Hawaiian Discovery First Class
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
11 Days Starting in Honolulu and ending in Lihue (Kauai)
Visiting: Waikiki, Pearl Harbour, Honolulu, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Keauhou, Kailua Kona, Kona, Kahului (Maui), Kaanapali Beach, Lihue (Kauai), Kapaa, Waimea State Park, Koloa
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Tour code:
DHKFZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Get on island time as you discover Hawaii’s authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park. Tour Honolulu’s Pearl Harbor, relax in Kona, learn from locals how coffee is made and get a fascinating insight into Manta Ray conservation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Island Greetings In Honolulu, Oahu
Location: Waikiki
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View) First Class (Partial Ocean View) Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Dinner
Ease into the warm embrace of Hawaii’s Aloha spirit, donning a flower lei will kick-start your love affair with the Pacific islands. Explore the golden beaches of Waikiki before gathering for a Hawaiian-style dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening.
Day 2: Uncover Hawaii's History
Location: Waikiki, Pearl Harbour, Honolulu, Waikiki
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View) First Class (Partial Ocean View) Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s no better way to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting places where events occurred. Today, pay homage to the thousands of brave soldiers who lost their lives in the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, and to downtown Honolulu to connect with the spiritual epicenter of Hawaii. On your walking tour, see Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii’s last-reigning monarchs and the only royal palace in the United States, as well as the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Kick back in your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or get out and explore the shore.
Day 3: See The Volcanic Beauty Of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Location: Waikiki, Honolulu, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Keauhou
Accommodation: Resort, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View) First Class (Partial Ocean View) Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Big Island of Hawaii brings new sights, landscapes and wildlife. Arrive in the town of Hilo and enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps seeking out the classic loco moco meal. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the Islands. Continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa welcomes you with their multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Day 4: Experience The Sights, Flavors And Wildlife Of Hawaii
Location: Keauhou
Accommodation: Resort, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View) First Class (Partial Ocean View) Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Unlock the secrets of marine life learning about the Mobula alfredi manta rays, the second largest in the world, that come to the Kona shores to feed each day. Next up, enjoy a Be My Guest experience at Kona Sea Salt to uncover the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture accompanied by a tasty food truck lunch. You’ll not only get to see the salt production, but also taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Continue your discovery during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a coffee plantation, learning about how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted.
Day 5: Unwind And Play In Kona
Location: Keauhou, Kailua Kona, Keauhou
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Get ready to embrace your outdoor adventurer on an invigorating day on your Hawaii tour exploring the Big Island on your own or with an Optional Experience. Take in Kohala’s beauty and history on a fun, off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkelling trip in the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay featuring lava tubes and sea caves or on a Night Manta Experience viewing the incredible feeding frenzy in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as you embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau over dinner of local flavors and tropical cocktails.
Day 6: Upcountry Maui
Location: Kona, Kahului (Maui), Kaanapali Beach
Accommodation: Resort, ResortHyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View) First Class (Partial Ocean View) Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Maui: an island where dormant volcanoes, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Fly from Kona to Maui this morning, with a free afternoon to settle into your surroundings. This evening, as the sun sets over the Pacific, take a walk to the nearby Whalers Village or enjoy a relaxing stroll along the beach.
Day 7: A Traditional Maui Day
Location: Kaanapali Beach
Accommodation: Resort, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View) First Class (Partial Ocean View) Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Unlock the natural beauty of paradise, charting your own course through Maui’s landscapes. This evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors. You’ll love making the most of your stay at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa cooling off in their half-acre pool or Maui's only oceanfront full- service spa and salon, rooftop stargazing or oceanfront golf.
Day 8: Off To Kauai
Location: Kaanapali Beach, Kahului (Maui), Lihue (Kauai), Kapaa
Accommodation: Resort, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Mountain Garden View) First Class (Lanai/Ocean View) Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool / Ocean View), Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely morning on the Valley Isle, jet off to Kauai where you’ll spend the next three nights admiring the natural surroundings. Kauai, at over six million years old, is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and boasts the only navigable rivers in the state of Hawaii. It is also the northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain, which is the most isolated inhabited land mass. Start this next leg of your journey relaxing in your hotel’s infinity-edge pool, kicking back with a Mai Tai in their oceanfront bar or dining at their onsite Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House.
Day 9: Immerse Yourself In Kauai's Unique Landscape
Location: Kapaa, Waimea State Park, Lihue (Kauai), Koloa, Kapaa
Accommodation: Resort, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Mountain Garden View) First Class (Lanai/Ocean View) Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s no better place to learn about Kauai’s land than Grove Farm, a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. Enjoy a private, guided tour of the original plantation main house, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp dating back to the 1870's. Continue all the way up to Waimea Canyon State Park. The result of thousands of years of erosion, the canyon walls offer a canvas of brilliant shades of red, brown, green, blue, grey and purple, with shadows and light producing a never-ending show. Enjoy a drive through the island's famous Tunnel of Trees with a stop at Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. Cap off your day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Allerton & McBryde Botanical Gardens for a tour highlighting rare native Hawaiian ferns and plants.
Day 10: Unwind And Explore Kauai
Location: Kapaa
Accommodation: Resort, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Mountain Garden View) First Class (Lanai/Ocean View) Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Kauai’s natural treasures are yours to explore during this full free day. Feel like you’ve stepped onto the big screen on an Optional Experience Kauai Movie Tour adventure. Your backstage pass will take you to many famous sites on Kauai where Hollywood Blockbusters and TV shows were filmed while viewing clips of those notable films. On your final night on Kauai on your Hawaii tour, toast to the incredible sights of the islands with your fellow travelers over dinner.
Day 11: Aloha Kauai
Location: Kapaa
Meals Included: Breakfast
For now it’s a fond a hui hou... until we meet again. Make your own way to Lihue Airport or extend your stay on Kauai.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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All transport and transfers shown
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
Insurance is not included.
Mode of Transport
Flights from Honolulu-Kona, Hilo-Kahului and Kahului-Lihue. Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Specific accommodation details include The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Dive Into Culture
- Kauai: Get ready to visit a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. On a private, guided tour, visit original buildings including the original plantation main house, owner’s cottage, guest cottage and old office, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp. The still active household, farm, gardens, banana patches and pastures maintain the same practices that were established during that era.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes unique experiences such as visiting a Sea Salt farm to learn about Hawaiian sea salt production, exploring a local coffee plantation on the Big Island, and a Be My Guest experience at O’o Farms in Maui.
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What kind of activities are available on the free days?
On free days, you can explore the Big Island on your own, take optional experiences like off-road adventures or snorkeling trips, and enjoy the amenities at your hotels such as pools, spas, and golf courses.
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What historical sites will we visit during the tour?
The tour includes visits to historical sites such as Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the USS Arizona Memorial, the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace, and Grove Farm Sugar Plantation.
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What types of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. There are also special meals such as a Welcome Reception, a farm-to-fork lunch at O’o Farms, and a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes flights from Honolulu to Kona, Hilo to Kahului, and Kahului to Lihue. Additionally, a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys is provided.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour features cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. Specific accommodations include The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, and Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.
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What natural attractions are included in the tour?
Natural attractions on the tour include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai’s Tunnel of Trees, and Spouting Horn blowhole.
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Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional experiences available, such as an off-road adventure in Kohala, a snorkeling trip in Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay, a Night Manta Experience, and a Kauai Movie Tour adventure.
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Is there any special cultural experience included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails, providing an immersive cultural experience.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD 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 trafalgar 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.
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