Best of the Hawaiian Islands
This Hawaii tour invites you to relax under the warm sunshine, soak in the tropical breezes and be rejuvenated in the ocean waves. View spectacular panoramas, breathtaking beaches, and scenic mountains. The Best of the Hawaiian Island tour takes you to Oahu, the Big Island & Maui, provides insights into local culture and history and takes you to some of the most tranquil places in the world.
In Oahu you will have time to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze on the beach. Visit the USS Arizona Memorial which commemorates the crewman who lost their lives in the historic attack on Pearl Harbor. Admire the Kilauea Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In Maui, take a sightseeing tour in search of the majestic humpback whales. In Kona visit a working coffee and macadamia nut farm and have a taste of Hawaiian sweetbread at a Punalu’u Bake Shop. The Best of the Hawaiian Islands tour will truly be a memorable Hawaii vacation in paradise!
10 Days • fr. $4,613
Tour Includes
- Traditional lei greeting
- A guided sightseeing tour in Oahu including a visit to Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial & Museum
- A visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Kona followed by a stop at Punalu’u Bake Shop and the Kona Coffee Living History Farm.
- Experience a real luau and Polynesian show in Kona
- A visit `Iao Valley and Lahaina in Maui
- Enjoy a whale-watching cruise (November-mid April) or semi-submarine reef cruise (mid April-October)
- Enjoy a farewell dinner at the end of the tour in Maui
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Waikiki
- Flight from Honolulu to the "Big Island" of Hawaii
- Flight from Kona to Kahului on the island of Maui
- Free WI-FI available in most hotels
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Breakfast daily (except Day 1)
- 1 lunch, 4 three-course dinners including a luau with Polynesian revue on Kona and a special farewell dinner on Maui
Hotel Details
- Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu (3 nights)
- Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay in Kona (3 nights)
- Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Maui (3 nights)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Globus reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE IN HONOLULU Location Information Description
Honolulu, United States
Upon arrival to the island of Oahu, you are greeted in the traditional Polynesian way—with a warm aloha and a LEI of fresh flowers. Transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT
Day 2
GOOD MORNING HAWAII Location Information Description
Honolulu, United States
Start the day with a breakfast get-together with your Tour Director to review activities scheduled throughout your stay.
Enjoy a tour of Pearl Harbor's famous Battleship Row. Listen to a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and visit the USS Arizona and the impressive memorial dedicated to the 1,102 men still entombed. You will also have an opportunity to visit the museum, an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack.
After visiting Pearl Harbor it's on to Punchbowl National Cemetery with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sights include Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, royal ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of Kamehameha the Great.
Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
Dinner
OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT
Day 3
ENJOY THE DAY IN HONOLULU Location Information Description
Honolulu, United States
Today is free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze on the beach. Take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center for authentic island arts, crafts, history, music, a dinner buffet, and a spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100 performers. This evening, enjoy an optional sunset cruise with dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head.
Breakfast
OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT
Day 4
HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Hilo, United States
Board a morning flight to the “Big Island” of Hawaii. Upon arrival in Hilo on the east coast, drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here, see Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests.
Location Information Description
Hawaii, United States
Next, enjoy an included lunch followed by a stop at a Globus Local Favorite Punalu'u Bake Shop to sample the famous Hawaiian sweetbread introduced to the area by Portuguese sugar workers in the 19th century. This traditional favorite is not to be missed!
Location Information Description
Kailua/Hawaii, United States
Continue on to Kona, your home for the next three nights.
Breakfast, Lunch
SHERATON KONA RESORT AND SPA AT KEAUHOU BAY
Day 5
KONA COFFEE LIVING HISTORY FARM Location Information Description
Hawaii, United States
This morning, visit the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a working coffee and macadamia nut farm, where you have the opportunity to learn about the history of Kona’s coffee industry and the remarkable pioneers who established these farms.
FESTIVE HAWAIIAN LUAU Location Information Description
Kailua/Hawaii, United States
Tonight, join your tour director for a festive luau, where you have the opportunity to learn to hula, try some traditional Hawaiian specialties like poi, and see captivating performances by Polynesian musicians and dancers.
Breakfast, Dinner
SHERATON KONA RESORT AND SPA AT KEAUHOU BAY
Day 6
EXPLORE KONA Location Information Description
Kailua/Hawaii, United States
Today is free for independent activities. Find a special place to relax poolside and enjoy the warm tropical sun and balmy breezes, enjoy an optional snorkeling cruise to Kealakekua Bay, or join the optional helicopter flightseeing excursion.
Breakfast
SHERATON KONA RESORT AND SPA AT KEAUHOU BAY
Day 7
KONA–MAUI Location Information Description
Kaanapali, United States
A morning flight takes you to Kahului on the “Valley Island” of Maui. Drive to the lush `Iao Valley to see the `Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Visit Lahaina, then continue on to Ka`anapali, your home for the next three nights. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Breakfast, Dinner
SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA
Day 8
MAUI SIGHTSEEING CRUISE Location Information Description
Kaanapali, United States
Today enjoy an included cruise. From mid-November to mid-April, take a cruise to search for the humpback whales that populate the waters. The remainder of the year features a cruise on the Reef Dancer, a semi-submarine that features an underwater viewing cabin where you can observe marine life and the beautiful coral reef. From the deck of the boat, enjoy beautiful views of Lahaina.
Breakfast
SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA
Day 9
EXPLORE MAUI Location Information Description
Kaanapali, United States
Enjoy a free day in Maui. Perhaps take an optional excursion to Haleakala National Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater, known as the “House of the Sun.” In 1980, this native ecosystem of cinder cones and dense rainforest was designated an International Biosphere Reserve. Another choice is the “Road to Hana,” one of the world’s most impressive drives, with 54 bridges and numerous waterfalls. There’s plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities and beach.
This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale to a memorable Hawaiian vacation!
Breakfast, Dinner
SHERATON MAUI RESORT & SPA
Day 10
DEPART MAUI Location Information Description
Kaanapali, United States
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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