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Hawaiian Adventure
10 DAYS • 13 MEALS STARTING AT £3,259 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.
HIGHLIGHTS Waikiki Beach • Pearl Harbor • Oahu’s North Shore • Volcanoes National Park • Kona Highlights • Fern Grotto • Iao Valley • Lahaina • Polynesian Luau
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
• Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian floral lei welcome. • In the town of Haleiwa, learn why surfers from around the world gather here. • Stroll through the streets of the royal capital, Lahaina, Maui.
CULINARY INCLUSIONS
9 Breakfasts (B) • 4 Dinners (D)
• Savour a Polynesian luau featuring tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast. • Spend time at a Kona coffee farm and learn how coffee is grown.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 1–3 Prince Waikiki, Oahu, HI Days 4–6 Sheraton Kona at Heauhou Bay, Big Island, HI Days 7–9 Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, Maui, HI On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Maui
Day 1: Honolulu, Oahu - Tour Begins Aloha! Your adventure in the sun-drenched Hawaiian Islands begins in Oahu. Upon arrival you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Hawaiian floral lei before transferring to your Waikiki Beach hotel. Relax and “hang loose” — you are in Hawaii! Day 2: Honolulu Remember Pearl Harbor with a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, viewing artifacts from the attack and a short documentary on the “Day of Infamy.” Travel by naval launch to view the white marble-clad USS Arizona Memorial, honoring those who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack. After, take a city tour of Honolulu, highlighting the historic Iolani Palace, the impressive state capitol building, King Kamehameha’s statue, and the National Cemetery of the Pacific. The remainder of the day is yours. (B, D) Day 3: North Shore - Waikiki Start your journey along Oahu’s famous North Shore, known for its big wave surfing. Several television series and movies were filmed in this area. A stop in the surfing town of Haleiwa will surely be a highlight as you learn why surfers gather from all over the world to ride these waves ranging from 2 to 40 feet! You may find surfers fueling up at the town’s food trucks or restaurants in plantation-era buildings before hitting the famous beaches of Waimea Bay, Ehukai (Banzai Pipeline) and Sunset Beach. Return to Waikiki and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. (B) Day 4: Honolulu - Kona, Big Island Board your flight to the “Big Island” of Hawaii. True to its name, the island itself is larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined. Although the island’s official name is the archipelago’s namesake, the Big Island is also famous for its volcanoes. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B, D) Day 5: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park - Kona Tour the South Coast and see the crystal clear waters of Kealakekua Bay. See the iconic black sand beaches and then discover Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to learn about Kilauea – the world’s most active volcano. Make your way along steam bluffs, a fern tree jungle, and the Thurston Lava Tube. Pass waterfalls on the Hamakua Coast, pausing at the iridescent mist of
You can handle at least one flight of stairs, board a coach, and walk for 15-30 minutes at a time with little difficulty.
Iao Valley
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Rainbow Falls. End your day with a visit to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. (B) Day 6: Kona - Honaunau Bay - Kona Start the day at Bay View Farm, which has been harvesting coffee beans since 1984. Tour the farm with a local before enjoying a tasting of the local brew. Visit St. Benedict’s Painted Church, built in the 1800s and adorned with vibrant frescos. Continue to Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the rugged coast, once the place of refuge for those that broke the Kapu (sacred law) in old Hawaii. (B) Day 7: Kona - Kahului, Maui - Lahaina - Ka’anapali Board an inter-island flight to the “Valley Isle” of Maui, one of the most beautiful and popular outer islands. Visit the stunning Iao Valley and view the 2,000-foot-high Iao Needle, one of Maui’s famous natural landforms. Visit the old royal capital of Lahaina, once home to the world’s largest whaling fleets, where you can stroll through historic streets. Travel through sugarcane fields to the resort area of Ka’anapali and arrive at your beachfront hotel. (B, D) Day 8: Maui Spend a day at leisure to see for yourself why locals say Maui no ka oi (Maui is the
Pearl Harbor
best). Perhaps you will take an optional cliff-side drive on the legendary Road to Hana. Or you may choose to take a stroll along the beach, shop for souvenirs or simply relax at your Maui resort. There is no limit to the adventures you can have on this gorgeous island! (B) Day 9: Maui Enjoy another day in paradise. Perhaps you will join an optional excursion to view the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. Tonight, complete your wonderful trip with a farewell dinner, Hawaiian-style, at a traditional Polynesian luau featuring endless tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast. (B, D) Day 10: Maui - Tour Ends Bid Aloha to Hawaii as your memorable tour ends in Maui. Now, wherever your home is, you’ll always be part of the Hawaiian ohana (family). (B)
DOUBLE Starting at £3,259 Pricing is per person, land only,
SOLO Starting at £4,359 and varies by departure date. Prices based on 16 September 2021 departure.
January – April 2021
(different itinerary – see note*) 14, 28 January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 4 March 15, 22 April *Itinerary featured is for May 2021 – April 2022 tour departures. Departures prior to this date may vary. Please confirm at time of reservation.
May 2021 – April 2022
(featured itinerary) 6 May 10, 24 February 10 June 10, 31 March 8 July 21 April 12 August 16 September 7, 21 October 4 November 2 December 13, 27 January
Please note: This trip requires a passport and visa. An ESTA visa is required for all UK passport holders travelling to or via the USA, at your own expense. Please refer to the following website to purchase your visa: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. It is a US Government requirement that you apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours prior to departure. Our air passengers will arrive into Oahu and depart from Kahului. All return flights must be booked from Kahului, Maui. Airport transfers are available for purchase. The internal flights on this programme are included in the land price of your tour.
“Our trip to Hawaii was fun, interesting, and everything went smoothly. Our tour guide knew the history well. He went out of his way to make sure everyone enjoyed their trip. – Collette Traveller ”
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