Day 1: ARRIVE HONOLULU, OAHU – WAIKIKI (2 NIGHTS)
Enjoy your complimentary private V.I.P. door-to-door transfer to your UK departure airport.
Welcome to Hawaii! In the traditional Aloha spirit, you'll be greeted at the airport with a flower lei. Explore your hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like: dive into the warm gentle waves of the Pacific or relax with a tropical drink poolside. At 6 p.m., gather for a Hawaiianstyle Welcome Reception with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Moderate Hotel: Marriott Waikiki Beach, City View room / First Class Hotel: Marriott Waikiki Beach, Partial Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Marriott Waikiki Beach, Deluxe Ocean View room
Meal(s) Welcome Reception, Dinner
Day 2: PEARL HARBOR AND HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING
Begin your day with a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a moving tribute to those military personnel still entombed in her hull from the fatal attack of 1941. 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 on your own before joining your Travel Director and travelling companions for dinner at a local restaurant.
Moderate Hotel: Marriott Waikiki Beach, City View room / First Class Hotel: Marriott Waikiki Beach, Partial Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Marriott Waikiki Beach, Deluxe Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast
Day 3: OAHU – KONA – KEAUHOU BAY (2 NIGHTS)
Your morning begins with a short, 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 the local shops in this quaint and bustling town. Join a Local Specialist at a local coffee plantation to learn more about one of the Big Island's most notable and fragrant crops. Later, check into your oceanfront resort and perhaps get a glimpse of the most famous guests on the property: the manta rays. Speaking of rays, enjoy rich island flavours at Rays on the Bay with views of these resident sea creatures.
Moderate Hotel: Sheraton Kona Rst & Spa, Mountain View room / First Class Hotel: Sheraton Kona Rst & Spa, Partial Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Sheraton Kona Rst & Spa, Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: KONA FREE TIME
Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: don a snorkel and mask to see some of Hawaii's colorful and varied marine life; descend into the ocean depths on a submarine to explore a natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants; experience a spectacular helicopter flightseeing excursion over Big Island; or just relax and enjoy the pool and other facilities at your oceanfront resort. This evening, perhaps join an optional excursion to a working ranch for dinner and entertainment.
Moderate Hotel: Sheraton Kona Rst & Spa, Mountain View room / First Class Hotel: Sheraton Kona Rst & Spa, Partial Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Sheraton Kona Rst & Spa, Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast
Day 5: KEAUHOU BAY – HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – HILO – MAUI (3 NIGHTS)
Make your way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to the world's largest volcanoes. On the way, see the immense stretches of black sand beaches that the island is known for and enjoy a stop at the southernmost bakery in the United States. Inside the park, learn about the fiery geology of the islands and walk through a real lava tube at an interpretive museum. Afterwards, enjoy a savoury lunch at The Rim restaurant, offering unparalleled views of the Kilauea caldera. Later, travel to Hilo where you board your flight to Maui, the Magic Isle. Formerly a royal retreat, magnificent Kaanapali Beach is often ranked as one of America's finest beaches. Check in to your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.
Hotel: Moderate Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Partial Ocean View room / First Class Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Deluxe Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast, Lunch
Days 6: MAUI SIGHTSEEING
This morning, set off for another of Hawaii's most famous volcanoes: Haleakala, which means "house of the sun". The volcano itself is the world's largest dormant volcano and the National Park is home to the island's highest peak at 10,023 feet (3,055 metres) above sea level. Travel into the countryside next to visit a local farm and learn about the sustainable agriculture on the islands. Then toast your host with a glass of wine and indulge in a Be My Guest lunch serving up delicious Hawaiian specialities made with the freshest local ingredients. After lunch, visit the lush emerald peaks of Iao Valley State Park. Join your travelling companions this evening for a luau Regional Meal, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Hotel: Moderate Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Partial Ocean View room / First Class Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Deluxe Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining, Regional Meal
Day 7: MAUI FREE TIME
Enjoy a full day free in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui's tropical wonderlands. Spend some time along the majestic white-sand beaches. Explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafés. Play 18 holes at a championship golf course overlooking the sea. Embark on a whale watching cruise or dip in the warm tropical waters to get an up close view of Maui's ocean flora and fauna on an optional snorkeling experience.
