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Insight - Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group (01/2023 - 12/2023) (APARKN18)

10 Days From Honolulu to Kona 
Tour Style: Hawaii
Insight Brochure Price from $5,095.00
Brochures: USA and Canada 2022, IV USA and Canada 2023, V1 USA and Canada 2024
Visits: United States

Hawaii’s traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome. Experience the magic of these tropical islands and meet its gentle people on your unforgettable Hawaiian guided vacation. Look beyond the swaying hula dancers, ukuleles and floral shirts to celebrate local traditions and flavours. An incredible journey awaits as you get to know Oahu and Maui intimately while having time to relax at your oceanfront resorts.
Choice Highlights
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.
  • Maui: Set sail to the crescent-shaped Molokini Island for a memorable snorkeling trip.

Well-being
  • : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
  • : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests).
  • : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
  • : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.

Top Rated Highlights
  • Honolulu: Visit Pearl Harbour and step aboard the USS Arizona Memorial and recount the events that led the US to join World War II.
  • Honolulu: See the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, honouring all those who served in the US Armed Forces and lost their lives during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
  • Maui: Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot landmark Iao Needle, overlooking the final resting place of Hawaii’s native chiefs.
  • Maui: Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a fun and knowledgeable Local Expert. Discover the impact these plantations had on the islands and sample some of the extra sweet Maui Gold variant.
  • Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.
  • Maui: Set sail to the crescent-shaped Molokini Island for a memorable snorkeling trip.
  • Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.
  • Maui: Set sail to the crescent-shaped Molokini Island for a memorable snorkeling trip.
  • Hawaii: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Take the stunning Crater Rim Drive around the Kilauea Caldera and walk through the otherworldly Thurston lava tube (when available).

Authentic Dining
  • Oahu: Dive into an al fresco, sustainably sourced Farm-to-Table lunch while enjoying epic views of the North Shore.
  • Maui: You are invited to choose your own dining experience from a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. Your options include a magical evening at the Wailele Luau for a taste of traditional Polynesian cuisine and dance or one of your resort’s other acclaimed restaurants.
  • Maui: If there were an award for "exceptional Maui restaurant in the unlikeliest of locations," Haliimaile General Store would definitely take the cake. Instead, this longtime Maui dining classic has been lauded as everything from "Best Hawaiian Regional" to "Best Restaurant on Maui." Chef Beverly Gannon is Maui's favorite chef, bar none. One of Hawaii's most heralded chefs, this restaurant has drawn dining aficionados from around the world for over 32 years, as well as locals. Maui’s original farm-to-table restaurant, the menu exclusively features locally sourced Hawaiian produce, meats and products. Our dishes are a unique blend of fresh Hawaiian flavors, local Asian influences, and modern preparations.
  • Dining Summary: 6 Dinner with Wine (DW), 11 Breakfast (B), and 5 Lunch (L)

Make Travel Matter
  • Oahu: MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® as you join an eco-tour with your Local Expert in the Hawaiian Legacy Forest and plant a native Milo tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem.

Insight Experiences
  • Oahu: On your journey around Oahu take in epic views from Pali Lookout. Travel beneath the towering Ko’olau Mountains and along the rugged Windward Coast. Reach Sunset Beach and visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore.
  • Kona: Join a Local Expert to learn about incredible Kona coffee. Enjoy a tasting of this gourmet speciality and see native plants, fruits and the organic coffee fields on your tour around the plantation.

