10-Day Itinerary
10-Day Trip
Tattoo Vacation
The luxury itinerary for serious travelers. Explore every corner of Oahu (or island-hop), get a substantial custom tattoo with a proper consultation, and have three full healing days before flying home.
Ideal for: Large custom pieces, multi-session tattoos, island hopping, honeymoons
Visual Trip Timeline
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive & Settle In
adventureCheck into the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Let jet lag fade with a beach walk, a mai tai at Tropics, and an early sunset dinner.
Day 2: Waikiki Deep Dive
adventureSurf lesson at Queens break, outrigger canoe ride with a beach boy crew, snorkel at Sans Souci Beach. Evening: free hula show at Kuhio Beach.
Day 3: Diamond Head & East Side
adventureDiamond Head sunrise hike, Hanauma Bay snorkeling (book reservations), then the scenic Makapu'u Lighthouse trail with whale-watching potential in winter.
Day 4: North Shore Adventure
adventureFull North Shore circuit: Haleiwa boutiques and art galleries, Sunset Beach, Waimea Valley botanical gardens and waterfall, and the legendary shrimp trucks.
Day 5: Pearl Harbor & Honolulu
adventurePearl Harbor memorials (book the USS Arizona ferry in advance), then the Bishop Museum for Hawaiian history, and a Chinatown evening food crawl.
Day 6: Free Day / Island Hop
adventureYour choice: kayak to the Mokes off Kailua, hike Ka'ena Point for remote coastline, or catch a quick flight to Maui or the Big Island for a day trip.
Day 7: Tattoo Day
tattooFull custom session at Aloha Tattoo. Longer sessions are possible for bigger pieces — our artists can comfortably work 4-6+ hours. Evening: a quiet celebration dinner, your new ink protected under loose clothing.
Day 8: Healing - Food & Culture
healingChinatown food tour, Iolani Palace (the only royal palace on US soil), local art galleries, and an evening luau at a covered venue. All tattoo-safe.
Day 9: Healing - Shopping & Relaxation
healingAla Moana Center retail therapy, a spa treatment for those sore muscles, and golden-hour photography from Magic Island. Keep that tattoo moisturized.
Day 10: Farewell
healingLast morning in paradise. Coffee on the lanai, gentle walk along the beach, final tattoo check. Your ink is healing and you're headed home with the best souvenir imaginable.
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Activities: Before vs. After
Before Your Tattoo
Do these activities first
Surfing & ocean swimming
Saltwater irritates fresh ink
Hiking Diamond Head
Sweat + sun exposure on fresh tattoos
Snorkeling & diving
Submerging a fresh tattoo risks infection
Beach sunbathing
UV damages fresh tattoo pigment
After Your Tattoo
Tattoo-safe activities
Shopping at Ala Moana
Indoor, air-conditioned, tattoo-safe
Food tour & restaurants
No sun or water exposure
Luau & cultural shows
Evening events, minimal sun risk
Photography & sightseeing
Gentle activity, stay in shade
Meet Our Artists
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Leo
Micah
Gabi Lowe
Spade
Brit Haynes
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Ricky Panterra
Planning a 10-Day Trip?
Front-load your ocean time, then book your session for Day 7. Share your dates and we'll handle the rest.
Book Your 10-Day Trip Session