5-Day Itinerary
5-Day Trip
Tattoo Vacation
The sweet spot for most visitors. Three full days of ocean, hiking, and exploration, a tattoo session on day four, and a relaxed final day to heal and soak in the last of island life.
Ideal for: Medium-sized custom tattoos, couples trips, first-time Hawaii visitors
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive & Waikiki Beach
adventureSettle in, feel the trade winds, and ease into vacation mode with a sunset swim at Waikiki. Dinner at Duke's or Hula Grill — toes in the sand.
Day 2: Diamond Head & North Shore
adventureSunrise hike at Diamond Head for the iconic crater-to-ocean view, then drive to the North Shore for Giovanni's shrimp, Haleiwa boutiques, and Pipeline surf watching.
Day 3: Ocean Adventure Day
adventureSnorkeling at Hanauma Bay, a surf lesson off Waikiki, or a catamaran sail to Turtle Canyon. This is your big water day — do it all before your session tomorrow.
Day 4: Tattoo Day
tattooMorning consultation (or walk in with your design ready). Afternoon tattoo session at our studio. Evening: browse Royal Hawaiian Center and watch the sunset from a restaurant — no water, no stress.
Day 5: Heal & Depart
healingRelaxed morning at Ala Moana Center for souvenirs, a shaded coffee stop, or Chinatown food crawl. Keep your tattoo protected and moisturized for the journey home.
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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
Mike Shapiro
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Victoria
Bam
Stephanny Campos
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Noa
Planning a 5-Day Trip?
Front-load your ocean time, then book your session for Day 4. Share your dates and we'll handle the rest.
Book Your 5-Day Trip Session