16 days in Hawaii Itinerary

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Get out of town with these interesting Lahaina side-trips: Ho'okipa Beach Park (in Paia), Wailea Beach (in Wailea) and Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park). The adventure continues: take a memorable tour with Tours, appreciate the history behind Lahaina Jodo Mission, experience rural life at Maui Nui Farm, and stroll around Lahaina Banyan Court.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Lahaina online journey planner.

New York City to Lahaina is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Lahaina, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from New York City in June since evenings lows in Lahaina dip to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Lihue.

Lihue or Līhue is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Kauai County, Hawaii. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lihue: Waimea (Waimea Canyon State Park & Koke'e Mountains), Hanalei Beach (in Hanalei) and Na Pali Coast State Park (in Wainiha). There's lots more to do: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, admire the majestic nature at Wailua River State Park, and explore the striking landscape at Spouting Horn.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Lihue sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Lahaina to Lihue in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in June, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel to Honolulu.

In many ways much more Asian than American, Honolulu is Hawaii's largest city and its center of government, transportation, commerce, and tourism.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Honolulu: Kailua Beach Park (in Kailua), Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau State Monument (in Pupukea) and Haleiwa (Sunset Beach Park, Waimea Bay, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, explore the different monuments and memorials at USS Arizona Memorial, enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, and make a trip to Battleship Missouri Memorial.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Honolulu travel planning tool.

You can fly from Lihue to Honolulu in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in June, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.