Insight Tour Itinerary

Day 1Aloha Hawaii
After your arrival at Honolulu Airport, the traditional lei greeting at your Travel Director's Welcome Desk kicks off your Hawaii vacation. Your hotel during your time on Oahu was the setting for Blue Hawaii, Elvis Presley’s 1961 movie and it is the birthplace of the legendary cocktail of the same name.  Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.
Visits: Honolulu
Meals: Dinner with Wine
Accommodation: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu
Day 2Pearl Harbor
Today, we visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial commemorating the tragic day of December 7th 1941. Walk through the Visitor Center and take a short boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of 1,102 sailors and marines. USS Arizona tickets are subject to NPS availability not known till day before visit. Spend time at the superb visitor center and explore exhibits that recount the events that led the US to join World War II.  As part of today's adventure you'll see the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. It honours all those who served in the US Armed Forces and lost their lives during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Return to Waikiki and spend the rest of your day at leisure.
Visits: Pearl Harbour, Waikiki
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu
Day 3A trip around Oahu
Set out to explore Oahu on an exciting island tour. Take in the epic views from Pali Lookout towards the Kaneohe Bay and the Windward Coast. The valley below was the scene of a bloody battle in 1795 when King Kamehameha I extended his rule over the island with an army of 10,000 men. Journey beneath the towering Ko’olau Cliffs and along the rugged coastline. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience withyour Local Expert in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest and partake in the sacred planting ceremony of a native tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem. Delve into an al fresco, sustainably sourced picnic lunch while enjoying views of the Legacy Forest. Continue to Sunset Beach where in the winter months waves can reach 30ft making it a favourite spot among big wave surfers worldwide. Visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore. Stroll among small boutiques and plantation-era buildings to soak up the laid-back ambiance. Finally, return to Waikiki after your eventful day and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Visits: Waikiki, Kaneohe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu
Day 4Maui, the Valley Isle
Take a short flight to Kahului on Maui. This slice of Hawaiian island paradise offers magnificent nature and a wide variety of activities. Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot landmark Iao Needle. This green-mantled rock outcropping overlooks sacred lands and was used as a burial site for Hawaii’s chiefs for centuries.  Journey to Lahaina, once a busy whaling port and plantation settlement. In the evening you are invited to choose your own dining experience from a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. Your options include a magical evening at the Wailele Luau for a taste of traditional Polynesian cuisine, dance and storytelling, or one of the resort’s other acclaimed restaurants.
Visits: Oahu, Kahului (Maui), Lahaina, Kaanapali Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Accommodation: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Day 5Upcountry Maui Relaxed Start
This morning, head to Upcountry Maui and discover a different face of the island. Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a fun and knowledgeable Local Expert. Discover the deep impact these plantations had on the islands and sample some of the extra sweet Maui Gold variant. At its peak, Hawaii produced 75% of the world’s pineapples and the tropical fruit became a symbol for the state. Next we Indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch at the Hali’imaile General Store. Originally a plantation shop in the early 20th century, the restaurant is known for its outstanding island cuisine. Return to your resort and spend the evening at your leisure.
Visits: Kaanapali Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Day 6Insight Choice in Maui
Explore Maui with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Haleakalā National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape. Hear the Hawaiian legends about the dormant volcano and see the unique Haleakalā Silversword plant. Alternatively, set sail near the island of Lanai for a memorable snorkelling trip. Marvel at the colourful tropical fish and enjoy a light lunch on board.  Tonight, get together with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Highlight Dinner.
Visits: Kaanapali Beach, Haleakala
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
Accommodation: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Day 7To the Big Island
Take a short flight to Hawai’i, the largest island of the archipelago. Upon arrival, spend time in easy-going Kailua-Kona, once the home of Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s great ruler. Travel from the beach to the coffee growing area of Kona and join a Local Expert to learn about Kona coffee. Enjoy a tasting of this gourmet speciality that only grows on the slopes of two local active volcanoes. See native plants, fruits and the organic coffee fields on your tour around the plantation. Continue to your luxurious resort accommodation and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Visits: Kahului (Maui), Kona, Waikoloa
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Day 8The Volcanoes of Hawaii
Rise early for an unforgettable trip around the island. Journey through the historic Parker Ranch, a huge working cattle farm spread across 130,000 acres. Marvel at the beauty of the Hamakua Coast as you travel past lush tropical rainforests and tranquil green valleys. After a luscious lunch enter the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Take the stunning Crater Rim Drive around the Kilauea Caldera and walk through the otherworldly Thurston lava tube. Hear the legends of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Stop by the magical Rainbow Falls on your way back to your resort.
Visits: Waikoloa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Day 9A Day to Relax Relaxed Start
Spend the day on island time and relax under the swaying palms. Lounge by the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or snorkel in the local lagoon looking for the rare green sea turtles that call these waters home. Tonight, come together at an oceanfront restaurant for a Celebration Dinner and toast to your travels.
Visits: Waikoloa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Wine
Accommodation: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Day 10Farewell Hawaii
Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and new friends and depart at leisure to the Kona airport filled with new memories and stories.
Visits: Kailua-Kona
Meals: Breakfast


Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin
Child: ages 5 to 17

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