Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group

Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group

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Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group

7 Days Starting in Honolulu, USA and ending in Kahului (Maui), USA

Visiting: Honolulu, Oahu, Maui

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

APARAZN20

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Balanced

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Activities:

Sightseeing, Snorkeling

From: $4304 $3890 Operator discount: -$414

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Hawaii with the "Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group" tour. Begin your adventure in Honolulu, exploring the historic Pearl Harbor and the serene Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery. Discover the lush landscapes of Oahu, including the breathtaking views from Pali Lookout and the vibrant North Shore. On Maui, choose between witnessing the stunning volcanic landscapes of Haleakala National Park or snorkeling the vibrant coral reefs off Lana'i island. Experience authentic Hawaiian culture with a Dine-Around evening featuring traditional Polynesian cuisine and dance. Stay at iconic accommodations, including the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, and enjoy luxurious travel in a spacious, air-conditioned coach. Contribute to the local ecosystem by planting a native tree in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and culture, ensuring an unforgettable Hawaiian experience.

Highlights

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    Choice Highlights

    • Choose between two carefully selected activities
    • Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.
    • Maui: Cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana?i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Wild dolphins are found in bays and offshore, including acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose dolphins, and curious spotted dolphins. Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December to April.

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    Top Rated Highlights

    • Honolulu: Visit Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Arizona Memorial and recount the events that led the US to join World War II.
    • Honolulu: See the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, honoring all those who served in the US Armed Forces and lost their lives during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
    • Oahu: On your journey around Oahu take in epic views from Pali Lookout. Travel beneath the towering Ko’olau Mountains and along the rugged Windward Coast. Reach the North Shore and visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore.
    • Maui: Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot (366 meter) landmark Iao Needle, overlooking the final resting place of Hawaii’s native chiefs.

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    Make Travel Matter

    Oahu: MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® as you join an eco-tour with your Local Expert in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest and plant a native tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem. Your experience advances UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land.

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    Authentic Dining

    Oahu: Dive into an al fresco, sustainably sourced Farm-to-Table lunch while enjoying epic views of the North Shore.

    Maui: You are invited to choose your own dining experience from a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around evening. Your options include a magical evening at the Wailele Luau for a taste of traditional Polynesian cuisine and dance or one of your resort’s other acclaimed restaurants.

    Maui: If there were an award for "exceptional Maui restaurant in the unlikeliest of locations," Hali'imaile General Store would definitely take the cake. Instead, this longtime Maui dining classic has been lauded as everything from "Best Hawaiian Regional" to "Best Restaurant on Maui." Chef Beverly Gannon is Maui's favorite chef, bar none. One of Hawaii's most heralded chefs, this restaurant has drawn dining aficionados from around the world for over 32 years, as well as locals. Maui’s original farm-to-table restaurant, the menu exclusively features locally sourced Hawaiian produce, meats and products. Our dishes are an unique blend of fresh Hawaiian flavors, local Asian influences, and modern preparations.

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    Insight Choice

    Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.

    Maui: Cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana?i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Wild dolphins are found in bays and offshore, including acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose dolphins, and curious spotted dolphins. Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December to April.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Aloha Hawaii

Location: Honolulu

Accommodation Name: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu

Meals Included: Dinner

After your arrival at Honolulu Airport, the traditional lei greeting at your Travel Director's Welcome Desk kicks off your Hawaii vacation. Your hotel during your time on Oahu was the setting for Blue Hawaii, Elvis Presley’s 1961 movie and it is the birthplace of the legendary cocktail of the same name. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Pearl Harbor Relaxed Start

Location: Honolulu

Accommodation Name: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed start this morning followed by a visit to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, commemorating the tragic day of December 7th 1941. Walk through the Visitor Center and take a short boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of 1,102 sailors and marines. USS Arizona tickets are subject to NPS; ticket timing availability not known until the day before visit. Spend time at the superb visitor center and explore exhibits that recount the events that led the US to join World War II. As part of today's adventure, you'll see the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. It honours all those who served in the US Armed Forces and lost their lives during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Return to Waikiki and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Day 3: A Trip Around Oahu Relaxed Start

