10 Days in Hawai‘i Kai: A Tropical Adventure

luis talledo

17 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day journey to Hawai‘i Kai, where we'll explore stunning beaches, historic sites, and breathtaking trails. Get ready for an unforgettable tropical adventure!

Trip to Hawai‘i Kai

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$29

$ 8

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

An expansive collection of over 50,000 works housed in an impressive building with gift shop & cafe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Historic site marking a 1795 battle, featuring sweeping coastal cliff & mountain peak views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Day 2

$19

$ 15

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

Upscale, four-level shopping mall with department stores, boutiques, a food court & restaurants.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

Complex with restored homes & workplaces of 19th-century Christian missionaries & a visitor center.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Historic burial site honoring the veterans of 4 wars & with striking views set in a volcanic crater.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

No time set

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Free

41 - 50 min

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400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & camping.

No time set

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Day 3

$73

$ 13

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

A planetarium, & a museum showcasing exhibits on Hawaiian & other Pacific Island cultures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$31

13 - 16 min

Directions

Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$35

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

No time set

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28 - 34 min

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Popular lookout point featuring panoramic views of the ocean, cliffs & neighboring islands.

No time set

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Free

Day 4

$13

$ 10

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Historic hotel space with multiple galleries featuring artistic visions of Hawaii by Hawaiians.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Iconic volcanic peak, home to hiking trails & remains of historical military fortifications.

No time set

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$13

Day 5

$13

$ 10

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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24 - 29 min

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Mall with high-end retail shops & a global food court, as well as events such as live music & hula.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Upmarket retailer specializing in fine jewelry, gifts & luxury timepieces in classic designs.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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14-acre garden offering a unique & tranquil space for tropical plants, orchids & cycads since 1853.

No time set

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Day 6

$25

$ 8

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Popular spot for families spanning 42 acres with lush gardens & over 900 animals.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

22 - 27 min

Directions

Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 5

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

Clear water, fine sand & accessible facilities make this a popular spot for aquatic activities.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$ 8

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

This short, sometimes narrow trail features 2 military bunkers & a panoramic view of Lanikai Beach.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$15

$ 5

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 10

$13

$ 8

Hotel La Croix

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $285 In total

Activities & Food:$198

Transport:$88