Hawaiian Discovery Premium
Hawaiian Discovery Premium
Waikiki
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, burial site for war veterans, Honolulu, Hawaii
Iolani Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii, US
Pearl Harbor
Waikiki beach and Honolulu's skyline
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Majesitc Rainbow Falls waterfall in Hilo, Wailuku River State Park, Hawaii.
Punalu'u Beach Park
Pele’s Well near Kona
Hawaiian sunset in Kona
Pololu Valley
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau
Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
Kona Point
Honolua Bay on the Island of Maui
Whalers Village
Tropical Kamaole Beach, Maui
Aerial view by drone of Tunnels Beach, Kauai
Na Pali Coast, Kauai
Napali coast mountains Kauai
$5975
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Hawaiian Discovery Premium" tour, a luxurious journey through the enchanting islands of Hawaii. This tour offers an immersive experience, exploring the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Oahu, the Big Island, Maui, and Kauai. Discover the poignant history of Pearl Harbor, the volcanic wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the lush beauty of Waimea Canyon. Enjoy unique experiences like visiting a coffee plantation in Kona, exploring a sea salt farm, and savoring local flavors at a traditional Hawaiian Luau. Stay in cherry-picked hotels with stunning views and indulge in the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Hawaii, all while traveling in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches and inter-island flights. This tour promises an unforgettable adventure filled with must-see sights and cultural experiences. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
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, 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, Kailua-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: 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, 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 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: Resort, ResortHyatt 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: Resort, 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 8: Off to Kauai
Location: Kauai
Accommodation: Resort, ResortSheraton 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 9: Immerse Yourself in Kauai's Unique Landscape
Location: Lihue, Waimea Canyon State Park, Spouting Horn, Allerton & McBryde Botanical Gardens
Accommodation: Resort, 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 10: Unwind and Explore Kauai
Location: Kauai
Accommodation: Resort, 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 11: Aloha Kauai
Location: Kauai, Lihue Airport
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 in the tour.
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Cherry-picked Hotels
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, is included.
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Porterage and Restaurant Gratuities
All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included.
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Hotel Tips, Charges, and Local Taxes
All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are included.
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Must-see Sightseeing and Surprise Extras
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras are included.
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Audio Headsets for Flexible Sightseeing
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing are included.
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All Transport and Transfers
All transport and transfers shown in the itinerary are included.
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Luxury Air-conditioned Coach
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) is included.
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Optional Experiences and Free Time
Optional Experiences and free time are included in the itinerary.
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Inter-island Flights
Flights from Honolulu-Kona, Hilo-Kahului, and Kahului-Lihue are included.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included.
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Optional Experiences
Optional Experiences are not included and are available at an additional cost.
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Hotel Variations
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized, which may not be included in the original itinerary.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches, flights between islands, and all transport and transfers included, ensuring a seamless journey across Hawaii's breathtaking landscapes.
Accommodation
Experience the luxury of cherry-picked hotels, including The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, and Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, offering stunning views and premium amenities for a comfortable stay.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
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 Hawaiian Discovery Premium tour?
The tour includes unique experiences such as exploring a local coffee plantation on the Big Island of Hawaii, visiting a Sea Salt Farm, and a local farm on Maui. You will also have the opportunity to see manta rays in Keauhou Beach and visit the Grove Farm Sugar Plantation with a Local Specialist. Additionally, there are guided tours of Allerton and McBryde Gardens in Kauai, and a visit to the Kona Salt Farm where you can learn about salt production and taste different salts. ...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 in Kona, where you learn about eco-friendly practices such as water reclamation, mulching, and solar-powered operations. The visit to Allerton and McBryde Gardens in Kauai contributes to the ongoing restoration mission and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. ...more ...less
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in cherry-picked hotels that offer luxury and comfort, including The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, and Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort. These hotels provide stunning views and premium amenities for a comfortable stay. ...more ...less
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Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a Hawaiian-style dinner on the first day, a food-truck lunch at Kona Salt Farm, and a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner with local flavors and tropical cocktails. There are also opportunities to enjoy local flavors during dinners at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. ...more ...less
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What are some of the highlights of the tour in terms of natural attractions?
The tour highlights include visits to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach known for its black sand and sea turtles, Waimea Canyon State Park, and Kauai's Tunnel of Trees. You will also have the chance to see the Spouting Horn blowhole and explore the unique landscapes of Kauai. ...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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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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Hawaiian Discovery Premium
11 Days Starting in Honolulu, USA and ending in Lihue (Kauai), USA
Visiting: Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Iolani Palace, Waikiki Beach, Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach Park, Kailua-Kona, 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:
DHKPZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
