7-Day Itinerary for Honolulu

• Day 1 - Hiking and Beach Day: Start your day with a peaceful hike to Manoa Falls and enjoy the panoramic view of the falls. Then, head to Waimanalo Beach and relax on the stunning white sand beach. End the day with an amazing sunset at Waikiki Beach.
• Day 2 - Cultural Tour and Shopping: Learn about Hawaiian history at the Bishop Museum and visit the Iolani Palace, which was once home to Hawaiian royalty. Then, head to Ala Moana Center for some shopping and lunch. End the day with dinner at the Duke's Waikiki while enjoying live music and a beautiful view of the ocean.
• Day 3 - Island Tour: Take a full-day guided tour to see the whole island of Oahu. Visit North Shore to see the famous surf spots like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Then, head to Dole Plantation for some pineapple ice cream. End the day with dinner at Giovanni's Shrimp Truck.
• Day 4 - Water Adventure: Enjoy a snorkeling adventure at Hanauma Bay to view colorful fish and coral reefs. Then, head to the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about different Polynesian cultures and enjoy the luau. End the day with a peaceful boat ride at sunset in Kaneohe Bay.
• Day 5 - Pearl Harbor: Start the day by visiting Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial and learn about the history of World War II. Afterward, head to Moanalua Gardens to see the beautiful Chinaman's Hat Island and enjoy a quiet picnic.
• Day 6 - Diamond Head and Sea Life Park: Hike up to the Diamond Head Summit to enjoy an incredible view of Honolulu. Then, head to Sea Life Park to enjoy swimming with dolphins and other sea creatures. End the day with dinner at Roy's Waikiki which serves delicious Hawaiian fusion cuisine.
• Day 7 - Relax and Beach: Spend the day relaxing on beautiful Lanikai Beach while enjoying a good book and beautiful scenery. End the day with a beautiful sunset sail out of Waikiki Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Manoa Falls (2 hours, free)
• Waimanalo Beach (5 hours, free)
• Waikiki Beach (2 hours, free)
• Bishop Museum (2-3 hours, $24.95)
• Iolani Palace ($27 guided tour, 1-2 hours)
• Ala Moana Center (4 hours, no entry fee)
• Duke's Waikiki (2-3 hours, $30-$50)
• Full-Day Guided Tour ($128)
• Hanauma Bay ($7.50, 2-3 hours)
• Polynesian Cultural Center ($59.95, 6-7 hours)
• Kaneohe Bay boat ride ($150, 2-3 hours)
• Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial (2-3 hours, free)
• Moanalua Gardens (1-2 hours, free)
• Diamond Head Summit (2-3 hours, $5 per car or $1 per hiker)
• Sea Life Park (4 hours, $39.99)
• Roy's Waikiki (2-3 hours, $50-$100)
• Lanikai Beach (5-6 hours, free)
• Sunset sail out of Waikiki Beach ($150, 2 hours)
• Total Estimated Costs: $858.44

Transportation

The most convenient transportation for visitors in Honolulu is renting a car or taking a taxi. The public transportation system, TheBus, is also available with tickets starting at $2.75 for a one-way trip. Uber and Lyft are also available.

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Maui or Kauai to explore other islands of Hawaii. For a short trip, you could skip the island tour (Day 3) and spend more time relaxing on the beach or shopping (Day 2).

Airports

The main airport in Honolulu is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) which is located 6 miles from the city center. Transportation options include taxi, Uber or Lyft, TheBus, or a private shuttle.