In Two Weeks

Lucky travelers will get 2 weeks to totally relax on the Valley Isle. I'd suggest adding lots of naps, vegging out on the beach, and stopping to smell all the exotic flowers to the 1-week itinerary above. Below are suggestions for your second week on Maui.

Follow 1-week itinerary as outlined previously.

Day 8: Flying or Ferrying to Molokai for a Mule Ride

If you have a spare day or two, head over to the "Friendly Isle" to experience the Molokai Mule Ride down into the Kalaupapa Peninsula. This is an all-day experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. You can either take the ferry over or fly; either way, don't miss this opportunity.

Day 9: Snorkeling in an Old Volcanic Crater

Take a day to see the fish inside the Molokini Crater. Go in the morning before the wind comes up. If it's whale season and you're lucky, you may spot whales on the way over or back. You'll have to go as part of a tour.

Day 10: Gliding over the Water in a Kayak

Kayaking is so easy that you will be paddling away within a few minutes of lessons. One of the best kayak places is Makena -- it's calm, the water is so clear you can see the fish, and you're protected from the wind. After a couple hours of kayaking and snorkeling, stop for a picnic lunch at Makena Landing, and then explore this area. If you still have energy to spare, hike over to La Pérouse Monument, along the rugged shoreline.

Day 11: Taking an Offbeat Tour

Plan at least one off-the-beaten-path tour while you're on Maui. If you love good food, book the tour of chef James McDonald's O'o Farm, which includes lunch. Cheese aficionados will love visiting Surfing Goat Dairy and sampling its cheeses. For a really exotic experience, take the Combo Tour at Alii Kula Lavender, which includes a tour of the farm and lunch made with lavender products.

Day 12: Seeing Maui from a Helicopter

The feeling of suddenly lifting off straight up in the air and then floating over the island of Maui in a helicopter is a memory that will stay with you forever. Of all the helicopter companies, I recommend booking with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for the most comfortable, informative, and fun tour in the air. After the tour, take some time to explore old Wailuku town, wander through the shops, stop at the Bailey House Museum, and then take in Waikapu, Kahului, and Puunene.

Day 13: Walking Back in Time in Lahaina

Plan to arrive in this historic town early, before the crowds. Eat a big breakfast, and then put on your walking shoes and take the self-guided historic walking tour of the old town. Plan to do some browsing in the quaint stores, watch the surfers skim the waves in front of the library, and pop over to Kaanapali to the Whalers Village Museum. Then drive around the head of the island on the Kahekili Highway, stopping to see the ancient Hawaiian village of Kahakuloa and the Halekii and Pihanakalani Heiau on the Wailuku side.

Day 14: Enjoying Your Last Day

After 13 days of exploring Maui, spend your last day doing what you loved best: beachcombing, snorkeling, hiking, shopping, or whatever your favorite Maui activity is. Pick up a lei before you go to the airport so you will have a little bit of Maui with you as you say aloha.