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Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai
13 Day Tour of the islands
Globus First Class touring takes you to Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Iao Valley, plantations, volcanoes, waterfalls and more.
Make it last 15 Days with a
3 Day Lanai Extension!
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Packages Start at $2199 USD
(Per Person/Double Occupancy) |
Jan. 6 - Mar. 9
2000 - 2001 |
Another World
From the Mars like terrain of Haleakala Crater to the semi dormant volcanic spire known as the Iao Needle to the gaily-colored flowers and gardens of Kauai, this Globus Tour really delivers.
Lush rainforest jungles, national parks, volcanoes, lava tubes, incredible sunsets and a Polynesian culture is what sets Hawaii apart.
Planned with just the right blend of touring and relaxation with plenty of free time for lovers to get acquainted with the marvels of this Pacific paradise.
Day 1
Upon arrival, you are greeted the Polynesian way - with a warm aloha and a lei of fresh flowers. Transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. This evening meet your traveling companions at a welcome reception hosted by your tour director.
Day 2 Honolulu
A breakfast get-together with your tour director to review activities scheduled throughout your Hawaiian vacation.
The balance of the day is free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze in the sun.
You may wish to take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center, featuring authentic island arts, crafts, history, and music (B)
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Day 3 Honolulu
Your morning sightseeing includes famous Diamond Head Lookout, the beautiful homes of Kahala, Hanauma Bay and the Blow Hole, and Pali Lookout. Return to Waikiki with the remainder of the day at leisure. Your tour director will have an endless list of things for you to do. (B, D)
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... looking up the splendid scenery and visiting the lofty crater of Haleakala. It has been a perfect jubilee to me in the way of pleasure - Mark Twain
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Day 4 Honolulu
Begin with 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 to the 1,102 men still entombed.
On to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, Hawaii's State Capitol, Royal Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha's Statue.
Then a leisurely sunset cruise with dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head. (B, D)
Day 5 Honolulu - Maui
This morning a short, scenic flight to the "Valley Island" of Maui. Drive to the lush Iao Valley to see the Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire.
Continue to Lahaina, once a whaling center and the capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. A delightful lunch at a beachfront Kaanapali restaurant, then onto Wailea's luxury resort area, home for the next three nights. (B, L)
Day 6 Maui
The morning is dedicated to Haleakala National Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater, known as the &qout;House of the Sun."
In 1980 this fragile native ecosystem of cinder cones and dense rain forest was designated and International Biosphere Reserve.
Plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your hotel's facilities, or take the optional visit to Maui Ocean Center for a look at the vast, undersea world surrounding the islands.
Dinner tonight is a splendid luau feast with captivating Polynesian dancers. (B, D)
Note: On some departures, the luau will be held on day 5.
Day 7 Maui
A full free day to swim and sunbathe at the beach or hotel pool. Consider our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion over Molokai for spectacular vistas of Kahiwa Falls and Kalaupapa National Historic Park.
Another choice is the "Road to Hana" one of the world's most impressive drives with 54 bridges and numerous waterfalls.
From mid-December to mid-April a humpback whale watching cruise is available. (B, D)
Day 8 Maui - Kohala/Kona
Morning flight to the big island. Arrive in Hilo and drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests.
Lunch at the Volcano House. Then along the Hamakua Coast to your oceanfront hotel. (B, L)
Day 9 Kohala/Kona
A free day to enjoy the good life. Recommended activities: snorkeling outing with lunch; a tour of historic Kona and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park; or a helicopter ride over the Kohala coastline, Waipio Valley, and famous Parker Ranch. (B, D)
Day 10 Kohala/Kona - Kauai
Morning flight to the "Garden Isle" of Kauai.
View pretty Opaeka'a Falls on the Wailua River before proceeding to Princeville for lunch overlooking Bali Hai, from the movie South Pacific.
Afterward travel into secluded Hanalei Valley, the setting for Jurassic Park and The Thornbirds, with dramatic waterfalls and lush hills.
Then south to sunny Poipu Beach with stops at Kilauea Lighthouse, the largest of its kind in the world, and a guava plantation. (B,L, D)
Day 11 Kauai
No activities are planned for today to give you time to relax and catch up on those postcards. Optional tours available: helicopter flightseeing, deep-sea fishing, golfing, snorkeling along the Na Pali Coast, horseback riding, and bicycle touring. (B)
Day 12 Kauai
Start the day with a drive out to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai, and the site where Captain Cook landed in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include Waimea Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" and Hanapepe Valley.
Then, on to the Spouting Horn - a lava tube that spits a wave up to 50 feet high and sounding much like an eerie and ominous foghorn.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at your resort hotel, visiting the nearby shops, and enjoying Poipu's renowned white-sand beaches.
Tonight your tour director hosts a farewell dinner, the perfect finale to a great Hawaiian touring adventure. (B,D)
Day 13 Kauai - Honolulu
Transfer to the Lihue airport and fly back to Honolulu to connect with your homebound flight. (B)
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Globus Information
Hotels:
Honolulu: Prince Kuhio
Maui: Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort
Kohala/Kona: The Royal Waikoloan
Kauai: Sheraton Kauai
Lanai: Manele Bay Hotel (Extended Lanai Package)
What's Included
Inter-island Flights
Lei Greeting in Maui
All Airport Transfers
Professional Tour Director
Concierge Service (Lanai Extension)
Welcome Reception
Private Deluxe AC Motorcoach Touring
Half-day Oahu island tour
Honolulu city tour/Pearl Harbor
Iao Valley State Park
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hanalei Valley, Waimea Canyon
Dinner cruise
Luau with Polynesian revue entertainment
Meals included where mentioned above
Oh hey - look, you get this cool travel bag too. |
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