Hotel: Moderate Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Partial Ocean View room / First Class Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Ocean View room / Premier Hotel: Royal Lahaina Rst, Deluxe Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast
Day 8: MAUI - KAUAI (3 NIGHTS)
Enjoy a morning at leisure on Maui before a brief afternoon flight takes you to the Garden Isle of Kauai. Relax and get settled in at your hotel and joining an evening on your own.
Hotel: Moderate Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Lagoon View room / First Class Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Pool View room / Premier Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast
Day 09: KAUAI SIGHTSEEING
Start your first day on Kauai with a visit to Grove Farm Estate, 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 with its vibrantly colourful buttes and deep valley gorges.
Hotel: Moderate Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Lagoon View room / First Class Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Pool View room / Premier Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast
Day 10: KAUAI FREE TIME
Enjoy a full day at leisure on Kauai today, savouring its many natural wonders. Perhaps travel by helicopter to the Na Pali Coast, which offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire world. And don't forget to leave some time to enjoy the lovely pool at your resort, for no Hawaiian idyll is complete without some serious relaxation. On your final night on Kauai, join your Travel Director and travelling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner.
Hotel: Moderate Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Lagoon View room / First Class Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Pool View room / Premier Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort, Ocean View room
Meal(s) Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 11: DEPART KAUAI OR EXTEND YOUR STAY
A hui hou…until we meet again. Take your transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Kauai.
Meal(s) Full Breakfast
On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting car for your return private V.I.P. door-to-door transfer home.
Your Trafalgar Tour Highlights
Hidden Treasures: Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure.
Be My Guest: Learn about sustainable farming and savour a lunch with wine featuring the finest local ingredients.
Local Specialists: at the Sheraton Manta Ray Learning Center and on a tour of a Kona coffee plantation.
Sightseeing Highlights
Orientations of Honolulu and Kailua-Kona
Visit Pearl Harbor, Pali Lookout, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Jaggar Museum and Thurston Lava Tube, a local farm on Maui and Waimea Canyon
View the Kilauea and Haleakala Volcanoes
Dining
10 full breakfasts, 2 lunches (including Be My Guest), 4 dinners.
Travel Highlights
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
10 nights First Class accommodation
A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island flights: Honolulu-Hilo, Hilo-Kahului and Kahului-Lihue including all airport transfers
Aloha Welcome with flower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1
VIP DOOR TO DOOR RETURN UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Your holiday begins in true style from the moment we collect you from your front door for a relaxed journey to your choice of departure airport. Your chauffer-driven car is reserved exclusively for your use, ensuring an uninterrupted, hassle-free journey to your departure airport.
Each and every Trafalgar tour begins and ends with our unique and truly unrivalled private car door to door transfer service. You will be met at your front door by your driver who will assist with your bags before whisking you to your choice of departure airport in a private car, all in plenty of time to make your way to your check-in desk. With Trafalgar you really will experience an exclusive service, enjoying your journey in a standard of car that you would expect to associate with Trafalgar standards. All of our cars are up-to-date models and maintained to the highest standards. We will arrange a convenient pick-up time from your home that suits you, not us or other passengers. Each car is equipped with the latest satellite navigation intelligence to ensure your continued peace of mind and a speedy journey.
At the end of your tour, on arrival at your chosen UK airport, you will be greeted by your waiting driver in the arrivals hall and escorted to your car for the smooth and comfortable journey directly back home.
Should you wish to make your own way to the airport, all you need do is advise us at the time of making your reservation and a discount will be offered.
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