Hawaiʻi

3–4 hours$1/personneMatin

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Honolulu

The most visited historic site in the Pacific. The Arizona Memorial requires a boat (included). Go early — afternoon crowds are crushing. Bring tissues.

Half day (depart 3am)$15/personneTôt le matinJournée entière

Haleakala Sunrise Watch

Kula

Watching the sun rise above the clouds at 10,023 feet is transcendent — you are literally above most of Maui's clouds. Temperature is 30–40°F at summit; bring layers, gloves, and blankets. Allow 1.5 hours driving from Kihei at 3am. Schedule this early in the trip while the group is still on mainland time and naturally waking at 4–5am — it is far easier than on day 8. If sunrise permits are unavailable, the sunset visit (no reservation required) delivers nearly the same experience with none of the hardship; many visitors actually prefer it.

Full day (10–12 hours)$25/personneMatinJournée entière

Road to Hana Scenic Drive

Hāna

You cannot do everything in one day — you will need to choose. Non-negotiable stops: Ke'anae Peninsula (about halfway, lava church + taro fields + Aunty Sandy's banana bread — order extra, it sells out), Waianapanapa Black Sand Beach (reserve separately $25/person), Hamoa Beach after Hana village, and Pipiwai Trail at Kipahulu for the bamboo forest and Waimoku Falls. Skip the Hana Lava Tube if time is short. Fill gas in Paia before departure — the only station in Hana can be closed. The back road from Kipahulu back to Kihei (~30 min of unpaved road past the Pools of 'Ohe'o) is prohibited under most rental car contracts and not insured; double back the same way.

4–5 hours$5/personneMatin

Waimea Canyon Drive & Koke'e Lookouts

Waimea

The "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" — 14 miles long, 1 mile wide, 3,600 feet deep. Deep red volcanic soil against tropical green and cloud wisps is genuinely awe-inspiring. Kalalau Valley Lookout at the end of the road is the only view into the roadless Na Pali interior. For a hike: from Pu'u Hinahina Lookout, take the Waimea Canyon Trail (also called "New Spur Trail" on Google Maps) to Waipo'o Falls (~5km round trip, 2–2h30) — completely uncrowded, spectacular canyon views throughout, and a beautiful falls at the end. Visit before 11am for the clearest lookout visibility; valley clouds build by midday most days.

2–4 hours$5/personneMatin

Ha'ena State Park & Ke'e Beach

Haʻena

The end of the road on Kauai's north shore — the most coveted permit on the island. Ke'e Beach is sheltered in summer for superb snorkeling in calm, clear water with sea turtles. The Kalalau Trail begins here: the first 2 miles to Hanakapiʻai Beach (1–2 hours each way) is one of the finest short day hikes in Hawaii — clifftop ocean views, valleys inaccessible any other way, and a remote black sand beach at the end (swimming prohibited). Add the 3.5km spur to Hanakapiʻai Falls for a full 5–6 hour day. The trail can be very muddy after rain; add significant time and wear proper shoes.

Full day (6–8 hours)$15/personneMatinJournée entière

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano

The only place in the world to witness an active shield volcano in real time. Kilauea has erupted continuously in various forms since 1983. Drive Crater Rim Drive, walk Thurston Lava Tube (free, 10 min loop), and drive all 19 miles of Chain of Craters Road to where lava met the ocean — the road simply ends in a lava field. Kilauea Iki Trail (6km crater floor hike) is the best single activity in the park. Check current eruption status at nps.gov/havo before going. Always check the vog index (vog.higp.hawaii.edu) before the day — sulfur dioxide from the caldera can cause serious respiratory distress for anyone with asthma or heart conditions.

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2–3 hours$5/personneTôt le matin

Diamond Head Summit Hike

Waikīkī

0.8-mile round trip to the 762-foot summit of an extinct volcanic crater. Iconic 360° views of Waikiki and the Ko'olau Range. Steep interior concrete staircase — bring water. Best done at sunrise before the heat.

