• 5 Dinner (D)
• 12 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.  
• Kauai: Get ready to visit a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. On a private, guided tour, visit original buildings including the original plantation main house, owner’s cottage, guest cottage and old office, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp. The still active household, farm, gardens, banana patches and pastures maintain the same practices that were established during that era. 
• Waimea State Park: A display of changing colors and lights awaits at Waimea Canyon State Park, one of the Hawaiian Islands most awe-inspiring sites. Dubbed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the canyon is 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, with a lookout offering views of buttes, crags and gorges. You’ll drive all the way up the canyon and bask in these views of different colored rock. 
• Kauai: Discover Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. Be amazed at how the Po?ipu surf channels into a natural lava tube and puts out a huge spout of water that can reach as high as 50 feet into the air. Listen for the hiss and roar of water that is the basis of a Hawaiian legend of a giant mo?o (lizard) named Kaikapu.  

• 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 and gather with fellow travellers for a welcome dinner in Waikiki. The lei offers a personal introduction to the islands, while the shared meal gives everyone a chance to meet.

In Hawaiian culture, a lei can express welcome, affection and respect. Against the backdrop of Waikiki’s oceanfront neighbourhood, this hosted evening is an introduction to the spirit of aloha that shapes the journey.

Explore Oahu’s contrasting coastlines on an island sightseeing drive, with a photo stop at Halona Blowhole and views of the North Shore. Watch for waves breaking against volcanic rock and see the beaches that have made the island’s north coast famous among surfers.

The route also offers a glimpse of Oahu’s pineapple-growing heritage near Dole Plantation. Where the journey follows the windward coast, greener slopes and quieter seaside communities reveal a different side of the island from Waikiki.

Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial to reflect on the attack of December 7, 1941. The memorial stands above the sunken battleship, where many of its crew remain entombed, making this a place for quiet remembrance.

Explore the significance of the attack that brought the United States into the Second World War. Seeing the harbor and the ship’s resting place gives the history an immediacy that extends beyond photographs and accounts.

Pass through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on a scenic drive within Honolulu’s Punchbowl Crater. Its landscaped grounds and memorials honour members of the United States armed forces against the striking setting of an ancient volcanic formation.

Known in Hawaiian as Puowaina, Punchbowl has a history reaching back long before the cemetery was established. The drive offers a thoughtful perspective on the lives commemorated here and on Honolulu’s volcanic landscape.

Join a guided walk through downtown Honolulu to view ?Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue and the Hawaii State Capitol. These landmarks bring the islands’ royal history and modern civic life into close view; the palace is seen from outside rather than visited inside.

?Iolani Palace was home to Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs and remains the only royal palace in the United States. The walk connects its story with the wider history of the Hawaiian Kingdom and statehood.

Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and view the volcanic landscapes around Kilauea Crater and the Steam Vents. Rising vapor and vast crater terrain reveal processes that continue to shape the Island of Hawaii.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site protects landscapes associated with Kilauea and Mauna Loa, alongside ecosystems and places of deep cultural significance to Native Hawaiians. Park conditions can change with volcanic activity, so accessible viewpoints may vary.

Visit Hawaii Island’s celebrated black sand beach, where dark volcanic grains meet the Pacific surf. Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles, which are known to rest on the shore, while giving any wildlife plenty of space.

Black sand forms as lava rock breaks down along the coastline, making the beach a vivid expression of the island’s volcanic origins. Turtle sightings cannot be guaranteed, but the contrast of charcoal-coloured sand, water and coastal vegetation is distinctive in its own right.

Discover the world of reef manta rays with a Local Specialist at a Keauhou resort’s Manta Ray Learning Center. Learn about their life cycle, the rays that frequent the Kona coast and the research supporting their protection.

At Pa?akai Point, look out over the water for manta rays feeding near the shore. Lights shining into the sea attract plankton, on which mantas feed. These wild animals come and go naturally, so sightings depend on conditions.

Meet your host at Kona Sea Salt for a Be My Guest experience exploring how salt is produced from deep ocean water. Watch the production process, taste salts with different flavour profiles and share a hosted lunch.

Your host brings a local perspective to the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture and to the qualities that distinguish this coastal product. The visit pairs an understanding of the craft with the chance to taste its results at the source.

Tour Greenwell Farms to trace Kona coffee from plant to cup, and taste 100% Kona coffee where it is grown. Learn how the crop is cultivated and roasted in the island’s distinctive coffee-growing region.

The farm’s tradition spans more than 150 years. Discover practices such as water reclamation, mulching and solar-powered operations, and see how other crops contribute to its ecosystem. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit highlights a working farm’s approach to responsible production.

