Grand Hawaii Vacation
Grand Hawaii Vacation
Grand Hawaii Vacation
13 Days Starting in Honolulu and ending in Maui
Visiting: Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Na'alehu, Kailua-Kona, Kauai, Waimea Canyon, Spouting Horn, Maui, ʻIao Valley, Kaʻanapali, Maui Ocean Center, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EK-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please Advise Request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Every day is Hawaiian shirt day on this ultimate vacation to Hawaii and its lush, tropical islands. How else would you dress for palm-lined beaches, breezy scenic cruises, and traditional luaus with haupia and hula? Even your loudest prints will serve as camouflage as you journey through the resplendent rainforests of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. A kaleidoscope of hues for the eyes, the Hawaiian Islands equally spread the wonder across all senses. The sweet fragrance of orchids and jasmine fill the air, the sounds of crashing waves and plucking ukuleles can be heard for miles, and the taste of rich Kona coffee, and fresh Hawaiian malasadas are worth the trip alone. Leading you to verdant valleys and sky-high volcanoes, sprawling plantations and scenic parks, and historic museums and heart-warming memorials, this tour of Hawaii is as beautiful as your boldest Hawaiian shirt.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Honolulu
Location: Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
ARRIVE IN HONOLULU Welcome to Honolulu! Meet your Tour Director in the lobby between 3pm and 6pm.TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & TRADITION Located on the south shore of Oahu, this capital city is known for its white-sand beaches, cosmopolitan shopping, eclectic dining, and famed sites. Once the home of Hawaiian royalty, Honolulu welcomes visitors from around the world to explore this tropical paradise. HONOLULU-PALM-TREES.jpg
Day 2: Honolulu. Excursion To Pearl Harbor
Location: Honolulu, Pearl Harbor
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
HONOLULU. EXCURSION TO PEARL HARBOR Heroes of the Sea This morning, meet with your Tour Director and travel companions for breakfast and a welcome meeting. Next, head out on a guided sightseeing tour that includes Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum, the Punchbowl National Cemetery, Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, ‘Iolani Palace, and Kamehameha the Great statue. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSACRED SITE Visit the National Memorial and learn about one of the most pivotal moments U.S. history. Cruise over to the USS Arizona Memorial and pay your respects to the 1,177 crewmen that were killed here on December 7, 1941. To this day, over 900 crewmen are entombed in the ship’s wreckage 40 feet below the water here. You will also have an opportunity to visit the museum, an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack.PEARL-HARBOR.jpg
Day 3: Honolulu
Location: Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
HONOLULU Island Treasures Today is free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze on the beach. Take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center for authentic island arts, crafts, history, music, a dinner buffet, and a spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100 performers. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Spend free time in Honolulu with an optional excursion on a sunset cruise featuring a dinner, show, and breathtaking views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the beautiful Kahala Gold Coast! Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app. HONOLULU-SKYLINE.jpg
Day 4: Honolulu,Hilo,Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,Na'alehu,Kona
Location: Honolulu, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Na'alehu
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort And Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK–NA'ALEHU–KONA Polynesian Pleasures Board a morning flight to the “Big Island” of Hawaii. Upon arrival in Hilo on the east coast, drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here, see Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Next, enjoy an included lunch followed by a stop at [LF] Punalu’u Bake Shop to sample the famous Hawaiian malasada introduced to the area by Portuguese sugar workers in the 19th century. This traditional treat is not to be missed! Continue on to Kona, your home for the next three nights. (B,L)LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Hawaiian malasadas date back to the 19th century when an influx of Portuguese sugar workers arrived in Hawaii. In 1952, the grandson of Portuguese immigrants from the Azores Islands, Leonard Rego, opened a bakery and was the first to use island fresh eggs to make them golden brown on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. The bread has grown in popularity and is a must try when on the Hawai’i!VOLCANOES-NATIONAL-PARK.jpg
Day 5: Kona. Excursion To Coffee Farm & Luau
Location: Kailua-Kona
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort And Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KONA. EXCURSION TO COFFEE FARM & LUAU Feasts & Fire This morning, visit the [LF] Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a festive luau. You’ll have the chance to learn to hula, try some traditional Hawaiian specialties, and see captivating performances by Polynesian musicians and dancers. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Something’s brewing in Kona in the form of a working coffee farm! Visit Kona Coffee Living History Farm for the opportunity to learn about the history of Kona’s coffee industry and the remarkable pioneers who established these farms. Experience the rich tastes and traditions of the islands where warm tradewinds and warmer traditions create the perfect beans. TOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEM Join a spectacular cultural experience at tonight’s Feast & Fire Luau. Sit under the stars along the majestic Kona coast with breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Feast on island fares while dancers, musicians, and artists bring the stage to life through traditional dance, live theatrical performance, and music.KONA-LUAU.jpg
