Description

Forge an unforgettable connection with nature-from summiting the world's largest mountain to a leisurely lunch on the rim of Kilauea-tropical time the only thing on your mind.

Your Tour Package includes:

• Economy class flights from Sydney to Honolulu, returning from Maui
• 10 day Best of Hawaii tour with Trafalgar
• Includes accommodation, 15 meals, an expert travel director and driver, luxury air conditioned coach + much more

Itinerary

DAY 1:  ARRIVE HONOLULU

OAHU – WAIKIKI  

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 Reception to kick-start your Hawaii holiday.  Meals: Welcome Reception.  Hotel: Outrigger Waikiki Beach

DAY 2:  OAHU SIGHTSEEING

Experience the good life as you traverse Oahu today, passing colourful villages, rainforests and pineapple plantations along the way. Admire the panoramic views from Nu'uanu Pali, once the site of a bloody battle that saw the island unite under King Kamehameha I. Then return via the North Shore, the home of the perfect wave, to Waikiki.  Meals: Full Breakfast. Hotel: Outrigger Waikiki Beach

DAY 3:  HONOLULU

You're free to explore Honolulu on your terms today. Learn how to surf, relax on the beach or consider one of the many optional activities suggested by your Travel Director. Tonight embrace laid back island living and join your travel companions for a dinner featuring a Mai Tai, ocean breezes and local fare.  Meals: Full Breakfast, Dinner with wine. Hotel: Outrigger Waikiki Beach

DAY 4:  PEARL HARBOR AND HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING

Today we will visit the USS Arizona Memorial as well as 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.   Meals: Full Breakfast. Hotel: Outrigger Waikiki Beach

DAY 5:  OAHU – KONA  

The Big Island of Hawaii beckons this morning. A scenic flight and transfer brings us to the lively seaside village of Kailua-Kona where we enjoy an orientation tour before setting off to explore Kona's famous coffee culture. Visit a coffee plantation with a Local Specialist, then check in to your oceanside resort where another Local Specialist will join you for an exploration of the hotel's Manta Ray Learning Center. This evening, enjoy sumptuous island flavours at Rays on the Bay against the enchanting backdrop of the Pacific at sunset.  Meals:  Full Breakfast, Dinner.  Hotel: Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa

DAY 6:  KONA

Wake to the soothing sounds of the sea and spend the day exploring The Big Island on your terms - ride the tubes, relax on the beach or go in search of Hawaii's tastiest 'Ono Grinds.    Meals:  Full Breakfast. Hotel: Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa

DAY 7:  MAUI  

KEAUHOU BAY – HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – HILO – KAANAPALI BEACH

Journey to the UNESCO-listed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see the world's largest volcano and walk through a real lava tube. Stop en route at the United States' southernmost bakery and gaze at the vast expanses of Big Island's black sand beaches. Our brush with the smouldering depths of Big Island not quite complete, we enjoy lunch at The Rim restaurant offering unparalleled views of the Kilauea caldera. We'll board a flight to Maui where we spend the next three nights in our beachfront resort located at magnificent Kaanapali Beach.  Meals:  Full Breakfast, Lunch.  Hotel: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

DAY 8:  MAUI SIGHTSEEING

Delve into the depths of an underwater wonderland revealed by the passionate conservation naturalists at Maui Ocean Center, home to the world's largest collection of live Pacific corals, Hawaiian green sea turtles, sharks and thousands of tropical fish. Fresh local produce and hearty Polynesian hospitality are served in abundance when we Connect with the Locals for a traditional lunch providing insights into the island's sustainable agricultural industry and Make a Difference.   Meals:  Full Breakfast, Lunch. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

DAY 9:  MAUI

Immerse yourself in the sensual surroundings of Maui's tropical landscapes. This evening, don your lei and sashay your way into a lively Hawaiian Luau and Farewell Dinner, featuring a traditional feast and tropical cocktails.     Meals: Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

 DAY 10:  DEPART MAUI

Bid a fond a hui hou... until we meet again to Hawaii and take a transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Maui.    Meals:  Full Breakfast