Itinerary
- Day 1
Kahului to Kaanapali
You'll arrive at Kahului Airport and head to your hotel in Kaanapali with a transfer included. This evening there's a welcome dinner with your group, and afterward you'll head to Black Rock by the Sheraton Maui for the traditional sunset cliff diving ceremony. It's a good way to start the trip and get to know the other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome group dinner at a restaurant near hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome group dinner at restaurant near hotel
- Traditional sunset cliff diving ceremony at Black Rock by the Sheraton Maui
Landmarks/POIs Black Rock Sheraton Maui - Day 2
Makawao - Iao Valley
Today takes you up to Haleakala, sitting at 9,740 feet with expansive views from the summit. You'll walk around the red volcanic slopes and keep an eye out for the endangered Nene birds. After stopping in Makawao for lunch, you'll visit Iao Valley State Monument where the dramatic Iao Needle rock formation rises from the valley floor.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Makawao, a charming upcountry town)
Included Activities
- Haleakala National Park visit and viewing from 9,740 feet
- Exploration of dormant volcano red slopes and native plants
- Lunch in Makawao upcountry town
- Sacred Iao Valley State Monument visit
- Short walk to Iao Needle viewing platform
Optional Activities
- Visit Komoda Store & Bakery for cream puffs and doughnuts on a stick in Makawao
Landmarks/POIs Haleakala National Park Iao Needle Iao Valley State Monument Makawao 
- Day 3
Maui South Shore Catamaran Cruise
You're boarding a 54-foot sailing catamaran from Maui's south shore early in the day. Breakfast on board includes Mom Coon's cinnamon rolls and tropical fruit before heading to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town for snorkeling. A fresh lunch is prepared for you midday, and then the rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to relax back at the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast on board featuring Mom Coon's fourth-generation cinnamon rolls, chilled tropical fruit, and choice of Kona coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa or pineapple juice), Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch of teriyaki grilled chicken, tossed green salad with Mom Coon's signature dressing, luau rice and soft Hawaiian sweet rolls, plated service)
Included Activities
- 54-foot sloop-rigged catamaran sailing cruise
- Snorkelling at Molokini Crater
- Snorkelling at Turtle Town
- Continental breakfast on board featuring Mom Coon's cinnamon rolls, tropical fruit, and beverage choice
- Freshly prepared lunch on board with teriyaki grilled chicken, green salad, luau rice and Hawaiian sweet rolls
Landmarks/POIs Molokini Crater Turtle Town - Day 4
Road to Hana and Maui Luau
This is the Road to Hana day, one of the most scenic drives you can do. You'll stop at waterfalls and tropical pools along the way, then enjoy lunch on a local organic farm. By evening you're back in Kaanapali for a traditional oceanfront luau with hula performances, Polynesian drumming, and the fire knife dance.
- Meals
- Lunch (Relaxing lunch on local organic farm surrounded by East Maui's natural landscape), Dinner (Traditional Maui luau feast of Hawaiian specialities with tropical cocktails such as mai tais garnished with fresh pineapple, accompanied by hula performances, Polynesian drumming and fire knife dance)
Included Activities
- Road to Hana scenic drive with waterfall and rainforest views
- Waterfall-fed pool swimming (weather permitting)
- Stop at iconic waterfall park with dip opportunity
- Lunch on local organic farm
- Traditional Maui oceanfront luau at Kaanapali Beach
- Shell lei greeting at luau
- Ceremonial unearthing of pua'a (roast pig) from imu (underground oven)
- Hawaiian feast with tropical cocktails
- Hula performances and Polynesian drumming
- Fire knife dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Road to Hana Kaanapali Beach - Day 5
Kahului to Kailua-Kona
You'll check out after breakfast and head to the airport for your included flight to the Big Island. Before flying, there's time to grab lunch from a food truck (that one's on you). Once you arrive, you'll tour Kona Joe's Coffee and see their locally owned coffee estate, then transfer to your hotel in Kailua-Kona.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast at hotel before check-out)
Included Activities
- Kona Joe's Coffee estate tour with cultivation and roasting process demonstration
Optional Activities
- Lunch at nearby food truck before flight (not included in tour)
Landmarks/POIs Kona Joe's Coffee - Day 6
Hilo - Waimea
