7-Day Itinerary
7-Day Trip
Tattoo Vacation
The classic Hawaii week. Four full days to surf, snorkel, hike, and explore Oahu at your own pace, a proper custom tattoo consultation and session, and two healing days before you fly home.
Ideal for: Custom tattoos, larger pieces, Polynesian-inspired designs, couples getting matching ink
Visual Trip Timeline
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive & Waikiki
adventureCheck in, decompress, and let the jet lag dissolve. Evening beach walk, the free Kuhio Beach hula show, and dinner on the Waikiki strip.
Day 2: Diamond Head & Kailua
adventureSunrise hike at Diamond Head (reservations recommended), then cross the Pali to Kailua for the windward side's turquoise water and Buzz's Steakhouse lunch.
Day 3: North Shore Road Trip
adventureA full-day road trip: Dole Plantation for pineapple soft serve, Haleiwa's surf shops and galleries, Sunset Beach for wave watching, and Giovanni's shrimp truck for lunch.
Day 4: Pearl Harbor & Culture
adventureMorning at Pearl Harbor (book USS Arizona tickets in advance). Afternoon: Chinatown food crawl or Bishop Museum for deep Hawaiian history and culture.
Day 5: Tattoo Day
tattooYour tattoo session at Aloha Tattoo — consultation in the morning, ink in the afternoon. Evening: catch the Hilton's Friday fireworks from the lagoon-side lawn.
Day 6: Healing Day - Indoor Fun
healingAir-conditioned retail therapy at Ala Moana and Royal Hawaiian Center. Treat yourself to a spa session. Sunset dinner at a waterfront restaurant — your tattoo stays covered and happy.
Day 7: Gentle Final Day
healingMorning Kona coffee, last-minute souvenir shopping, maybe a gentle stroll through Kapiolani Park. Your tattoo is healing well. Aloha, until next time.
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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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Tim Goodrich
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Planning a 7-Day Trip?
Front-load your ocean time, then book your session for Day 5. Share your dates and we'll handle the rest.
Book Your 7-Day Trip Session