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Oahu and Maui, Hawaii

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Lora Neill, Travel Agent in San Antonio, TX

Lora Neill

San Antonio, TX Travel Agent

Lora Neill

San Antonio, TX · 2 Years of Experience

Get Up and Go Travel, an independent agent with Inteletravel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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4 nights 5 days of history, entertainment, shopping. Great balance for my 9 yr old and for mom. Lora listened to what my daughter wanted... Read More >
DESTINATIONS VISITED:Hawaii
PLACES VISITED:Maui Island, Oahu Island
SUGGESTED DURATION:9 Days
I have had the pleasure of traveling to two of Hawaii's Islands - Oahu and Maui. You can never go wrong seeing the beautiful islands of Hawaii. If you like history - Oahu is where you want to go. If you prefer less industrial, more on the beautiful Hawaiian landscapes - you need to visit Maui. Or, if you can, spend a few days on each.
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DAY1
Oahu Island
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Arrive in Oahu
Arrive in Oahu and possibly go to the beach or explore the island.
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Beach
DAY2
Oahu Island
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Pearl Harbor
Go to Pearl Harbor and learn about the history, go out of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, and see the Wall of the Fallen.
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Pearl Harbor
DAY3
Oahu Island
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Diamond Head
Climb to the top of Diamond Head for some beautiful views and then get donuts from Leonards.
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Diamond Head
DAY4
Oahu Island
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Polynesian Cultural Center
Plan a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center learning about the different cultures, participating in various activities, watching different shows, and participating in a luau.
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Polynesian Cultural Center
DAY5
Maui Island
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Fly to Maui
Fly to Maui, stop at an ABC Store and purchase some snorkeling equipment to use when dropping by the beaches off the side of the road. If early enough, drop by Kanapali Beach and snorkel and/or Wyland Art Galley.
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Get Settled In
DAY6
Maui Island
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Kanapali Beach
If you did not make it to Kanapali Beach on your first day - go by here and do some snorkeling, then go by Wyland Art Gallery and take a peek. Also go by Front Street and see the Banyan tree. Possibly even grab lunch at Cheeseburgers in Paradise.
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Kanapali Beach
DAY7
Maui Island
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Haleakala
Get up around 2:00 a.m. and make the drive up Haleakala to see the sun rise - or choose to do an excursion that takes you up Haleakala and then you bike down after sunrise. If you get elevation or motion sickness - make sure you take dramamine with you - and don't forget a jacket. Do some more snorkeling today and possibly book a luau.
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Haleakala
DAY8
Maui Island
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Road to Hana
Get up early and start by 6:00 a.m. on the Road to Hana. Warning - this is a narrow two lane road with no street lights and bridges are one lane. Depending on where you are staying on the island this drive can be very long. We were staying in Kanapali and we drove 54 miles each way. Download the audio app and listen as you drive along, pull over at different stops for spectacular views and pictures, as well as hikes to beautiful waterfalls. At the end, there are 7 pools to play in plus a 4 mile round trip hike with various terrains to a beautiful waterfall - absolutely a must do hike.
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Road to Hana
DAY9
Maui Island
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Maui Ocean Center
Book a late flight home and visit the Maui Ocean Center before you leave.
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Maui Ocean Center
FINAL THOUGHTS
Both islands are beautiful but if you can only go to one - go to Maui. Other tours you can do are snorkel, dinner cruises, and helicopter tours. If you have extra days - go to these and also go see the volcanoes on the Big Island.