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Maui, United States · 5 days itinerary

Maui in 5 Days

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Five days on Maui, starting in West Maui at Kāʻanapali and moving base to South Maui on day two. That puts you closer for a Haleakalā sunrise, the Road to Hana and an early boat to Molokini. Lahaina is still rebuilding after the 2023 fire, so this route goes around it.

5 daysRoad tripBeachesHaleakalā sunriseTwo basesBy travli· Updated November 8, 2026, checked by the travli team
Maui, Hawaii. Beschreibung: Mauii vom Wasser aus fotografiert (Westküste) Quelle: selbst fotografiert Datum: April 2005
· Photo: Pahu at German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
a beach filled with lots of white umbrellas next to the ocean
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Tropical beach at sunset with palm trees and colorful sky
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Day by day

Day 1

West Maui beaches

  1. 9:00KāʻanapaliWalk
  2. 12:30Lunch in KāʻanapaliKāʻanapaliFood
  3. 14:30KapaluaWalk
  4. 16:00Northwest MauiSight
Day 2

Central Maui and Māʻalaea

  1. 9:00WaikapūSight
  2. 11:00MāʻalaeaSight
  3. 13:00Lunch in MāʻalaeaMāʻalaeaFood
  4. 14:30Move base to Kīhei or WaileaSouth MauiTransfer
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Day 3

Haleakalā summit

  1. 3:30UpcountrySight
  2. 9:30MakawaoFood
  3. 11:00UpcountryWalk
  4. 15:00WaileaWalk
Day 4

The Road to Hana

  1. 7:00East MauiDay trip
  2. 9:30HaʻikūWalk
  3. 12:00HānaSight
  4. 13:30Lunch in HānaHānaFood
Day 5

Molokini and South Maui

  1. 7:00Off South MauiSight
  2. 12:30Lunch in KīheiKīheiFood
  3. 14:30MākenaWalk
  4. 17:30Sunset in WaileaWaileaFood
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Questions about this trip

Is 5 days enough for Maui?

Yes. Five days covers West and South Maui, a Haleakalā sunrise and the Road to Hana, with time on the beach.

Do I need a reservation for Haleakalā sunrise?

Yes. Book a vehicle reservation on Recreation.gov up to 60 days ahead for entry between 3:00 and 7:00 a.m.; park entry is paid separately.

Do I need a reservation for Waiʻānapanapa?

Yes, nonresidents must book entry and parking online before they go.

Can I visit Lahaina?

Much of Lahaina is still closed and rebuilding after the 2023 fire. Respect closures and check current access before going.

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