Road to Hana waterfall surrounded by tropical greenery in Maui Diamond Head crater viewed from Waikiki Beach Kilauea crater with volcanic steam at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Pristine Maui beach with turquoise waters and palm trees

Best 7 Days in Hawaii — Based in Maui

Oahu → Maui → Big Island

7 days · 3 cities · 11 activities · route optimized by distance

A mix of nature, adventure, and photography. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 10 must-see landmarks across Oahu and Maui and Big Island.

Highlights: Haleakala Sunrise Experience, Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Haleakala National Park Sunrise & Summit, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Diamond Head Crater Hike

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

11+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Oahu · From $180/night +2 more
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Trip cost
~$1,885 total · $269/day
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Top picks
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial, Diamond Head Crater Hike, Haleakala Sunrise Experience
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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 Diamond Head crater viewed from Waikiki Beach
Diamond Head Crater Hike$~2h 30m

Hike to the summit of iconic Diamond Head crater for panoramic views

$5 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; advance reservations required for non-residents 📍 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 5 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Full Maui View on map
Morning Haleakala crater at sunrise with clouds below the summit
Haleakala Sunrise Experience$$~3 hrs

Watch sunrise above the clouds from a dormant volcano summit

$30 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; sunrise reservations required 3-7am, book 60 days ahead 📍 Map
Afternoon Waterfall along Road to Hana with rainforest
Road to Hana Scenic Drive$~8 hrs

Drive the famous winding coastal road past waterfalls and rainforests

$30 Verified Mar 2026 Best May-Oct 📍 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 $150-250/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Moderate Maui
Morning
Haleakala National Park Sunrise & Summit$~4 hrs

Watch sunrise from the 10,023 ft summit of Haleakala, then hike the otherworldly volcanic crater trails.

$30 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Sunrise reservations required (3am-7am). Summit temps near freezing — bring layers.
Afternoon
Road to Hana Scenic Drive$~10 hrs

Drive the legendary 64-mile coastal highway through rainforests, waterfalls, and black sand beaches.

Year-round but drier months (Apr-Oct) offer better road conditions. Winter rains can cause rockslides and closures.
🏨 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 4 Sat, Jul 4 Moderate 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 5 Sun, Jul 5 Moderate Maui View on map
Morning
Molokini Crater Snorkeling & Turtle Town$$~5 hrs

Snorkel a volcanic crescent crater with 150 ft visibility, then swim with sea turtles at Turtle Town.

$150 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round. Calmest waters and best visibility Apr-Sep. Winter swells may cause cancellations. Book this tour →
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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Maui → Big Island
1h 15m ~$85 Inter-island flight from Kahului to Kona or Hilo (30min)

Big Island

Big Island 1 stop · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 6 Mon, Jul 6 Full Big Island
Full Day Kilauea crater with volcanic steam at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park$~5 hrs

Explore Kilauea's craters, lava tubes, and Chain of Craters Road at this UNESCO World Heritage Site

$30 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round 24/7. Drier months (Apr-Oct) best for hiking. Evening visits may reveal lava glow at Halema'uma'u. Construction project may affect some summit trails.
🏨 Hotel in Big Island

Kona / Hilo

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Travelers book: Fairmont Orchid Hawaii $350-600/nightKona Tiki Hotel $140-250/nightUncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel $100-150/night
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Day 7 Tue, Jul 7 Big Island
Checkout & Depart

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: $920–$1,380

Trip Budget Estimate

$1,885 estimated total per person
$269 per day
Lodging $1,150
Activities $550
Transport $185

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

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