolulu side-trips: Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Shark Diving (in Haleiwa). Next up on the itinerary: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, stroll the grounds of USS Arizona Memorial, steep yourself in history at Battleship Missouri Memorial, and go for a walk through Diamond Head State Monument.

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Traveling by flight from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu takes 2.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.