Hawaiian Discovery

Hawaii USA Escorted Tour Package

(8 days/7 nights - begins and ends in Honolulu) 

Day 01: Honolulu Arrival 
Upon arrival to the island of Oahu, known as The Gathering Place, you will be met and given a traditional flower lei greeting by your tour guide before transferring to world-famous Waikiki Beach, and your hotel. Hotel: Ohana West 

Day 02: Honolulu - Hilo - Kona Coast 
This morning meet your tour escort and depart for a tour of majestic Diamond Head. This extinct volcano is the backdrop to Waikiki beach and offers superb views from the summit. We also visit the exclusive Kahala residential area where some of Hawaii's most spectacular homes are to be found. You will pass by Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and the Governor's Mansion. Then proceed to Honolulu Airport for your brief flight to Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii. 

Upon arrival at the Hilo airport, you will have time for lunch before embarking on a tour of Volcanoes National Park. (Note: because this is an active volcano area, late minute diversions may be necessary for safety's sake.) Drive down the slopes of Pele's home, Kilauea, passing Ka Lae, the southernmost tip of the United States. Continue through old lava flow fields before arriving at your hotel. We suggest an evening stroll along the beautiful shore. Hotel: Royal Kona 

Day 03: Kona Coast - Kaanapali Beach, Maui 
This morning takes you from Hilo to the Kailua-Kona area and its famed Kona Coffee Factory. View the picturesque Kealakekua Bay as well as Captain Cook's Monument. You will also visit Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge), a sacred National Historic Park. Proceed to Kona Airport for the short flight to Maui, the secondlargest island in the Hawaiian chain. 

Upon arrival, visit tranquil lao Valley, often cloaked in mystical fog, even when the rest of the island is bathed in bright sunlight. Here you will see the Iao Needle, a sharply pointed lava pinnacle rising 1,200 feet above the valley floor. Remainder of the day at leisure. Hotel: 3 nights Royal Lahaina 

Day 04: Kaanapali Beach, Maui 
A full day at leisure to explore Maui. Relax and enjoy the beach, or if you're feeling more adventurous, your tour guide is available to arrange optional excursions for you. 

Day 5: Maui 
A further full day at leisure to relax or discover more of Maui. We suggest a visit to Lahaina town for lunch or dinner and shopping along the waterfront. 

Day 06: Maui - Kauai 
Transfer to the airport for your brief flight to Kauai, the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. Kauai's first settlers appeared in approximately the 4th or 5th century A.D. Centuries passed before Captain Cook found Kauai on his voyage to Alaska. Kauai's residents are proud of the fact that it was the only Hawaiian island never conquered by King Kamehameha's forces. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy the beaches and the unique lush beauty of Kauai. Hotel: 2 nights Aloha Beach Hotel 

Day 07: Kauai 
Today we take a full day island tour and you see why Kauai is nicknamed the Garden Isle. Celebrated for its brilliant emerald green tropical scenery, your tour will visit Bali Hai and Hanalei Bay as well as the beautiful Waimea Canyon. This evening take a sunset cruise to discover the beautiful Napali coastline. 

Day 08: Kauai - Honolulu 
Depart from your hotel and take a quick flight back to Honolulu Airport, where your tour concludes. Visitors leaving Hawaii today are to proceed to the check-in counter at the International terminal. Those passengers continuing their stay on Oahu will be transferred to Waikiki.

Prices

Hotels as stated   All departures - from £1071 Prices are per person based on two sharing, a twin or double room on a room only basis.  International Flights NOT included.

Departures 2007/8

Daily departures from 01 Apr- 07 - 31 Mar 08

Tour Includes

Accommodations & transportation throughout State and local taxes  Inter-island flights Airport transfers where stated Sightseeing as indicated Entrance Fees where stated

Tour Excludes

Meals except where stated Airport transfers except where stated Excursions & entrance fees except where stated.