Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
Tour Overview
Embark on the Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate tour, a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes and rich culture of Hawaii. This tour takes you across four stunning islands, starting in Honolulu and ending in Lihue, Kauai. Experience the vibrant spirit of Hawaii as you explore iconic sites like Pearl Harbor, the North Shore of Oahu, and the volcanic wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Delight in unique experiences such as visiting a local coffee plantation, savoring the flavors of Kona Sea Salt, and exploring the lush Allerton and McBryde Gardens. With expert guidance, comfortable accommodations, and a blend of included meals, this tour offers a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality of Hawaii on this unforgettable island-hopping journey. ...more ...less
Highlights
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: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool / Ocean View), 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 in their oceanfront bar or dining at their 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, grey 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 own 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.
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Hotel Tips, Charges, and Local Taxes
All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour package.
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Must-see Sightseeing and Surprise Extras
Experience must-see sightseeing and surprise extras as part of the tour.
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Audio Headsets for Flexible Sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.
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Transport and Transfers
All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.
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Luxury Air-conditioned Coach with Wi-Fi
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi for your comfort.
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Optional Experiences and Free Time
Optional experiences and free time are available for you to explore at your leisure.
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Inter-island Flights
Flights between the islands of Honolulu-Kona, Hilo-Kahului, and Kahului-Lihue are included.
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
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
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
- Kauai: Get ready to visit a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. On a private, guided tour, visit original buildings including the original plantation main house, owner’s cottage, guest cottage and old office, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp. The still active household, farm, gardens, banana patches and pastures maintain the same practices that were established during that era.
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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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:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Eco Conscious, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours