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10 Days in Paradise: Honolulu Adventure

Luca Nunes

Luca Nunes

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the tropical paradise of Honolulu. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this Hawaiian gem. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Pacific!

Trip to Honolulu

Day 1Coastal Delights and Seafood Feasts
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$298

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$ 36

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Roy's Hawaii Kai
Hawaiian inspired Euro-Asian cuisine from the heart, food friendly wines & aloha service http://facebook.com/royshawaiikai Instagram: @royshawaii
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$68
8 - 10 min

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Lānaʻi Lookout
Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Poke Bowl Patrol - Ono Seafood
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$102
9 - 11 min

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Miguelz Tapas Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$128
Day 2Beach Bliss and Botanical Wonders
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$333

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$ 42

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Plumeria Beach House
Nestled beachfront at the iconic Kahala Hotel & Resort, Plumeria Beach House is our open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on spacious indoor and outdoor terraces. Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami and his Michelin-starred experience are at the forefront of the tantalizing menu, h...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
25 - 30 min

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Koko Crater Botanical Garden
This 200-acre crater with lake & beach is planted with 60 acres of blooming plants, cacti & foliage.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Koko Crater Railway Trailhead
Steep hike up an abandoned railroad track on Koko Crater, with dramatic ocean & city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Miguelz Tapas Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$128
7 - 9 min

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Hanauma Bay
This popular nature preserve on a bay features a beach, green sea turtles, parrotfish & more.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$19
13 - 16 min

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Cafe Asia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$110
Day 3Scenic Vistas and Cultural Treasures
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$340

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$ 36

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Cajun King Kaneohe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
11 - 14 min

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Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout
Historic site marking a 1795 battle, featuring sweeping coastal cliff & mountain peak views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
29 - 35 min

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Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park
Scenic lookout featuring striking views of the Diamond Head volcano cone & the Waikiki skyline.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Tae's Teppanyaki Turn & Burn
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$114
13 - 20 min

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Bishop Museum
A planetarium, & a museum showcasing exhibits on Hawaiian & other Pacific Island cultures.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$63
7 - 9 min

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Monarch Seafoods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 4Culinary Delights and Historic Marvels
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$344

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$ 36

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$78
9 - 11 min

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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Historical artifacts from WWII & an exhibit on naval ships presented in this wartime submarine.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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Lunch Box Kitchen of Hawaii
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$116
10 - 12 min

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Moanalua Gardens
Peaceful 24-acre park known for an annual hula festival & rare plantings including monkeypod trees.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Monarch Seafoods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 5Steak Sensations and Water Park Thrills
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$419

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$ 30

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Steak Rave
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
28 - 34 min

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Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & camping.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
60 - 72 min

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Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks and Aussie hospitality. Find our location in Kapolei between Kamokila Blvd. and Kapolei Parkway across from Costco.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$102
12 - 18 min

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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
Family-friendly water park features thrilling slides, a lazy river, wave pool & concession stands.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$125
16 - 20 min

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Roy's Ko Olina
Hawaiian inspired Euro-Asian cuisine from the heart, food friendly wines & aloha service http://facebook.com/royskoolina Instagram: @royshawaii
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$112
Day 6Sushi Extravaganza and Naval History
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$430

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$ 36

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant
Traditional and fun Japanese staple in Hawaii.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
17 - 21 min

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Battleship Missouri Memorial
Storied battleship, site of the official Japanese surrender in WWII, hosting exhibits, tours & more.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
16 - 20 min

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Blazin Steaks Pearl Kai
We have a delicious menu loaded with affordable, home-cooked dishes including steaks, seafood, chicken and more!
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$96
12 - 15 min

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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
WWII-focused museum presenting historical aircraft, exhibits & even a simulated flight experience.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$63
18 - 22 min

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Fresh Catch
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
Day 7Artistic Gems and Fine Dining
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$431

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$ 18

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Sushi Izakaya Gaku
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$88
12 - 17 min

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Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)
An expansive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Ya-ya S Chophouse & Se
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$120
12 - 18 min

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Iolani Palace
Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$69
8 - 12 min

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Gotti's Lounge
Gotti’s Lounge in Honolulu Chinatown is a sports bar serving great food & amazing service. For the best steak in the area, look no further.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$104
Day 8Steakhouse Indulgence and Beachside Bliss
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$344

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$ 6

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House specializes in serving aged USDA Prime steaks, broiled in a trademark 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays sizzling hot. To experience fine dining at its best … Just follow the sizzle to the nearest Ruth's Chris Steak Ho...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$88
2 - 3 min

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Waikiki Beach Walk
Open-air, 2-level mall with boutiques & restaurants, plus weekly yoga, hula & concerts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
This 9-foot bronze sculpture honors the Hawaiian Olympic champion & father of international surfing.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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d.k Steak House
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$104
4 - 6 min

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Honolulu Zoo
Popular spot for families spanning 42 acres with lush gardens & over 900 animals.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$50
4 - 6 min

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Kuhio Beach Grill
Relish in creative American cuisine at Kuhio Beach Grill with a splendid morning breakfast buffet and the restaurant's signature prime rib dinner buffet for the evening.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$102
Day 9Beachside Paradise and Natural Wonders
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$283

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$ 24

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Gilligans Beach Shack
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$74
2 - 3 min

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Kahanamoku Beach
This sandy, curved beach offers swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding & sunning.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Summit of Diamond Head Crater
A historic hiking trail leads visitors to this iconic summit, with panoramic ocean & city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Ka ‘Ikena
Ka 'Ikena features Continental and Asian-Pacific cuisine. Lunch & Dinner service. Reservations are necessary.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$98
18 - 27 min

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Diamond Head State Monument
A trail leads visitors to the summit of this volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$86
Day 10Oceanfront Dining and Nature's Beauty
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$331

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$ 42

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant
The Hau Tree Lanai is the favorite beachfront restaurant for visitors and long-time residents alike. Preparation ranges from traditional American to Asian inspired. All the while you’ll be dining alfresco beneath the ancient Hau trees where author Robert Louis Stevenson lounged and wrote.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
15 - 18 min

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Diamond Head
Iconic volcanic peak, home to hiking trails & remains of historical military fortifications.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Kapiʻolani Regional Park
A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Fukuya
Oahu is known for its vibrant okazuya, or Japanese delicatessen, scene. However, none have caught the attention of both tourists and natives quite like Fukuya in Honolulu, HI. Serving both authentic Japanese cuisine and contemporary creations, this family-style restaurant is a must-visit for all ...
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$126
14 - 17 min

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Mānoa Falls Trail
This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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XO Restaurant
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$120

Budget breakdown: $3858 In total

Activities & Food:$3552
Transport:$306