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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Wailea Beach (in Wailea), Ho'okipa Beach Park (in Paia) and Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, wander the streets of Lahaina Front Street, and admire the majestic nature at Iao Valley.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Lahaina online attractions planner.

Seattle to Lahaina is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Seattle in December; daily highs in Lahaina reach 78°F and lows reach 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.