Hawaii - Best of Hawaiian Islands

BEST OF HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
09 DAYS FROM $2,369 US
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See the famous sights of Hawaii during this nine-day island vacation. Your trip begins in Honolulu, where sightseeing takes you from Pearl Harbor to the Top of Waikiki. Then travel to Kona for a tour of the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and a lavish luau. Next, fly to Maui and enjoy spectacular natural sights, such as the lush Iao Valley. In each city, you have time to relax on the beach or explore on your own, creating a memorable journey to Hawaii.

Day 1 Flight to Honolulu (Fri.)
Upon arrival you are greeted in the traditional Polynesian way—with a warm aloha and a lei of fresh flowers. Transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. The remainder of your day is at leisure.

Day 2 Honolulu (Sat.)
A breakfast get-together with your Tour Director to review activities scheduled throughout your stay. The balance of the day is free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze on the beach. Take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center for authentic island arts, crafts, history, music, a dinner buffet, and a spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100 performers. This evening, enjoy an optional sunset cruise with dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head. (B)

Day 3 Honolulu (Sun.)
Begin with a tour of PEARL HARBOR’S famous battleship row. Listen to a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and visit the USS Arizona and the impressive MEMORIAL dedicated to the 1,102 men still entombed. You will also have an opportunity to visit the MUSEUM, an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack. Then it’s on to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, royal `Iolani Palace, and the statue of Kamehameha the Great. Tonight, a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment awaits! See the most popular show in Waikiki, the Society of Seven, with an evening of classic impersonations, comedy acts, Broadway show tunes, and today’s popular hits! (B,D)

Day 4 Honolulu–Kona (Mon.)
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to the “Big Island.” Upon arrival, visit the KONA COFFEE LIVING HISTORY FARM. You will have an opportunity to learn and experience the history of Kona’s coffee industry and the remarkable story of the pioneers who established these farms. Then transfer to your oceanfront resort on the sunny west coast of Hawaii’s largest island, where the total land mass is more than twice the combined area of all the other islands. This evening, enjoy a lavish LUAU feast, then sit back and watch the captivating Polynesian revue of dancers and musicians. (B,D)

Day 5 Kona (Tue.)
Today, circle the island as you visit HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Lunch at the Volcano Golf and Country Club, then head back along the scenic Hamakua Coast through Parker Ranch to arrive back at the hotel. (B,L)

Day 6 Kona (Wed.)
Today, you decide the pace. You can opt to relax at your splendid seaside resort, do some independent sightseeing, or enjoy one of our optional excursions. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take an optional helicopter flight over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and see the magnificent active lava flow. (B,D)

Day 7 Kona–Maui (Thu.) Transfer to the airport for the short and scenic flight to Kahului on the “Valley Island” of Maui. Drive to the lush `IAO VALLEY to see the `Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire, then to Lahaina, once a whaling center and the capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. Continue to Maui’s resort area of Ka`anapali, your home for the next two nights. (B)

Day 8 Maui (Fri.)
The day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. Join the optional excursion to Haleakala National Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater, known to islanders as the “House of the Sun.” The park is in a setting of stunning natural beauty, ranging from cinder cones to dense rainforest. In 1980 this fragile native ecosystem was designated an International Biosphere Reserve. You have plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your resort’s facilities. From mid-December to mid-April a humpback whale-watching cruise is available. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine are the perfect finale to your vacation. (B,D)

Day 9 Maui–Homebound Flight (Sat.)
Transfer to Kahului Airport to connect with your homebound flight. (B)

INCLUDED FEATURES

HONOLULU: Traditional lei greeting; guided sightseeing; visit Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial and Museum; dinner and show
KONA: Visit Kona Coffee Living History Farm; enjoy a luau; visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
MAUI: Visit `Iao Valley and Lahaina; enjoy a Farewell Celebration Dinner

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

MEALS

American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch at the Volcano Golf and Country Club (L); 4 three course dinners with choice of entree (D), including a luau with Polynesian revue on Kona and a special Farewell Celebration Dinner on Maui.

SUPERIOR HOTELS

Standard-view rooms at each hotel. HONOLULU Sheraton Waikiki (F), KONA Sheraton Keauhou Beach Resort (SF), MAUI Sheraton Maui (SF)

DEPARTURE DATES
Year Round

PRICES
From approx $2,369 US per person double occupancy