A mix of nature, food & wine, and history. Mostly low-effort and walkable, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 6 must-see landmarks across Oahu and Maui and Big Island.
Highlights: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Haleakala National Park Sunrise & Summit, Diamond Head State Monument Hike, North Shore Beach & Surf Culture
Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking
18+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities
Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out
Oahu
Oahu
Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor visitor center
Open year-round; free timed tickets required — book well in advance 📍 MapWatch world-class surfers at Pipeline, explore Haleiwa, and grab shave ice at Matsumoto's
Year-round. Nov-Feb for big wave season and surf competitions. Summer has calmer water for swimming. Matsumoto's open daily.Waikiki / Kailua
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor museums honoring the 1941 attack
$1 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Book USS Arizona tickets 60 days ahead on Recreation.gov. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.Experience an authentic Hawaiian feast with hula, fire dancing, and kalua pig under the stars
$120 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; book ahead for Friday and Saturday shows. 📍 MapWaikiki / Kailua
Hike to the summit of Diamond Head crater for 360-degree views of Waikiki and the Pacific
$5 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Cooler months (Oct-Apr) are ideal for the hike. Online reservation required for non-residents.
Experience legendary surfing beaches and casual beach town atmosphere
Surf Nov-Feb 📍 MapWaikiki / Kailua
Explore Iolani Palace, Chinatown, and the Bishop Museum in Hawaii's capital city
$27 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Iolani Palace closed Sundays and Mondays. Book palace tickets online in advance — no walk-ups.Sample Hawaii's iconic raw fish dish at the island's top poke shops from Waikiki to the North Shore
$15 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; fresh ahi tuna is always available. 📍 MapWaikiki / Kailua
Maui
MauiWatch sunrise from the 10,023 ft summit of Haleakala, then hike the otherworldly volcanic crater trails.
$30 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Sunrise reservations required (3am-7am). Summit temps near freezing — bring layers.Dine on fresh-caught Hawaiian fish at Maui's most iconic oceanfront restaurant in Paia
$125 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; lunch and dinner service daily. 📍 MapWailea / Lahaina / Kihei
Get up close to humpback whales on a 2-hour boat tour — Maui is the world's best whale watching destination.
$85 Verified Mar 2026 Seasonal: Dec 15 - Apr 12 only. Peak sightings late Jan through early Mar. No tours May-Nov.Sample loco moco, kalbi ribs, and acai bowls at Maui's best roadside food trucks
$15 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; some trucks close Sundays. 📍 MapWailea / Lahaina / Kihei
Spend a spa day at Hawaii's largest spa or Four Seasons Wailea with lomilomi massage and hydrotherapy
$180 Open year-round 8am-7pm; book treatments at least 2 weeks ahead in peak winter season 📍 MapSail along Maui's coast as the sun sets over the Pacific — cocktails and appetizers included on most cruises.
$95 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Dec-Apr adds whale sighting chances. Summer sunsets are later and warmer.Wailea / Lahaina / Kihei
Big Island
Big Island
Hike a short loop trail to the 442-foot Akaka Falls through tropical forest
$5 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; waterfall most impressive after rain 📍 Map
Drive the Kohala Gold Coast from Hapuna Beach to Pololu Valley Lookout with historic stops
Year-round; Kohala Coast averages only 9 inches of rain per year.Kona / Hilo
Tour a working Kona coffee farm and taste freshly roasted single-origin beans from the slopes of Hualalai
Year-round; harvest season (Aug-Jan) is most interesting. 📍 MapExplore Kona's waterfront with Hulihee Palace, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, and coffee country
Year-round. Kona Coffee harvest season (Aug-Jan) adds extra farm activity.Kona / Hilo
Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Big Island!
Where You’ll Stay
Estimated total: $1,328–$1,992
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