🌴 Island Hopping Adventure: Honolulu & Manila 🌴

Melina Kinstler

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 20-day journey to the tropical paradises of Honolulu and Manila. Discover breathtaking waterfalls, hike majestic trails, soak up the sun on pristine beaches, and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of these vibrant cities. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with natural wonders and urban delights!

Trip to Honolulu

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Waterfall Trekking

$ 3

This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

A celebrated hiking area, this 150-foot waterfall is set amid tropical vegetation & an arboretum.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Day 2Breathtaking Views and Coastal Wonders

$ 3

A challenging trail leads to the peak of this extinct volcano, offering panoramic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

Small, scenic cove surrounded by jagged cliffs features a sandy beach & sweeping views at sunrise.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

Geysers of seawater shoot as high as 30 feet through this lava tube in a scenic cove.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Lighthouse Trails and Thrilling Caves

$ 3

Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Cliff shoreline reached by steep steps, where waves crashing into a cave "spit" out water.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Sandy Beach Bliss and Snorkeling Paradise

$10

$ 3

Surfers are drawn to the large waves at this scenic beach with food trucks often in the parking lot.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Day 5Botanical Gardens and Crater Exploration

$ 6

This 200-acre crater with lake & beach is planted with 60 acres of blooming plants, cacti & foliage.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

Oceanfront park offering a pristine setting for sun, picnics & water activities.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Beachfront Bliss and Iconic Landmarks

$13

$ 6

Formed from volcanic eruption, this landmark park rests in a crater & has stunning shoreline views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

A trail leads visitors to the summit of this volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

Directions

A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Sun, Sand, and Fun in the City

$ 3

Family-friendly Waikiki beach park with shallow, lagoon-like water & statues honoring local legends.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Family-friendly ocean retreat offering shallow waters, a snorkeling reef & surfing spots.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Royal Palaces and Tranquil Arboretums

$19

$ 3

Once the summer palace for Queen Emma & family, this 19th-century home is now a museum with tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

Directions

194-acre tropical rainforest features 5,000 exotic plants, singing birds & a self-guided hike.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Day 9Parks, Beaches, and Urban Escapes

$ 3

This 100-acre park with a man-made beach offers usually calm surf, plus tennis courts & a pavilion.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

This oceanfront park offers beach swimming, showers & a grassy area with picnic tables & grills.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

Open-air, 2-level mall with boutiques & restaurants, plus weekly yoga, hula & concerts.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Beach Hopping and Island Adventures

This sandy, curved beach offers swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding & sunning.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 29 min

Directions

Artificial peninsula offering a beach area, grassy spaces, sunset views & a yearly fireworks show.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Tall palms dot this sandy beach with calm water for swimming, a relaxed atmosphere & sunset views.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $191 In total

Activities & Food:$154

Transport:$38

Trip to Manila

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Waterfall Trekking

Massive bayfront shopping mall with an amusement park, theater, restaurants & convention center.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

Seaside amusement park featuring a large ferris wheel & other rides, plus games & food stalls.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Breathtaking Views and Coastal Wonders

$19

$ 2

The characters from DreamWorks films feature at this state-of-the-art center for kids' activities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

Directions

Riders of this huge Mall of Asia Ferris wheel with night lighting can take in city & bay views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

A wide range of cultural events are staged at this major government-run institution.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 3Lighthouse Trails and Thrilling Caves

This restored 1850s house is now a museum displaying Spanish colonial furniture, art & architecture.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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1 - 2 min

Directions

Historic church constructed starting in the 16th century with vaulted ceilings & detailed frescoes.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

Directions

Intramuros and Rizal’s Bagumbayan Light and Sound Museum

Mannequins telling the story of the Phillipines, from former colony to independent nation.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 4Sandy Beach Bliss and Snorkeling Paradise

$18

Museum with a collection of artifacts & artwork in a former monastery adjacent to a landmark church.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

Directions

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

Directions

This landmark defensive fortress features a museum commemorating the national hero José Rizal.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 5Botanical Gardens and Crater Exploration

$ 1

Prison where 19th-century national hero Jose Rizal was held, now a museum with books & artwork.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

Directions

Built in 1586 in the shape of an ace of spades, this stone fort now features a bonsai display.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

Directions

Grand 57-hectare park featuring lawns, gardens, outdoor events & a monument to hero José Rizal.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Beachfront Bliss and Iconic Landmarks

$ 1

Zoological, botanical & geological specimens displayed in an elegant venue with a soaring atrium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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41 - 50 min

Directions

Tranquil, 152-acre cemetery with 17,206 graves, the majority for U.S. soldiers killed during WWII.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Sun, Sand, and Fun in the City

$13

$ 1

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

19 - 23 min

Directions

Serene, triangle-shaped park with jogging paths, adjacent eateries & seasonal light shows.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Royal Palaces and Tranquil Arboretums

$15

$ 1

Aquatic theme park & educational facility featuring hands-on activities, an oceanarium & live shows.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

Directions

Massive museum with collections of Filipino fine art, archaeology, botany, natural history & more.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Day 9Parks, Beaches, and Urban Escapes

$15

$ 1

Themed galleries featuring 250+ interactive science exhibits, plus a planetarium, 3D shows & a park.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

Directions

Contemporary & historic fine art showcased in a swanky facility with a shop for books & gifts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Day 10Beach Hopping and Island Adventures

$13

$ 1

Miniature indoor city where children can play & learn life skills through immersive activities.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

15 - 18 min

Directions

Artisanal produce & fresh meat & vegetables are on offer at this vibrant community market.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $191 In total

Activities & Food:$154

Transport:$38