13 days in Maui Itinerary

Stretching over 9.7 km (6 mi) of pristine south Maui coastline, Kihei is the island's driest and sunniest region, making it a perfect location for water activities and beach leisure.

Head to Kihei Kalama Village and 4th Friday Kiheifor plenty of shopping. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Ho'okipa Beach Park and Makena Beach. When in Kihei, make a side trip to see Zipline in Haiku, approximately Haiku away. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kamaole Beach Park I, enjoy the sand and surf at Wailea Beach Path, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kihei vacation planning website.

New York City to Kihei is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) is minus 5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Maalaea.

Māalaea is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. You'll get in some beach time at Haycraft Park and Maalaea Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bike Park Maui and Spas. Change things up with these side-trips from Maalaea: Haiku Mill (in Haiku), Paia (Paia Contemporary Gallery, Maui Dharma Center, &more) and Sherri Reeve (in Makawao).

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Maalaea route planner.

Maalaea is very close to Kihei. In August, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 73°F. On the 10th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.