Lanai Itinerary
Lanai
is fairly small and largely undeveloped, so you can explore it in two or
three days and still have time for
a round of golf or time to relax at the pool or on the beach. There is only one town and the island has only about 30 miles of paved
road. You won't find most of the sights below on the paved roads so you will need to rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle if you want to do
any exploring.
Day
1
Hulopo'e Beach.
You probably came to Lanai to relax and get away from it all so start your
stay with a visit to Lanai's only easily accessible swimming beach. You can picnic,
sunbathe, or relax in the
shade. Brilliantly hued fish and gentle waves provide excellent
snorkeling.
Day 2
Lu`ahiwa Petroglyphs: ancient rock carvings on a steep
slope overlooking the Palawai Basin.
Kaunolu: The archaeological
site of an ancient fishing village situated atop the island's highest sea cliffs. Halulu Heiau here was
considered a place of refuge for islanders who violated the kapu, or
sacred laws.
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Entrance to Garden of the
Gods
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Day 3
Garden of the Gods: A wind swept canyon where erosion has
created striking scenes of red and black rocks scattered
across a crimson landscape with the crystal blue sea in the distance.
Day 4
Munro Trail: An eight-mile route that winds through lush
tropical rain forest over the top of Lana'ihale which, at 3,370 feet is the
highest point on the island. On a clear day you can see all the
major Hawaiian Islands except Kauai. Off the Munro Trail is Maunalei
Gulch Overlook above a 2,000-foot deep gulch.
Day 5
Shipwreck Beach: An eight mile stretch of beach, portions of
which are very rocky, where you
can look for shells and other washed-up treasures. There is a spectacular view of Molokai across the
channel.
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