Hawaiian Discovery Moderate

Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.

Holiday Highlights

Orientation of Honolulu, Kailua-Kona
Visit Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Volcano, Jaggar Museum, Maui Ocean Center, Thurston Lava Tube, a local farm on Maui, Waimea Canyon, Grove Farm Sugar Plantation

What's Included

10 full breakfasts
2 lunches
4 dinners
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Aloha Welcome with a flower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1
A Trafalgar Bonus - All inter-island flights: Honolulu-Hilo, Hilo-Kahului and Kahului-Lihue including all airport transfers
Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class and Premier accommodation including two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and local charges included
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

Itinerary

Day Day 1 - Arrive Honolulu, Oahu – Waikiki (2 Nights) - Accommodation: Outrigger Waikiki Beach – Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)

Embrace a tropical state of mind on this uplifting encounter with the best Hawaii has to offer. Your first brush with traditional Hawaiian hospitality begins this evening when you join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a local-style Welcome Reception.

Day Day 2 - Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Sightseeing

Today we will visit the USS Arizona Memorial as well as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Also today in downtown Honolulu we will see Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue and State Capitol Building. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the beach playground of Waikiki.

Day Day 3 - Oahu – Kona – Keauhou Bay, Hawaii (2 Nights) - Accommodation: Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa – Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)

The next stop on our island hop through Hawaii is the Big Island. Following a scenic flight, enjoy an orientation tour of the lively seaside village of Kailua-Kona, once the holiday playground of Hawaiian royalty. Breathe in the rich aromas of coffee during a visit to a local coffee plantation with a Local Specialist. Then, meet another Local Specialist at your oceanside resort, whose Manta Ray Learning Center we will have an opportunity to explore before indulging in rich island flavours at Rays on the Bay.

Day Day 4 - Kona

Take a moment and savour the calming sounds of the sea as you decide how best to indulge in a free day to explore Kona's beautiful landscapes. Relax in sun-kissed surrounds or ask your Travel Director for suggestions on how to tackle the great outdoors.

Day Day 5 - Keauhou Bay – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Hilo – Kaanapali Beach, Maui (3 Nights) - Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa – Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)

Journeying past vast expanses of black sand beaches, we enjoy a quick stop at the southernmost bakery in the United States. We arrive in the UNESCO-listed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and gain a deeper understanding of how the molten earth has shaped these volcanic islands. Walk through a real lava tube, then enjoy lunch at The Rim restaurant overlooking the billowing Halema'uma'u Crater. Later, travel to Hilo where you board your flight to Maui.

Day Day 6 - Maui Sightseeing

Travel to Maui Ocean Center and meet the centre's conservation naturalists who will reveal secrets of an underwater wonderland. Then, visit a local farm and Make a Difference as you learn about the sustainable agriculture on the islands. Connect with a Local and indulge in a traditional Be My Guest lunch.

Day Day 7 - Maui

Warm your heart and soul in paradise, spending the day at leisure exploring Maui on your terms. This evening, sip a Mai Tai and sway to the tunes of authentic Hawaii during a traditional Luau Regional Meal.

Day Day 8 - Maui – Lihue, Kauai (3 Nights) - Accommodation: Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Moderate – Moderate (Mountain Garden View), First Class (Lanai/Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)

A leisurely start to your day will see you eventually board a short flight to the natural wonderland of Kauai. Set your watch to island time and get settled in at your beachfront hotel.

Day Day 9 - Kauai Sightseeing

Sit back and let Trafalgar do the rest as you embark on a visit to Grove Farm Sugar Plantation, including a private tour of the home on this historic sugar cane plantation. We continue to Waimea Canyon to view the red, brown and green depths of 'The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.'

Day Day 10 - Kauai

Enjoy a free day discovering Kauai and its many natural wonders. Consider a helicopter flip over the Na Pali Coast and Manawaiopuna Falls or immerse yourself in the laidback lifestyle of the locals. Our island hop through Hawaii almost at its end, we join our Travel Director and travel companions for a Farewell Dinner.

Day Day 11 - Depart Kauai

For now it's a fond a hui hou... until we meet again. Take a transfer to the airport or consider extending your stay on Kauai.

Crossovers

Crossovers: All 2018 departure dates will operate as per the 2018 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.

Flights

Intra-Air: Prices include economy inter-island airfares and all related charges as applicable as of 20 May, 2018 for Honolulu-Kona and Hilo-Kahului and Kahului-Lihue flights and are subject to change without notice. Inter-island airlines charge a baggage handling fee of USD$25 per first checked suitcase on each inter-island flight that is not covered in the prices and is the responsibility of the guest. Please reference the Terms and Conditions for more information.

General Info

Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip.

Day Day 3 - Oahu – Kona – Keauhou Bay, Hawaii (2 Nights) - Accommodation: Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa – Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)

Day Day 4 - Kona

Day Day 5 - Keauhou Bay – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – Hilo – Kaanapali Beach, Maui (3 Nights) - Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa – Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)

Day Day 6 - Maui Sightseeing

Day Day 7 - Maui

Day Day 8 - Maui – Lihue, Kauai (3 Nights) - Accommodation: Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Moderate – Moderate (Mountain Garden View), First Class (Lanai/Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)

Day Day 9 - Kauai Sightseeing

Day Day 10 - Kauai

Day Day 11 - Depart Kauai

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