Itinerary
- Day 1
Honolulu
You'll arrive in Honolulu and receive a traditional flower lei greeting from your Travel Director. This evening, you'll join the group for dinner in Waikiki Beach to start your Hawaii adventure.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Waikiki Beach)
Included Activities
- Receive flower lei welcome in Honolulu
Landmarks/POIs Waikiki Beach - Day 2
Oahu Sightseeing
The day begins with a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole, then you'll drive along Oahu's scenic coast to the North Shore, known for its huge waves and surfers. You'll get a quick look at Dole Plantation before heading to the North Shore. After that, you can return to Waikiki along the windward coast or choose an optional visit to Polynesian Cultural Center to see Pacific cultures and artisan demonstrations.
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Halona Blowhole
- Scenic drive along Oahu coast to North Shore
- Quick peek at Dole Plantation
- Drive through Oahu's windward coast
Optional Activities
- Visit Polynesian Cultural Centre to see local villages and watch artisans demonstrate fire dancing, clothing making from plants, jewellery making
- Add meal and entertainment with Hā: Breath of Life performance featuring captivating songs and dances
Landmarks/POIs Halona Blowhole North Shore, Oahu Dole Plantation Polynesian Cultural Centre - Day 3
Waikiki Free Day
You have the full day free to explore Waikiki at your own pace. Relax on the beach, visit Duke Paoa Kahanamoku's Statue (the father of international surfing), or discover Hawaii's heritage and culture on your own. Tonight you'll join fellow travelers for dinner with local fare.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner featuring local fare with fellow travelers)
Optional Activities
- Beach time in Waikiki
- Visit Duke Paoa Kahanamoku's Statue
Landmarks/POIs Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue Waikiki Beach - Day 4
Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Walking Tour
You'll pay homage at Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial, learning about the soldiers who lost their lives. Next, you'll visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater, then take a walking tour of downtown Honolulu to see Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue, and the State Capitol Building. The afternoon is free to relax at your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or explore the shore.
Included Activities
- Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial
- Experience multimedia audio tour of Pearl Harbor National Memorial Visitor Center
- Visit National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater
- Walking tour of downtown Honolulu
- View Iolani Palace
- View King Kamehameha I Statue
- View State Capitol Building
Landmarks/POIs Pearl Harbor National Memorial USS Arizona Memorial National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Punchbowl Crater Iolani Palace King Kamehameha I Statue State Capitol Building - Day 5
Hilo to Big Island
You'll fly to the Big Island and arrive in Hilo. Lunch is on your own, perhaps trying the classic loco moco meal. After that, you'll visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the islands' geology, then continue to Punalu'u Beach Park to see black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. You'll check in at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa with its impressive fantasy pool and manta ray viewing.
Included Activities
- Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Punalu'u Beach Park
Optional Activities
- Lunch on own in Hilo
Landmarks/POIs Hilo Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Punalu'u Beach Park - Day 6
Manta Rays, Kona Sea Salt & Coffee
You'll learn about the giant Mobula alfredi manta rays that feed in the Kona waters. Then you'll enjoy a Be My Guest experience at Kona Sea Salt, where you'll watch salt production and taste different salts while learning about salt's importance in Hawaiian culture. The day finishes with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at a coffee plantation to discover how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Kona Sea Salt)
Included Activities
- Learn about manta rays at Manta Ray Learning Center
- Be My Guest experience at Kona Sea Salt with salt production viewing and tasting
- Lunch at Kona Sea Salt
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at coffee plantation
Landmarks/POIs Manta Ray Learning Center Kona Sea Salt Greenwell Farms Coffee Plantation - Day 7
Big Island Adventure & Luau
You can explore the Big Island on your own or with optional activities. Choose between an off-road adventure to Kohala with a trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic Pololu Valley overlook, or a snorkeling trip in pristine Pu'uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay featuring lava tubes and sea caves. This evening, you'll embrace the Hawaiian Luau tradition with dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hawaiian Luau on Keauhou Bay featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails)
Included Activities
- Hawaiian Luau dinner with local flavors and tropical cocktails
Optional Activities
- Off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to hidden waterfall and Pololu Valley scenic overlook in Kohala
- Snorkeling trip in Pu'uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay with lava tubes and sea caves
Landmarks/POIs Kohala Pololu Valley Pu'uhonua O Honaunau Kealakekua Bay - Day 8
Kona to Maui
You'll fly from Kona to Maui this morning. You'll visit Iao Valley State Park before checking into your hotel. This evening, you can take a leisurely walk to nearby Whalers Village or enjoy a relaxing stroll along the beach as the sun sets over the Pacific.
Included Activities
- Visit Iao Valley State Park
Optional Activities
- Walk to Whalers Village
- Stroll along the beach
Landmarks/POIs Iao Valley State Park Whalers Village - Day 9
Maui Free Day
You'll explore Maui at your own pace and discover the island's natural landscapes. Enjoy dinner featuring local flavors this evening. You can take advantage of the Hyatt Regency's half-acre pool, oceanfront spa and salon, rooftop stargazing, or oceanfront golf.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner featuring local flavors)
Optional Activities
- Explore Maui landscapes at leisure
- Swimming in half-acre pool
- Maui's oceanfront full-service spa and salon
- Rooftop stargazing
- Oceanfront golf
- Day 10
Maui to Kauai
After a leisurely morning, you'll fly to Kauai for a three-night stay. You'll settle into your hotel at leisure and relax in the infinity-edge pool. Perhaps enjoy a Mai Tai at the oceanfront bar or dine at the onsite Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House. Kauai is over 6 million years old, the oldest main Hawaiian Island, with the only navigable rivers in Hawaii.
Optional Activities
- Relax in hotel's infinity-edge pool
- Mai Tai at oceanfront bar
- Dining at Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House
Landmarks/POIs Kauai - Day 11
Grove Farm & Waimea Canyon
You'll explore Kauai's land at Grove Farm, a beautifully preserved 100-acre homestead in Lihue dating back to the 1870s. You'll take a private guided tour of the plantation main house and historic worker housing. After that, you'll head to Waimea Canyon State Park to see brilliant shades of red, brown, green, blue, grey and purple in the canyon walls. You'll drive through the Tunnel of Trees with a stop at Spouting Horn blowhole, one of Kauai's most photographed spots. The day finishes with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at Allerton & McBryde Botanical Garden.
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Grove Farm homestead
- Visit Waimea Canyon State Park
- Drive through Tunnel of Trees
- Visit Spouting Horn blowhole
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Allerton & McBryde Botanical Garden
Landmarks/POIs Grove Farm Waimea Canyon State Park Tunnel of Trees Spouting Horn Allerton & McBryde Botanical Garden - Day 12
Kauai Free Day
You have a full free day to explore Kauai's natural treasures at your own pace. Feel like you've stepped onto the big screen with an optional Movie Tour visiting famous filming locations from Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows, or take in Kauai from above on an optional helicopter flight. On your final night, you'll celebrate with fellow travelers over dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers on final night on Kauai)
Optional Activities
- Kauai Movie Tour adventure with backstage pass to famous filming locations
- Optional helicopter flight over Kauai
- Day 13
Departure
You'll bid aloha to Hawaii as you make your way to Lihue Airport for departure, or you can choose to extend your stay on Kauai.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay on Kauai
Landmarks/POIs Lihue Airport
