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Best 3 Days in Hawaii — Without Nature

Oahu → Maui

3 days · 2 cities · 4 activities · route optimized by distance

Expect lots of food & wine — local cuisine, wine tastings, and food tours. Mostly low-effort and walkable, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 2 must-see landmarks across Oahu and Maui.

Highlights: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Mama's Fish House, Traditional Hawaiian Luau

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

4+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 2 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Oahu · From $180/night +1 more
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Trip cost
~$740 total · $247/day
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Top picks
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Traditional Hawaiian Luau, Maui Food Truck Trail
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Oahu

Oahu 3 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Oahu View on map
Morning USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor with American flag
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial$~4 hrs

Tour the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor visitor center

Open year-round; free timed tickets required — book well in advance 📍 Map
Afternoon
Traditional Hawaiian Luau$$~3 hrs

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. 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Oahu

Waikiki / Kailua

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Travelers book: Outrigger Waikiki $220-380/nightPark Shore Waikiki $150-250/nightWaikiki Beachside Hostel $60-100/night
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Oahu → Maui
1h 30m ~$100 Inter-island flight from Honolulu to Kahului (40min)

Maui

Maui 3 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Full Maui View on map
Morning
Maui Food Truck Trail$~2 hrs

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. 📍 Map
Afternoon
Mama's Fish House$$$~2 hrs

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. 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Maui

Wailea / Lahaina / Kihei

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Travelers book: Grand Wailea $300-500/nightMaui Ocean Pavilions $180-300/nightPaia Inn Hotel $150-250/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Maui
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Maui!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $304–$456

Trip Budget Estimate

$740 estimated total per person
$247 per day
Lodging $380
Activities $260
Transport $100

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

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