Grand Hawaii Vacation
Grand Hawaii Vacation
Grand Hawaii Vacation
13 Days Starting in Honolulu, HI, USA and ending in Maui, Hawaii, USA
Visiting: North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EK-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Every day is Hawaiian shirt day on this ultimate vacation to Hawaii and its lush, tropical islands. How else would you dress for palm-lined beaches, breezy scenic cruises, and traditional luaus with haupia and hula? Even your loudest prints will serve as camouflage as you journey through the resplendent rainforests of Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. A kaleidoscope of hues for the eyes, the Hawaiian Islands equally spread the wonder across all senses. The sweet fragrance of orchids and jasmine fill the air, the sounds of crashing waves and plucking ukuleles can be heard for miles, and the taste of rich Kona coffee, and fresh Hawaiian malasadas are worth the trip alone. Leading you to verdant valleys and sky-high volcanoes, sprawling plantations and scenic parks, and historic museums and heart-warming memorials, this tour of Hawaii is as beautiful as your boldest Hawaiian shirt.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : : Arrive In Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
WELCOME TO HONOLULU!Meet your Tour Director in the lobby between 3pm and 6pm.
Day 2 : Honolulu. Excursion To Pearl Harbor
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
HEROES OF THE SEAThis morning, meet with your Tour Director and traveling companions for breakfast and a welcome meeting. Next, head out on a guided sightseeing tour that includes Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum, the Punchbowl National Cemetery, Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, ‘Iolani Palace, and Kamehameha the Great statue. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
Day 3 : Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
ISLAND TREASURESToday 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.
Day 4 : Honolulu-Hilo-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-Na'alehu-Kona
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
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. Next, enjoy an included lunch followed by a stop at Globus Local Favorite Punalu’u Bake Shop to sample the famous Hawaiian Malasadas (a type of donut) introduced to the area by Portuguese sugar workers in the 19th century. This traditional treat is not to be missed! Continue on to Kona, your home for the next three nights.
Day 5 : Kona. Excursion To Coffee & Macadamia Farm & Luau Kona
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort And Spa
This morning, visit the Globus Local Favorite Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a working coffee farm, where you have the opportunity to learn about the history of Kona’s coffee industry and the remarkable pioneers who established these farms. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a festive luau. You’ll have the chance to learn to hula, try some traditional Hawaiian specialties, and see captivating performances by Polynesian musicians and dancers.
Day 6 : Kona
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort And Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
SURF’S UP!Today is free for independent activities. Find a special place to relax poolside and enjoy the warm tropical sun and balmy breezes or enjoy an optional snorkel cruise to Kealakekua Bay.
Day 7 : Kona-Kauai
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
PARADISE FOUNDA scenic flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai, whose lush landscapes featuring orchids, hibiscus, and plumeria are often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise. Upon arrival, proceed to Kilohana Plantation and join your Tour Director, who hosts a special lunch. Afterward, enjoy a narrated train ride which takes you on a tour of the historic plantation that passes through fruit orchards, lush gardens, and tropical farmland. Next, view pretty `Opaeka`a Falls on the Wailua River before continuing to your resort.
Day 8 : Kauai
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
BEACHES & BREEZESSpend the day as you please! Take in refreshing ocean breezes from the beautiful white-sand beaches, immersing yourself in the heart of the island’s beauty. Enjoy free time to relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours include helicopter flightseeing or a zipline adventure in the mountains.
Day 9 : Kauai. Excursion To Waimea Canyon & Kauai Coffee Plantation
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
GIFTS FROM THE EARTHDrive to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed in the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” and Hanapepe Valley. A stop at the largest coffee plantation in Hawaii, Globus Local Favorite Kauai Coffee Plantation, includes time at the visitor center, where you can learn about coffee production and the history of the Kauai Coffee Company. En route back to your hotel see Spouting Horn, the famous blowhole created from a lava tube. Spend your last evening on Kauai relaxing at the resort, exploring further, or indulging yourself in some souvenir shopping.
Day 10 : Kauai-Maui
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
MAUI MAGICA morning flight takes you to 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.
Day 11 : Maui
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
SNORKEL, SURF & SANDEnjoy a free day in Maui. Perhaps take an optional excursion to Haleakala National Park or a snorkel cruise. There’s plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities and beach.
Day 12 : Maui. Scenic Cruise
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
ADVENTURE ON THE REEFToday 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. The remainder of your day is at leisure before tonight’s farewell dinner.
Day 13 : Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Fully Guided
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Notes
USS Arizona Memorial program is time, weather, and capacity dependent. The US Navy may interrupt boat service to the memorial whenever deemed unsafe. In the event the USS Arizona is not available, and when timing allows, the USS Missouri will be visited instead.
Accommodation
Honolulu:Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach ResortKona:Outrigger Kona Resort and SpaKauai:Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach ResortMaui:Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.