11 days in Kauai Itinerary

Kilohana and Kauai Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Appreciate the collections at Grove Farm Sugar Plantation Museum and Galerie 103. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Poipu: Waimea (Aloha 'n Paradise Espresso Bar, Waimea Canyon State Park, &more), Coconut Marketplace (in Kapaa) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Kekaha).

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Boston to Poipu is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight, bus, and shuttle. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Boston to Poipu due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Boston in May: highs in Poipu hover around 82°F, while lows dip to 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to drive to Kilauea.

Kilauea is a small town on the northeastern shore of Kauai, one of the eight islands that make up the state of Hawaii. Get some cultural insight at 7 Artists Gallery and Christ Memorial Episcopal Church. Your inner history buff will appreciate Wai`oli Hui`ia Church and Historic Kong Lung Market Center. Get out of town with these interesting Kilauea side-trips: Na Pali Coast State Park (in Wainiha) and Kapaa (Kauai's Hindu Monastery, The Glass Shack, &more). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Hanalei Beach, buy something for everyone on your list at Princeville Center, pick up some local products at Anahola Hawaiian Land Farmer's Market, and stroll through Anini Beach.

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Getting from Poipu to Kilauea by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In May in Kilauea, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 71°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.