Stay : A week on the island of Maui
Known as the Magic Island, Maui is a destination where breathtaking scenery and tranquility coexist with luxury resorts. The port of Lahaina, a former whaling town, is buzzing with funky art galleries, exotic restaurants, pubs, and the island's largest harbor with unique late-night stores
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7 days
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Detail of the stay : A week on the island of Maui - 7 days
Day 1: First walk in town and whale watching
Arrive at Kahului airport early in the morning or the day before. Check into a hotel in Lahaina on the first day because it is a walkable town and one of the few places on Maui where the nightlife is lively. The day will be devoted to visiting museums and historical monuments, shopping in the boutiques of the charming downtown streets, with a whale-watching session as a bonus if it is in season (December to April; allow 4 hours of available time). For lunch or dinner, Lahaina has both inexpensive and fine restaurants
Day 2: Kaanapali Beaches
Spend the day on the beautiful Kaanapali coast, discovering its dream beaches where you can swim safely and snorkel(Black Rock Beach is an excellent spot). Lunch at Whalers Village, nearby, where we will take the opportunity to store. In the evening, it would be wise to sleep in Lahaina, which is only 15 minutes away and where hotels are much cheaper than in Kaanapali
Day 3: Iao Valley and surroundings
In the morning, hike through the beautiful and verdant Iao Valley, overlooked by the amazing peak, the Iao Needle, the result of volcanic erosion over thousands of years. Around noon, picnic at the Tropical Gardens of Maui (botanical garden with endemic Hawaiian plants). In the afternoon, visit the Kepaniwai Park & Hawaii Nature Center, which, through sculptures and pavilions, pays tribute to all the migrant groups who came to Maui and Hawaii in general. In the evening, go to Kihei, where we will find an apartment or a Bed & Breakfast for the night. Dinner and outing to Kihei Kalama Village, where all the restaurants and bars are located
TROPICAL GARDENS OF MAUI
Day 4: Beautiful Makena beaches
Steps: Wailuku, Wailea, Makena, Paia
Day 5: On the road to Hana
Early departure from Paia. The " Hana Road" is a long winding road dotted with breathtaking natural spectacles, from majestic waterfalls to secret beaches, fragrant exotic forests and beautiful vistas. This road starts in Paia and ends in Hana
Day 6: Hiking on the Pipiwai
Steps: Wailuku, Paia, La Route De Hana, Hana
Start the day with the steps south of Hana: Wailua Falls and hiking the Pipiwai Trail. Return to Hana for a picnic lunch at the beautiful Red Sand Beach. Take the afternoon to return to Wailuku or Paia with additional stops on the way to Hana
Day 7: Haleakala volcano and the Kula road
Steps: Kahului, Wailuku, Haleakala National Park, La Route De Kula
In the morning: the Haleakala volcano. You should plan to leave your hotel early to be able to see the sunrise on the Haleakala volcano, between 5:45 and 7:00 am. Haleakala, "house of the sun" in Hawaiian, is a dormant volcano (3,055 m altitude) that occupies two thirds of Maui. From Kahului, it takes 2 hours to drive the 38 miles (61 km) to the crater. The climb by car is steep and winding. Be patient because the crater can only be seen at the end of the journey and after several stages. In the afternoon: the road to Kula. It crosses all the center of the island and finishes its race in the plains of Ulupakua. Highlights: Ulupakua Ranch, the Tedeschi vineyards and the " Alii Kula Lavender" fields. Sleep in Wailuku or Kahului, to be close to the airport for your flight the next day
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