Hawaiian Islands

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Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui. Whether you’re admiring the natural beauty of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon, or just relaxing on the warm sands of Waikiki Beach, you’re sure to be delighted. Visit Pearl Harbor’s famous Battleship Row in Honol...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui. Whether you’re admiring the natural beauty of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon, or just relaxing on the warm sands of Waikiki Beach, you’re sure to be delighted. Visit Pearl Harbor’s famous Battleship Row in Honolulu. Marvel at the black-sand beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island and discover famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Be mesmerized by the pineapple and sugar cane fields, and thoroughly savor Kona coffee, some of the best coffee in the world! The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more. From luaus, snorkeling, aquariums, and volcanoes to beaches and lush rain forests, this is a vacation that has something for everyone. So let Cosmos handle all the details as you sit back, relax, and enjoy paradise!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHONOLULU
End CityMAUI

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  • Cultural

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Activities

  • Culture

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Day 1: HONOLULU

Aloha—welcome to Hawaii! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

Day 2: HONOLULU. EXCURSION TO USS ARIZONA

Morning orientation with your Tour Director. Your sightseeing excursion features Pearl Harbor, the sunken USS Arizona and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, as well as Punchbowl National Cemetery with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sites include bustling Chinatown, ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of King Kamehameha the Great.

Day 3: HONOLULU

Today is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions, including activities near world-famous Waikiki Beach or a full-day optional outing to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the North Shore, where you’ll enjoy a dinner buffet and the colorful Ha: Breath of Life stage show.

Day 4: HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK–KONA

This morning, depart for Hilo on the “Big Island” of Hawaii with its spectacular scenery that includes misty plateaus, craggy cliffs, tropical rainforests, bamboo groves, and lava deserts. On arrival, tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,...

Day 5: KONA

The following two days are free to explore the charming and historic town of Kailua-Kona. Optional activities include a snorkeling cruise to a coral reef to view magnificent tropical fish; or a drive up the scenic Kohala coastline to hike and immerse yourself in stunning private waterfalls and delve into ancient Hawaiian history.

Day 6: KONA

Today is yours to relax and explore the resort area of Kailua, situated between Kailua Bay and the dormant Hualalai Volcano. Kailua is rich in history, featuring the historic Hulihe’e Palace, former vacation home of the Hawaiian Royal Family, and Ahu’ena Heiau, the r...

Day 7: KONA–WAIMEA CANYON–KAUAI

Morning transfer to Kona International Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. Drive along the scenic southern shore via Poipu Beach to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed on the islands in 1778. Sightseei...

Day 8: KAUAI

Kauai has a lot to offer, and your Tour Director will have suggestions including experiencing the majestic scenery of Kauai on a spectacular waterfall helicopter journey.

Day 9: KAUAI–’IAO VALLEY–MAUI

This morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island" and travel between the beautiful West Maui mountains and Haleakala volcano. Sightseeing includes a visit to Iao Valley, a stunning landscape that Mark Twain called the "Yosemite of the Pacific" to view Iao Needle. Contin...

Day 10: MAUI

A full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches, relax by the hotel pool or go on an optional outing like the Road to Hana, one of the world’s most spectacular scenic drives, with 54 bridges and many waterfalls. Just a short stroll from the hotel is Whalers Vi...

Day 11: MAUI

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the Valley Island further.

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Price per day$241
Last Updated: 7/24/2024
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Accommodation

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel

Kauai Shores

Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort

Transportation & Flights

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Trip ID
COSMOS-8140

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