Day 1
Welcome to Hawaii! In the traditional Aloha spirit, you’ll be greeted at the airport with a fragrant lei. Explore your hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like: dive into the warm gentle waves of the Pacific, explore The International Market Place in Waikiki or relax with a tropical drink poolside. At 6 p.m. gather at the hotel for a Hawaiian-style Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. (WR).
Moderate: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel (Run Of House)
First Class: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel (Partial Ocean View)
Premier: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel (OV)
Day 2
Pearl Harbor & Honolulu sightseeing
Begin your day with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a moving tribute to those military personnel still entombed in her hull from the fatal attack of 1941. Travel on to Punchbowl Crater and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Return to downtown Honolulu to see the splendid Iolani Palace, the iconic King Kamehameha I statue and the state capitol building. Then visit a coral jewellery workshop to see how expert artisans transform a treasure of the sea into a priceless Local Speciality. Spend the rest of the afternoon on your own before joining your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (FB HD)
Moderate: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel (Run Of House)
First Class: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel (Partial Ocean View)
Premier: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel (OV)
Day 3
Oahu – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Kona (2 nights)
Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Set out for the Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to both the world’s largest and its most active volcano. Look out on spectacular views of the caldera and crater and learn about the geology of the islands at the Jaggar Museum; then walk through a real lava tube. After an included lunch, learn how the rich volcanic soil around Kona produces some of the world’s best coffee. Visit a local coffee farm and mill and savour a tasting of
100% Kona coffee, a Local Speciality. Reach the stunning Kona coast and check in to your oceanfront resort. (FB L D)
Moderate: Royal Kona Resort (Partial Ocean View)
First Class: Royal Kona Resort (Ocean View)
Premier: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (Ocean View)
Day 4
Kona Free Time
Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. The options are endless: Tour a native Hawaiian temple in the lively seaside town of Kailua, don a snorkel and mask to commune with Hawaii’s colourful marine life, look for green sea turtles at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, descend into the depths on a submarine or just relax and enjoy your resort. This evening, as the sky grows red in the west, why not take an optional cruise to relish one of Kona’s magnificent sunsets? (FB)
Moderate: Royal Kona Resort (Partial Ocean View)
First Class: Royal Kona Resort (Ocean View
Premier: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa (Ocean View)
Day 5
Kona – Maui (3 nights)
Soar high above the Pacific again as you fly to Maui, the Magic Isle, home to endless white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and luxuriant tropical foliage. Enjoy a Unique Insight during a visit to the Kahanu Aina Organic Sprouts in Maui and learn how the family-run operation turned their backyard organic and urban alfalfa farm into the largest compost-grown operation in the state. Travel into the countryside to visit a local farm and learn about sustainable agriculture on the islands.Then toast your host with a glass of wine and indulge in a special Be My Guest lunch featuring the finest local ingredients. Formerly a royal retreat, spectacular Kaanapali Beach is often ranked as one of America’s finest beaches. Check in to your beachfront resort and enjoy a relaxing evening. (FB BG)
Moderate: Royal Lahaina Resort (Partial Ocean View)
First Class: Royal Lahaina Resort (Partial Ocean View)
Premier: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa (Run of House)
Day 6-7
Maui Free Time
Enjoy two full days in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui’s wonderlands. Spend some time on the white-sand beaches. Take an afternoon to explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafes. Play 18 holes at a championship golf course overlooking the sea. Rise early and ascend to the summit of Mount Haleakala to see the sunrise. Or make the scenic journey to the remote town of Hana on Maui’s rugged eastern coast. Maybe get a bird’s-eye view of Maui on a helicopter flightseeing excursion. During your stay on Maui, enjoy a presentation with a Local Expert and learn about the exotic flora and fauna of the islands. On one evening, join your travelling companions for a festive Luau Highlight Dinner, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the song and dance of old Hawaii and the South Pacific. Relish the scene as the rising moon transforms the seas into liquid silver, and marvel as the stars begin to brighten the sky. (FB HD) (FB)
Moderate: Royal Lahaina Resort (Partial Ocean View)
First Class: Royal Lahaina Resort (Partial Ocean View)
Premier: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa (Run of House)
Day 8
Maui – Kauai (3 nights)
A brief flight takes you to the Garden Isle of Kauai, whose rugged Na Pali Coast was the site of filming for Jurassic Park and King Kong. Head into the interior on a cruise of the tranquil Wailua River, passing thick rainforests and the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge. Stroll to a spot once reserved for Hawaiian royalty: the gorgeous Fern Grotto. In this natural amphitheatre, Hawaiian dancers and singers will perform traditional songs and hula. A riverside lunch completes the day’s events before heading to your beautiful oceanfront resort. (FB L)
Moderate: Kauai Beach Resort (Lagoon View)
First Class: Kauai Beach Resort (Pool View)
Premier: Kauai Beach Resort (Ocean View)
Day 9-10
Kauai Free Time
Spend two glorious days on Kauai savouring its many natural wonders. Maybe take a trip to immense Waimea Canyon, resplendent in the changing island light. Or travel by boat or helicopter to the Na Pali Coast, which offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire world. And don’t forget to leave some time to enjoy the lovely pool at your resort for no Hawaiian idyll is complete without some serious relaxation. On your final night on Kauai, join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner. (FB FD) (FB)
Moderate: Kauai Beach Resort (Lagoon View)
First Class: Kauai Beach Resort (Pool View)
Premier: Kauai Beach Resort (Ocean View)
Day 11
Kauai – Honolulu – Depart home
A hui hou… until we meet again. Take your complimentary transfer to the airport or relax at the hotel for guests extending their stay. (FB)
Day 12
Arrive back home.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
- Honolulu: Explore the city’s main highlights including Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Downtown Honolulu; visit a coral jewelry workshop.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Learn how the Hawaiian Islands were created; stop at the very active Kilauea Volcano; visit the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum and walk through an actual lava tube.
- Maui: Stop at the historic whaling town of Lahaina; visit a local organic farm and learn about sustainable farming; experience Hawaiian culture and traditions at an authentic Hawaiian luau.
- Kona: Visit a Kona coffee plantation and enjoy Kona coffee tasting.
- Kauai: Cruise along the Wailua River and visit the famous Fern Grotto.
Dining Highlights
- 10 full breakfasts
- 3 lunches: Lunch on Hawaii, Be My Guest lunch with wine on Maui, Lunch on Kauai
- 5 Evening Meals: Welcome reception with light appetisers and drinks with Tour Director in Honolulu, 1 three-course dinner, Highlight Dinner with wine in Waikiki, Luau Highlight Dinner with an open bar on Maui, Farewell dinner with wine on Kauai
First Class Travel Highlights
- 10 Nights First Class accommodation
- Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Classd and Premier Accommodation
- The services of a top professional Tour Director.
- All inter-island flights: Oahu to Hawaii, Hawaii to Maui, Maui to Kauai, and Kauai to Oahu, plus all airport transfers included.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 11.
- Aloha Welcome with fresh flower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1.
- Complimentary keepsake photo and My Journey book
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
Insider Experiences
- Be My Guest - Learn about sustainable farming and join your local host for lunch with wine featuring finest local ingredients
- HIdden Treasure - Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Tour Director
- Local Expert - Meet a local naturalist in Maui for a discussion on the Hawaiian Archipeligo
- Local Speciality - Visit a coral jelwellery workshop in Honolulu. Taste and learn about Kona coffee at a Kona coffee farm
- Unique Insight - Discover the story of how a local family pioneered a sustainable farming movement during a visit to the Kahanu Aina Organic Sprouts in Maui
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