54 days in South Pacific & United States Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Free Church of Tonga, and then make a trip to Royal Tombs.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Nuku'alofa trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiport is Fua'amotu International Airport. In June, daytime highs in Nuku'alofa are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Pago Pago.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Fagatele Bay Trail, browse the exhibits of Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Office, trek along Cloud Rainforest to Reef Hike, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Alava, then stroll through Two Dollar Beach, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Ekalesia Faapotopotoga Kerisiano i Amerika Samoa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sun): stroll through Lower Sauma Ridge Hike, then stroll through Blunts Point Trail, and then take in the awesome beauty at Matafao Peak.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Pago Pago itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pago Pago in 16.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 23 hours traveling from Nuku'alofa to Pago Pago. Traveling from Nuku'alofa in June, expect Pago Pago to be a bit warmer, temps between 34°C and 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow time for the ferry ride to Apia.

Get some historical perspective at Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Baha'i House of Worship Samoa. Let the collections at Samoa Culture Centre and Museum of Samoa capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Apia: Pure Ocean Dive & Water sports (in Mulifanua), Giant Clam Sanctuary (in Savaia) and Lalomanu Beach (in Lalomanu). Next up on the itinerary: soothe aching muscles at Yoga Samoa, make a trip to Samoa Cultural Village, kick back and relax at Lefaga Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Malua Turtle Feeding Pool.

For maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Apia trip builder.

Traveling by ferry from Pago Pago to Apia takes 9 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Pago Pago to Apia is 23 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Honolulu.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu Museum of Art. Your inner history buff will appreciate Iolani Palace and Valley of the Temples. Get out of town with these interesting Honolulu side-trips: Sea Life Park Hawaii (in Waimanalo), Haleiwa (Waimea Bay & Sunset Beach Park) and Malaekahana State Recreation Area (in Laie). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, enjoy the sand and surf at Waikiki Beach, examine the collection at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, and stroll the grounds of National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

For ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Honolulu trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Apia to Honolulu takes 9.5 hours. Traveling from Apia to Honolulu, you'll gain 23 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Honolulu can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Utqiagvik.

On the 21st (Wed), stroll around Inupiat Heritage Center and then get to know the fascinating history of Tundra Tours Inc.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Utqiagvik trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Honolulu to Utqiagvik. The time zone difference when traveling from Honolulu to Utqiagvik is 1 hour. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Honolulu in June, with highs in Utqiagvik at 6°C and lows at 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Anchorage.

Alaska Native Heritage Center and Earthquake Park will appeal to history buffs. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center and Oscar Anderson House Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Anchorage to go to Whittier and see Boat Tours & Water Sports, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. Spend the 25th (Sun) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, get engrossed in the history at Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, see the interesting displays at Alaska Jewish Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Anchorage trip itinerary builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Utqiagvik to Anchorage. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Utqiagvik in June: highs in Anchorage hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Hilo.

Kealakekua Bay and Kona Coffee Living History Farm are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Puukohola National Historic Park and Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve will appeal to history buffs. Explore Hilo's surroundings by going to Halualoa ukelele gallery (in Holualoa), Volcano Garden Arts (in Volcano) and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs, Volcano Art Center Gallery, &more). The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Akaka Falls State Park, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and take in nature's colorful creations at Liliuokalani Gardens.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Hilo holiday builder website.

You can fly from Anchorage to Hilo in 11.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Anchorage to Hilo due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Anchorage in June: high temperatures in Hilo hover around 33°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Alofi.

Get a sense of the local culture at Taoga Niue Museum and Togo Chasm.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Alofi holiday planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hilo to Alofi. Traveling from Hilo to Alofi, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Hilo in July: highs in Alofi hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Avarua.

Museum-lovers will appreciate The Little Red Gallery and Cook Islands National Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cook Island Christian Church (CICC) and Cook Islands Cultural Village.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Avarua trip builder site.

You can fly from Alofi to Avarua in 20 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Alofi to Avarua is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Papeete.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Museum of Tahiti and the Islands and Point Venus. Museum-lovers will get to explore Musee de la perle Wan and Manua Exquisite Tahitian Art. Take a break from Papeete with a short trip to Tahiti Safari Expedition in Arue, about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at James Norman Hall Home, get a sense of history and politics at Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise, admire the sheer force of Faarumai Waterfalls, and pause for some serene contemplation at Notre Dame Cathedral.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Papeete travel route planner.

You can fly from Avarua to Papeete in 6 hours. Traveling from Avarua in July, expect nights in Papeete to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.