Hawaii 3 Island Adventure

Arrive in Honolulu and meet your Tour Director for a warm Aloha Welcome. Transfer to your hotel and check in for your three-night stay on Oahu, the most populated of the Hawaiian Islands. At first glance Honolulu, the state’s capital, appears to be like any other large American city, but the palm-trees, scarlet hibiscus and the variegated colors of the citizenry’s clothing make it clear that you are not anywhere but Hawaii.

Today enjoy a Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Tour. Head first to Pearl Harbor to take a Navy launch out to the USS Arizona Memorial to pay tribute to the fallen heroes who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. You’ll have time to explore the visitor center, view a film and the exhibits before we head off to see the sights of Honolulu. Set in a real dormant volcano, you visit Punchbowl Crater to take a drive through the National Cemetery of the Pacific. Later see the State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion, Chinatown and view King Kamehameha’s statue before returning to your hotel. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D)

Today enjoy a day at your leisure in paradise to soak up some sun on the beach or at the pool, do some shopping, play a round of golf or join an Optional Oahu Circle Island Tour. (B)

This morning fly to Hilo on the Island of Hawaii (the Big Island). Ascend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you’ll see a real, smoking and steaming volcano. Visit Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center to learn all about the geology and history of the volcano. Then depart to see the unique Punaluu Black Sand Volcanic Beach. Later journey to the Kona Coast area and check into your resort for a two-night stay. After settling in, travel to the nearby historic fishing village of Kailua Kona, referred to by the locals as Kona or Kona town. (B)

Relax today in the sun of Kona pool side, maybe an excursion on your own, play a round of golf or spend the day shopping. Enjoy dinner in Kona at a popular local restaurant. (B,D)

This morning fly to Maui, known as the “Valley Isle”. Visit the Maui Tropical Plantation. The Tropical Express Tour offers visitors a 40-minute overview of Hawaii’s famous fruits and plants. Later explore Whalers Village in Kaanapali, an oceanfront dining and shopping venue. Then check into your Maui resort for a threenight stay. Enjoy this island paradise for some leisure time. (B)

Today relax and enjoy Maui at your own pace. Maybe enjoy the pool, the spa, head back to the Whaler’s Village to shop or play a round of golf. Perhaps join an Optional Whale Watching Cruise. (B)

This morning visit majestic Mount Haleakala National Park or “House of the Sun.” Travel to the top of Haleakala, Maui’s massive dormant volcano on this scenic journey from sea level to 10,000 feet. At the summit is a vast crater seven and a half miles long by two and a half miles wide, and 3,000 feet deep. Marvel at the crater’s eerie landscape of cinder cones and ancient lava formations. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner and say Aloha to the Islands as you enjoy a Hawaiian Luau, a fun filled cultural event featuring tradit ional food, dancing and music. (B,D)

Today, visit the stunning Iao Valley where spectacular waterfalls and lush tropical foliage surround the Iao Needle, rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. Later, fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Hawaii 3 Island Adventure. (B)