Authentic Discoveries
Home to the world’s most active volcanoes, the only royal palace in the U.S. and the welcoming aloha spirit—Hawaii is like no place on earth. Discover the glimmering ocean, emerald valleys and golden sands; get lost in the spiritual beauty of the hula and find out how the warmth of Hawaii’s people wonderfully complement the islands’ perfect temperatures.
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Highlights
Trip Infos
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The most complete immersion into Hawaiian culture
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Stay at small and authentic accommodations
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Take a Private Jeep tour of Oahu and escape the crowds of Waikiki
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Hike the Waimea Canyon in Kauai, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific
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Unforgettable journey along the magnificent Napali Coast
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Get incredible views on top of the Haleakala National Park
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Drive to Hana on one of the most beautiful road in the world
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Hike and fly over the in the incredible Volcano National Park
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Discover the plantation of the world famous Kona Coffee
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Enjoy an Authentic & Traditional Luau Show
Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Locations:
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Day 1-3: Honolulu - Alohilani Hotel
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Day 3-6: Kauai - Koa Kea Resort
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Day 6-8: Volcano - Volcano Rainforest Retreat
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Day 8-11: Holualoa - Holualoa Inn
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Day 11-13: Paia - Mamma's Fish House
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Day 13-15: Hana - Hana Maui Resort
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Day 15-18: Lahaina - Ho'oilo House
Estimated Price: $10,300 per person
(Based on 2 Adults / Shared Activities)
DAY 1
Welcome to Honolulu ! Upon arrival, meet your chauffeur and ride privately to your hotel.
SRooted in authentic Hawaiian tradition and home to a melting pot of ethnicities, Honolulu is a modern city with a unique blend of cultures that serves as state capital and a gateway to the Hawaiian Islands. You can tour the historic downtown area, surf world-famous Waikiki Beach, shop in world-class stores, hike breathtaking coastal cliffs and dine at five-star restaurants. Best of all, you can do all of this in the same day.
Night at: Alohilani Hotel - Ocean View King
DAY 2
Today, jump in a customized Jeep and get ready for an introduction to Oahu. This “go at your own pace” Adventure takes you to some of Oahu’s most popular landmarks and lookouts, so you can quickly see what this Gathering Place is most famous for on this Island. From jagged coastlines to sprawling sandy
beaches, this tour planned out the perfect afternoon for you.
Night at: Alohilani Hotel - Ocean View King
DAY 3
Today, enjoy a private ride back to airport and fly to Kauai. Upon arrival pick-up your SUV and drive to your hotel. Kauaʻi is Hawaiʻi's fourth largest island and is sometimes called the "Garden Island," which is an entirely accurate description. The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffs aged by time and the elements. Centuries of growth have formed tropical rainforests, forking rivers and cascading waterfalls! Some parts of Kauaʻi are only accessible by sea or air, revealing views beyond your imagination. More than just dramatic beauty, the island is home to a variety of outdoor activities. You can kayak the Wailua River, snorkel on Poʻipū Beach, hike the trails of Kōkeʻe State Park, or go ziplining above Kauaʻi's lush valleys. But, it is the island's laid-back atmosphere and rich culture found in its small towns that make it truly timeless.
Night at: Koa Kea Resort - Ocean View King
DAY 4
This morning, embark on a zodiac for an epic adventure along the Napali Coast.
Once you reach the coastline, your captain will amaze you as they take you under waterfalls and through sea caves at the base of Kauai’s 3,500 ft tall sea cliffs. You will hear about the amazing history of the Na Pali Coast, stopping at the best possible photo spots to capture this once in a lifetime experience. Once you have journeyed to the end of the 17 mile Na Pali Coast, your adventure will continue to beautiful Nualolo Kai, an ancient Hawaiian fishing village. You will experience a wonderful blue ocean snorkel complete with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu) and a vast array of beautiful reef fish.
Night at: Koa Kea Resort - Ocean View King
DAY 5
Meet your guide and discover the Wailea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
Accessible only by foot, this six- to seven-hour, Nāpali Coast cliff top hike is designed to give you amazing views thousands of feet above the ocean! While these Kauaʻi hikes can be muddy, slippery and strenuous, you will be amply rewarded for your effort with sweeping views of the most dramatic middle sections of the famous 17-mile-long Nāpali Coast – from unique vantage points that can only be accessed from the cliff top ridges of Kōkeʻe State Park.
Night at: Koa Kea Resort - Ocean View King
DAY 6
Today, drive back to the airport and fly to the Big Island. Upon arrival pic-up an other car rental and drive to your hotel. The island of Hawaiʻi is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of the massive volcanoes Maunakea and Maunaloa. From the many geological features at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the lush valleys of the Hilo and Hāmākua Coasts to the jet-black sands of Punaluʻu Beach, the island of Hawaiʻi is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature. However you decide to experience the island, it is sure to leave you humbled!
Night at: Volcano Rainforest Retreat - Forest House
DAY 7
Discover one of the most phenomenal national park on earth; Volcanoes National Park.
Be prepared for one of the coolest and most unique tours through Hawaii’s Volcano National Park! The legendary tour guide comes with 50 years of experience and knowledge on the park and it’s history, and will lead you through the very best features that the 505 mi.² national Park has to offer.
Night at: Volcano Rainforest Retreat - Forest House
DAY 8
Drive to Kailua-Kona making a stop at Hilo for an epic helicopter flight over the volcanoes.
