Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Island Greetings In Honolulu, Oahu
Receive a flower lei, explore Waikiki’s beaches, and gather for a Hawaiian-style dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: 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, the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Later, relax at the hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or explore the shoreline.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3
Day 3: See the Volcanic Beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Arrive in Hilo 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 you can enjoy the pool, manta-ray viewing and Pacific Ocean views.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Experience the Sights, Flavors and Wildlife of Hawaii
Learn about the manta rays that feed along the Kona coast. Visit Kona Sea Salt for a hosted lunch, a look at salt production and a tasting of different salts. Then visit a Kona coffee plantation to learn how coffee is grown and roasted.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 5
Day 5: Unwind and Play in Kona
Explore the Big Island independently or choose an optional experience: an off-road trip and trail walk in Kohala to a hidden waterfall and a view of Pololu Valley, or snorkeling at Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, including lava tubes and sea caves. In the evening, enjoy a Hawaiian luau with dinner, local flavors and tropical cocktails.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 6
Day 6: 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 7
Day 7: A Traditional Maui Day
Spend the day exploring Maui at your own pace 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 flavors.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Day 8
Day 8: Until We Meet Again
Make your way to Kahului Airport or extend your stay in Maui.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Iconic Experience
- 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
- Deluxe coach travel and select flights
- 4-star stays
Pearl Harbor National Memorial & USS Arizona Memorial
Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial to reflect on the attack of December 7, 1941. The memorial stands above the battleship’s wreck, where many of its crew remain entombed.
Explore a place central to the history of the United States’ entry into World War II. Its setting on the harbour makes this a solemn encounter with the human cost of the attack and the lives commemorated here.
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Honolulu Lei Greeting & Welcome Dinner
Receive a traditional flower lei in Honolulu and gather with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Hawaiian-style welcome dinner. The greeting offers a warm introduction to the islands’ spirit of hospitality.
Sharing a meal provides a chance to meet your travelling companions while settling into Waikiki’s relaxed coastal atmosphere. Together, the lei and dinner mark the beginning of your time in Hawaii through two expressions of welcome.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Travel through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, set within Honolulu’s Punchbowl Crater. The scenic drive offers a view of this place of remembrance and its distinctive volcanic setting.
Known locally as Puowaina, the crater holds a national cemetery honouring members of the US armed forces. Its quiet grounds bring together Hawaii’s volcanic landscape and a powerful record of military service and sacrifice.
Historic Honolulu Guided Walking Tour
Walk through downtown Honolulu on a guided tour of Hawaii’s historic centre. Pass ?Iolani Palace, the former residence of Hawaii’s monarchs, and see the King Kamehameha I Statue and State Capitol Building.
Viewed from outside, the palace recalls both royal celebrations and the upheaval surrounding Queen Lili?uokalani’s overthrow. The nearby landmarks connect the story of the Hawaiian Kingdom with the civic life of the modern state.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island and view the Steam Vents and Kilauea Crater. These features reveal the heat and geological forces that continue to shape Hawaii’s youngest island.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site protects volcanic landscapes, native ecosystems and places of cultural importance. Encompassing the summits of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, the park offers a close look at an environment formed by eruptions over immense spans of time.
Hawaiian Black-Sand Beach Viewing
See a Hawaiian black-sand beach, where dark volcanic grains create a striking contrast with the Pacific shoreline. Take in a coastal landscape shaped by the same volcanic activity that formed the islands.
Black sand develops as lava rock breaks down and is worked by the sea. This scenic encounter offers a different perspective on Hawaii’s geology: one visible not in a crater, but beneath the waves and along the shore.
Keauhou Manta Ray Learning Center & Shoreline Viewing
Learn about Keauhou’s giant manta rays with a Local Specialist at the Manta Ray Learning Center. Discover their life cycle, why they gather along the Kona coast and how local education and research support their conservation.
From the resort’s shoreline viewing area, look for rays feeding in the water below. Lights attract plankton, which in turn can draw mantas close to shore, offering an opportunity to observe these graceful animals in their natural environment.
Kona Sea Salt Farm Visit & Hosted Lunch
Visit Kona Sea Salt for a hosted experience exploring the place of salt in Hawaiian culture. Watch the production process, taste salts with different flavour profiles and share a lunch with your local host.
Learn how salt is produced using deep ocean water and how the method differs from salt-making elsewhere. The visit connects a familiar ingredient to the Kona coast, its ocean resources and the people who work with them.
Greenwell Farms Kona Coffee Experience
Explore Greenwell Farms on the Big Island and follow Kona coffee’s journey from seed to cup. Learn how the crop is grown and processed, and taste 100% Kona coffee where it is produced.
The farm’s coffee heritage stretches back more than 150 years. Discover practices including water reclamation, mulching and solar-powered operations, as well as how other crops contribute to the farm’s ecosystem. Your visit supports its work toward more responsible production.
Keauhou Bay Hawaiian Luau
Experience a Hawaiian luau on Keauhou Bay with a dinner of island flavours and tropical cocktails. Listen for the call of the conch shell and the rhythm of drums as performers share dance traditions from across Polynesia.
Held beneath hala trees and the night sky, the gathering brings food, music and storytelling together in a lively coastal setting. It is a chance to enjoy the communal spirit of a luau rather than simply dine out.
Kohala Off-Road Adventure & Waterfall Walk
Explore 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.
This optional experience combines a closer look at Kohala’s landscape and history with time on foot away from the main roads. It is available at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Kealakekua Bay & South Kona Snorkelling
Discover the waters off South Kona on a snorkelling trip around Kealakekua Bay and the Pu?uhonua o Honaunau area. Look beneath the surface for marine life, with lava tubes and sea caves adding to the volcanic coastal scenery.
Kealakekua Bay is known for its clear water and reef habitat, while the surrounding shoreline shows how lava shaped this part of the Big Island. This optional experience is available at additional cost and bookable on tour.
?Iao Valley State Park
Visit ?Iao Valley State Park on Maui to take in its steep, green walls and the ?Iao Needle, a prominent rock pinnacle rising from the valley floor. The lush setting reveals a different side of Hawaii’s volcanic terrain.
Beyond its scenery, ?Iao Valley holds deep significance in Hawaiian history as the site of the 1790 Battle of Kepaniwai. Its landscape invites appreciation of both Maui’s natural beauty and the history connected to it.