Hawaiian Discovery Tour

DAY 1ARRIVE HONOLULU, OAHU – WAIKIKI (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Hawaii. In the traditional Aloha spirit, you'll be greeted at the airport with a flower lei. At 6 p.m., gather for a Hawaiian-style Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.

Meals: Welcome Reception

Hotel :Outrigger Waikiki Beach (Partial Ocean view)

DAY 2PEARL HARBOR AND HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING

Begin your day with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a moving tribute to the military personnel who lost their lives in the 1941 attack that launched the U.S. into World War II. After a drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, return to downtown Honolulu to see the splendid Iolani Palace, the iconic King Kamehameha I Statue and the state capitol building. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying Waikiki.

Meals: Full Breakfast

DAY 3 OAHU – KONA – KEAUHOU BAY, HAWAII (2 NIGHTS)

Your morning begins with a scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the lively seaside village of Kailua-Kona followed by time to explore. Visit a local coffee plantation with a Local Specialist. Later, check in to your oceanside resort and meet your Local Specialist at the hotel's Manta Ray Learning Center. In the evening, enjoy rich island flavours at Rays on the Bay with views of these resident sea creatures.

Meals: Full Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel: Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa (Partial Ocean view)

DAY 4 KONA

Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound and your Travel Director will be happy to help you plan your day.

Meals: Full Breakfast

DAY 5 KEAUHOU BAY – HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – HILO – KAANAPALI BEACH, MAUI

(3 NIGHTS)

Bid farewell to Kona as you make your way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's largest volcano. On the way, see the immense stretches of black sand beaches the island is known for and enjoy a stop at the southernmost bakery in the United States. Once inside the park, learn about the fiery geology of the islands and walk through a real lava tube followed by a visit to an interpretive museum. Afterward, enjoy lunch at The Rim restaurant offering unparalleled views. Later, travel to Hilo where you board your flight to Maui, the Valley Isle. Check in to your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.

Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa (Partial Ocean View)

DAY 6 MAUI SIGHTSEEING

This morning, travel along the coast to the Maui Ocean Centre. Here you'll be introduced to the centre's conservation naturalists. The centre is home to the world's largest collection of live Pacific corals, elusive Hawaiian green sea turtles, sharks and thousands of vibrant tropical fish. Next, head into the countryside to visit a local farm and learn about the sustainable agriculture on the islands. Toast your host with a glass of wine and indulge in a Be My Guest lunch serving up Hawaiian specialities made with the freshest local ingredients. This evening is free.

Meals: Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining

DAY 7 MAUI

Enjoy a full free day in paradise. Join your travelling companions this evening for a lively Hawaiian Luau, and Regional Meal, featuring a Hawaiian feast and tropical cocktails with the songs and dances of old Hawaii.

Meals: Full Breakfast, Regional Meal

DAY 8 MAUI – LIHUE, KAUAI (3 NIGHTS)

Enjoy a morning at leisure before a short flight to Kauai. Relax and get settled in at your beachfront hotel.

Meals:  Full Breakfast

Hotel: Aqua Kauai Beach Resort (Pool View)

DAY 9 KAUAI SIGHTSEEING

Start your day on Kauai with a visit to Grove Farm Sugar Plantation, including a private tour of the home on this historic sugar cane plantation. Then set off for Waimea Canyon to view one of the most majestic geological wonders in Hawaii described as 'The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

Meals: Full Breakfast

DAY 10 KAUAI

Spend a free day on Kauai, soaking in its many natural wonders. You may choose to travel by helicopter over the Na Pali Coast and Manawaiopuna Falls. Tonight, join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner.

Meals: Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

DAY 11 DEPART KAUAI

A hui hou... until we meet again. Take your transfer to the airport or extend your stay on Kauai.

Meals: Full Breakfast