Hawaiian Explorer (Moderate) 2010
An 8-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,085
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| Tour Length: | 8 Days | |
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Cities Visited: A fun combination of the thriving natural scenery of Oahu, Hawaii and Maui, plus an authentic luau with cocktails and entertainment! |
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Sightseeing Highlights
- Kona Visit a Kona coffee plantation and enjoy Konacoffee tasting.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Learn how theHawaiian Islands were created; stop at the very active KilaueaVolcano; visit the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum and walk through anactual lava tube.
- Maui Stop at the historic whaling town of Lahaina;visit a local organic farm and learn about sustainable farming;experience Hawaiian culture and traditions at an authentic Hawaiianluau.
- Honolulu Explore the city''s main highlightsincluding Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, PunchbowlNational Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Downtown Honolulu;visit a coral jewelry workshop.
Dining Highlights
- 7 full breakfasts
- 1 highlight lunch at the Volcano House on Hawaii
- 1 three-course dinner
- Local highlight restaurant dinner in Waikiki
- ''Be My Guest'' specialty lunch with wine at an organic farm on Maui
- Farewell Dinner at an authentic Hawaiian luau with an open bar onMaui
- 12 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class andPremier accommodation including two-bedded rooms with privatefacilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handlingfees and local taxes.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
- The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
- A Trafalgar Bonus - All inter-island flights: Oahu to Hawaii andHawaii to Maui, plus all airport transfers included.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
- Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
- Aloha Welcome with fresh fl ower lei on arrival at HonoluluInternational Airport on Day 1.
Day 1 - Arrive to Honolulu (2 nights)
Aloha and welcome to Hawaii! Upon arrival at Honolulu InternationalAirport, you are greeted with a traditional fresh flower lei andtransferred to your hotel in the heart of Waikiki. After meetingwith your Tour Director at the hotel, enjoy the rest of the day todo as you please. Perhaps start exploring on your own or indulge insome early shopping at Waikiki''s International Market Place. Withover 130 carts, shops and artisan stands, this open-air setting inthe heart of Waikiki remains a must-see-and-do for that specialgift or souvenir.Hotel: Pacific Beach Hotel (Partial Ocean View)
Day 2 - Pearl Harbor - Honolulu sightseeing & at leisure
Meet with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a privategathering and then head out to Pearl Harbor for a visit to the USSArizona, a tribute to those military personnel killed in the fatalattack of December 7, 1941. On to Punchbowl National MemorialCemetery of the Pacific, followed by Downtown Honolulu to view theKing Kamehameha Statue, Iolani Palace - the only official royalresidence on American soil - and the State Capitol. Also includedin today''s excursion is a visit to a renowned coral jewelryworkshop where you learn how Hawaii''s rare and precious corals areharvested, graded and crafted into unique island designs. The restof the afternoon is free to do as you please. This evening, aHighlight Dinner is served at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast /Highlight dinner)
Day 3 - Oahu - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Kona (2 nights)
Start with a short flight to the island of Hawaii. Landing in Hilo,set out on a fabulous day of sightseeing. Experience diversescenery as you make your way across the island to the Kona Coast.En route, explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site and home to Mauna Loa, the most massive volcano onearth, and Kilauea, the world''s most active volcano which has beenerupting almost continually since 1983 and produces rivers of fierylava. After a Highlight Lunch at the Volcano House, visit theJaggar Museum and learn of the explosive beginnings of the HawaiianIslands and get the opportunity to walk through an actual lavatube. Your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure before thejourney continues on through macadamia nut orchards and Kona''sfamous coffee farms. Stop at a local coffee plantation and see howKona coffee is grown, harvested and processed. Sip a freshly brewedcup and experience the rich aroma and flavorful taste that makesKona coffee so highly valued. Then travel to your oceanfront hotelon the stunning Kona Coast. (Full breakfast / Highlight lunch /Dinner)Hotel: Royal Kona Resort (Partial Ocean View)
Day 4 - Kona at leisure
Spend the entire day doing whatever interests you most. As theresidence of the great King Kamehameha, Kailua-Kona is rich inhistorical highlights as well as fun activities. Take an optionalexcursion to a historic heiau, or Hawaiian temple of worship, orchoose from a host of options, including boat excursions,snorkeling adventures, or an exciting ride aboard a submarine,cruising slowly through the colorful coral gardens and giving youthe unique experience of a snorkeler''s-eye view of the marine lifewithout getting wet! This evening, optional dinner and cocktailcruises are also available to experience Kona''s breathtakingsunset. (Full breakfast)
