Our Full Itinerary

Day 1
6pm - Arrive in Maui (OGG)
   TIP: Arriving before dark was well worth the view of both Maui and Big Island!
   TIP: Sit on the left side of the plane. Coming in, the view of the Big Island was to the left.
7pm - Quick stop at Kanaha Beach Park
   TIP: Given is was our first time to Hawaii, we wanted to see something before it got dark. This beach was only 5 minutes from the airport.
8pm - Stop at Costco/Walmart to pick up Groceries
   TIP: Costco is about 5 mins from the airport, Walmart is 10 mins. Prices tend to be higher in the resort towns.
9pm - Drive to Kanapali (45 mins)
10pm - Arrive at our Condo.
   TIP: If it's a clear day, go outside. The starts are absolutely stunning!!

Day 2
5am - Wake up before sunrise to a spectacular view of the ocean and two mountains.
   TIP: If you are from the US or Canada, keep your alarm clock set to your home town timezone! Easy to do given the time difference and that will give you more daylight to work with. The added bonus is you will adjust back to your normal timezone more easily.

Beach time
Lahaina
Banyan Tree

Day 3
Whale watching
Sheridan sunset
Whaler's village

Day 4
Checked out
Haleakala
Checked in by the airport
   TIP: Consider spending the night at at Kula Lodge. It's in the mountain.
   TIP: Checkout their backyard. INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!

Day 5
Kauai
North Shore Drive
TIP: Gilligan's Island Beach!
TIP: Hidden Hike
TIP: Food from farms/the honor system. Coconuts for $1!

Day 6
Hindu Monastery
Resort Time
Drive to our Cottage in Waimea.

Day 7
Waimea Canyon State Park
   TIP: Recommended easy/moderate hikes: between mile marker 8 and 9; xxx; Napali Coast

Day 8
Cottage, beach, local town of Waimea
Swinging Bridge

Day 9
Easy morning
Helicopter Ride
TIP: Do not miss is! They say Kauai is the best place in the world to take a Helicopter ride. They were right!! Watch sample videos on YouTube to get an idea. Will cost between $180-$250pp for about an hour ride.
Honolulu

Day 10
North Shore
   TIP: Surfer watching!
   TIP: If you want to hit the Dole Plantation, its's on the way. Start early!
Polynesian Cultural Center
   TIP: It opens at noon and is closed on Sundays. Get there at noon to take full advantage of the day.
   TIP: At 2:30pm, there is a water parade that happens. Don't miss it.
International Market Place (Wikiki)
   TIP: Amazing live music events. Even had a Hawaiian history show!

Day 11
Pearl Harbor
Wikiki Beach
Wikiki Hotel Hopping
Hula in front of the Hyatt at 6:30pm-7:30pm

Day 12
Wikiki Beach
Pool
Hot tub
Local activities
Flight back at midnight
TIP: Even after checkout, most hotels will give you access to showers. If you have a late flight, enjoy the beach as long as you want. And then shower before boarding the plane!

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