16 days in Hawaii Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at USS Arizona Memorial and Queen Emma Summer Palace. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Koko Crater Railway Trail and Photography Tours. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Diamond Head State Monument, stroll the grounds of National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, kick back and relax at Waikiki Beach, and look for gifts at Honolulu Cookie Company.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Honolulu online itinerary planner.

New Orleans to Honolulu is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time is minus 4 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Honolulu when traveling from New Orleans in June, with lows around 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Kihei.

Stretching over 9.7 km (6 mi) of pristine south Maui coastline, Kihei is the island's driest and sunniest region, making it a perfect location for water activities and beach leisure.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): kick back and relax at Kalepolepo Beach Park and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ho'okipa Beach Park. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kamaole Beach Park III.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kihei trip itinerary maker website.

You can fly from Honolulu to Kihei in 2.5 hours. June in Kihei sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Volcano.

Those who named Volcano opted for simplicity in choosing a title, taking the nearby fire-spewing Kilauea as a source of inspiration.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): shop like a local with 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass, then do a tasting at Volcano Winery, and then contemplate the geological forces at Kīlauea. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Volcano Garden Arts, kick back and relax at Carlsmith Beach Park, and then kick back and relax at Richardson Beach Park.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Volcano trip planning app.

You can fly from Kihei to Volcano in 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Hauula.

Hauula is a census-designated place and rural community in the Koolauloa District on the island of Oahu, City & County of Honolulu. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): stroll through Pupukea Beach Park, kick back and relax at Sunset Beach Park, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kokololio Beach Park. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Makaha Beach Park and then fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

Discover how to plan a Hauula trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Volcano to Hauula. June in Hauula sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Kaneohe.

Kāneohe is a census-designated place (CDP) included in the City and County of Honolulu and located in Hawaii state District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu. On the 26th (Wed), enjoy the sand and surf at Kane'ohe Bay, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Temples, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Byodo-In Temple, and finally hike along Aiea Loop Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): look for gifts at Manoa Chocolate Hawaii, then take in the dramatic scenery at Hamama Falls, and then stroll through Kualoa Regional Park.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Kaneohe trip itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Hauula to Kaneohe by car takes about an hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Hauula in June since evenings lows in Kaneohe dip to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Waimanalo.

Waimānalo is a census-designated place (CDP) in the City & County of Honolulu, in the District of Koolaupoko on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, United States. On the 28th (Fri), take some stellar pictures from Lanikai Pillboxes, then kick back and relax at Bellows Field Beach Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Waimanalo Beach. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the vivid underwater world at Pele's Chair and then kick back and relax at Kaiona Beach Park.

To find reviews and tourist information, refer to the Waimanalo trip itinerary website.

Waimanalo is just a stone's throw from Kaneohe. In June, daytime highs in Waimanalo are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Hana.

Hana is one of the most isolated communities in Hawaii, with a permanent population of just over 1,000 people.

On the 30th (Sun), cruise along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. On the 1st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a taste of the local shopping with Laura Mango, kick back and relax at Red Sand Beach - Kaihalulu Beach, and then take in the exciting artwork at Hana Coast Gallery.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Hana day trip planning website.

Fly from Waimanalo to Hana in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in June, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.