Day 5 - Kona - Maui (3 nights)
Fly to the island of Maui. Many say that ''Maui No Ka Oi,'' or ''Mauiis the Best,'' with its combination of old and new, beaches and golfcourses, superb hotel conveniences and awesome natural beauty.First, discover historic Lahaina, an old whaling center and formercapital of the island. There is time to walk along the picturesquewaterfront, past historic landmarks, and browse the many shops andart galleries before visiting an organic farm for a uniquefarm-to-table culinary journey. Meet your host and learn aboutecologically sound organic and biodynamic practices as you explorethe grounds and sample superb local ingredients. Then enjoy adelightful gourmet lunch of fresh local produce while enjoying aglass of wine. Later, check in at your beachfront hotel on thebreathtaking Kaanapali Beach. (Full breakfast / Be My Guest lunch)Hotel: Royal Lahaina Resort (Partial Ocean View)
Days 6 & 7 - Maui at leisure
Enjoy two glorious days to indulge in your favorite pastime. Athree-mile long white sand beach, the adjacent Kaanapali GolfCourse, tennis courts, Lahaina''s art galleries and shops… allvie for your attention. Perhaps take an optional sunrise tour tothe summit of Mount Haleakala and follow in the footsteps of theancient Hawaiian kahuna who came here to worship their gods, or anexcursion to Hana which brings you to magical places of untouchednatural beauty and the Hawaii of dreams. Optional helicopterexcursions offer the very finest staging of Maui''s natural beautywith their unique perspective and otherwise unreachable viewpoints.Your Tour Director will be happy to assist you in planning yourtime on Maui. On one evening, meet your fellow travelers for aFarewell Dinner at the time-honored feast - the Hawaiian luau.Enjoy tropical cocktails and a delicious buffet of islandspecialties, and learn about Hawaiian culture and traditions duringa colorful review of traditional Hawaiian, Tahitian and Samoandance and music as the performers weave the legends of the SouthPacific into their spellbinding performances. The spectacularbeachside setting, tiki torches, palm trees gently swaying in thebalmy and fragrant air… all contribute to make this a nightyou will long remember. (Full breakfast / Full breakfast / Farewelldinner)
Day 8 - Depart Maui
Aloha Oe… Time to bid farewell to the Hawaiian Islands as youare transferred to Kahului Airport. (Full breakfast)
Touring Date |
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8/8/2010 - 8/15/2010 |
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8/15/2010 - 8/22/2010 |
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8/22/2010 - 8/29/2010 |
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9/5/2010 - 9/12/2010 |
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9/12/2010 - 9/19/2010 |
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9/26/2010 - 10/3/2010 |
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10/10/2010 - 10/17/2010 |
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10/17/2010 - 10/24/2010 |
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10/31/2010 - 11/7/2010 |
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11/7/2010 - 11/14/2010 |
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11/14/2010 - 11/21/2010 |
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11/28/2010 - 12/5/2010 |
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12/5/2010 - 12/12/2010 |
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12/19/2010 - 12/26/2010 |
$2,150 |
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1/9/2011 - 1/16/2011 |
$2,099 |
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1/23/2011 - 1/30/2011 |
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1/30/2011 - 2/6/2011 |
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2/6/2011 - 2/13/2011 |
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2/13/2011 - 2/20/2011 |
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2/20/2011 - 2/27/2011 |
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3/6/2011 - 3/13/2011 |
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3/13/2011 - 3/20/2011 |
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3/20/2011 - 3/27/2011 |
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Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.
Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.
There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!
The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.
The earlier you pay - the more you save!
Below are our Early Payment Saving options:
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Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.
Travel with Family and Friend and Save!
5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!
9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.
Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.
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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.
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