12 days in Maui Itinerary

Stretching over 9.7 km (6 mi) of pristine south Maui coastline, Kihei is the island's driest and sunniest region, making it a perfect location for water activities and beach leisure.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kihei: Lahaina (Scuba & Snorkeling, Lahaina Front Street, &more) and Kapalua (D.T. Fleming Park, Kapalua Beach, &more). The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Maui Ocean Center, stroll through Maluaka Beach, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and kick back and relax at Wailea Beach.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Kihei day trip site.

San Diego to Kihei is an approximately 8-hour flight. Traveling from San Diego to Kihei, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from San Diego in November, with highs in Kihei at 84°F and lows at 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel to Haleakala National Park.

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

Spend the 24th (Thu) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. There's much more to do: get impressive views of Haleakala Crater, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pipiwai Trail, pause for some photo ops at Pi'lanihale Heiau, and make a trip to Charles Lindbergh's Grave.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Haleakala National Park itinerary maker tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Kihei to Haleakala National Park. In November, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.