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DAY 1 ALOHA HAWAII After your arrival at Honolulu Airport, the traditional lei greeting kicks off your Hawaii vacation Your hotel during your time on Oahu was the setting for Blue Hawaii, Elvis Presley's 1961 movie and itis 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. (DW) Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu. DAY 2 PEARL HARBOUR This morning we visit the Pear! Harbour National Memorial commemorating the tragic day of December 7th 1941. Walk through the Visitor Centre 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 centre and explore exhibits that recount the events that led the US to join World War I From here see the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetrey 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. (B) DAY 3 ATRIP AROUND OAHU Set out to explore Oahu onan 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 | 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 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. Delve into an al fresco, sustainably sourced picnic lunch while enjoying epic views of the North Shore and 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. Grab some shaved ice and 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. (B) (L) DAY 4 Maul, 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 lao Valley State Park and see the 1,200- foot landmark lao 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. Join your Travel Director for awalk through the Historic District before continuing to your oceanfront resort. In the evening youare 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. (B) (DW) The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui. DAY 5 upcounTry MAU! 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. (B) (L) KEY $% Join/Leave Options 7 Included Flights fuNesco Heritage Site @ scenic Hotels + Nights d Oahu’s North Shore ~ Pearl Harbor: Honolulu @Place Vi CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE ee Rc Teresa Veal ted eg NI} group with as fev 12 tra Sunset Beach Hawaiian Legacy Forest WAIKOLA Parker Ranch BEACH (Days 7-10) Mountain ‘Vundey Rainbow Falls Kona Volcanoes Haw: BIGISLAND _ N@tional Park DAY 6 INSIGHT CHOICE IN MAUI Explore Maui with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape. Hear the Hawaiian legends about the dormant volcano and see the unique Haleakala Silversword plant. Alternatively, set sail to the crescent shaped Molokiniisland 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. (B) (DW) DAY 7 TOTHEBIGISLAND 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 |, 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. (B) Hilton Waikoloa Village. DAY 8 THE 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. (B) (L) DAY 9 ADAY TORELAX 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. (B) (DW) DAY 10 FAREWELL HAWAII Bid farewell to your fellow travellers and new friends and depart at leisure to the Kona airport filled with new memories and stories. (B) ten ats Ses anon RS full details of this trip on rates USA & CANADA
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