Six-day itinerary to explore Maui

1. Day 1: Beaches and Scenic Views
   Kapalua Bay Beach (45 minutes, 33.3 miles from Maui airport)

   Start your exploration of Maui with its stunning beaches. Kapalua Bay Beach is a great place to start. The crescent-shaped beach with white sands and crystal-clear water is perfect for watching the sunset.

2. Day 2: Haleakala National Park
   Haleakala National Park (1 hour 29 minutes, 43.8 miles from Kapalua Bay Beach)

   Witness the most beautiful sunrise at the Haleakala National Park. At an elevation of 7,000 feet, you'll experience breathtaking ocean views, lunar-like landscapes, and unique flora and fauna.

3. Day 3: Road to Hana
   Road to Hana (2 hours 29 minutes, 91.4 miles from Haleakala National Park)

   Set on a scenic drive towards the Road to Hana with more than 600 bends and turns. This drive is full of natural landmarks, waterfalls, scenic rainforests and black volcanic sand beaches. Make a stop and enjoy the beauty around the way.

4. Day 4: Snorkeling
   Molokini Crater (1 hour 26 minutes, 29.8 miles from Road to Hana)

   Snorkel in a submerged volcanic crater, Molokini, amidst vibrant corals, tropical fish, and crystal-clear water.

5. Day 5: Water Activities at Ka'anapali Beach
   Ka'anapali Beach (36 minutes 7.5 miles from Molokini Crater)

   Enjoy the water activities like jet-skiing, parasailing or kayaking at the Ka'anapali Beach while soaking up the sun.

6. Day 6: Art and Culture
   Maui Arts & Cultural Center (1 hour 12 minutes, 26.7 miles from Ka'anapali Beach)

   Learn about the Hawaiian culture and history by exploring the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The center hosts art exhibitions, concerts, events, and workshops.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Kapalua Bay Beach (2 hours, free)
• Haleakala National Park (4 hours, $30 per vehicle)
• Road to Hana (Full-day, free)
• Molokini Crater (5 hours, $100 per person)
• Ka'anapali Beach (4 hours, activity prices vary)
• Maui Arts & Cultural Center (2 hours, admission prices vary)
• Total Estimated Costs ($130+ per person, without lodging and food)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a trip to Lahaina historic town or visit the Iao Valley State Monument. Also, you can subtract either Road to Hana or Molokini Snorkeling as both are full-day activities.