Hawaiian Explorer First Class

Hawaiian Explorer First Class

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Hawaiian Explorer First Class" tour and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty and rich culture of Hawaii. Begin your journey in Honolulu, where you'll explore iconic sites like Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace. Discover the volcanic wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the black sands of Punalu'u Beach on the Big Island. Experience the unique flavors of Kona coffee and sea salt, and witness the majestic manta rays at Keauhou Bay. In Maui, enjoy the serene landscapes and indulge in a farm-to-fork experience. With luxury accommodations and expert guidance, this tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural exploration. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Discover Honolulu and Kailua-Kona.

  • Explore a local coffee plantation on the Big Island of Hawaii and experience the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach.

  • Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial.

  • See the Black Sand beach and dine poolside at Kaanapali Beach.

  • View the historic Iolani Palace.

  • Experience Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Punalu'u Beach, famous for its black sand and sea turtles.

  • Immerse yourself in the regenerative farming practices along the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Island Greetings In Honolulu, Oahu

Location: Honolulu, Waikiki

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

Ease into the warm embrace of Hawaii’s Aloha Spirit and don a flower lei to kick-start your love affair with the Pacific islands. Explore the golden beaches of Waikiki before gathering for a Hawaiian-style dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers.

Day 2: Uncover Hawaii's History

Location: Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha I Statue, State Capitol Building, 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 3: See the Volcanic Beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Location: Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach Park, Kona

Accommodation: Resort, 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 4: Experience the Sights, Flavors and Wildlife of Hawaii

Location: Kona

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 5: Unwind and Play in Kona

Location: Kona, Pololu Valley, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, Kealakekua Bay

Accommodation: Resort, ResortHyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort 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, 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 6: 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 7: A Traditional Maui Day

Location: Maui

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 8: Until We Meet Again

Location: Maui

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

What's Included

  • Expert Travel Director and Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included in the tour.

  • Porterage and Gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.

  • Hotel Tips and Taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.

  • Sightseeing

    Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included.

  • Audio Headsets

    Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.

  • Transport and Transfers

    All transport and transfers shown are included.

  • Luxury Coach

    Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) is included.

  • Optional Experiences and Free Time

    Optional Experiences and free time are included.

  • Travel in Style

    Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring comfort and connectivity as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

    International airfare to/from the start/end of your tour is not included.

  • Visas

    Visas and other travel documentation are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended.

  • Optional Experiences

    The cost of Optional Experiences is not included.

  • Extra Meals

    Meals, other than those included in the itinerary, are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other discretionary spending are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring comfort and connectivity as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii. All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

Accommodation

Stay in cherry-picked hotels like The Twin Fin Waikiki and Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, offering options from moderate city views to premier ocean views, ensuring comfort and stunning vistas throughout your Hawaiian adventure.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Iconic Experience

  • 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 - Kilauea and Mauna Loa. You’ll love experiencing this wonder for yourself, viewing the Steam Vents and Kilauea Crater.
  • 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: 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.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the Hawaiian Explorer First Class tour?

    The tour includes unique experiences such as exploring a local coffee plantation on the Big Island of Hawaii, viewing manta rays at Keauhou Bay, and visiting Kona Salt Farm to learn about salt production. Additionally, there is a farm-to-fork experience in Upcountry Maui where you can gather fresh produce for an al fresco lunch. ...more ...less

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will stay in cherry-picked hotels like The Twin Fin Waikiki and Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, offering options from moderate city views to premier ocean views. The accommodation ensures comfort and stunning vistas throughout your Hawaiian adventure.

  • Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a Hawaiian-style dinner on the first day, a Be My Guest experience with a food truck lunch at Kona Sea Salt, and a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner with local flavors and tropical cocktails.

  • What wildlife experiences are part of the tour?

    The tour offers the opportunity to view manta rays feeding at Keauhou Bay, visit Punalu'u Beach to see Hawaiian green sea turtles, and learn about marine life, including the Mobula alfredi manta rays, during the tour.

  • What is the transportation like during the tour?

    Transportation is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring comfort and connectivity as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii. All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Sunday - Sunday

May 25, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025
$3875 $3654 (USD)

Operator discount: -$221 (USD)

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  • Low Deposit

    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.

  • 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.

Hawaiian Explorer First Class

8 Days Starting in Honolulu, USA and ending in Kahului (Maui), USA

Visiting: Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha I Statue, State Capitol Building, Waikiki Beach, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach Park, Kona, Pololu Valley, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, Kealakekua Bay, Maui, Whalers Village ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

DHSFZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $3875 $3654 (USD) Operator discount: -$221

NB: Prices correct on 28-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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