Exploring the Best of Maui and Kauai | Maui vs Kauai - which one to visit?

While both islands offer some of the most stunning vistas in the world, they are unique in their ways. Being the second largest Hawaiian island, Maui has a diverse landscape of beaches, jungles, and volcanoes while also known for its luxury resorts. Kauai feels much more laid back, featuring stunning landscapes and a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I'm very lucky to be able to visit both islands, and hopefully, this video can help you decide where you want to go. Special thanks to Jane for providing the Kauai GoPro footage from 2018 :) 🤓 Some tips from my experiences 📍Haleakala National Park Haleakala National Park entrance fees include visiting the summit district and the Kipahulu district. It's $30.00 per private vehicle and valid for 3 days- you can save some money if you plan your trip to visit both areas within 3 days. Haleakala Sunrise - Summit reservation: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/253731/ticket/255 📍The Waihee Ridge Trail parking lot gets full very quickly, so I would recommend arriving early. We arrived before the park opened. 📍Hāʻena State Park Reservation (to hike the Kalalau Trail): https://gohaena.com/ We reserved the Parking + Entry Pass ($20.00) right when it was available. Dates open 30 days prior at 12 a.m. Hawaii time. I woke up at 3am to reserve 😂 You also have to choose a timeframe for your visit. The trail can be extremely slippery and dangerous. We would probably opt out of the hike if the weather was bad. We only hiked to Hanakāpī’ai Beach. 🛏️ Lodging (MOST expensive part of the trip) Watch out for all the cleaning fees, service fees, taxes... They REALLY add up. Maui Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7263829?source_impression_id=p3_1675743990_9m%2FWHzdO1hY90IYu Kauai Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48228142?source_impression_id=p3_1675743935_uQ1hw4LDAhyi4uYt ⛰ Choose your adventure 00:00 Intro 00:33 Maui Hawaii 00:37 Beaches 00:56 Road to Hana 01:49 Haleakala National Park 02:09 Waihee Ridge Trail 02:33 Kauai Hawaii 02:58 Waimea Canyon State Park 03:25 Na Pali Coast - Kalalau Trail 04:32 Epilogue Thanks for watching my video! Like and subscribe! 🌱☀️ _____________________________­____ Follow me 🖤 IG: https://www.instagram.com/steffie.lin/ ✉️ stephaniechlin@gmail.com _____________________________­____ ※ PRODUCTION ※ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/zpwtf5/ Canon EOS R6 https://amzn.to/3H7Dfo7 Canon RF35mm F1.8 IS Macro STM Lens https://amzn.to/3HoQJfr Canon RF70-200mm F4 L is USM https://amzn.to/3Sy1ks0 Rode PodMic: https://amzn.to/38fY6sn Podtrak p4: https://amzn.to/3lGcugt Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L Black https://amzn.to/3MDXw5y Disclaimers: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.