Coach Tour – Hawaiin Explorer – 7N/8D

Hawaiin Explorer:
8days Tour (Trafalgar)

The soft sands of Waikiki Beach recede to tropical forests, the world’s largest volcano at Mount Haleakala, on this relaxed exploration of Oahu, Hawaii and Maui.
It’s Insider moments like…finding out about the organic farming principles Ancil employs at O’o Farm, in the lush forests of Waipoli. Learning about Maui cuisine as Chef JJ whips up local dishes, then dining in the open air as the scent of fresh home-grown coffee floats on the breeze. And discovering more about Hawaii’s military past and the historic events of 1941 – on an in-depth visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

Day 1 : ARRIVE HONOLULU, OAHU – WAIKIKI (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Hawaii. In the traditional Aloha spirit, you’ll be greeted at the airport with a flower lei. Explore your hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like: dive into the warm gentle waves of the Pacific or relax with a tropical drink poolside. At 6 p.m., gather for a Hawaiian-style Welcome Reception and dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Dinner

Day 2 : PEARL HARBOR AND HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING
Today, begin your exploration of Oahu. During a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, you’ll be moved by this memorial to the World War II military personnel still entombed in the ship’s hull since the fatal attack in 1941.  After driving through the National Memorial Cemetery in the Punchbowl Crater, make your way back to Honolulu to see the splendid Iolani Palace, former home to Hawaii’s last monarchs, and the iconic King Kamehameha I statue at Aliiolani Hale. View the current state capitol building, built in a Hawaiian version of modernist Bauhaus architecture. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on the beach, doing some shopping or just exploring.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

Day 3 : OAHU – KONA – KEAUHOU BAY (2 NIGHTS)
Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the lively seaside village of Kailua-Kona followed by time to explore the local shops in this quaint and bustling town. Kona is famous for its tasty coffee and you’ll learn more about this fragrant bean and the process of growing them on a Kona coffee plantation with a Local Specialist. Later, check in to your oceanfront resort and perhaps get a glimpse of the most famous guests on the property: the manta rays. Speaking of rays, get an up close view of these majestic sea creatures with a dinner at Rays on the Bay.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Dinner

Day 4 : KONA FREE TIME
Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: don a snorkel and mask to see some of Hawaii’s colourful and varied marine life, experience a spectacular helicopter flightseeing excursion over Big Island or just relax and enjoy the pool and other facilities at your oceanfront resort. This evening, perhaps join an optional experience to visit a historic working cattle ranch in the highlands for dinner and entertainment. Learn all about one of the ocean’s most unique animals, the manta ray, from a Local Specialist at the hotel’s Manta Ray Learning Center.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

Day 5 : KEAUHOU BAY – HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – HILO – MAUI (3 NIGHTS)
Bid farewell to Kona as you make your way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to the world’s largest volcano. On the way, see the immense stretches of black sand beaches the island is known for and enjoy a stop at the southernmost bakery in the United States. Once inside the park, learn about the fiery geology of the islands and walk through a real lava tube followed by a visit to an interpretive museum. Afterwards, enjoy a savoury lunch at The Rim restaurant, offering unparalleled views of the Kilauea caldera. Later, travel to Hilo where you board your flight to Maui, the Magic Isle. Formerly a royal retreat, magnificent Kaanapali Beach is often ranked as one of America’s finest beaches. Check in to your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch

Day 6 : MAUI SIGHTSEEING
This morning, set off for another of Hawaii’s most famous volcanoes: Haleakala, which means “house of the sun”. The volcano itself is the world’s largest dormant volcano and the National Park is home to the island’s highest peak at 10,023 feet (3,055 metres) above sea level. Travel into the countryside next to visit a local farm and learn about the sustainable agriculture on the islands. Then toast your host with a glass of wine and indulge in a Be My Guest lunch serving up delicious Hawaiian specialities made with the freshest local ingredients. After lunch, visit the lush emerald peaks of Iao Valley State Park. Join your travelling companions this evening for a luau Regional Meal, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining
Regional Meal

Day 7 : MAUI FREE TIME
Enjoy a full free day in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui’s wonderlands. Spend some time on the long white-sand beaches. Explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafés. Play 18 holes at a championship golf course overlooking the sea or maybe embark on a whale watching cruise. This evening, toast your travel adventures with your newfound friends at a festive Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 8 : DEPART MAUI
A hui hou…until we meet again. Take your transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Maui.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
Orientations of Honolulu and Kailua-Kona
Visit Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Jaggar Museum and Thurston Lava Tube
View the Kilauea and Haleakala Volcano
Dining
7 full breakfasts.
2 lunches
(including Be My Guest).
4 dinners.