Experience Kilauea! The massive eruptions of the world’s most active and unpredictable volcano have changed the face of the Big Island in spectacular ways. This helicopter tour, you’ll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out the island’s unique rainforest, newly formed landscapes and black-sand beaches, and witnessing the results of Madame Pele’s incredible volcanic activity—scenes of nature’s raw power that you’ll never forget!
Night at: Holualoa Inn - Hibiscus
DAY 9
Enjoy a day at leisure and discover the world famous coffee plantations of Kona.
Kailua Kona lies smack in the middle of coffee country on the Big Island. This is the home of Kona coffee: a scenic, tropical and narrow region on the slopes of the Hualalai and Mauna Loa volcanoes in the north and south Kona district.
Kona Coffee is world-renowned and consistently rated among the very best gourmet coffees in the world. If you are a coffee enthusiast you shouldn’t visit the Big Island without a trying out a good cup of Kona Coffee.
Night at: Holualoa Inn - Hibiscus
DAY 10
Take the day at leisure to enjoy the island and the resort.
The island of Hawaiʻi features some of the most picturesque and varied beach landscapes in the world. From white sand, to black sand beaches (and a few other colors in-between), visitors can see first-hand how volcanic activity has shaped and influenced the beauty of Hawaiʻi. From beautiful resort beaches, to rugged, off-the-beaten-path sands that are wild, remote and rewarding — there is much to explore.
Night at: Holualoa Inn - Hibiscus
DAY 11
Today, drive back to the airport and Fly to Maui. Upon Arrival, pick-up a new SUV and drive to your hotel. Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred ʻĪao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales (during winter months), farm-to-table cuisine and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakalā. It’s not surprising Maui has been voted "Best Island in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler readers for more than 20 years.
Night at: Mamma's Fish House - Ocean Front Cottage
DAY 12
Takae a day at leisure to clim to the summit of Haleakala National Park.
Viewing the sunrise or the sunset atop the summit area of Haleakala is among the most sought-after experiences in the islands. The otherworldly landscape, altitude, unique flora, and pervasive influence of ancient Hawaiian culture combine to create an event simply beyond imagination.
Night at: Mamma's Fish House - Ocean Front Cottage
DAY 13
Today, drive to Hana, taking the time to make as many stops as you want to discover all the secrets of this amazing road.
The Road to Hana leads to the pristine region of East Maui. A verdant rainforest with fresh water steams running from mountain to sea. This area boasts remote valleys filled with waterfalls and lined with black sand beaches formed by the lava rock coastlines. See ancient taro patches, sample local delicacies at tropical fruit stands and experience the lush beauty of windward Maui.
Night at: Hana Maui - Ocean View Bungalow
DAY 14
Day at leisure in Hana. Historic St. Sophia’s Church marks your arrival into Hāna, where the pastures roll right up to the main street. The historic Hana-Maui Resort is a luxurious retreat in this village rooted in Hawaiian tradition. Browse the Hasegawa General Store and Hāna Ranch Store for unique souvenirs. Swim and sunbathe at Hāna Beach Park or Hāmoa Beach, cited by author James Michener as the most beautiful beach in the Pacific. Sunbathe at Waiʻānapanapa State Park (advanced reservations required), a beautiful black sand beach. Or visit Hale Piʻilani, the state’s largest heiau (Hawaiian temple), in Kahanu Garden, one of five National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Hawaiʻi.
Night at: Hana Maui - Ocean View Bungalow
DAY 15
Drive Back on the Hana road in direction of the historic town of Lahaina. Once known as Lele, which means “relentless sun” in Hawaiian, Lāhainā is a historic town that has been transformed into a Maui hotspot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and restaurants.Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early nineteenth century, Lāhainā was also a historic whaling village during the whaling boom of the mid-1800s. Up to 1,500 sailors from as many as 400 ships took leave in Lāhainā, including Herman Melville, who immortalized the era in his classic novel Moby Dick.Today, Lāhainā is on the National Register of Historic Places. You can still get a feel for old Lāhainā as you stroll down lively Front Street, ranked one of the “Top Ten Greatest Streets” by the American Planning Association.
Night at: Ho'oilio House - Wailele
DAY 16
Today, enjoy a traditional Hawaiian Luau show and immerse yourself into the Hawaiian culture, history and cuisine. This show takes us back to a time when the mighty seafaring Polynesians discovered this land of Hawaii, thereafter calling themselves Hawaiian. It touches upon the documented voyages of Laamaikahiki and Moikeha who first came to this sacred island we call Maui, specifically this area named Honua’ula. It speaks of gods and goddesses that watched over these courageous people and how they were able to co-exist and live in harmony.
Night at: Ho'oilio House - Wailele
DAY 17
Spend a day at leisure in Lahaina. During winter month, don't miss an incredible encounter with the humpback whales. Lāhainā’s sunny climate and oceanfront setting also provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities and entertainment. Get a fresh taste of Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine in Lāhainā’s fine restaurants. Get your tickets to some of Maui’s best seaside lūʻau where you can eat, drink and watch the traditional dances of Polynesia.
And during the winter months, don’t forget to set sail from Lāhainā Harbor on an unforgettable whale watching tour. The channel off the coast of Lāhainā is one of the best places in the world to spot humpback whales. Even these magnificent creatures can’t get enough of Lāhainā.
Night at: Ho'oilio House - Wailele
DAY 18
After a morning at leisure in Paradise, drive back to Maui airport. It is now time to fly to your next destination.