1–2 hours$0/personneTôt le matin

Lanikai Pillbox Hike (Kaiwa Ridge Trail)

Kailua

Short but steep 3.4km round trip to twin WWII pillboxes on the ridge above Lanikai Beach. The view of the Mokulua islands (two offshore islets) and turquoise water below is one of Oahu's best. Go at sunrise for the best light and to beat the heat and crowds. Combines perfectly with a Lanikai or Kailua beach morning.

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Kalalau Trail — Na Pali Coast Hike

Haʻena

The most dramatic coastal trail in the United States — 11 miles of Na Pali cliffs with no road access and no way out except back the way you came. Two day-hike options: (1) First 2 miles to Hanakapiʻai Beach (1–2 hours each way) — this alone delivers clifftop views that rival anything in Hawaii; the beach at the end is a remote black sand cove, swimming prohibited due to shore break. (2) Continue 3.5km inland from the beach to Hanakapiʻai Falls (add 3 hours round trip) — a 91m waterfall in a jungle amphitheater. Plan 5–6 hours total for beach + falls. Trail is extremely muddy after rain; add 30–60% to time estimates and wear closed-toe shoes with grip.

2–6 hours (day hike options)$5/personneMatin

2–2.5 hours$0/personneTôt le matin

Sleeping Giant Trail (Nounou Ridge)

Kapaʻa

The best accessible ridge hike on the east side of Kauai — a 4km round trip trail to the ridge of the mountain profile that, from the coast, resembles a giant sleeping on his back. The summit viewpoint delivers 360° panoramas: Wailua River and coast below, Ha'upu Ridge behind, and Hanalei Bay direction in the distance on a clear day. A steady climb rather than strenuous; well-maintained and well-shaded. An excellent morning activity from a Kapaa base before heading north or south.

1.5–3 hours$0/personneMatin

Mahaulepu Heritage Trail

Poʻipū

A 4km coastal cliff walk from Shipwreck Beach past ancient sand dunes, sea caves, and a limestone sinkhole to the remote Mahaulepu Beach — one of the least-visited beautiful beaches on the south shore. The trail passes Makauwahi Cave, Hawaii's largest limestone cave, which opens to visitors only on set days — check before planning to go inside. Sea turtles are commonly spotted on the rocky headlands; Hawaiian monk seals rest here occasionally; and in winter humpback whales are visible offshore. Far more interesting than sitting on Poipu Beach and almost no one does it.

Okolehao Trail

Hanalei

The Nā Ala Hele ridge trail climbs about 1,230 ft in 2.3 miles to Kaukaopua, with the best view there is of Hanalei Valley's taro fields and the bay. Go early before the heat and clouds, and skip it the day after rain: the red dirt turns steep and slippery, and there are landslide-prone cliff edges. Hunting is allowed in the area, so stay on the trail.

$0/personneMatin

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Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

★★★★☆Confort

Poʻipū

Low-rise condo resort set in 35 acres of tropical gardens. Quiet, uncrowded, steps from Poipu Beach. Spacious rooms with private lanais. The beach access is the best in Poipu. Perfect for couples.

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The Laylow Waikiki, Autograph Collection

★★★★☆Confort

Waikīkī

Mid-century modern design hotel that stands apart from cookie-cutter Waikiki. The Hideout pool bar is excellent. No resort fee — extraordinary for Oahu. Book partial ocean view.

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

★★★★★Haut de gamme

Kohala Coast

Gracious resort on Pauoa Bay with a protected swimming beach (rare for the Kohala Coast). Spa Without Walls treatment areas are outdoor, set in lava rock gardens. Brown's Beach House at sunset is romantic and excellent.

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

★★★★★Haut de gamme

Poʻipū

The crown jewel of Kauai resorts — 50 acres with the best pool complex on the island, including a saltwater lagoon you can actually swim in. Anara Spa is world-class. Worth every dollar.

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