Day 6: Kona
Location: Kailua-Kona
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort And Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
KONA Surf’s Up! Today is free for independent activities. Find a special place to relax poolside and enjoy the warm tropical sun and balmy breezes or enjoy an optional snorkel cruise to Kealakekua Bay. (B)FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE in Kona with an optional snorkeling cruise. This fantastic cruise and snorkel adventure shows you the Big Island’s most scenic sights and gives you plenty of time to explore its underwater side and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app.KONA.jpg
Day 7: Kona,Kauai
Location: Kauai
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
KONA–KAUAI Paradise Found A scenic flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai, whose lush landscapes featuring orchids, hibiscus, and plumeria are often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise. Upon arrival, proceed to Kilohana Plantation and join your Tour Director, who hosts a special lunch. Afterward, enjoy a narrated train ride which takes you on a tour of the historic plantation that passes through fruit orchards, lush gardens, and tropical farmland. Next, view pretty `Opaeka`a Falls on the Wailua River before continuing to your resort. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTRUGGED BEAUTY Kauai is Hawaii’s fourth largest island and is also the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. Known for its rugged lush landscapes, Kauai has areas that are only accessible by air or sea. This adventurer’s playground has activities for everyone! KAUAI-VIEW.jpg
Day 8: Kauai. Excursion To Waimea Canyon & Kauai Coffee Plantation
Location: Waimea Canyon, Spouting Horn
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KAUAI. EXCURSION TO WAIMEA CANYON & KAUAI COFFEE PLANTATION Gifts from the Earth Drive to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed in the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” and Hanapepe Valley. Enjoy a stop at [LF] Kauai Coffee Plantation and learn about coffee production and the history of the Kauai Coffee Company. En route back to your hotel, see Spouting Horn, the famous blowhole created from a lava tube that sends plumes of sea water into the sky. Enjoy an included dinner at the resort and spend your evening on Kauai exploring further, relaxing at the resort, or indulging in some souvenir shopping. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & TRADITION Kauai Coffee Plantation, the largest coffee plantation in the U.S. with over four million coffee trees! Learn why Kauai’s climate is perfect for growing coffee and produces some of the highest quality beans in the world. See how the coffee is grown, harvested, and roasted on the island.WAIMEA-CANYON.jpg
Day 9: Kauai
Location: Kauai
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
KAUAI Beaches & Breezes Spend the day as you please! Take in refreshing ocean breezes from the beautiful white-sand beaches, immersing yourself in the heart of the island’s beauty. Enjoy free time to relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours include helicopter flightseeing excursion to see the beauty from the air. (B)FREE TIME TIPS EXPLORE MORE of Kauai up in the air! Get a close-up encounter with the wonders of the Garden Isle of Kauai including sites of many famous movies and TV shows on this incredible optional helicopter flightseeing adventure! This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app.KAUAI-BEACH.jpg
Day 10: Kauai,Maui
Location: Kauai, Maui, ʻIao Valley, Kaʻanapali
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
KAUAI–MAUI Maui Magic A morning flight takes you to the “Valley Island” of Maui. Drive to the lush `Iao Valley to see the `Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Continue on to Ka`anapali, your home for the next three nights. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Built around legendary Puu Kekaa (Black Rock) on famous Kaanapali Beach, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa welcomes guests to enjoy spectacular views and wide-open spaces for soulful reflection and a deeper connection to nature. In fact, there may be no land-based vantage point better for watching whales and the sun setting into the Pacific. The natural cove is a favorite snorkel location for encounters with honu (green sea turtles). Relax by the lagoon-style pool or at the full-service spa, dine at one of the numerous restaurants and join in the daily cultural activities or water sports.MAUI-IAO-NEEDLE.jpg
Day 11: Maui
Location: Maui
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
MAUI Take the High Road Enjoy a free day in Maui. There’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities and beach. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Maui with an optional Heavenly Hana tour. This cultural gem is accessible via a narrow, winding highway called the Road to Hana. A world famous 64.4-mile road, Road to Hana is marked by picturesque tiny bridges, gorgeous foliage, stunning waterfalls, lush rainforests and some of the best beaches in Hawaii. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app.MAUI-ROAD-TO-HANA.jpg
