Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Welcome to Waikiki
Arrive in Honolulu and receive a flower lei from your Travel Director. Join your Travel Director for dinner at Waikiki Beach.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Enjoy the Coastal Views of Oahu
See Diamond Head, stop for a photo at Halona Blowhole and travel along Oahu’s coast to the North Shore. See the Dole Plantation before returning to Waikiki along the windward coast, or choose an optional visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center. An optional meal and Hā: Breath of Life performance are also available.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: Explore Honolulu
Spend a free day exploring Hawaii’s culture and heritage or relaxing at Waikiki Beach. You can look for the statue of surfing pioneer Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. Join fellow travelers for a dinner featuring local fare.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Uncover Hawaii's History
Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial, then travel through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater. On a guided walk through downtown Honolulu, pass Iolani Palace and see the King Kamehameha I Statue and State Capitol Building. Spend the rest of the day at your Waikiki hotel or exploring the shoreline.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5
Day 5: See the Volcanic Beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Travel to Hilo on the Big Island and have lunch on your own. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the islands’ geology and view the Steam Vents and Kilauea Crater. Continue along Saddle Road between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea to Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, where manta-ray viewing is available.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6
Day 6: Experience the Sights, Flavors and Wildlife of Hawaii
Learn about the manta rays that feed off the Kona coast at the resort’s Manta Ray Learning Center. Visit Kona Salt Farm for a Be My Guest experience: watch salt production, taste different salts, learn about salt’s importance in Hawaiian culture and enjoy lunch. At Greenwell Farms, tour a coffee plantation to learn how Kona coffee is grown and roasted, and taste the coffee.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 7
Day 7: Unwind and Play in Kona
Explore the Big Island independently or choose an optional off-road trip and trail walk in Kohala to a hidden waterfall and a Pololu Valley overlook. Another optional experience is snorkeling at Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, including lava tubes and sea caves. In the evening, enjoy a Hawaiian luau with dinner, tropical cocktails, music and Polynesian dancing.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 8
Day 8: Upcountry Maui
Fly from Kona to Maui in the morning and visit Iao Valley State Park before settling into your hotel. In the evening, walk to nearby Whalers Village or stroll along the beach.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9
Day 9: A Traditional Maui Day
Spend the day exploring Maui at your own pace or enjoying the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa’s pool, oceanfront spa, rooftop stargazing or golf. Enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 10
Day 10: Until We Meet Again
Make your way to Kahului Airport or extend your stay in Maui.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Iconic Experience
- Wahiawa: Live Aloha sightseeing around Oahu. Start with a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole followed by a quick peek at the world of pineapples at the Dole Plantation. Choose to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center or return to the hotel along the island’s windward side of the island soaking in all the sights from your comfortable coach. Enjoy this opportunity to experience the beauty of the island beyond your hotel. Embrace the Hawaiian feel of the north beyond the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
- Pearl Harbour: Unlock the significance of a historic event visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Pay homage and reflect upon those who lost their lives over on a moving and unforgettable experience. View the USS Arizona which, when it was commissioned in 1916, was the largest ship in the navy’s fleet, with a length of 608 feet.
- Pearl Harbour: Explore the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, on a scenic drive. This burial in a national cemetery is for members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active-duty service requirement.
- Honolulu: The history of Hawaii springs to life as you pass by the historically significant Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States. From the outside, imagine the grand balls and hula performances once held here, as well as the dramatic events surrounding Queen Liliuokalani’s overthrow and imprisonment.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park brings new sights as you unlock the geology of the Islands. This UNESCO-listed park and designated International Biosphere Reserve protects some of the most unique geological, biological and cherished cultural landscapes in the world and encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kilauea and Mauna Loa. You’ll love experiencing this wonder for yourself, viewing the Steam Vents and Kilauea Crater.
- Keauhou: Discover the world of the giant manta rays (mobula alfredi) that come to the Kona shores at the Manta Ray Learning Center at the . Under the guidance of your Local Specialist, learn the manta ray’s life cycle, the history of the rays in the area and how the center supports educational programs and funding scientists for research with a mission to support mantas in their natural environment. To top it all off, the lights from the resort shine into the water, attracting plankton which in turn attracts manta rays to the water right off the hotel.
- Kona: Lose yourself in the moment as your embrace the lively tradition of the Hawaiian Luau and enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails. Under the hala tress and a canopy of stars, listen to heart-pumping drums, watch Polynesian dancing, listen to the sound of the conch shell and feast on delicious island food right on Keauhou Bay on the Kona coast.
How You'll Travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
- Deluxe coach travel and select flights
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Waikiki Lei Welcome & Dinner
Experience a flower lei welcome from your Travel Director in Honolulu, a gesture of hospitality that introduces the spirit of aloha. Gather with your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner in Waikiki, with its warm evening air and lively beachfront setting.
Lei-giving is a cherished Hawaiian expression of welcome and connection. This hosted evening offers a chance to meet your travelling companions and settle into the island atmosphere.
Oahu Coastal Sightseeing & North Shore
Explore Oahu’s contrasting coastlines on a sightseeing journey that includes a photo stop at Halona Blowhole, a glimpse of pineapple-growing heritage at Dole Plantation and views around the celebrated North Shore. Look for the powerful surf that has made this coastline a landmark of international surfing.
