Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
$5975
Tour Overview
Let the spirit of aloha follow you from Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park. Learn about Kona Sea Salt over a Be My Guest experience and surround yourself in natural beauty on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience at Allerton and McBryde Botanical Gardens. Views of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the world of Mobula alfredi manta rays and more are yours to discover on this island hopping adventure. ...more ...less
Must-see Highlights
- Explore the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach and Grove Farm Sugar Plantation with a Local Specialist
- Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Waimea Canyon State Park, Punalu'u Beach, Ioa Valley State Park, Kailua-Kona
- See The North Shore of Oahu, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater, Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees
Make Travel Matter®
Kona: Step into Greenwell Farms, where over 150 years of coffee tradition meets modern sustainability. On this immersive tour, you’ll discover the journey from coffee plant seed to cup, taste 100% Kona Coffee, and learn about eco-friendly practices like water reclamation, mulching and solar-powered operations. You’ll explore how Kona Coffee supports the local community and fosters a diverse ecosystem with crops like pepper and vanilla. Every sip you take is a taste of history, aloha spirit and a commitment to sustainable growth. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Kauai: Explore natural beauty at one of one of the world's top botanical research organizations on a guided tour of Allerton and McBryde Gardens. Step through the gates of this once-private estate and see cliff-top views of the protected bay below. Travel by vehicle deep into the upper Lawai Valley and McBryde Garden, discovering a valley most visitors to Kauai don’t get to experience. Head to the conservation nursery and horticulture center for a special behind-the-scenes viewing. See the rare native Hawaiian ferns and plants among the over 6,000 rare and endangered species of plants collected throughout the Pacific Basin and the world. Conclude your tour viewing the outdoor rooms, pools, fountains and sculptures of Allerton Garden. Your visit contributes to the ongoing restoration mission and directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Be My Guest
Kona: Born in Hilo and raised on the homestead of Keaukaha, Ipo is the Tour Director and Ambassador of Aloha at Kona Salt Farm. Watch the salt production process and taste different salts to explore the flavor 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.
Maui: There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the ways of regenerative farming than at the place where it happens – right here along the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui. Learn how their diversified natural farm has flourished over the past 10 years and provides fresh local ingredients for a local restaurant. The farm’s 3500-foot elevation is a gorgeous spot for your truly unique Maui experience. Relish an educational farm-to-fork experience and help gather fresh, natural produce for your al fresco lunch.
Trafalgar Difference
Kona: 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Waikiki
Location: Honolulu, Waikiki Beach
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Dinner
Hawaii promises gorgeous scenery, island breezes and fabulous food. Immerse yourself in the Aloha Spirit as you don a flower lei from your Travel Director to mark your arrival in Honolulu. This evening, join your Travel Director at a Welcome Dinner overlooking Waikiki Beach to kick-start your epic Hawaii tour.
Day 2: Enjoy the Coastal Views of Oahu
Location: Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore, Waikiki, Polynesian Cultural Center
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Why not 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, jewelery making and preserving history without a written language. Or, add on to your experience with a meal as you’re entertained by Hā: Breath of Life, full of captivating songs and dances.
Day 3: Explore Honolulu
Location: Honolulu, Waikiki, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
With a full day free, unlock the heritage of the real Hawaii, experiencing first-hand the history, culture and hospitality of the warm Polynesian locals. Relax with beach time in Waikiki or look for surf legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku's Statue, the father of international surfing. Tonight, it’s colorful drinks, ocean breezes and tropical flavors all around as you join your fellow travelers for a dinner featuring local fare.
Day 4: Uncover Hawaii's History
Location: Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Iolani Palace, Waikiki Beach
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s no better way to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting places 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: See the Volcanic Beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach Park, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Big Island of Hawaii brings new sights, landscapes and wildlife. Arrive in the town of Hilo and enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps seeking out the classic loco moco meal. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the Islands. Continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa welcomes you with their multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Day 6: Experience the Sights, Flavors and Wildlife of Hawaii
Location: Kona
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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 flavor profiles. Continue your discovery during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a coffee plantation, learning about how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted.
Day 7: Unwind and Play in Kona
Location: Kona, Pololu Valley, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, Kealakekua Bay
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkelling trip in the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay featuring lava tubes and sea caves or on 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 flavors and tropical cocktails.
Day 8: Upcountry Maui
Location: Maui, Whalers Village
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Maui: an island where dormant volcanoes, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Fly from Kona to Maui this morning, with a free afternoon to settle into your surroundings. This evening, as the sun sets over the Pacific, take a walk to the nearby Whalers Village or enjoy a relaxing stroll along the beach.
