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Arrive in Honolulu and receive a flower lei from your Travel Director. Join your Travel Director for dinner at Waikiki Beach.

Meals: Dinner

See Diamond Head, stop for a photo at Halona Blowhole and follow Oahu’s coast to the North Shore, known for its large waves. Take a quick look at Dole Plantation, then return to Waikiki along the windward coast or choose an optional visit to the Polynesian Cultural Centre. There, explore villages and demonstrations by artisans from six Pacific cultures, with an optional meal and Hā: Breath of Life performance.

Meals: Breakfast

Spend a free day exploring Honolulu’s culture and hospitality, relaxing on Waikiki Beach or finding the statue of surfer Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. Join fellow travellers for a dinner featuring local fare.

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue 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 the Waikiki Beach hotel or explore the shoreline.

Meals: Breakfast

Arrive in 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. Travel along Saddle Road between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea to Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, where manta-ray viewing and a pool with a water slide are available.

Meals: Breakfast

Learn about the manta rays that feed off the Kona coast at the resort’s Manta Ray Learning Center with a Local Specialist. At Kona Sea Salt, see how salt is produced from deep ocean water, taste different salts and enjoy lunch. Then visit Greenwell Farms to learn how Kona coffee is grown and roasted, taste the coffee and discover the plantation’s sustainability practices.

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch

Explore the Big Island independently or choose an optional off-road trip and trail walk in Kohala to a hidden waterfall and an overlook of Pololu Valley. Another optional experience is snorkelling at Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, where there are lava tubes and sea caves. In the evening, enjoy a Hawaiian luau with dinner, tropical cocktails, drums and Polynesian dancing on Keauhou Bay.

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

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

Spend the day exploring Maui independently or enjoying the facilities at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, including its pool, oceanfront spa, rooftop stargazing and oceanfront golf. In the evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavours.

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

Make your way to Kahului Airport or extend your stay in Maui.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s included

9 breakfasts, 1 hosted lunch at Kona Sea Salt, and 4 dinners, including a Hawaiian luau.
9 nights in selected 4-star hotels and resorts in Waikiki, Kona and Maui. Hotels of a similar standard and location may be used.
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
Transport and transfers shown in the itinerary, including deluxe air-conditioned coach travel and inter-island flights.
A Kona coffee plantation visit, a hosted salt-farm experience, and learning about manta rays with a Local Specialist.
Audio headsets for sightseeing, plus porterage, restaurant gratuities, hotel tips, hotel charges and local taxes.
Scheduled sightseeing and visits, including Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Iao Valley State Park, and a guided walk in downtown Honolulu.

What’s not included

Flights to Hawaii before the tour and flights home after the tour are not included. The specified inter-island flights are included.
Any visa or entry authorisation you need for the United States must be arranged separately.
Travel insurance is not listed as included; arrange your own cover.
Meals not listed in the itinerary are at your own expense, including lunch on Day 5.
Optional experiences, such as the Polynesian Cultural Center visit, snorkelling and waterfall excursions, are not part of the base tour price.
Personal purchases and activities you choose during free time are at your own expense.

Additional information

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 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 flavours 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.  
  • Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
  • 4-star stays
  • Deluxe coach travel and select flights

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Receive a flower lei from your Travel Director in Honolulu, a traditional gesture of welcome that introduces the warmth of the aloha spirit. Join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner in Waikiki, with time to meet the people sharing your journey.

Waikiki’s beachfront setting brings together ocean breezes, city lights and the silhouette of Diamond Head. The hosted gathering offers a relaxed introduction to Hawaii’s island hospitality.

Explore Oahu beyond Waikiki on a scenic island sightseeing tour. Pause for photos at Halona Blowhole, where surf surges through an opening in the volcanic coastline, and see the North Shore’s renowned surf beaches, known for powerful winter waves.

The route also offers a glimpse of pineapple-growing heritage around Dole Plantation. Along the coast, volcanic headlands, beaches and ocean views reveal the varied landscapes that have shaped life on the island.

Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial to reflect on the attack of December 7, 1941, and those who lost their lives. The memorial stands above the sunken battleship, giving this pivotal chapter of American history a tangible setting.

