Best of Hawaii Moderate
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Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu’s North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona. Learn about the importance of salt from an Aloha Ambassador over a Be My Guest experience at Kona Salt Farm. You’ll forge an unforgettable connection with nature, from the black sands of Punalu’u Beach Park to a memorable visit to Volcanoes National Park.
Duration 10 days
Destination Kahului
Company Trafalgar
Availability From 03/01/2025 to 19/12/2025
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 4 Dinner (D)9 Breakfast (B)1 Lunch (L)Kona: Unlock the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture visiting a deep Ocean Salt farm
- Watch the salt production process and taste different salts to explore the flavour profiles
- Learn how salt is produced from deep ocean water and how this differs from salt produced in other locations
- Enhance your visit over a food truck lunch with tempting options including a Dim Sum Box or Katsu Chicken with Furikake Rice and Somen Noodles
- Wahiawa: Live Aloha sightseeing around Oahu
- Start with a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole followed by a quick peek at the world of pineapples at the Dole Plantation
- Choose to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center or return to the hotel along the island's windward side of the island soaking in all the sights from your comfortable coach
- Enjoy this opportunity to experience the beauty of the island beyond your hotel
- Embrace the Hawaiian feel of the north beyond the hustle and bustle of Waikiki
- Pearl Harbour: Unlock the significance of a historic event visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial
- Pay homage and reflect upon those who lost their lives over on a moving and unforgettable experience
- View the USS Arizona which, when it was commissioned in 1916, was the largest ship in the navy’s fleet, with a length of 608 feet
- Pearl Harbour: Explore the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, on a scenic drive
- This burial in a national cemetery is for members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active-duty service requirement
- Honolulu: The history of Hawaii springs to life viewing the historically significant Iolanai Palace, the only royal palace in the United States
- Even from outside, feel the energy of grand balls and hula performances, as well as the time of Liliuokalani’s overthrow and imprisonment
- Continue your Honolulu Walking Tour viewing the State Capitol Building and the 18-foot, bronze King Kamehameha Statue commemorating a great warrior, diplomat and leader
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park brings new sights as you unlock the geology of the Islands
- This UNESCO listed park and designated International Biosphere Reserve protects some of the most unique geological, biological and cherished cultural landscapes in the world and encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
- You’ll love experiencing this wonder for yourself viewing the steam vents and on a visit to the Kilauea Visitor Center
- Keauhou: Unlock the beauty of the must-see Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and green sea turtles
- Stroll along the black sand beach made of fragments of old lava flow
- Then perhaps pause in a shady spot under the palm trees and keep your eyes peeled for endangered Hawksbill turtles and green turtles basking in the sun on the beach
- Keauhou: Discover the world of the giant manta rays (mobula alfredi) that come to the Kona shores at the Manta Ray Learning Center at the
- Under the guidance of your Local Specialist, learn the manta ray’s life cycle, the history of the rays in the area and how the center supports educational programs and funding scientists for research with a mission to support mantas in their natural environment
- To top it all off, the lights from the resort shine into the water, attracting plankton which in turn attracts manta rays to the water right off the hotel
- Kona: Visit a coffee plantation and learn about this exclusive beverage and the work it takes to produce, all while tasting the coffee and taking in some of the most scenic views in Hawaii
- Kona: Lose yourself in the moment as your embrace the lively tradition of the Hawaiian Luau and enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails
- Under the hala tress and a canopy of stars, listen to heart-pumping drums, watch Polynesian dancing, listen to the sound of the conch shell and feast on delicious island food right on Keauhou Bay on the Kona coast
- : Explore a local coffee plantation on Big Island of Hawaii and the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach with a Local Specialist: Visit Honolulu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach - Hawaii's most famous black sand beach frequented by sea turtles basking in the sun, Kailua-Kona: See the powerful ocean waves of the North Shore of Oahu, National Memorial Cemetery of the PacificKona: Perched above the lava cliffs of Keauhou Bay on 22 acres of Kona coastline is the Outrigger Kona Resort
- You’re in for a treat here on Keauhou Bay as it’s one of the only places in the world where you can view giant manta rays feeding
- Enjoy this magnificent spectacle directly from Pa'akai Point at the hotel
- You can choose to take a dip in the multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide or go local with an on-site hula or ukulele lesson
- : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted: All porterage and restaurant gratuities: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing: All transport and transfers shown: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys): Optional Experiences and free time: Flights from Honolulu-Kona and Hilo-Kahului: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
- An expert Travel Director and professional DriverCherry-picked hotels, all tried and trustedAll porterage and restaurant gratuitiesAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesBreakfast daily and up to half of your evening mealsMust-see sightseeing and surprise extrasAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingAll transport and transfers shownLuxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)Optional Experiences and free timeFlights from Honolulu-Kona and Hilo-KahuluiOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Availability
- From 03/01/2025 to 19/12/2025
Visit Kahului
Day 1
Bask in the generous Aloha Spirit as you embark on an enriching encounter with the best that Hawaii has to offer.
Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Dinner overlooking Waikiki Beach to kick-start your Hawaii holiday.
Day 2
Diamond Head, where surfers and amazing views come together to signal your arrival in paradise.
Start After a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole, follow the scenic coast of Oahu before heading to the North Shore, famous amongst surfers for its huge waves. Then return to Waikiki along Oahu’s windward coast or unlock more of the island with an Optional Experience. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to get up close to local villages and watch artisans from six Pacific cultures demonstrate dancing with fire, making clothing from plants, jewelry making and preserving history without a written language. Or, add on to your experience with a meal as you’re entertained by Ha: Breath of Life, full of captivating songs and dances.
Day 3
You’re free to explore Honolulu on your terms today.
Learn how to surf, relax on the beach or consider asking about activities suggested by your Travel Director. Tonight embrace laid back island living and join your travel companions for a dinner featuring tropical drinks, ocean breezes and local fare.
Day 4
There’s no better place to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting where events occurred.
Today, pay homage to the thousands of brave soldiers who lost their lives in the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, and to downtown Honolulu to connect with the spiritual epicenter of Hawaii. On your walking tour, see Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii’s last-reigning monarchs and the only royal palace in the United States, as well as the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Kick back in your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or get out and explore the shore.
Day 5
Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii, and arrive in the charming town of Hilo where you will have time to explore and enjoy lunch on your own.
Next visit the UNESCO listed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and learn about the geology of the Islands. We continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 6
Unlock the secrets of marine life learning about the Mobula alfredi manta rays, the second largest in the world, that come to the Kona shores to feed each day.
Next up, enjoy a Be My Guest experience at Kona Sea Salt to uncover the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture accompanied by a tasty food truck lunch. You’ll not only get to see the salt production, but also taste different salts to explore the flavour profiles. Continue your discovery at a coffee plantation, learning how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted.
Day 7
Get ready to embrace your outdoor adventurer on an invigorating day on your Hawaii tour exploring the Big Island on your own or with an Optional Experience.
Take in Kohala’s beauty and history on a fun, off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. You’ll love trekking across bridges and past bright green taro terraces. Finish the adventure cooling off in a waterfall. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkelling trip in the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook’s Monument) featuring lava tubes and sea caves. Or choose a Night Manta Experience viewing the incredible feeding frenzy in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as you embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau over dinner of local flavours and tropical cocktails.
Day 8
Maui.
An island where dormant volcanos, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Fly from Kona to Maui from Kona this morning with a free afternoon to settle into your surroundings. This evening, as the sun sets over the Pacific, take a walk to nearby Whalers Village or enjoy a relaxing beach stroll.
Day 9
Unlock the natural beauty of paradise, charting your own course through Maui’s landscapes.
This evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavours. You’ll love making the most of your stay at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa cooling off in their half-acre pool or Maui's only oceanfront full-service spa and salon, rooftop stargazing or oceanfront golf.
Day 10
Bid a fond a hui hou.
.. until we meet again to Hawaii and make your way to Kahului Airport or extend your stay in Maui.
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