14-Day Nature Itinerary for Maui, Hawaii

  1. Day 1: Haleakala National Park
    1 hour 40 minutes (54.5 miles) from Kahului Airport

    Hiking and sunrise

  2. Day 2: Waihee Ridge Trail
    25 minutes (9.7 miles) from Kahului Airport

    Hiking and views

  3. Day 3: Iao Valley State Park
    16 minutes (6.9 miles) from Waihee Ridge Trail

    Rainforest trails

  4. Day 4: Road to Hana
    1 hour 30 minutes (44.3 miles) from Iao Valley State Park

    Waterfalls and beaches

  5. Day 5: Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve
    1 hour 1 minute (26.3 miles) from Road to Hana

    Snorkeling and hiking

  6. Day 6: La Perouse Bay
    9 minutes (3.6 miles) from Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve

    Beaches and hiking

  7. Day 7: Kapalua Coastal Trail
    45 minutes (25.1 miles) from La Perouse Bay

    Scenic hiking trail

  8. Day 8: Nakalele Blowhole
    30 minutes (12.4 miles) from Kapalua Coastal Trail

    Coastal views

  9. Day 9: Molokini Crater
    1 hour 6 minutes (32.1 miles) from Nakalele Blowhole

    Snorkeling and marine life

  10. Day 10: Wailea Coastal Walk
    24 minutes (10.4 miles) from Molokini Crater

    Ocean vistas

  11. Day 11: Ho'okipa Beach
    24 minutes (10.1 miles) from Wailea Coastal Walk

    Surfing and relaxing

  12. Day 12: Queen's Bath Trail
    1 hour (39.7 miles) from Ho'okipa Beach

    Swimming holes

  13. Day 13: Maui Ocean Center
    51 minutes (24.6 miles) from Queen's Bath Trail

    Marine life exhibits

  14. Day 14: Kaanapali Beach
    42 minutes (18.6 miles) from Maui Ocean Center

    Beaches and sunset

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Haleakala National Park (3-4 hours, $30 entrance fee)
  • Waihee Ridge Trail (3-4 hours, free)
  • Iao Valley State Park (2-3 hours, $5 entrance fee)
  • Road to Hana (full day, free)
  • Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve (2-3 hours, free)
  • La Perouse Bay (2-3 hours, free)
  • Kapalua Coastal Trail (2-3 hours, free)
  • Nakalele Blowhole (1-2 hours, free)
  • Molokini Crater (4-5 hours, $120 excursion fee)
  • Wailea Coastal Walk (1-2 hours, free)
  • Ho'okipa Beach (1-2 hours, free)
  • Queen's Bath Trail (2-3 hours, free)
  • Maui Ocean Center (2-3 hours, $35 admission fee)
  • Kaanapali Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $190

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Seven Sacred Pools in Haleakala National Park. If you have less time, shorten the Road to Hana trip by only going a portion of the way. Additionally, research tour packages for activities or consider renting a car to save money. Remember to bring sunscreen, water, and hiking shoes for outdoor activities. Lastly, check the weather forecast before scheduling outdoor activities.

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