Hawaiian Explorer
002044-R15
Aloha! If the image you have of Hawaii is just big, crowded resorts then think again. Hawaii is a tropical paradise and this active island-hopping tour takes in the very best that the state has to offer. It doesn’t take long to get off the beaten track and be surrounded by lush forests, incredible coastal views and some of the most laid-back people on planet earth.
- Visit Pearl Harbour and USS Arizona Memorials in Honolulu
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Punalu'u Beach - Hawaii's most famous black sand beach frequented by sea turtles basking in the sun
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park
- Be My Guest experience farm-to-fork lunch at O’o Farms on Maui
Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour. Sip a fragrant brew at a Kona coffee plantation and visit Punalu’u Beach – home to black sand and sea turtles basking in the sun – topped off with a classic Hawaiian luau.
Tour: 8 days, 9 cities
Tours depart regularly on Fridays and Sundays
Available with or without International air
Tour Code:
002044-R15
Hawaii promises gorgeous scenery, island breezes and fabulous food. Immerse yourself in the Aloha Spirit as you don a flower lei from your Travel Director to mark your arrival in Honolulu. This evening, join your Travel Director at a Welcome Reception to kick-start your epic Hawaii tour.
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki
Meal: Welcome Reception
There’s no better place to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting where events occurred. Today, pay homage to the thousands of brave soldiers who lost their lives in the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, and to downtown Honolulu to connect with the spiritual epicenter of Hawaii. On your walking tour, see Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii’s last-reigning monarchs and the only royal palace in the United States, as well as the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Kick back in your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or get out and explore the shore.
Meal: Breakfast
The Big Island of Hawaii brings new sights, landscapes and wildlife. Arrive in the town of Hilo and enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps seeking out the classic loco moco meal. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the Islands. Continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa welcome you with their multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Get ready to embrace your outdoor adventurer on an invigorating day on your Hawaii tour exploring the Big Island on your own or with an Optional Experience. Take in Kohala’s beauty and history on a fun, off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. You’ll love trekking across bridges and past bright green taro terraces. Finish the adventure cooling off in a waterfall. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkeling trip in the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) featuring lava tubes and sea caves or on a Night Manta Experience viewing the incredible feeding frenzy in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Optional activities:
- Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
- Premium Morning Snorkel
- Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
Meal: Breakfast
Unlock the secrets of marine life learning about the mobula alfredi manta rays, the second largest in the world, that come to the Kona shores to feed each day. Next up, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park, a unique outdoor demonstration site for emerging renewable energy, aquaculture and other ocean-based sustainable technologies, visit Kona Sea Salt to uncover the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture. You’ll not only get to see the salt production, but also taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Continue your discovery at the unique Kona Joe coffee plantation, learning how some of the world’s best coffee is grown and roasted. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as you embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau over dinner of local flavors and tropical cocktails.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Maui. An island where dormant volcanos, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Start your discovery with a Be My Guest experience at O’o Farms, a local sustainable farm in the high country of Maui. Have a delicious and healthy farm-to-fork experience helping to gather fresh produce for your al fresco lunch. Then journey to our resort on stunning Kaanapali beach. As the sun sets over the Pacific, take a gentle stroll to nearby Whalers Village or enjoy a relaxing beach stroll.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Indulge in a full day on your terms to do as little or as much as you want in paradise. Rise before dawn and journey up the summit of Haleakalā or live your passions, exploring art, culture and heritage in picturesque surrounds. Give yourself permission to connect with your surroundings without worrying about a thing. This evening, celebrate an encounter with Hawaii, joining your travel companions for a lively dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
For now it’s time to say a fond a hui hou… until we meet again. Make your way to Kahului Airport or consider extending your stay in Maui.
Meal: Breakfast
- Inter-island flights
- 7 nights of hotel accommodation
- Listed tours and activities
- Tour leader
- Meals as listed in itinerary
- Flight to Honolulu and from Maui
- Meals not listed
- Gratuities to Tour Leader and local guides, at your discretion
- Optional add-on activities
- Passport and visa fees, vaccinations as required
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
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