Hawaii
Four
Island
Adventure Moderate 2012
13
day tour
from $3525.00
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Itinerary:
What's Included
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Description
Discover the fascinating cultures and
superior natural beauty of these stunning and remote islands. Relax
among the natural wonders of Oahu, explore
Honolulu leisurely as you take in the unique and tranquil
atmosphere, complete with a visit to Pearl
Harbor. Visit a Kona coffee plantation, an organic farm
on Maui and experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau to witness first
hand the cultures and traditions of the local people.
Oahu,
Honolulu,
Hawaii
Volcanoes
National Park, Kona, Maui,
Kauai
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Ininerary:
Day 1 ARRIVE
HONOLULU
(4 NIGHTS) Welcome to
Hawaii! After being greeted with a fragrant
lei at the airport, take your complimentary transfer to the tour
hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach.
Say "Aloha!" to your Tour Director and enjoy your afternoon at your
leisure. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your fellow travel
companions for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel:
Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort &
Spa (ROH)
Day 2
OAHU SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISURE Begin your
exploration of Oahu
today. Traverse the island, passing through colorful villages,
rainforests and pineapple plantations. See panoramic views of the
deep blue waters from rugged cliffs, marvel at idyllic golden
beaches and look out on the world-famous surf along the
North Shore, known for its huge waves during
the winter. Back in Waikiki, the
rest of your day is at your leisure; get in the gentle waves or
perhaps explore the shops and artisan stands at The International
Market Place.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Day 3
HONOLULU
AT LEISURE Enjoy a full day today to explore on your own.
For the more adventurous, try an outrigger canoe ride, take a
surfing lesson or grab a snorkel and mask to spot sea turtles and
dazzling tropical fish at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Tonight, join
your travel companions for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 4 PEARL HARBOR -
HONOLULU
SIGHTSEEING Begin your day with a guided visit to Pearl
Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a moving tribute to the
military personnel who lost their lives in the 1941 attack that
launched the U.S. into World War II. Travel on to
Punchbowl Crater and the
National
Memorial
Cemetery
of the Pacific. Return to downtown Honolulu
to see the splendid
Iolani
Palace, the iconic King
Kamehameha I statue, and the state capitol building. Visit a coral
jewellery workshop to see how expert artisans transform a treasure
of the sea into a priceless memento. Spend the rest of the afternoon
at leisure.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Day 5 OAHU -
HAWAII
VOLCANOES
NATIONAL PARK - KONA (2 NIGHTS)
Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to the Big Island of
Hawaii and a Highlight Lunch. Travel through forest preserves before
arriving at
Volcanoes
National Park, a UNESCO
World Heritage site that’s home to both the world’s largest volcano
and its most active. At an interpretive museum, learn about the
fiery geology of the islands and walk through a real lava tube. The
high elevations and volcanic soil around Kona produce some of the
world’s best coffee. Visit a local coffee farm and mill and savour a
tasting of 100% Kona coffee. Late this afternoon, reach the coast
and check into your oceanfront resort.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Dinner)
Hotel: Roya; Kona Resort (POV)
Day 6 KONA AT LEISURE
Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful
areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: Tour a
Hawaiian temple in the seaside town of Kailua, don a snorkel to
commune with some of Hawaii’s colourful marine life, look for green
sea turtles at Kaloko-Honokohau Park, descend into the depths on a
submarine or just relax and enjoy your resort. If you like, take to
the seas on a spectacular sunset cruise this evening.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 KONA -
MAUI (3 NIGHTS) Soar high above the Pacific
again as you fly to Maui, the Magic Isle. Travel into the countryside to visit
a local farm and learn about sustainable agriculture on the islands.
Then toast your host with a glass of wine during a special Be My
Guest Lunch featuring the finest local ingredients. Formerly a royal
retreat, magnificent Kaanapali Beach
is often ranked as one of
America’s finest beaches. Check in
to your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Hotel: Royal Lahaina Resort (POV)
Day 8 to Day 9MAUI
AT LEISURE
Enjoy two full days in paradise as you chart your own course through
Maui’s wonderlands. Spend some time on the long
white-sand beaches. Explore the old whaling village of Lahaina
with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafes. Play 18 holes at
a championship golf course overlooking the sea. See the sunrise from
the summit of Mount
Haleakala. Or make the scenic journey to
the remote town of Hana. Maybe get a bird’s-eye view of Maui on a helicopter excursion. During your stay, you’ll
gather with a naturalist and learn about the flora and fauna of the
islands. On one evening, join your travelling companions for a Luau
Highlight Dinner, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails
and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Highlight
Dinner / Full Breakfast)
Day 10 MAUI -
KAUAI (3 NIGHTS) A brief flight takes you to
the Garden Isle of Kauai. Head into the interior on a
Wailua
River cruise, passing by
rainforests and the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge. Stroll to the
gorgeous Fern Grotto. In this natural amphitheatre Hawaiian dancers
and singers will perform traditional songs and hula. A riverside
Highlight Lunch completes the tour before heading to your beautiful
oceanfront resort.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Hotel: Kauai Beach Resort (LV)
Day 11 to Day 12
KAUAI AT LEISURE
Spend two glorious days on
Kauai, savouring its many natural wonders. Maybe take a
trip to immense Waimea
Canyon, resplendent in the changing
island light. Or travel by boat or helicopter to the Na Pali Coast,
where
Jurassic
Park was filmed. And don’t
forget to leave some time to enjoy Kauai’s
lovely beach and your resort’s stunning pool and gardens. On your
final night on Kauai, join your
Tour Director and travelling companions for a festive Farewell
Dinner.
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast / Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Day 13 DEPART
KAUAI
A hui hou… until we meet again. On your complimentary transfer to
Lihue
Airport, begin planning
your next visit!
Meal(s): (Full Breakfast)
Sightseeing Highlights
- Oahu Discover the
island’s many natural wonders and spectacular views.
- Honolulu Explore
the city’s main highlights including Pearl Harbor, the
USS Arizona Memorial, Puchbowl National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific and downtown Honolulu.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park Learn how the Hawaiian Islands were
created; stop at the active Kilauea Volcano; visit the
Thomas A. Jaggar Museum and walk through an actual lava
tube.
- Kona Visit a Kona
coffee farm.
- Maui Stop at the
historic whaling town of Lahaina; visit a local farm and
learn about sustainable farming; experience Hawaiian
culture and traditions at an authentic Hawaiian luau.
- Kauai Cruise
along the Wailua River and visit the famous Fern Grotto.
Dining Highlights
- Welcome Reception with your Tour
Director in Honolulu.
- 12 full breakfasts.
- 1 three-course dinner.
- 2 Highlight Lunches on Hawaii and
Kauai.
- Highlight Dinner with wine in Waikiki.
- Luau Highlight Dinner with open bar on
Maui.
- Be My Guest Lunch with wine on Maui.
- Farewell Dinner with wine on Kauai.
First Class Travel Highlights
- Includes all First Class features.
- Your choice of three hotel categories:
Moderate, First Class and Premier accommodation.
- A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island
flights: Oahu to Hawaii, Hawaii to Maui and Maui to Kauai
plus all airport transfers included.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day
1 and Day 13.
- Aloha Welcome with fresh flower lei on
arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1.
- Capture treasured memories of your
trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark
location.
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