8 days in Seattle & Maui Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Kids will enjoy Pike Place Market and Space Needle. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, find something for the whole family at Seattle Great Wheel, and appreciate the history behind Fremont Troll.

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New York City to Seattle is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Seattle. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from New York City in March, with highs in Seattle at 56°F and lows at 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Haleakala National Park.

Haleakala National Park offers visitors the rare opportunity to walk down into the intact crater of a volcano.

On the 9th (Tue), take a memorable drive along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Charles Lindbergh's Grave, ride a horse along Pipiwai Trail, then pause for some serene contemplation at Huialoha Church, and finally contemplate the geological forces at Haleakala Crater.

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Fly from Seattle to Haleakala National Park in 9 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Seattle to Haleakala National Park. Traveling from Seattle in March, expect Haleakala National Park to be much hotter, temps between 82°F and 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to take a bus to Lahaina.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Iao Valley, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Maui Ocean Center, and then walk around Lahaina Banyan Court. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ka'anapali Beach, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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Getting from Haleakala National Park to Lahaina by bus takes about 2 hours. In March in Lahaina, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.