OAHU, Honolulu, Waikiki, HAWAII, Hilo, Kona, Volcanoes National Park, MAUI, Kaanapali Resort, Lahaina
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Honolulu (4 nights) Aloha and welcome to Hawaii! On arrival at Honolulu International Airport, you will be greeted with a traditional fresh flower lei and transferred to your hotel in the heart of Waikiki. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. The rest of the day is at leisure in Waikiki to do as you please.
Hotel: Pacific Beach
Day 2 - Oahu sightseeing & at leisure Start the day with a private gathering with your fellow travelers and Tour Director and learn about the Hawaiian Islands and your vacation. Next, explore Oahu’s natural bounty, from lush emerald green rainforests to crystal clear, turquoise bays fringed by golden sand beaches, from pineapple fields to sweeping panoramic island vistas. Back in Waikiki, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you please. (Full breakfast)
Day 3 - Honolulu at leisure A full day at leisure to pursue your own interests. Relax on the beach, by the hotel swimming pool, or explore further. Popular activities include an optional excursion to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai or perhaps some early souvenir shopping at Waikiki’s International Market Place. With over 130 carts, shops and artisan stands, this openair setting, in the heart of Waikiki, remains a must-see-and-do for that special gift or souvenir. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you plan your day! (Full breakfast)
Day 4 - Pearl Harbor & Honolulu sightseeing This morning, journey to Pearl Harbor to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and honor those still entombed on board the ship, killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Then continue to the National Memorial Cemetery in Punchbowl Crater and then travel to Honolulu’s downtown to view Hawaii’s imposing State Capitol and beautiful Iolani Palace, the only offi cial residence of royalty on American soil. You’ll also learn how the precious corals of the Hawaiian Islands are crafted and transformed into beautiful adornments at a local coral jewelry workshop. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a popular local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 5 - Oahu – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Kona (2 nights) Fly to Hilo on the island of Hawaii, and travel to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Mauna Loa, the most massive volcano on earth, and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano producing rivers of fiery lava. After a Highlight Lunch at the Volcano House, visit the Jaggar Museum and learn of the explosive beginnings of the Hawaiian Islands millenniums past, and walk through an actual lava tube. Your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure before continuing on through macadamia nut orchards and Kona’s famous coffee farms. Stop at a local coffee plantation and see how Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed. Sip a freshly brewed cup and experience the rich aroma and flavorful taste that makes Kona coffee so highly valued. Then travel to your oceanfront hotel, superbly situated on the stunning Kona Coast. (Full breakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Royal Kona Resort
Day 6 - Kona at leisure Spend the entire day doing whatever interests you most. Perhaps take an optional excursion to a historic heiau, or Hawaiian temple of worship. Fun seekers may choose from a host of options, including boat excursions, snorkeling adventures, or an exciting ride aboard a submarine, cruising slowly through the colorful coral gardens and giving you the opportunity to experience a snorkeler’s-eye view of the marine life without getting wet! This evening, dinner and cocktail cruises are available to experience Kona’s breathtaking sunset. (Full breakfast)
Day 7 - Kona – Maui (3 nights) Fly to Maui and stop at the old whaling town of Lahaina. Next, enjoy a visit to a local organic farm. Meet your host and enjoy a unique experience. A fascinating blend of education, superb local ingredient sampling and great cooking, this visit puts you at the forefront of the organic experience. From the planting and nurturing of the crops, to the presentation on the table, you’ll learn about ecologically sound and biodynamic farming practices. Enjoy a delightful lunch of fresh local produce before heading to your oceanfront hotel on the stunning Kaanapali Beach. (Full breakfast / Be My Guest lunch)
Hotel: Royal Lahaina Resort
Days 8 & 9 - Maui at leisure Two fabulous days at leisure on Maui to do as you please. A three-mile long white sand beach, the adjacent Kaanapali Golf Course, tennis courts, Lahaina’s art galleries and shops… all vie for your attention. Other popular options include a helicopter flightseeing tour to the island of Molokai, whale watching (seasonal) and snorkeling cruises. For the hardy sightseer, the excursion to Hana brings you to places of untouched natural beauty while a sunrise tour to the summit of Mount Haleakala takes you on the footsteps of the ancient Hawaiian kahuna who came here to worship their gods. On one of your evenings in Maui, meet your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at the time-honored feast - the Hawaiian luau. Enjoy tropical cocktails and delicious traditional island specialties, then learn about Hawaiian culture and traditions during a colorful song and dance review. The spectacular beachside setting, tiki torches, palm trees gently swaying in the balmy and fragrant air… all will contribute to make this a night you will long remember. (Full breakfast / Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Day 10 - Maui – Fly home Your vacation ends with a complimentary transfer to Kahului Airport. (Full breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Oahu Discover the island’s many natural wonders.
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.
Kona Visit a Kona coffee plantation and enjoy Kona coffee tasting.
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.
Dining Highlights
9 Full Breakfasts
1 highlight lunch at the Volcano House on Hawaii.
1 three-course dinner.
Local highlight restaurant dinner in Waikiki.
‘Be My Guest’ specialty lunch with wine at an organic farm on Maui.
Farewell Dinner at an authentic luau with open bar on Maui.
14 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class and Premier
accommodation including two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors.
A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island fl ights: Oahu to Hawaii and Hawaii to Maui plus all airport transfers included.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 10.
Aloha Welcome with fresh fl ower lei on arrival at Honolulu International
Airport on Day 1.
Unless otherwise noted, fares do not include all applicable taxes, charges and government imposed fees. Click here for more information on air fees and taxes.
