9-Nights Best of Hawaii First Class from $4,554

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1505968

Best Of Hawaii First Class
Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu’s North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, learning from naturalists at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park, and Hawaiian coffee. You’ll forge an unforgettable connection with nature, from a lush Maui farm to a memorable visit to Volcanoes National Park.

Dining Summary

1 Welcome Reception (WR)
9 Breakfast (B)
4 Dinner (D)
1 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

Maui: There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the ways of regenerative farming than at the place where it happens – right here along the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui. Learn how their diversified natural farm has flourished over the past 10 years and provides fresh local ingredients for a local restaurant. The farm’s 3500-foot elevation is a gorgeous spot for your truly unique Maui experience. Relish an educational farm-to-fork experience and help gather fresh, natural produce for your al fresco lunch.

Iconic Experience

Wahiawa: Live Aloha sightseeing around Oahu. Start with a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole followed by a quick peek at the world of pineapples at the Dole Plantation. Choose to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center or return to the hotel along the island's windward side of the island soaking in all the sights from your comfortable coach. Enjoy this opportunity to experience the beauty of the island beyond your hotel. Embrace the Hawaiian feel of the north beyond the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
Pearl Harbour: Unlock the significance of a historic event visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Pay homage and reflect upon those who lost their lives over on a moving and unforgettable experience. View the USS Arizona which, when it was commissioned in 1916, was the largest ship in the navy’s fleet, with a length of 608 feet.
Pearl Harbour: Explore the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, on a scenic drive. This burial in a national cemetery is for members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active-duty service requirement.
Honolulu: The history of Hawaii springs to life viewing the historically significant Iolanai Palace, the only royal palace in the United States. Even from outside, feel the energy of grand balls and hula performances, as well as the time of Liliuokalani’s overthrow and imprisonment. Continue your Honolulu Walking Tour viewing the State Capitol Building and the 18-foot, bronze King Kamehameha Statue commemorating a great warrior, diplomat and leader.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park brings new sights as you unlock the geology of the Islands. This UNESCO-listed park and designated International Biosphere Reserve protects some of the most unique geological, biological and cherished cultural landscapes in the world and encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kilauea and Mauna Loa. You’ll love experiencing this wonder for yourself, viewing the Steam Vents and Kilauea Crater.
Keauhou: Unlock the beauty of the must-see Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and green sea turtles. Stroll along the black sand beach made of fragments of old lava flow. Then perhaps pause in a shady spot under the palm trees and keep your eyes peeled for endangered Hawksbill turtles and green turtles basking in the sun on the beach.
Keauhou: Discover the world of the giant manta rays (mobula alfredi) that come to the Kona shores at the Manta Ray Learning Center at the . Under the guidance of your Local Specialist, learn the manta ray’s life cycle, the history of the rays in the area and how the center supports educational programs and funding scientists for research with a mission to support mantas in their natural environment. To top it all off, the lights from the resort shine into the water, attracting plankton which in turn attracts manta rays to the water right off the hotel.
Kona: Lose yourself in the moment as your embrace the lively tradition of the Hawaiian Luau and enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails. Under the hala tress and a canopy of stars, listen to heart-pumping drums, watch Polynesian dancing, listen to the sound of the conch shell and feast on delicious island food right on Keauhou Bay on the Kona coast.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Kona: Unlock the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture visiting a deep Ocean Salt farm. Watch the salt production process and taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Learn how salt is produced from deep ocean water and how this differs from salt produced in other locations. Enhance your visit over a food truck lunch with tempting options including a Dim Sum Box or Katsu Chicken with Furikake Rice and Somen Noodles. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities and 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.
Kona: Step into Greenwell Farms, where over 150 years of coffee tradition meets modern sustainability. On this immersive tour, you’ll discover the journey from coffee plant seed to cup, taste 100% Kona Coffee, and learn about eco-friendly practices like water reclamation, mulching and solar-powered operations. You’ll explore how Kona Coffee supports the local community and fosters a diverse ecosystem with crops like pepper and vanilla. Every sip you take is a taste of history, aloha spirit and a commitment to sustainable growth. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Must-see Highlights

Explore a local coffee plantation on Big Island of Hawaii and the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach with a Local Specialist
Visit Honolulu, Pearl Harbor Nation

9 nights from $4,554 per person

Itinerary

Trafalgar Tours: Best of Hawaii First Class

Day 1 - Welcome to Waikiki
Hawaii promises gorgeous scenery, island breezes and fabulous food. Immerse yourself in the Aloha Spirit as you don a flower lei from your Travel Director to mark your arrival in Honolulu. This evening, join your Travel Director at a Welcome Reception to kick-start your epic Hawaii tour.
Accommodations: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Welcome Reception