You're spending the day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with lunch at Volcano House overlooking the Kilauea Caldera. A three-hour guided fat tire e-bike tour takes you through volcanic landscapes and steam vents. Later you'll check out shops in Hilo town and stop at Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot cascade, before heading to Waimea for dinner at a local favorite restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Rim Restaurant inside historic Volcano House with panoramic views of Kilauea Caldera), Dinner (Dinner at The Fish and the Hog, a local favourite known for its fresh island fare)
Included Activities
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visit
- Lunch at Rim Restaurant inside historic Volcano House with panoramic Kilauea Caldera views
- Three-hour guided fat tyre e-bike tour through volcanic landscapes and steam vents
- One hour free time in Hilo town for shopping or snacks
- Rainbow Falls viewing and easy walk to scenic viewpoint
- Dinner at The Fish and the Hog in Waimea
Landmarks/POIs Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kilauea Caldera Volcano House Rainbow Falls - Day 7
Kona Catamaran Cruise and Snorkelling
You'll board a 65-foot catamaran from Kona with shaded areas, a water slide, and a jump platform. The boat heads to the Red Hill snorkeling site where you might see dolphins and other marine life. Continental breakfast is served on board followed by a BBQ burger lunch. You'll get two hours of snorkeling with all gear provided, and there are optional evening manta ray and helicopter adventures if you want them.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast on board including fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola and pastries), Lunch (BBQ burger lunch with soft drinks and juices)
Included Activities
- 4.5-hour sailing and snorkelling excursion from Kona
- 65-foot catamaran cruise to Red Hill snorkelling site
- Dolphin and marine life spotting opportunity
- Continental breakfast on board with fresh fruit, yoghurt, granola and pastries
- BBQ burger lunch with soft drinks and juices
- Approximately two hours snorkelling time in clear waters
- All snorkelling gear provided including prescription masks, life vests, inner tubes, snorkel instruction and water toys
- Floating platform access for water activities
- Full-service premium bar (available for purchase)
Optional Activities
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour - Approx $386 per person (departing from Waikoloa with hotel pick-up included, aerial views of Kohala Coast, Waipio Valley, steep valleys of Kohala Mountains, waterfalls, rainforest, and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements)
- Eka Canoe Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure - Approx $135 per person (travel by Uber to Keauhou Pier, guided night snorkel with manta rays in traditional Hawaiian double-hull canoe, snorkel gear and wetsuit tops provided, manta rays attracted by illuminated plankton, experienced guides in water for safety)
Landmarks/POIs Red Hill Keauhou Bay Waikoloa - Day 8
Maunakea Sunset and Stargazing
The morning is yours to relax at your resort. This afternoon and evening you're heading to Maunakea in a comfortable 12-passenger 4WD van with a knowledgeable guide. You'll have a warm outdoor picnic dinner, watch the sunset over the Pacific, then stay for stargazing with telescopes while sipping hot chocolate as the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Dinner (Warm outdoor picnic dinner with choice of vegetarian chilli or Southwest chicken stew, accompanied by learning about Hawaiian star navigation and historic mountain paths)
Included Activities
- Maunakea sunset and stargazing experience
- Travel in 12-passenger 4WD van with knowledgeable interpretive guide
- Warm outdoor picnic dinner with choice of vegetarian chilli or Southwest chicken stew
- Learning about Hawaiian star navigation and historic mountain paths
- Sunset viewing from Maunakea's slopes over Pacific Ocean
- Night sky viewing with 11-inch Celestron telescope
- Deep space object viewing with Stellina astro-photography scope
- Hot chocolate and warm beverages
- Warm parkas, gloves, walking sticks, and water provided
Landmarks/POIs Maunakea - Day 9
Farewell Day
You have your final full morning and afternoon at leisure to relax, explore, or just enjoy the last moments of your trip. Late in the afternoon you'll gather for a farewell dinner at Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid. The restaurant sits along the beachfront where you might spot sea turtles in the water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Memorable farewell dinner at Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid, set along beautiful beachfront with opportunity to spot sea turtles)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid
Landmarks/POIs Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid - Day 10
Departure
The tour ends after breakfast and your hotel check-out. You'll head to the airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
