16 days in Kauai, Haleakala National Park & Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Itinerary

Lihue or Līhue is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Kauai County, Hawaii. Kids will appreciate attractions like Waimea Canyon State Park and Poipu Beach Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Hanalei Valley Lookout (in Princeville), Napali Sea Breeze Tours (in Kilauea) and Ke'e Beach (in Haena). And it doesn't end there: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, admire the majestic nature at Wailua River State Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Lumahai Beach, and explore the striking landscape at Spouting Horn.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Lihue online driving holiday planner.

Newark to Lihue is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Newark in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Lihue, with lows of 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Haleakala National Park.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Hana Highway - Road to Hana and Wailea Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Haleakala National Park: Ka'anapali Beach (in Lahaina) and Makena Beach (in Wailea). There's lots more to do: get impressive views of Haleakala Crater, admire the sheer force of Waimoku Falls, stroll through Pipiwai Trail, and look for all kinds of wild species at Pools at Ohe'o.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Haleakala National Park online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Lihue to Haleakala National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Volcanoes have played an important role in shaping the Earth, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park shows visitors the process in action.

Kids will enjoy Papakōlea Green Sand Beach and South Point Complex. Change things up with a short trip to Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm Home of Hawaii's Local Buzz in Naalehu (about 1h 15 min away). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Kilauea Iki Trailhead, contemplate the geological forces at Kīlauea, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and take some stellar pictures from Holei Sea Arch.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Haleakala National Park to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Haleakala National Park in August, expect nights in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to be about the same, around 71°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 85°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.