Take a private guided tour of Grove Farm, a preserved plantation homestead in Lihu?e. Explore original buildings, including the main house and other structures associated with residents and plantation workers.

Dating from Kauai’s nineteenth-century sugar era, the property’s houses, gardens and working grounds illuminate everyday life on a plantation. The tour offers a close look at an industry that transformed the island’s economy and communities, including the lives of the people who worked its fields.

Travel towards Waimea Canyon State Park for views of deep gorges and layered rock in shades of red, green and brown. Often called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” this immense Kauai landscape has been carved by erosion over thousands of years.

Changing cloud and sunlight can transform the canyon’s colours from one moment to the next. Access is currently affected by a closure noted in the itinerary; if the park remains closed, an alternative route will be offered rather than a canyon visit.

Drive through Kauai’s Tunnel of Trees, a canopy of eucalyptus along the road towards the south shore, and stop at Spouting Horn near Po?ipu. Watch ocean swell rush into a lava tube and burst upwards as spray.

The blowhole’s hiss and roar have a place in local legend, while its changing plume makes each view dependent on the surf. Together, the shaded avenue and lava-rock shoreline show two memorable faces of Kauai’s landscape.

Join a guided tour of Allerton and McBryde Gardens in Kauai’s Lawa?i Valley. Travel into areas of McBryde Garden, see native Hawaiian plants and visit the conservation nursery and horticulture centre for a behind-the-scenes perspective.

At Allerton Garden, explore landscaped outdoor rooms, pools, fountains and sculpture within a former private estate. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience reveals how botanical research and restoration help protect rare plants, while opening up a valley many visitors do not otherwise see.

Explore the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu through village presentations representing six Pacific cultures. Meet artisans and performers demonstrating traditions that can include dance, craftwork and the sharing of histories through spoken and performed forms.

This optional experience offers a closer look at the diversity of Polynesia beyond the familiar imagery of Waikiki. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour; presentations and activities depend on the centre’s programme on the day.

Explore the Big Island’s Kohala region by off-road vehicle and on foot, combining a trail walk to a hidden waterfall with a scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. The outing offers a more active way to experience the island’s northern landscapes.

Kohala’s green valleys and rugged terrain differ sharply from the lava coast around Kona. This optional adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour; trail and viewpoint access may depend on weather and local conditions.

Discover Kauai’s film and television locations on a guided movie tour. Visit sites used in well-known productions and view clips that connect the scenery before you with its appearances on screen.

Kauai’s beaches, valleys and tropical greenery have stood in for settings far beyond Hawaii, making the island a favourite with filmmakers. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, and offers a playful way to compare real landscapes with their cinematic counterparts.

See Kauai from the air on an optional helicopter flight, gaining a broad perspective on the island’s deeply cut valleys, mountains and coastline. Aerial viewing reveals the scale of landscapes that can be difficult to appreciate from the road.

Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai has been shaped by millions of years of erosion, leaving ridges and folds across its terrain. This flight is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the route and departure depend on weather and operating conditions.

Experience a Hawaiian lu?au on Keauhou Bay over a dinner of island flavours and tropical drinks. Listen for the call of the conch shell and the rhythm of drums as performers share dance and music beneath the evening sky.

A lu?au is a gathering centred on food, hospitality and performance. This coastal celebration brings those elements together beside Kona’s lava-fringed shoreline, offering more than a standard dinner through its setting and live entertainment.

Visit ?Iao Valley State Park on Maui to take in its steep, green ridges and the distinctive profile of Kuka?emoku, the ?Iao Needle. The valley’s lush scenery offers a marked contrast to the islands’ exposed volcanic terrain.

Beyond its natural beauty, ?Iao Valley holds deep significance in Hawaiian history, including its association with the Battle of Kepaniwai in 1790. The visit offers a chance to appreciate both the landscape and the stories held within it.

Watch Ha: Breath of Life, a stage production at Oahu’s Polynesian Cultural Center, and enjoy a meal as part of this expanded cultural-centre experience. Music, dance and fire performance bring its story to life.

Drawing on traditions from across the Pacific, the show offers a performance-focused choice for travellers who want more than the village presentations alone. This optional add-on is at additional cost and bookable on tour; ask your Travel Director about availability and the meal arrangements.

Snorkel in the clear waters around Kealakekua Bay and Pu?uhonua O Honaunau, looking for marine life beneath the surface. This coastal excursion also features the Big Island’s volcanic shoreline, with lava formations, sea caves and tubes among its points of interest.

Kealakekua Bay is known for its sheltered waters and historical significance, while the coast near Pu?uhonua O Honaunau is rich in Hawaiian heritage. This optional trip is at additional cost and bookable on tour; conditions determine where snorkelling is possible.