The route reveals scenery beyond Waikiki, from volcanic shores to the island’s greener northern landscapes. Ocean conditions change with the season, giving each stretch of coast its own character.
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial
Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial to reflect on the attack of December 7, 1941. Learn about the events that brought the United States into the Second World War and honour those who lost their lives.
The memorial stands above the sunken battleship, making the scale and human cost of the attack tangible. This is a place for quiet reflection as well as a deeper understanding of a pivotal moment in American history.
Punchbowl Crater Memorial Drive
See the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on a scenic drive through Honolulu’s Punchbowl Crater. Within this volcanic landscape, the cemetery honours members of the United States armed forces and offers a solemn perspective on the Pacific’s wartime history.
Known in Hawaiian as Puowaina, the crater is both a distinctive natural landmark and a place of remembrance. The experience is a drive through the cemetery, rather than a guided walk among the graves.
Historic Downtown Honolulu Walking Tour
Walk through downtown Honolulu with a guide, passing ?Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue and the Hawai?i State Capitol. See the palace from outside and hear about the Hawaiian Kingdom and its last reigning monarchs; interior entry is not part of this walking tour.
?Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. These neighbouring landmarks bring together stories of Hawaiian leadership, the overthrow of the monarchy and the state’s modern government.
Keauhou Manta Ray Learning & Viewing
Discover the world of Kona’s giant manta rays with a Local Specialist at the Manta Ray Learning Center in Keauhou. Learn about their life cycle, the local population and research supporting their protection, with an opportunity to watch for mantas from the resort’s shoreline viewing area.
Lights shining into the water attract plankton, which may draw feeding rays close to shore. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, but the setting offers a distinctive way to understand these animals in their natural environment.
Kona Salt Farm Be My Guest Experience
Visit Kona Salt Farm for a locally hosted Be My Guest experience. Watch how salt is produced from deep ocean water, taste different salts to compare their flavour profiles and enjoy lunch while learning about salt’s place in Hawaiian culture.
Your host shares a personal connection to Hawai?i and the story behind this coastal craft. The combination of production insight, tasting and conversation makes the meal more than a routine lunch stop.
Greenwell Farms Kona Coffee Tour & Tasting
Explore Greenwell Farms on Hawai?i Island and trace Kona coffee’s journey from plant to cup. Learn how it is grown and processed, then taste 100% Kona coffee where generations of farming tradition meet present-day production.
The visit also explores practices such as water reclamation, mulching and solar power, alongside the farm’s other crops. It offers a closer look at how this celebrated regional product supports local livelihoods and more responsible production.
Kona Coast Hawaiian Luau
Experience a Hawaiian luau on Keauhou Bay, with island flavours and tropical drinks served beneath the evening sky. Listen for the call of a conch shell and the rhythm of drums as performers share Polynesian dance and music.
Set on the Kona coast, this hosted dinner brings food and performance together in a lively celebration. The seaside setting and traditional sounds give the evening a character distinct from a restaurant meal.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu through village presentations representing six Pacific island cultures. Meet artisans and performers demonstrating traditions such as plant-fibre clothing, jewellery-making, dance and the sharing of history through oral storytelling.
This optional experience offers a closer look at the distinct customs of communities across Polynesia. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the evening show and meal are available as a further add-on.
Kohala Off-Road Adventure & Waterfall Walk
Explore the Kohala region of Hawai?i Island on an off-road adventure and a relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall. Take in a view over Pololu Valley, where steep coastal cliffs frame the island’s northern shoreline.
The outing pairs outdoor exploration with insight into Kohala’s scenery and history, offering a different perspective on the Big Island from its volcanic south. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Kona Coast Snorkelling Excursion
Discover the waters of the Kona coast on a snorkelling excursion around Pu?uhonua o Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Look beneath the surface for marine life and take in a coastline marked by lava formations, including sea caves and lava tubes.
Kealakekua Bay is known for its clear water and historical significance, while the volcanic shoreline gives this outing its distinctive setting. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park
Explore Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting extraordinary volcanic and cultural landscapes. View Kilauea Crater and the Steam Vents while learning how volcanic activity continues to shape the islands.
The park encompasses the summits of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world’s most active volcanoes. Its landscape holds deep significance in Hawaiian culture as well as providing a visible record of the geological forces that formed Hawai?i.
?Iao Valley State Park
Visit ?Iao Valley State Park on Maui to take in its steep, green valley walls and the distinctive ?Iao Needle. The park’s viewpoints reveal a landscape shaped by volcanic forces, rainfall and lush tropical growth.
The valley is also a place of profound Hawaiian historical significance, associated with the 1790 Battle of Kepaniwai. Its scenery and history make this a meaningful introduction to Maui beyond its beaches.
Ha: Breath of Life Show & Meal
Experience Ha: Breath of Life at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center, adding an evening meal and theatrical performance to a centre visit. Songs, dance and fire performance bring a story inspired by Pacific island cultures to the stage.
This is an upgrade for travellers who want to extend their cultural visit into the evening. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour, in addition to the optional Polynesian Cultural Center experience.