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Mauka-to-Makai Oʻahu Family Adventure Package

7 Days / 6 Nights | Action, Culture, and Island Fun for Ages 9–12

This itinerary goes big on discovery—from off‑roading through Jurassic valleys to snorkeling with turtles. Built for curious, energetic kids (and their adults), it shows you the real Oʻahu, from mauka (mountains) to makai (ocean). Explore sacred sites, hike volcanic ridges, and unwind on white‑sand beaches—balanced with hand‑picked meals and downtime.

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What's Included

Round‑trip airfare from the mainland U.S.*
6 nights in a Waikīkī condo or suite (upgrades available)
Private airport transfers with fresh‑flower lei greeting
Daily breakfasts and curated full‑menu dinners
Guided tours, activities, and excursions listed below
1‑day Jeep rental for self‑drive adventure
VIP local advisor hotline during your stay
All taxes, resort fees, and booking service included

*Airfare pricing varies by departure city. Use our Trip Planner Tool for estimates.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Waikīkī Welcome

Feel the island breeze the moment you land. A fresh‑flower lei and private transfer whisk the family to Waikīkī, where your condo suite sits steps from the sand. After a quick splash in the pool, watch surfers carve golden‑hour waves before digging into a beachfront dinner at Duke’s—live music, kid‑friendly aloha vibes, and the first slice of legendary Hula Pie.

Private transfer from HNL to Waikīkī condo or suite
Resort or beach‑path orientation walk
Pool or ocean dip to shake off jet lag
Hawaiian sunset views from Waikīkī Beach
Welcome dinner at Duke’s Waikīkī (live music + Hula Pie)

Day 2 – Jurassic Adventure at Kualoa Ranch

Trade city buzz for emerald peaks. Your ATV Raptor caravan rumbles through Kaʻaʻawa Valley’s towering cliffs, where Jurassic Park and Kong once filmed. After a picnic under monkey‑pod trees, clip into a seven‑line zip course that sends you flying above banyan forests with postcard ocean views.

Drive to Kualoa Ranch (45 min)
2‑hour guided ATV Raptor tour in Kaʻaʻawa Valley
Picnic or ranch café lunch (no‑host)
Afternoon zipline adventure (7 lines, ocean views)
Free evening to relax or shop
Dinner suggestion: Teddy’s Bigger Burgers

Day 3 – Snorkel with Sea Turtles + Circle Island Tour

Set sail for Turtle Canyon, where gentle green sea turtles glide beneath your fins and reef fish shimmer in technicolor. Back on land, a private driver loops you around Oʻahu—pineapple fields, big‑wave surf breaks, and lava‑rock cliffs—serving up shaved ice and local snacks along the way.

Breakfast at resort
Snorkel cruise with gear, guide, and snacks
Private Circle Island Tour (7–8 hrs): Dole Plantation, Laniakea Beach, Waimea Bay, surf towns, Ka Iwi Coast
Shave ice + malasada stops en route
Dinner suggestion: Highway Inn (plate lunches & kid‑friendly)

Day 4 – Relax & Cirque du Soleil Night Out

Slow the pace with a laid‑back beach morning—think sand‑castle contests or paddle‑boarding calm lagoon waters. After sunset, Cirque du Soleil’s island‑themed extravaganza lights up Waikīkī: acrobats soar, drums thunder, and the kids leave wide‑eyed and inspired.

Beach time at Queen’s Surf or Duke’s Lagoon (chairs & towels provided)
Optional SUP or sand‑castle clinic
Afternoon pool / shopping break
Evening Cirque du Soleil Honolulu show
Pre‑show fixed‑menu dinner at Hawaiian‑fusion restaurant

Day 5 – Self‑Drive East Oʻahu Adventure

Drop the Jeep’s top and follow the coastline. Hike the paved Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail for whale‑spotting vistas, then claim a shady ironwood spot on Waimānalo’s powder‑soft sand. Wrap up with island‑classic steaks (and kid‑size mahi tacos) at Buzz’s Kailua.

Jeep rental pick‑up (4‑door, open top)
Hike paved Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail (2 mi round‑trip)[=[[
Swim + picnic at Waimānalo Beach
Scenic Kailua & Lanikai photo stops
Dinner at Buzz’s Original Steak House (ocean‑breeze seating)

Day 6 – Sea Life Park Encounter

Cruise the coastal highway to Sea Life Park, where dolphin flips, ray feedings, and shark talks spark every kid’s marine‑biologist dreams. Educational shows blend with reef‑touch pools, and the coastal views alone are worth the trip.