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| GRAND HAWAII VACATION WITH MAUI EXTENSION
A 14-Day tour starting from $3,589
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| Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation. See the sights and relax in Honolulu, then travel to Kona for a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. While there, enjoy a traditional luau. Next, fly to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai where you view pretty ''Opaeka''a Falls and spectacular Waimea Canyon, and visit a coffee plantation. Finally, travel to Maui to see the lush ''Iao Valley and Haleakala National Park, and to enjoy additional days at leisure—the perfect ending to this vacation of a lifetime. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
City Highlights HONOLULU: Traditional lei greeting; guided sightseeing; visit Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial and Museum; dinner and showKONA: Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; enjoy a luauKAUAI: Lunch in Princeville overlooking Bali Hai; Waimea Canyon; Kauai Coffee Company PlantationMAUI: Visit `Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park; enjoy a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner Meals American breakfast daily (B); 2 lunches, including 1 lunch at Volcano Golf and Country Club (L); 6 three-course dinners with choice of entree (D), including a luau with Polynesian revue in Kona and a special Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner on Maui. Hotels: Standard-view rooms at each hotel. HONOLULU Sheraton Waikiki (F), KONA Sheraton Keauhou Beach Resort (SF), KAUAI Sheraton Kauai (SF), MAUI Sheraton Maui (SF)
Day 1:
Flight to Honolulu. (Thu.) Upon arrival 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. Day 2: Honolulu. (Fri.) A breakfast get-together with your Tour Director to review activities scheduled throughout your stay. The balance of the day 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. (B) Day 3: Honolulu. (Sat.) 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 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. Then it’s on to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, royal `Iolani Palace, and the statue of Kamehameha the Great. Tonight, a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment awaits! See the most popular show in Waikiki, the Society of Seven, with an evening of classic impersonations, comedy acts, Broadway show tunes, and today’s popular hits! (B,D) Day 4: Honolulu–Kona. (Sun.) Board a morning flight to the “Big Island.” Arrive in Hilo and journey to HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK to see Kilauea Crater, steaming fire pits, and lava tubes. Kilauea is the world’s most active volcano. Enjoy lunch at the Volcano Golf and Country Club. (B,L) Day 5: Kona. (Mon.) This morning is free for independent activities. Find a special place to relax poolside and enjoy the warm tropical sun and balmy breezes, or join the optional helicopter flightseeing excursion. Dinner tonight is a traditional LUAU feast with captivating Polynesian musicians and dancers. (B,D) Day 6: Kona–Kauai. (Tue.) Morning flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. View pretty `Opaeka`a Falls before proceeding to Princeville for lunch overlooking Bali Hai from the movie South Pacific. Then south to sunny Poipu Beach and your resort. (B,L) Day 7: Kauai. (Wed.) No activities have been scheduled today to give you time to relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours include helicopter flightseeing and snorkeling. (B,D) Day 8: Kauai. (Thu.) Start the day with a drive 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, Kauai Coffee Company plantation, includes time at the visitor center where you can view videos and learn all about coffee production and the history of the Kauai Coffee Company. With the afternoon free, your Tour Director will suggest an optional horseback ride on the trails and along the sandy beaches. (B,D) Day 9: Kauai–Maui. (Fri.) A short, scenic 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 and then continue on to Ka`anapali, your home for the next three nights. Balance of the day at leisure. (B,D) Day 10: Maui. (Sat.) A full free day to swim and sunbathe at the beach or hotel pool. Consider our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion over Moloka`i 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) Day 11: Maui. (Sun.) The morning is dedicated 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. There’s plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities, or to take the optional submarine ride over a coral reef. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale to your vacation. (B,D) Note: Elevation at Haleakala National Park is 10,000 feet. Day 12: Maui. Continue your stay on Maui with plenty of activities. “Maui no ka oi” (“Maui is the best”) is what the locals say, and it’s easy to see why this Hawaiian island is so popular. Besides the beautiful landscapes and perfect weather, Maui also boasts some premier attractions. If you ever get tired of lying on one of its 80 named beaches, Lahaina—the one-time whaling port and capital of the monarchy— has many historic sites to visit. (B) Day 13: Maui. (Tue.) Another day at leisure for you to enjoy the “Best Island in the World.” Optional sightseeing tours to many of Maui’s favorite attractions are available, including a snorkeling trip to Molokini Island and much more. (B) Day 14: Homebound Flight. (Wed.) Transfer to Kahului Airport to connect with your homebound flight. (B)
HONOLULU: Traditional lei greeting; guided sightseeing; visit Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial and Museum; dinner and showKONA: Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; enjoy a luauKAUAI: Lunch in Princeville overlooking Bali Hai; Waimea Canyon; Kauai Coffee Company PlantationMAUI: Visit `Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park; enjoy a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
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