Essential Hawaii
Two islands, between culture, ocean and the archipelago's most spectacular landscapes.
— Quick facts
Essential Hawaii
Destination
Oʻahu, Kauaʻi
Durations
12 days
Recommended
12 days / 11 nights
Ideal period
April – June, September – October
Ideal for
First-timers in Hawaii, couples, friends
Formula
Road trip with rental car + inter-island flight
— Why we chose
Essential Hawaii
Two islands in twelve days is the right way to start: Oʻahu gives the cultural and historical context of the archipelago, Kauaʻi shows Hawaiian nature at its purest. With a car you leave early, drive the coast and end up on beaches with nobody around: the sea is part of the journey, but not the whole journey.
Experiences included
Day by day
Customize your journey
The itineraries on this page are examples, meant to give you a sense of pace and distances. We can add or remove islands, extend days where the landscape wins you over, add hikes, diving, boat trips along the Nā Pali Coast or nights near the volcanoes. The journey is built with you, island by island.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- You love road trips and the freedom to explore independently
- You want spectacular nature: volcanoes, cliffs, forests and ocean
- You enjoy hiking and finding viewpoints off the beaten track
- You want the sea as part of the journey, not the whole programme
- You are curious about Hawaiian culture and its bond with the ocean
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You want a resort holiday with no moving around
- You do not want to drive during the trip
- You prefer a single island and a completely static pace
- You have less than ten days available
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
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