Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation. On this Splendors of the Hawaiian Islands vacation, enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop by air from Oahu to Kauai and Hawaii to Maui. Start your trip in Honolulu with a typical Hawaiian greeting—a fresh flower lei. Walk along Honolulu’s world-famous Waikiki Beach and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Honolulu. Visit Pearl Harbor and its memorial, Honolulu Lookout, Chinatown, and more. After a day of leisure in Honolulu, fly to Kauai, take an excursion to Waimea Canyon, and attend a luau feast. Cruise up the Wailua River to a lava rock grotto covered with tropical fern. After a day of leisure in Kauai, fly to the big island of Hawaii. Tour Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a full day to explore Kona. Finally, travel to Maui to see the lush 'Iao Valley and tour Haleakala National Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater. The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more. From luaus and snorkeling to aquariums and volcanoes to beaches and lush rain forests, this is a vacation that has something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy paradise!

*Prices Based on Double Occupancy*

*Does not inlcude Flight to and From Hawaii*

Day 1 - Thursday - HONOLULU

Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport you will be greeted with fresh flower lei and transferred to your hotel in Waikiki. Your Tour Director will be on hand to assist with check-in.

Day 2 - Friday - HONOLULU

Enjoy a full day 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 island’s north shore, where you’ll enjoy a dinner buffet and the colorful “Horizons” stage show.

Day 3 - Saturday - HONOLULU

This morning, your sightseeing excursion features the sunken USS ARIZONA and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, Punchbowl National Cemetery, and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include bustling Chinatown, 'Iolani Palace, and the Kamehameha Statue. The afternoon is free for independent activities. Tonight, join the optional sunset dinner cruise along the shores of Waikiki.

Day 4 - Sunday - HONOLULU

One last day to enjoy Waikiki, the world’s most famous beach. Your Tour Director has ideas to make your day memorable.

Day 5 - Monday - HONOLULU–KAUAI

Morning transfer to Honolulu Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. Then, 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. Sightseeing highlights include WAIMEA CANYON, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the lush and fertile Hanapepe Valley, and a photo stop at SPOUTING HORN, a dramatic blowhole on the ocean’s edge. Later, arrive at your Oceanside hotel in Kapa’a. Tonight, attend a LUAU feast, considered one of Hawaii’s best. After dinner, sit back and watch a captivating international revue of dancers and musicians.

Day 6 - Tuesday - KAUAI

This morning, enjoy a unique adventure: cruise up the Wailua River to a lava rock grotto covered with tropical fern. At the FERN GROTTO you will be serenaded by Hawaiian musicians playing traditional local songs. Kauai has a lot to offer, and your Tour Director will suggest several optional outings for the duration of your stay, including a trip to Hanalei Bay, the filming location of many Hollywood movies, such as South Pacific and The Thornbirds. Other activities include helicopter flightseeing and snorkeling on the Na Pali coastline.

Day 7 - Wednesday - KAUAI

Continue your leisurely stay on Kauai. Relax at the hotel pool or take a stroll along the beach. Kapa’a offers an array of shops and boutiques. Restaurants are numerous and sure to please your palate. Your Tour Director will have other ideas for things to do and see.

Day 8 - Thursday - KAUAI–HILO–KONA

Early this morning, depart for Hilo and the island of Hawaii. Then, tour HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Arrive in Kona on the sunny side of the “Big Island” in the late afternoon.

Day 9 - Friday - KONA

A full day to explore the resort town of Kailua-Kona. Optional activities include a snorkeling cruise to a coral reef to view magnificent tropical fish or a helicopter ride along the Kohala coastline and over the famous Parker Ranch and an active volcano.

Day 10 - Saturday - KONA–MAUI

This morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island.” On arrival, sightseeing begins with a visit to the 'IAO VALLEY, the “Yosemite of the Pacific,” to view the 'lao Needle. Then, through lush farm country and along the shoreline via Maalaea Boat Harbor to Lahaina, once a whaling center and capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. Free time to explore this colorful town. Then, head to your lovely hotel, situated across from the beach in the resort area of Kihei.

Day 11 - Sunday - MAUI

A full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches or to relax by the pool at the hotel. Kihei offers plenty of boutiques and restaurants. There is a variety of optional outings, including the Road to Hana, one of the world’s most spectacular scenic drives with 54 bridges and many waterfalls. You may want to take in the Maui Ocean Center, a state-of-the-art aquarium and marine park that showcases indigenous marine life. From January to mid-April, whale watching is offered.

Day 12 - Monday - MAUI - HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK

This morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, the volcano known to islanders as the “House of the Sun,” and its vast Haleakala Crater. The parkland is located in a setting of stunning natural beauty, ranging from a landscape of cinder cones to dense rainforest. Return to Kihei in the early afternoon with the balance of the day at leisure.

Day 13 - Tuesday - MAUI

Transfer to Maui’s airport in Kahului for your homebound flight.

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