Hawaii Sunset 3 Island
Tour
Oahu - Kauai - Maui
For groups with
8 or more persons (CS062)
Our Small Group Tours are your best
value for dollar, period. Our volume contracting for hotels and services
provides you with travel at wholesale prices. Our team of experts has
refined our "free and easy" itineraries to combine the must-see sights
with some time on your own.
Day 1
We arrange your flight to Honolulu, Hawaii.
We are greeted at Honolulu International Airport by our friendly guide and
transferred to our hotel. A special treat is a Lei Greeting at the
airport.
Day 2
Enjoy continental breakfast and reception with our tour director and then
step out for our first sightseeing excursion. See the sunken Arizona
Battleship Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Step into the Punchbowl Cemetery and
Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, Iolani Palace, and
Kamehameha's Statue. The afternoon is free for shopping for Hawaiian
apparel and souvenirs. (CB)
Day 3 Our
tour director will advise us on activities that we can undertake on our own.
Visit Waikiki Beach, Kuhio Beach, or Honolulu's great zoo. On day 4 we
step out for traditional Hawaiian Feast, a Luau. Complete with Hawaiian
music and merriment it is a terrific introduction to Hawaiian culture and
hospitality.
Day 4 Mid-morning
we are transferred to the airport for the short flight to Kauai, the "Garden
Isle". We drive along the southern shore via Poipu Beach to Waimea
Canyon and the overlook with views down to the rugged Na Pali Coast. This
coast is World famous with hikers and campers. Late afternoon we arrive at
our oceanside hotel in Kapaa. This evening we are treated to a Luau Feast
and a captivating Polynesian Revue of dancers and musicians. (D)
Day 5
Our
tour director will provide ideas on the best spots to explore. We can
recommend an optional trip to Hanalei Bay, where such films as South Pacific and
Jurassic Park were filmed. The evening is at leisure to enjoy the warm
pacific air.
Day 6 We
enjoy a river cruise on the Wailua River to the famous Fern Grotto. This
is a favorite spot for weddings and special ceremonies. The afternoon
affords us time for beachcombing or swimming the ocean.
Day 7 This
morning we fly to Maui, the Garden Isle. On arrival sightseeing begins
with a visit to the lush greenery of Iao Valley and the famed Iao Needle.
then to the former whaling center of Lahaina. Free time to explore the
colorful town, with its great Banyan Tree spreading across the town park.
Then we check into our hotel, across the street from the beach in the resort
area of Kihei.
Day 8 We
have a full day to explore the island on our own. We can arrange optional
excursions such as the "Road to Hana". This amazing road was
built by Chinese immigrants at the turn of the century. Cross 54 bridges
and pass myriad waterfalls on the way to the "Seven Sacred Pools", an
ancient Hawaiian sight. Alternately visit the Maui Ocean Center, a state
of the art aquarium and marine park.
Day 9 Visit
Haleakala National Park, a long dormant volcano. See rare Proteas,
flowers, and one of the rarest plants on Earth. Cinder Cones of iron rise
up from the volcano floor. Return to the hotel in the afternoon with time
to enjoy its amenities.
Day 10
Depart to Kahului airport for the flight home
home.