Family-Friendly 6-Day Hawaii Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Pearl Harbor National Memorial
    25 minutes (11 miles) from Waikiki Beach

    Step back in history and explore exhibits of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. You can also visit the nearby USS Battleship Missouri Memorial and Pacific Aviation Museum.

  2. Day 2: Diamond Head State Monument
    10 minutes (3.5 miles) from Waikiki Beach

    Take a 0.8-mile hike to the top of Diamond Head crater and enjoy stunning views of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean.

  3. Day 3: Waikiki Aquarium
    5 minutes (0.8 miles) from Waikiki Beach

    Bring your family to see jellyfish, seahorses, Hawaiian monk seals and other sea creatures.

  4. Day 4: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    4 hours 30 minutes (227 miles) from Waikiki Beach

    Witness live lava flows and hike through craters at one of the world's most active volcanoes.

  5. Day 5: Maui Ocean Center
    30 minutes (25 miles) from Lahaina

    Home to the largest collection of live Pacific corals, including sharks, stingrays and turtles.

  6. Day 6: Maui Tropical Plantation and Farm Tour
    15 minutes (9 miles) from Lahaina

    Learn about the sustainable farming practices and how crops like pineapples, sugarcane and coffee are grown.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial (2-3 hours, free)
  • Diamond Head State Monument (1-2 hours, $10 per car)
  • Waikiki Aquarium (1-2 hours, $13.95 per adult, $6.95 per child)
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (4-6 hours, $30 per vehicle)
  • Maui Ocean Center (1-2 hours, $34.95 per adult, $24.95 per child)
  • Maui Tropical Plantation and Farm Tour (2-3 hours, $20 per adult, $10 per child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $247.85 per adult, $156.85 per child

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the North Shore of Oahu and visit the Polynesian Cultural Center. If you have less time, skip Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and replace it with the Hana Road Trip in Maui. Do not book or visit places that are closed on the travel date or time.

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