Day 12: Maui Ocean Center
Location: Maui Ocean Center
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
MAUI OCEAN CENTER Today enjoy an included visit to the Maui Ocean Center, recognized as one of the top aquariums in the world. Isolated in the center of the Pacific Ocean, Hawai‘i’s coral reefs evolved over millions of years into a unique ecosystem populated by rare species that exist nowhere else. Plunge into the Pacific and connect with astonishing marine animals at this multi-sensory aquarium, which has been inspiring ocean enthusiasts for the past 25 years. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDERS Immerse yourself in the culturally rich history of Hawai‘i’ with your visit to the Maui Ocean Center. Explore the deep respect between the traditions and heritage of the island, its people and ocean life. From exhibits showcasing native marine species to programs highlighting the profound connection between the ocean and Hawaiian culture, you will celebrate the unique heritage of this beautiful island.MAUI-OCEAN-CENTER.jpg
Day 13: Maui
Location: Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more on Maui? Additional nights are available for purchase.
MAUI Aloha, until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more on Maui? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)MAUI.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodations
Stay at luxurious resorts including the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, and Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
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Meals
Enjoy breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners, including special welcome and farewell dinners, and a festive luau with traditional Hawaiian specialties.
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Transportation
Internal flights between islands, comfortable coach transportation, and airport transfers on tour dates.
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Cultural Experiences
Experience authentic Hawaiian culture with visits to a Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a traditional luau, and a Kauai Coffee Plantation.
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Natural Wonders
Explore the natural beauty of Hawaii with visits to Waimea Canyon, the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' and the lush 'Iao Valley.
What's Not Included
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Airfare to and from Hawaii
International and domestic airfare to and from Hawaii is not included.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered.
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Optional Excursions
Optional activities and personal expenses such as snorkel cruises, helicopter tours, and other excursions are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended for all travelers but is not included in the tour package.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners
Notes
USS Arizona Memorial program is time, weather, and capacity dependent. The US Navy may interrupt boat service to the memorial whenever deemed unsafe.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Honolulu:Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach ResortKona:Outrigger Kona Resort and SpaKauai:Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach ResortMaui:Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Mode of Transport
Internal flights between islands, comfortable coach transportation, and airport transfers on tour dates.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodations can I expect during the Grand Hawaii Vacation?
You can expect to stay in comfortable and upscale resorts throughout the tour. Accommodations include the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Kona, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort in Kauai, and Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Maui.
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Are meals included in the Grand Hawaii Vacation?
Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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What are some of the cultural experiences included in the tour?
Cultural experiences include a visit to Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum, an excursion to a Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a festive luau with traditional Hawaiian specialties and performances, and a visit to the Kauai Coffee Plantation.
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Is there an opportunity for wildlife or nature viewing during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you can see Kilauea Crater and a diverse volcanic landscape. Additionally, there's an optional Maui whale-watching cruise available from mid-November to mid-April, and a semi-submarine Reef Dancer cruise available from mid-April to mid-November.
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What are some of the optional excursions available during the tour?
Optional excursions include a snorkel cruise to Kealakekua Bay, a helicopter flightseeing adventure in Kauai, and the Heavenly Hana tour in Maui which explores the Road to Hana, known for its stunning waterfalls, lush rainforests, and beautiful beaches.
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Are there any special requirements for participating in the tour?
Participation in this tour requires your name exactly as it appears on your passport, date of birth, gender, and nationality at the time of booking.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accomanying this tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.