9 days in Maui 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Ho'okipa Beach Park and Nakalele Blowhole. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Kapalua Beach and Keawakapu Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery (in Kula), Kihei (Maui Brewing Company & Kamaole Beach Park II) and Wailea (Wailea Beach Path, Little Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Honolua Bay, get engrossed in the history at Baldwin Home Museum, trek along Kapalua Coastal Trail, and kick back and relax at D.T. Fleming Park.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lahaina trip maker app.

Toronto, Canada to Lahaina is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Lahaina is minus 5 hours. Traveling from Toronto in September, expect Lahaina to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the bus to Haleakala National Park.

Haleakala National Park offers visitors the rare opportunity to walk down into the intact crater of a volcano.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Pools at Ohe'o and then cruise along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get impressive views of Haleakala Crater, pause for some serene contemplation at Huialoha Church, then explore by horseback at Pipiwai Trail, and finally don't miss a visit to Charles Lindbergh's Grave.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Haleakala National Park tour itinerary planning site.

Traveling by bus from Lahaina to Haleakala National Park takes 2 hours. In September in Haleakala National Park, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.