12 days in Hawaii Itinerary

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Get outdoors at Kamaole Beach Park II and Honolua Bay. Museum-lovers will get to explore Whalers Village Museum and Maui On Metal. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Kamaole Beach Park III (in Kihei), Wailea (Scuba & Snorkeling, Wailea Beach Path, &more) and Kula Country Farms (in Kula). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, get engrossed in the history at Baldwin Home Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Baby Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Big Beach.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Lahaina day trip planning app.

Newark to Lahaina is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Newark to Lahaina due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Newark in April, expect nights in Lahaina to be much hotter, around 69°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 80°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Do some cultural sightseeing at USS Arizona Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Koko Crater Railway Trail and Saint Augustine by-the-Sea. Explore Honolulu's surroundings by going to Byodo-In Temple (in Kaneohe), Kailua (Lanikai Beach & Lanikai Pillboxes) and Waimanalo Beach (in Waimanalo). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sharks Cove, and browse the exhibits of Shangri La.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Honolulu trip planner.

You can fly from Lahaina to Honolulu in 3.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Honolulu can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel back home.