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
7 Nights First Class accommodation
Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class and Premier accommodation
A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island flights: Honolulu-Hilo and Hilo-Kahului including all airport transfers
Aloha Welcome with a flower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1
Airport Transfers

Hawaiin Explorer:
8days Tour (Trafalgar)

The soft sands of Waikiki Beach recede to tropical forests, the world’s largest volcano at Mount Haleakala, on this relaxed exploration of Oahu, Hawaii and Maui.
It’s Insider moments like…finding out about the organic farming principles Ancil employs at O’o Farm, in the lush forests of Waipoli. Learning about Maui cuisine as Chef JJ whips up local dishes, then dining in the open air as the scent of fresh home-grown coffee floats on the breeze. And discovering more about Hawaii’s military past and the historic events of 1941 – on an in-depth visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

Day 1 : ARRIVE HONOLULU, OAHU – WAIKIKI (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Hawaii. In the traditional Aloha spirit, you’ll be greeted at the airport with a flower lei. Explore your hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach and spend the rest of the afternoon as you like: dive into the warm gentle waves of the Pacific or relax with a tropical drink poolside. At 6 p.m., gather for a Hawaiian-style Welcome Reception and dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Dinner

Day 2 : PEARL HARBOR AND HONOLULU SIGHTSEEING
Today, begin your exploration of Oahu. During a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, you’ll be moved by this memorial to the World War II military personnel still entombed in the ship’s hull since the fatal attack in 1941. After driving through the National Memorial Cemetery in the Punchbowl Crater, make your way back to Honolulu to see the splendid Iolani Palace, former home to Hawaii’s last monarchs, and the iconic King Kamehameha I statue at Aliiolani Hale. View the current state capitol building, built in a Hawaiian version of modernist Bauhaus architecture. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on the beach, doing some shopping or just exploring.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

Day 3 : OAHU – KONA – KEAUHOU BAY (2 NIGHTS)
Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation tour of the lively seaside village of Kailua-Kona followed by time to explore the local shops in this quaint and bustling town. Kona is famous for its tasty coffee and you’ll learn more about this fragrant bean and the process of growing them on a Kona coffee plantation with a Local Specialist. Later, check in to your oceanfront resort and perhaps get a glimpse of the most famous guests on the property: the manta rays. Speaking of rays, get an up close view of these majestic sea creatures with a dinner at Rays on the Bay.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Dinner

Day 4 : KONA FREE TIME
Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: don a snorkel and mask to see some of Hawaii’s colourful and varied marine life, experience a spectacular helicopter flightseeing excursion over Big Island or just relax and enjoy the pool and other facilities at your oceanfront resort. This evening, perhaps join an optional experience to visit a historic working cattle ranch in the highlands for dinner and entertainment. Learn all about one of the ocean’s most unique animals, the manta ray, from a Local Specialist at the hotel’s Manta Ray Learning Center.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

Day 5 : KEAUHOU BAY – HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – HILO – MAUI (3 NIGHTS)
Bid farewell to Kona as you make your way to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to the world’s largest volcano. On the way, see the immense stretches of black sand beaches the island is known for and enjoy a stop at the southernmost bakery in the United States. Once inside the park, learn about the fiery geology of the islands and walk through a real lava tube followed by a visit to an interpretive museum. Afterwards, enjoy a savoury lunch at The Rim restaurant, offering unparalleled views of the Kilauea caldera. Later, travel to Hilo where you board your flight to Maui, the Magic Isle. Formerly a royal retreat, magnificent Kaanapali Beach is often ranked as one of America’s finest beaches. Check in to your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Lunch

Day 6 : MAUI SIGHTSEEING
This morning, set off for another of Hawaii’s most famous volcanoes: Haleakala, which means “house of the sun”. The volcano itself is the world’s largest dormant volcano and the National Park is home to the island’s highest peak at 10,023 feet (3,055 metres) above sea level. Travel into the countryside next to visit a local farm and learn about the sustainable agriculture on the islands. Then toast your host with a glass of wine and indulge in a Be My Guest lunch serving up delicious Hawaiian specialities made with the freshest local ingredients. After lunch, visit the lush emerald peaks of Iao Valley State Park. Join your travelling companions this evening for a luau Regional Meal, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining
Regional Meal

Day 7 : MAUI FREE TIME
Enjoy a full free day in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui’s wonderlands. Spend some time on the long white-sand beaches. Explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafés. Play 18 holes at a championship golf course overlooking the sea or maybe embark on a whale watching cruise. This evening, toast your travel adventures with your newfound friends at a festive Farewell Dinner.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Farewell Dinner

Day 8 : DEPART MAUI
A hui hou…until we meet again. Take your transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Maui.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
Orientations of Honolulu and Kailua-Kona
Visit Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Jaggar Museum and Thurston Lava Tube
View the Kilauea and Haleakala Volcano
Dining
7 full breakfasts.
2 lunches
(including Be My Guest).
4 dinners.

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
7 Nights First Class accommodation
Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class and Premier accommodation
A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island flights: Honolulu-Hilo and Hilo-Kahului including all airport transfers
Aloha Welcome with a flower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1
Airport Transfers