Day 9: A Traditional Maui Day
Location: Maui
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Unlock the natural beauty of paradise, charting your own course through Maui’s landscapes. This evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors. 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: Off to Kauai
Location: Kauai
Accommodation: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Mountain Garden View), First Class (Lanai/Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely morning on the Valley Isle, jet off to Kauai where you’ll spend the next three nights admiring the natural surroundings. Kauai, at over six million years old, is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and boasts the only navigable rivers in the state of Hawaii. It is also the northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain, which is the most isolated inhabited land mass. Start this next leg of your journey relaxing in your hotel’s infinity-edge pool, kicking back with a Mai Tai at the oceanfront bar or dining at the onsite Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House.
Day 11: Immerse Yourself in Kauai's Unique Landscape
Location: Lihue, Waimea Canyon State Park, Spouting Horn, Allerton & McBryde Botanical Gardens
Accommodation: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Mountain Garden View), First Class (Lanai/Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s no better place to learn about Kauai’s land than Grove Farm, a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. Enjoy a private, guided tour of the original plantation main house, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp dating back to the 1870's. Continue all the way up to Waimea Canyon State Park. The result of thousands of years of erosion, the canyon walls offer a canvas of brilliant shades of red, brown, green, blue, gray and purple, with shadows and light producing a never-ending show. Enjoy a drive through the island's famous Tunnel of Trees with a stop at Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. Cap off your day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Allerton & McBryde Botanical Gardens for a tour highlighting rare native Hawaiian ferns and plants.
Day 12: Unwind and Explore Kauai
Location: Kauai
Accommodation: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Mountain Garden View), First Class (Lanai/Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Kauai’s natural treasures are yours to explore during this full free day. Feel like you’ve stepped onto the big screen on an Optional Experience Kauai Movie Tour adventure. Your backstage pass will take you to many famous sites on Kauai where Hollywood Blockbusters and TV shows were filmed while viewing clips of those notable films. On your final night on Kauai on your Hawaii tour, toast to the incredible sights of the islands with your fellow travelers over dinner.
Day 13: Aloha Kauai
Location: Kauai
Meals Included: Breakfast
For now it’s a fond a hui hou... until we meet again. Make your way to Lihue Airport or extend your stay on Kauai.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to guide and assist you throughout the tour.
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Cherry-picked Hotels
Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted for quality and comfort.
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Porterage and Restaurant Gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and experiences not listed in the inclusions are not included.
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International Flights
International flights to and from Hawaii are not included.
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Airport Transfers
Transfers to and from the airport at the start and end of the tour are not included.
Dining Summary
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with all transport and transfers included, featuring luxury air-conditioned coaches with Wi-Fi. Enjoy inter-island flights from Honolulu-Kona, Hilo-Kahului, and Kahului-Lihue, ensuring seamless travel between the stunning Hawaiian islands.Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels across Hawaii, including The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, and Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort. Enjoy a range of views from city to ocean, ensuring comfort and quality throughout your journey.Dive into Culture
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Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes unique experiences such as visiting a local coffee plantation on the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring the Kona Salt Farm, and participating in a farm-to-fork experience in Upcountry Maui. Additionally, there are opportunities to view manta rays at Keauhou Bay and explore the Allerton and McBryde Gardens in Kauai. ...more ...less
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How does the tour support sustainable practices?
The tour supports sustainable practices through visits to places like Greenwell Farms, where eco-friendly practices such as water reclamation, mulching, and solar-powered operations are highlighted. The tour also contributes to the ongoing restoration mission at the Allerton and McBryde Gardens, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ...more ...less
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What cultural experiences are offered during the tour?
Cultural experiences include a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, where you can learn about local villages and watch artisans demonstrate traditional crafts. The tour also includes a visit to the Grove Farm Sugar Plantation in Kauai, offering insights into the island's history and culture. ...more ...less
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Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a Be My Guest experience at Kona Sea Salt, where you can enjoy a food truck lunch and taste different salts. There is also a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails.
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What wildlife can be observed during the tour?
During the tour, you can observe manta rays feeding at Keauhou Bay, Hawaiian green sea turtles at Punalu'u Beach, and various marine life during snorkeling trips in Kona. The tour also includes a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you can learn about the island's unique geology and wildlife. ...more ...less
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
13 Days Starting in Honolulu, USA and ending in Lihue (Kauai), USA
Visiting: Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, North Shore, Waikiki, Polynesian Cultural Center, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue, Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach Park, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Kona, Pololu Valley, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, Kealakekua Bay, Maui, Whalers Village, Kauai, Lihue, Waimea Canyon State Park, Spouting Horn, Allerton & McBryde Botanical Gardens ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DHLMZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Cultural, Eco Conscious, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours