12 days in Maui Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Haleakala Crater and Hana Lava Tubes. Museum-lovers will get to explore Hana Coast Gallery and Haleakala Observatories. Get out of town with these interesting Hana side-trips: Kipahulu (Palapala Ho'omau Church & Charles Lindbergh's Grave) and Huialoha Church (in Kaupo). Spend the 13th (Tue) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Kahanu Garden, get engrossed in the history at Hana Cultural Center, explore the different monuments and memorials at Wananalua Congregational Church, and enjoy the sand and surf at Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach.

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Edmonton, Canada to Hana is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Edmonton to Hana due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Edmonton in September: high temperatures in Hana hover around 38°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can fly to Lahaina.

Get some cultural insight at Lahaina Front Street and Karen Lei's Gallery. Escape the urban bustle at Ka'anapali Beach and Scuba & Snorkeling. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lahaina: Kihei Baptist Chapel (in Kihei), Wailea (Keawala'i Congregational Church & Wailea Beach) and Maui Wine, Ulupalakua Vineyards (in Kula). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, walk around Lahaina Banyan Court, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lahaina United Methodist Church.

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Getting from Hana to Lahaina by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In September, daytime highs in Lahaina are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. You'll set off for home on the 23rd (Fri).