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HAWAII · USA
3-Day Maui Itinerary
Road to Hana, volcano sunrises, and reef snorkeling
Maui delivers the full Hawaiian dream: waterfalls along the Road to Hana, sunrise atop a volcano, and some of the best snorkeling in the islands.
BEST TIME
April–May and September–October
BALLPARK
$850–$1,650 per person
Your 3-day Maui itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Maui with something low-key nearby. Reserve a Haleakalā sunrise permit in advance — it sells out.
Day 2 · Sunrise atop Haleakalā
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: drive the road to hana.
Day 3 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — snorkel molokini crater if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Maui
- Sunrise atop Haleakalā
- Drive the Road to Hana
- Snorkel Molokini Crater
- Whale watching (Dec–Apr)
- Beaches of Wailea and Kāʻanapali
- Old Lahaina town and luau
More detail: the best things to do in Maui →
LOCAL TIP
Reserve a Haleakalā sunrise permit in advance — it sells out.
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