11 days in Maui Itinerary

Haleakala National Park offers visitors the rare opportunity to walk down into the intact crater of a volcano.

Spend the 3rd (Thu) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Haleakala Crater, make a trip to Charles Lindbergh's Grave, explore by horseback at Pipiwai Trail, and take in the dramatic natural features at Ke‘anae Point.

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Fresno to Haleakala National Park is an approximately 10-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Fresno to Haleakala National Park due to the time zone difference. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Fresno in December; daily highs in Haleakala National Park reach 82°F and lows reach 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a bus to Lahaina.

Once the booming capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the tropical paradise of Lahaina still remains one of Maui's top vacation attractions, providing both culture and recreation.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahaina: Wailea (Maluaka Beach & Wailea Beach), Helicopter Tours (in Kahului) and Wailuku (Iao Valley & Hale Ho'ike'ike at the Bailey House). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Ka'anapali Beach, stroll through Kamaole Beach Park III, observe the fascinating underwater world at Maui Ocean Center, and experience rural life at Punakea Palms.

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You can take a bus from Haleakala National Park to Lahaina in 2 hours. December in Lahaina sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 68°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sat) before leaving for home.