Embrace a tropical state of mind on this uplifting encounter with the best Hawaii has to offer. Your first brush with traditional Hawaiian hospitality begins this evening when you join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a local-style Welcome Reception.

The Twin Fin Waikiki

Welcome Reception

Today we will visit Pearl Harbor National Monument and the USS Arizona Memorial as well as drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Also today in downtown Honolulu we will see Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue and State Capitol Building. The rest of the afternoon is free.

The Twin Fin Waikiki

Breakfast

Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii and arrive in the charming town of Hilo. Next, visit the UNESCO listed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the island and the significance volcanoes have played in the creation of the Hawaiian islands as well as the legend of Pele the Goddess of Fire. We continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. This evening as we arrive in Kailua Kona you are free to soak up the surroundings at your leisure.

Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Breakfast

Take a moment and savour the calming sounds of the sea as you decide how best to indulge in a free day to explore Kona’s beautiful landscapes. Relax in sun-kissed surrounds or ask your Travel Director for suggestions on how to make the most of the great outdoors.

Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Breakfast

Dive into marine life learning about the second largest rays in the world, the mobula alfredi manta rays. Visit the Hawaii Ocean Science & Technology Park’s Sea Salt farm to learn about the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture and how it’s produced from the deep ocean water, drawn from 2,200 feet below the surface. Watch the salt production process and enjoy a curated tasting to explore the flavour profiles of this Hawaiian Sea Salt. Then, journey to the unique Kona Joe coffee plantation, discovering how some of the world’s best coffee is grown and roasted. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as we embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau and enjoy a dinner featuring local flavours and tropical cocktails.

Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

Breakfast, Dinner

Next stop, the beautiful island of Maui. On arrival here, visit a local sustainable farm in the high country of Maui. Have a delicious and healthy lunch before we journey to our resort on stunning Kaanapali Beach. As the sun sets over the Pacific, take a gentle stroll to nearby Whalers Village or venture into old town Lahaina to dine at one of the many restaurants.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Breakfast, Lunch

Warm your heart and soul in paradise, spending the day at leisure exploring Maui. This evening, join your fellow travellers for an oceanside dinner in your luxurious resort.

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely start to your day before heading to the airport for your short flight to the natural wonderland of Kauai. Set your watch to island time and get settled in at your beachfront hotel.

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Breakfast

First stop today is Grove Farm, a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the centre of Lihue that includes many of the original buildings and homes. Then, drive through the island’s famous Tunnel of Trees and continue to Waimea Canyon State Park, one of the Hawaiian Islands most awe-inspiring sites. Dubbed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” you will drive all the way up the canyon. 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. Later we make a stop at Spouting Horn blow-hole, one of the most photographed spots in Kauai.

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Breakfast

Enjoy a free day discovering Kauai and its many natural wonders and immerse yourself in the laidback lifestyle of the locals. Our island hop through Hawaii almost at its end, we join our Travel Director and travel companions for a Farewell Dinner.

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Breakfast, Dinner

For now it’s a fond a hui hou… until we meet again. Make your way to Lihue Airport or consider extending your stay on Kauai.

Breakfast