13 days in Hawaii Itinerary

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

You'll get in some beach time at Waikiki Beach and Sunset Beach Park. Step out of the city life by going to Diamond Head State Monument and Manoa Falls. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Kailua (Lanikai Beach & Kailua Beach Park), Waimea Bay (in Haleiwa) and Pupukea (Banzai Pipeline & Ehukai Beach Park). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, take a memorable drive along Makapu'u Point, walk around Ala Moana Beach Park, and contemplate the long history of Battleship Missouri Memorial.

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Honolulu visit planning website .

Toronto, Canada to Honolulu is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Honolulu is minus 5 hours. In July, Honolulu is a bit warmer than Toronto - with highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel to Lahaina.

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.

On the 27th (Mon), look for gifts at Pakaloha Bikinis, then make a trip to Lahaina Banyan Court, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ka'anapali Beach. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Napili Beach and then kick back and relax at Honokeana Bay.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lahaina route planner .

You can fly from Honolulu to Lahaina in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Lahaina can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kailua-Kona.

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area and Kahaluu Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Big Island Divers and Honaunau Bay. Venture out of the city with trips to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (in Honaunau) and Waikoloa (Waikoloa Beach Resort & Anaehoomalu). The adventure continues: take a leisurely stroll along Kailua Pier.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Kailua-Kona tour planner.

Fly from Lahaina to Kailua-Kona in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi; or do a combination of bus and flight. In July in Kailua-Kona, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.