Hawaiian Discovery First Class

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Awe-inspiring volcanoes, royal beaches and the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge mark your progress, on this laid-back journey of discovery of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai.You'll enjoy Insider moments like... imagining the rumble of the earth beneath your feet as you explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, home to the world's largest a...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Orientations of Honolulu and Kailua-Kona
    • Visit Pearl Harbor, Pali Lookout, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Jaggar Museum and Thurston Lava Tube, a local farm on Maui and Waimea Canyon
    • View the Kilauea and Haleakala Volcanoes

What's this trip about?

    Awe-inspiring volcanoes, royal beaches and the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge mark your progress, on this laid-back journey of discovery of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai.You'll enjoy Insider moments like... imagining the rumble of the earth beneath your feet as you explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, home to the world's largest and most active volcano. Listening to stories of recent eruptions, it's learning about the geology of the island at the Jaggar Museum. And feeling the hairs on the back of your arms stand on end as you walk through a real lava tube, before soaking up the stunning view of the caldera – carved from millions of years of volcanic activity.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHawaii
End CityKauai

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Hawaii
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Kona
  • Maui

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise
  • Whale watching

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
    • VIP entry to many sights
    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • 10 nights First Class accommodation
    • A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island flights: Honolulu-Hilo, Hilo-Kahului and Kahului-Lihue including all airport transfers
    • Aloha Welcome with flower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1

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Day 1 ARRIVE HONOLULU, OAHU – WAIKIKI (2 NIGHTS)

Welcome to Hawaii. In the traditional Aloha spirit, you'll be greeted at the airport with a flower lei. Explore your hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like: dive into the warm gentle waves of the Pacific or relax with a tro...

Day 2 PEARL HARBOR AND HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING

Begin your exploration of the island Oahu. During a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, you'll be moved by this moving tribute to the World War II military personnel still entombed in the ship's hull since the fatal attack in 1941. After a drive throug...

Day 3 OAHU – KONA – KEAUHOU BAY (2 NIGHTS)

Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the lively seaside village of Kailua-Kona followed by time to explore the local shops in this quaint and bustling town. Join a Local Specialist at a...

Day 4 KONA FREE TIME

Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: don a snorkel and mask to see some of Hawaii's colourful and varied marine life, descend into the ocean depths on a submarine to explore a natural ...

Day 5 KEAUHOU BAY – HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – HILO – MAUI (3 NIGHTS)

Make your way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to the world's largest volcanoes. On the way, see the immense stretches of black sand beaches that the island is known for and enjoy a stop at the southernmost bakery in the Unit...

Day 6 MAUI SIGHTSEEING

This morning, set off for another of Hawaii's most famous volcanoes: Haleakala, which means "house of the sun". The volcano itself is the world's largest dormant volcano and the National Park is home to the island's highest peak at 10,023 feet (3,055 metres) above sea...

Day 7 MAUI FREE TIME

Enjoy a full day free in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui's tropical wonderlands. Spend some time along the majestic white-sand beaches. Explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafés. Play 18 holes at a ...

Day 8 MAUI – KAUAI (3 NIGHTS)

Enjoy a morning at leisure on Maui before a brief afternoon flight takes you to the Garden Isle of Kauai. Relax and get settled in at your hotel and joining an evening on your own. Full Breakfast

Day 9 KAUAI SIGHTSEEING

Start your first day on Kauai with a visit to Grove Farm Estate, including a private tour of the home on this historic sugar cane plantation. Then set off for Waimea Canyon to view one of the most majestic geological wonders in Hawaii with its vibrantly colourful buttes and deep valley gorges. Full Breakfast

Day 10 KAUAI FREE TIME

Enjoy a full day at leisure on Kauai today, savouring its many natural wonders. Perhaps travel by helicopter to the Na Pali Coast, which offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire world. And don't forget to leave some time to enjoy the lovely pool at yo...

Day 11 DEPART KAUAI

A hui hou…until we meet again. Take your transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Kauai. Full Breakfast

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Price per day$345
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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  • 10 full breakfasts
  • 2 lunches (including Be My Guest)
  • 4 dinners
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