Road to Hana waterfall surrounded by tropical greenery in Maui Hanauma Bay crater with blue waters and snorkelers Molokini Crater island in turquoise water Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head volcano in background

Best 3 Days in Hawaii — Without Photography

Oahu → Maui

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

Expect lots of family friendly — kid-friendly activities and interactive experiences. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 4 must-see landmarks across Oahu and Maui.

Highlights: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Hanauma Bay Snorkeling, Molokini Crater Snorkeling Boat Tour, Maui's Best Beaches

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
~$655 total · $218/day
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Top picks
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Hanauma Bay Snorkeling, Molokini Crater Snorkeling Boat Tour
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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 Hanauma Bay crater with blue waters and snorkelers
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling$$~3 hrs

Snorkel in a protected marine sanctuary with abundant tropical fish

$25 Verified Mar 2026 Calmest May-Sep 📍 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 2 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Full Maui View on map
Morning Molokini Crater island in turquoise water
Molokini Crater Snorkeling Boat Tour$$~5 hrs

Snorkel at an island crater teeming with tropical fish and marine life

$150 Verified Mar 2026 Calmest May-Sep 📍 Map
Afternoon
Maui's Best Beaches$~4 hrs

Relax at world-class beaches — snorkel Kapalua Bay, bodysurf Big Beach, or sunbathe at Wailea.

Year-round. Summer (Apr-Oct) has calmer waters; winter brings bigger surf and whale sightings from shore.
🏨 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

$655 estimated total per person
$218 per day
Lodging $380
Activities $175
Transport $100

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

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