Day 2 - Enjoy the Coastal Views of Oahu
Diamond Head, where surfers and amazing views come together to signal your arrival in paradise. Start after a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole, follow the scenic coast of Oahu before heading to the North Shore, famous amongst surfers for its huge waves. Then return to Waikiki along Oahu’s windward coast or unlock more of the island with an Optional Experience. Why not visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to get up close to local villages and watch artisans from six Pacific cultures demonstrate dancing with fire, making clothing from plants, jewelery making and preserving history without a written language. Or, add on to your experience with a meal as you’re entertained by Ha: Breath of Life, full of captivating songs and dances.
Accommodations: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Explore Honolulu
With a full day free, unlock the heritage of the real Hawaii, experiencing first-hand the history, culture and hospitality of the warm Polynesian locals. Relax with beach time in Waikiki or look for surf legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku's Statue, the father of international surfing. Tonight, it’s colorful drinks, ocean breezes and tropical flavors all around as you join your fellow travelers for a dinner featuring local fare.
Accommodations: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Uncover Hawaii's History
There’s no better way to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting places where events occurred. Today, pay homage to the thousands of brave soldiers who lost their lives in the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, and to downtown Honolulu to connect with the spiritual epicenter of Hawaii. On your walking tour, see Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii’s last-reigning monarchs and the only royal palace in the United States, as well as the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Kick back in your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or get out and explore the shore.
Accommodations: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - See the Volcanic Beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Big Island of Hawaii brings new sights, landscapes and wildlife. Arrive in the town of Hilo and enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps seeking out the classic loco moco meal. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the Islands. Continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa welcome you with their multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Accommodations: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Experience the Sights, Flavors and Wildlife of Hawaii
Get ready to embrace your outdoor adventurer on an invigorating day on your Hawaii tour exploring the Big Island on your own or with an Optional Experience. Take in Kohala’s beauty and history on a fun, off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. You’ll love trekking across bridges and past bright green taro terraces. Finish the adventure cooling off in a waterfall. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkelling trip in the pristine Pu?uhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) featuring lava tubes and sea caves or on a Night Manta Experience viewing the incredible feeding frenzy in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Accommodations: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Experience the Sights, Flavors and Wildlife of Hawaii
Unlock the secrets of marine life learning about the mobula alfredi manta rays, the second largest in the world, that come to the Kona shores to feed each day. Next up, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park, a unique outdoor demonstration site for emerging renewable energy, aquaculture and other ocean-based sustainable technologies, visit Kona Sea Salt to uncover the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture. You’ll not only get to see the salt production, but also taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Continue your discovery at the unique Kona Joe coffee plantation, learning how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as you embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau over dinner of local flavors and tropical cocktails.
Accommodations: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 - Upcountry Maui
Maui. An island where dormant volcanos, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Start your discovery with a Be My Guest experience at O’o Farms, a local sustainable farm in the high country of Maui. Have a delicious and healthy farm-to-fork experience helping to gather fresh produce for your al fresco lunch. Then journey to our resort on stunning Kaanapali beach. As the sun sets over the Pacific, take a gentle stroll to nearby Whalers Village, or enjoy a relaxing beach stroll.
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 - A Traditional Maui Day
Unlock the natural beauty of paradise, charting your own course through Maui’s landscapes. This evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors. You’ll love making the most of your stay at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa cooling off in their half-acre pool or Maui's only oceanfront full- service spa and salon, rooftop stargazing or oceanfront golf.
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - Until We Meet Again
Bid a fond a hui hou... until we meet again to Hawaii and make your way to Kahului Airport or extend your stay in Maui.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Lahaina

In August 2023, devastating wildfires swept through the western coastal town of Lahaina, Maui, causing billions of dollars worth of destruction to homes, businesses and historic sites. Recovery is ongoing and will take time. Confirm conditions on the ground before planning a visit.

Before Lahaina became a thriving missionary and whaling village, it was the home of Hawaiian kings and queens. Today, this town on Maui Island hums with tourist activity. The main drag, Front Street, is lined with restaurants, art galleries and little shopping malls geared toward visitors.

But the town still manages to retain some charm, particularly along the harbor and around the square, which is dominated by the state's largest banyan tree—it was planted in 1873 and covers 0.5 acres/0.25 hectares. Some of the town's traditional atmosphere can be attributed to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, whose preservation efforts have helped maintain many historic buildings.

Take a peek at the museum in the renovated Wo Hing Society Temple on Front Street. Another building on the grounds screens some of the earliest films of the islands, shot by Thomas Edison in the late 1800s. The Buddhist Hongwanjii Temple and Lahaina Jodo Mission are nearby. The Jodo Mission has a shrine, cemetery and a huge Amitabha Buddha.

While in Lahaina, you'll probably notice the Pioneer Sugar Mill's smokestack. The mill itself has been demolished, but it is evidence of the sugar industry that was an important economic force in the area for 140 years.

On the hill above Lahaina is the Lahainaluna school. Established by missionaries in 1831, it was formerly a seminary and now serves as a high school. There are good views of the town and the ocean from the school's parking lot.

Lahaina is a center for water excursions. Whale-watching cruises are available December-April, when the humpbacks return to their wintering waters off of Maui to give birth. Other boats offer cruises along the coast, and small submarines take passengers underwater to view coral reefs and lava formations.

Kailua-Kona

Waikiki

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

12/06/2024 - 12/15/2024

from $4,554 per person *

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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9 Nights

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1505968

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