15 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Turtle Bay Beach (in Kahuku), Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park & Waimea Bay) and Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua). Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, explore the activities along Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Honolulu attractions website.

Bangkok, Thailand to Honolulu is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Honolulu, you'll gain 17 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Bangkok in January, with highs in Honolulu at 32°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Koloa.

Kōloa is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. On the 6th (Mon), take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Shipwreck Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Poipu Beach Park, and finally explore the striking landscape at Spouting Horn. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in breathtaking views at Waimea Canyon State Park, then get outside with Kauai Safaris, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Koloa online tour planner.

Getting from Honolulu to Koloa by flight takes about 2.5 hours. February in Koloa sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Lahaina side-trips: Kalepolepo Beach Park (in Kihei), Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park) and Wailuku (Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House & Iao Valley). Spend the 8th (Wed) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, enjoy the sand and surf at Ka'anapali Beach, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Maui Ocean Center, and walk around Lahaina Banyan Court.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Lahaina trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Koloa to Lahaina takes 2.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Lahaina can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mauna Kea Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kailua-Kona attractions app.

Fly from Lahaina to Kailua-Kona in 2.5 hours. February in Kailua-Kona sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. On the 13th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.