The Best of Oahu in 5 Days
Sunday, July 02, 2017
We've almost reached the end of our Hawaiian holiday but
before we put a stop to the reminiscing, here's one last post to recap our 5
day itinerary. This itinerary includes everything from
outstanding scenery and activities to exploring shopping, history and culture
in Hawaii.
If you'd like to spend 5 days in Oahu, Hawaii, here's some
inspiration to get you started.
Note: Most activities have been covered in detail in other posts and we have linked them below.
Day 1: Given the jet lag and travel fatigue, it's best to go
easy on your first day in town. We started out by exploring the bustling
Waikiki area and people watching before heading to the Cheesecake
Factory for lunch. The food was absolutely delicious with plenty of
options for vegetarians like us. However, a word of caution, the portions are
huge to say the least and it's best to start off slow instead of ordering too
much like we did. After lunch we further explored the Waikiki
strip and its glamorous shops and boutiques, relaxed at the Waikiki
Beach to catch a beautiful golden sunset and then walked back to our
hotel, stopping by the multiple Lei shows happening in the area.
Day 2: After a good night's sleep, we were well-rested and
ready to go hiking, so conquering the Diamond Head Walk early in
the morning was our activity of choice. We treated ourselves to some shaved
ice after the walk followed by shopping at the Waikele Shopping Center, the
perfect place to go to if you're looking to buy from a good mix of high-street
and high-end brands at ridiculously affordable prices. Given that we are from
Sydney, the prices were just too good to resist even after the conversion rate
and we ended up with quite a few bargains.
Day 3: On the agenda for day 3 was visiting Pearl Harbour and snorkeling in Hanauma Bay.
We took a bus to reach Pearl Harbour at sunrise to beat the crowds and leave us
plenty of time later in the day to get to Hanauma Bay. If you're weak swimmers
like us, Hanauma Bay is the place for you. The clear water and
friendly fish allow you to see plenty of action even from the shoreline. If you
do have the skills however, venture our a little further to see incredible
underwater views. Unfortunately for us, snorkeling as well as taking photos
underneath was quite challenging and so were was unable to capture the
beautiful views underneath for you all to see. The beach was a busy one but the
crowds only added to the atmosphere. After our sea adventures, we rested by
trying some delicious Acai bowls and fruit smoothies right by
the beach before heading home for a well-deserved nap.
Day 4: On our second last day in Hawaii, we headed out to
the Dole Plantation and explored the North Shore.
If you're a 'pineapple on pizza' kinda gal, it's likely that you'll enjoy all
that is on offer at the dole plantation. We recommend starting off by trying
your hands at the pineapple maze, followed by a stroll through the
gardens before you end with some dole whip, a pineapple flavoured
soft serve dessert that will leave you feeling refreshed.
Day 5: Finally, before heading back home to Sydney, we explored Oahu's east coast by
making a trip to the Kualoa Ranch, followed by the Polynesian
Culture Centre for one last taste of the vibrant Hawaiian culture.
We hope you've enjoyed our Hawaiian travel diaries! We'll be
back shortly with everything you need to know about our recent European escape.
Stay tuned.
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Ahh! Great pictures :) I would love to be there.
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This trip looks like a dream, I love the food that you had and the view!
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It looks so beautiful! I loved these photos ans hope you had an amazing time!
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Nice pictures I think that you guys have enjoyed a lot in these 5 days. I would like to know what dresses you carried with you. I took avengers end game leather jackets in my holidays as I was going to cold place with my friends.
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