See the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on a scenic drive through Punchbowl Crater. Set within an extinct volcanic crater, the cemetery honours members of the US armed forces and offers a quieter perspective on service and remembrance.

Walk through downtown Honolulu with a guide to see ?Iolani Palace, the former residence of Hawaii’s monarchs, from the outside. Pass the King Kamehameha I Statue and Hawaii State Capitol while exploring the civic and royal heart of the city.

?Iolani Palace is the only royal palace in the United States. Its history evokes the Hawaiian Kingdom and the events surrounding Queen Lili?uokalani’s overthrow, adding depth to landmarks that still shape Honolulu’s identity.

Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the summits of Kilauea and Mauna Loa. View the Steam Vents and Kilauea Crater while learning how volcanic activity has formed and continues to reshape the Hawaiian Islands.

The park protects more than geological features: its volcanic landscapes also hold deep significance in Native Hawaiian culture. Rising steam, broad crater views and stark lava terrain make the forces beneath the island unusually visible.

Meet a Local Specialist at the Manta Ray Learning Center in Keauhou to learn about reef manta rays, their life cycle and the research helping to protect them. Discover why these large, graceful filter feeders regularly gather along the Kona coast.

At the waterfront resort, lights shining into the water attract plankton that can draw manta rays close to shore. Enjoy the chance to watch for mantas from Pa?akai Point; sightings depend on the animals’ natural movements.

Visit Kona Salt Farm with an Ambassador of Aloha to see how salt is produced from deep ocean water. Taste different salts, compare their flavour profiles and learn why salt has long mattered in Hawaiian food and culture.

This locally hosted Be My Guest experience includes lunch and conversation about a distinctive Kona product. Seeing the production process brings the flavours on the table into focus, from the source of the seawater to the finished salt.

Explore Greenwell Farms in Kona to follow coffee from growing and processing to the cup. Taste 100% Kona coffee and learn how the region’s volcanic soils and growing conditions have supported a coffee tradition spanning more than 150 years.

The visit also examines practices including water reclamation, mulching and solar power, alongside crops such as pepper and vanilla. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience connects a celebrated local flavour with the farm’s approach to responsible production.

Experience a Hawaiian luau on Keauhou Bay with a dinner of island flavours and tropical cocktails. Listen for the conch shell and drums as Polynesian dance and music bring the evening to life beneath the trees.

A luau is a gathering centred on food, performance and shared celebration. Here, the open-air Kona coastline gives the tradition a vivid setting, with ocean air and a canopy of stars complementing the rhythms and stories of the performance.

Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu through village settings representing six Pacific island cultures. Meet artisans and performers demonstrating skills and traditions such as dance, plant-fibre crafts, jewellery making and oral storytelling.

The visit offers a closer look at both the shared connections and distinct identities of Polynesian communities. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour, for travellers who want a deeper cultural encounter during their time on Oahu.

Discover the Big Island’s Kohala region on an off-road adventure paired with a relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall. Take in a scenic overlook of Pololu Valley, where steep green slopes meet the coast.

Kohala is the island’s oldest volcanic region, with landscapes that contrast sharply with Kona’s drier shoreline. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour for travellers keen to explore its scenery on foot and by vehicle.

Take a snorkelling trip along the Kona coast to discover the waters around Pu?uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay. Look beneath the surface for marine life and explore coastal scenery shaped by lava, including sea caves and lava tubes featured on the excursion.

Kealakekua Bay is known for its clear waters and rich marine habitat, while the coastline around Honaunau holds deep Hawaiian cultural significance. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit ?Iao Valley State Park on Maui to take in its steep, green walls and views of Kuka?emoku, the ?Iao Needle, a striking rock pinnacle rising from the valley floor. The lush setting offers a close look at Maui’s volcanic landscape.

The valley is culturally and historically significant to Native Hawaiians. It was also the site of the 1790 Battle of Kepaniwai, a major event in King Kamehameha I’s campaign to unite the islands.

Watch Ha: Breath of Life at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center, a theatrical production told through Pacific island music, dance and performance. An accompanying meal extends the evening beyond the show.

The production uses storytelling, drums and movement to portray themes of family and belonging. This is an optional add-on at additional cost, bookable on tour for travellers choosing to expand their Polynesian Cultural Center experience.

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