12 Days
Classic Hawaii with Kauai
Day
01.
Tuesday - Arrive in Honolulu
Aloha! Welcome to the capital city of Honolulu. Transfer independently to the hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM.
Overnight: Honolulu
Day
02.
Wednesday - Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial Museum, Honolulu City Tour
Begin with the visit to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Continue to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, followed by the USS Arizona Memorial & Museum. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Honolulu, including the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific, historic Iolani Palace, and King Kamehameha’s statue. Tonight, savor dinner.
*USS Arizona Memorial program is time, weather, and capacity dependent. The US Navy may interrupt boat service to the memorial whenever deemed unsafe. In the event the USS Arizona is not available, and when timing allows, the USS Missouri will be visited instead.
Overnight: Honolulu | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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03.
Thursday - Full Day in Honolulu
Spend the day at leisure to enjoy the island of Oahu independently. Perhaps, join the optional full day Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour which includes stops at Waimea Valley, Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, and the Dole Plantation.
Optional: Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour | Overnight: Honolulu | Meals: Breakfast
Day
04.
Friday - Flight to Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Depart early this morning for your flight to Hilo, in the Big Island of Hawaii. Upon arrival, head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. Begin at the Kilauea Visitor Center, featuring exhibits on the environment, history and culture of the park. After lunch, continue to Punalu’u Bake Shop, and taste their famous sweet bread. Later, check into your hotel in Kona.
Overnight: Kona | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day
05.
Saturday - Coffee Farm Visit
Today, visit a coffee farm*. Learn how coffee is cultivated, roasted and steps taken to obtain top quality Kona Coffee. Conclude the tour with a tasting of fresh roasted brew. Kona Coffee is a well-known gourmet coffee. Return to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure.
*The visit requires walking uphill, over uneven and unpaved terrain.
Overnight: Kona | Meals: Breakfast
Day
06.
Sunday - Flight to Kahului, Iao Valley, Luau Show
This morning, fly to Kahului in Maui. Here, visit the Iao Valley State Park, home to the 2,000- foot high Iao Needle, one of Maui’s natural landmarks. Later, arrive at your resort hotel with free time. Tonight at your hotel, experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau show on Ka’anapali Beach. Savor local specialties and live entertainment, celebrating Polynesian culture.
*Commitment and Respect for Maui – Gate 1 Travel's return to Maui and Lahaina signifies more than just an exploration of its natural beauty; it is a commitment to the preservation and enrichment of the area’s unique experiences. We are dedicated to being conscientious visitors and ensuring that our presence positively contributes to the local culture and environment. We eagerly anticipate the privilege of sharing the enchantment of Maui with you, while remaining dedicated to creating an experience that is not only memorable but also respectful of the town and its people.
Overnight: Lahaina | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
07.
Monday - Full Day in Lahaina
Today is at leisure to discover the island of Maui on your own. Perhaps, join the optional full day Road to Hana tour which highlights the best of Maui’s natural beauty.
Optional: Road to Hana | Overnight: Lahaina | Meals: Breakfast
Day
08.
Tuesday - Full Day in Lahaina
Spend another day at leisure. Go for a swim, take a stroll along the beach, or simply enjoy the amenities of your resort. This evening, at dinner bid & “aloha” to your Tour Manager and Hawaiian journey.
Overnight: Lahaina | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
09.
Wednesday - Flight to Kauai, Fern Grotto River Cruise
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kauai. On arrival, head to Kilohana Sugar Plantation for lunch. In the afternoon, board a flat-bottom riverboat for a cruise along the Wailua River and enjoy the scenery. Stop at the Fern Grotto landing, and embark on a short nature walk through the rainforest to view Fern Grotto. Later, check into your hotel and spend time at leisure.
Overnight: Kauai | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day
10.
Thursday - Movie Tour
Today, take a guided movie tour of the island of Kauai which offers you a unique opportunity to explore the island’s famous movie locations
Overnight: Kauai | Meals: Breakfast
Day
11.
Friday - Waimea Canyon, Koke'e State Park
Begin the day with a visit to Waimea Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and admire the views. Continue north to Koke’e State Park*, located high in the mountains above the Kalalau Valley. The area is brimming with wildflowers and lush tropical forests. Following lunch, take a scenic drive to view the Spouting Horn, Wailua River and `Opaeka`a Falls on the way back to the hotel. This evening at dinner, bid “aloha” to your Tour Manager and Hawaiian journey.
*Due to local weather conditions, a visit to Koke’e State Park may not be possible.
Overnight: Kauai | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
12.
Saturday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
All sightseeing and itinerary inclusions are subject to favorable weather conditions, seasonality, and unexpected natural events. In those instances, and until the roads are available for travel, often unpredictable until the last moment, roads, routes and sites will be amended.