Location: Oahu

Accommodation Name: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After a relaxed start this morning, set out to explore Oahu on an exciting island tour. Take in the epic views from Pali Lookout towards the Kaneohe Bay and the Windward Coast. The valley below was the scene of a bloody battle in 1795 when King Kamehameha I extended his rule over the island with an army of 10,000 men. Journey beneath the towering Ko’olau Cliffs and along the rugged coastline. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with your Local Expert in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest and partake in the sacred planting ceremony of a native tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem. Delve into an al fresco, sustainably sourced picnic lunch while enjoying views of the Legacy Forest. Continue to North Shore where in the winter months waves can reach 30ft making it a favorite spot among big wave surfers worldwide. Visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore. Stroll among small boutiques and plantation-era buildings to soak up the laid-back ambiance. Finally, return to Waikiki after your eventful day and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Day 4: Maui, The Valley Isle

Location: Maui

Accommodation Name: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a short flight to Kahului on Maui. This slice of Hawaiian island paradise offers magnificent nature and a wide variety of activities. Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot landmark Iao Needle. This green-mantled rock outcropping overlooks sacred lands and was used as a burial site for Hawaii’s chiefs for centuries. In the evening you are invited to choose your own dining experience from a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. Your options include a magical evening at the Wailele Luau for a taste of traditional Polynesian cuisine, dance and storytelling, or one of the resort’s other acclaimed restaurants.

Day 5: Upcountry Maui

Location: Maui

Accommodation Name: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, head to Upcountry Maui and discover a different face of the island. Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a fun and knowledgeable Local Expert. Discover the deep impact these plantations had on the islands and sample some of the extra sweet Maui Gold variant. At its peak, Hawaii produced 75% of the world’s pineapples and the tropical fruit became a symbol for the state. Next we indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch at the Hali’imaile General Store. Originally a plantation shop in the early 20th century, the restaurant is known for its outstanding island cuisine. Return to your resort and spend the evening at your leisure.

Day 6: Insight Choice In Maui

Location: Maui

Accommodation Name: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Explore Maui with Insight Choice. Choose to explore sunrise at Haleakala National Park, offering an astonishing volcanic landscape. Hear the Hawaiian legends about the active volcano and see the unique Haleakalā Silversword plant. Alternatively, cruise to the scenic coastline of Lanaʻi island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Tonight, get together with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Celebration Dinner. Toast to your fantastic Hawaiian holiday.

Day 7: Depart Maui

Location: Maui

Meals Included: Breakfast

You depart at leisure to Kahului Airport as your vacation comes to an end.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes 3 dinners with wine, 6 breakfasts, and 2 lunches.

  • Activities

    Choose between two carefully selected activities in Maui: visit the Haleakala National Park or cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana'i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef.

  • Farm-to-Table Lunch

    Enjoy an al fresco, sustainably sourced Farm-to-Table lunch while enjoying epic views of the North Shore.

  • Dine-Around Evening

    Choose your own dining experience from a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around evening in Maui.

  • Local Expert Tours

    Join an eco-tour with a Local Expert in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest and plant a native tree. Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a knowledgeable Local Expert.

  • Pearl Harbor Visit

    Visit Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Arizona Memorial.

  • National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

    See the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

  • Pali Lookout

    Take in epic views from Pali Lookout.

  • Iao Valley State Park

    Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot Iao Needle.

  • Luxury Coach

    Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

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What's Not Included

  • USS Arizona Tickets

    USS Arizona tickets are subject to NPS availability and are not guaranteed.

  • Leisure Time Activities

    Any activities or meals during leisure time are not included.

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)

Insight Experiences

  • Maui: Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a fun and knowledgeable Local Expert. Discover the impact these plantations had on the islands and sample some of the extra sweet Maui Gold variant.

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique dining experiences are offered on the tour?

    On the tour, you can enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch with epic views of the North Shore in Oahu. In Maui, you have the option to choose your own dining experience during a Dine-Around evening, which includes options like a magical evening at the Wailele Luau for traditional Polynesian cuisine and dance, or dining at one of the resort's acclaimed restaurants.

  • What activities are available in Maui during the tour?

    In Maui, you can choose between visiting the Haleakala National Park to explore its volcanic landscape or cruising to the scenic coastline of Lana'i island to snorkel a coral reef. Additionally, you can visit the Iao Valley State Park to see the Iao Needle and explore one of the last working pineapple farms with a Local Expert.

  • What is the significance of the Hawaiian Legacy Forest experience?

    The Hawaiian Legacy Forest experience is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® activity where you join a Local Expert to plant a native tree, contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem. This experience supports the UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Pearl Harbor?

    During the visit to Pearl Harbor, you will explore the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, walk through the Visitor Center, and take a short boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. The visit includes exhibits that recount the events leading to the US joining World War II. Note that USS Arizona tickets are subject to availability and not guaranteed.

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach, which offers double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to high standards, with physical distancing measures implemented.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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