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SPLENDORS
OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - 2010
13
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Overview
Discover the
tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation. On this
Splendors of the Hawaiian Islands vacation, enjoy pure tropical bliss as
you island hop by air from Oahu to Kauai and Hawaii to Maui. Start your
trip in Honolulu with a typical Hawaiian greeting—a fresh flower lei.
Walk along Honolulu’s world-famous Waikiki Beach and enjoy a sightseeing
tour of Honolulu. Visit Pearl Harbor and its memorial, Honolulu Lookout,
Chinatown, and more. After a day of leisure in Honolulu, fly to Kauai,
take an excursion to Waimea Canyon, and attend a luau feast. Cruise up
the Wailua River to a lava rock grotto covered with tropical fern. After
a day of leisure in Kauai, fly to the big island of Hawaii. Tour Hawaii’s
Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a full day to explore Kona. Finally,
travel to Maui to see the lush 'Iao Valley and tour Haleakala National
Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater. The Hawaiian Islands
offer all of this and much more. From luaus and snorkeling to aquariums
and volcanoes to beaches and lush rain forests, this is a vacation that
has something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy paradise!
Itinerary
Day
1 Thu. HONOLULU Honolulu, Hawaii at dusk
Aloha
and welcome to Hawaii! Upon arrival at Honolulu
International Airport you will be greeted with a fresh flower lei and
transferred to your hotel in Waikiki. Your Tour Director will be on hand
to assist with check-in.
Day
2 Fri. HONOLULU
Enjoy
a full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions,
including activities near world-famous Waikiki Beach or a full-day optional
outing to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the island’s north shore,
where you’ll enjoy a dinner buffet and the colorful “Horizons” stage
show.
Day
3 Sat. HONOLULU
This
morning, your sightseeing excursion features the sunken USS ARIZONA and
its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, Punchbowl
National Cemetery, and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include bustling
Chinatown, 'Iolani Palace, and the Kamehameha Statue. The afternoon is
free for independent activities. Tonight, join the optional sunset dinner
cruise along the shores of Waikiki.
Day
4 Sun. HONOLULU
One
last day to enjoy Waikiki, the world’s most famous beach. Your Tour
Director has ideas to make your day memorable.
Day
5 Mon. HONOLULU–KAUAI Kauai Shore
Morning
transfer to Honolulu Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of
Kauai. Then, drive along the scenic southern shore via Poipu Beach to
Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain
Cook landed on the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include WAIMEA
CANYON, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the lush and fertile
Hanapepe Valley, and a photo stop at SPOUTING HORN, a dramatic blowhole
on the ocean’s edge. Later, arrive at your oceanside hotel in Kapa’a.
Tonight, attend a LUAU feast, considered one of Hawaii’s best. After
dinner, sit back and watch a captivating international revue of dancers
and musicians. (D)
Day
6 Tue. KAUAI
This
morning, enjoy a unique adventure: cruise up the Wailua River to a lava
rock grotto covered with tropical fern. At the FERN GROTTO you will be
serenaded by Hawaiian musicians playing traditional local songs. Kauai
has a lot to offer, and your Tour Director will suggest several optional
outings for the duration of your stay, including a trip to Hanalei Bay,
the filming location of many Hollywood movies, such as South Pacific and
The Thornbirds. Other activities include helicopter flightseeing and
snorkeling on the Na Pali coastline.
Day
7 Wed. KAUAI
Continue
your leisurely stay on Kauai. Relax at the hotel pool or take a stroll
along the beach. Kapa’a offers an array of shops and boutiques.
Restaurants are numerous and sure to please your palate. Your Tour
Director will have other ideas for things to do and see.
Day
8 Thu. KAUAI–HILO–KONA. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK VISIT
Early
this morning, depart for Hilo and the island of Hawaii. Then, tour HAWAII
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a
volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests.
Arrive in Kona on the sunny side of the “Big Island” in the late
afternoon.
Day
9 Fri. KONA
A
full day to explore the resort town of Kailua-Kona. Optional activities
include a snorkeling cruise to a coral reef to view magnificent tropical
fish or a helicopter ride along the Kohala coastline and over the famous
Parker Ranch and an active volcano.
Day
10 Sat. KONA–MAUI Maui
This
morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island.” On arrival, sightseeing begins
with a visit to the 'IAO VALLEY, the “Yosemite of the Pacific,” to view
the 'lao Needle. Then, through lush farm country and along the shoreline
via Maalaea Boat Harbor to Lahaina, once a whaling center and capital of
the Hawaiian monarchy. Free time to explore this colorful town. Then,
head to your lovely hotel, situated across from the beach in the resort
area of Kihei.
Day
11 Sun. MAUI
A
full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches or to relax by the
pool at the hotel. Kihei offers plenty of boutiques and restaurants.
There is a variety of optional outings, including the Road to Hana, one
of the world’s most spectacular scenic drives with 54 bridges and many
waterfalls. You may want to take in the Maui Ocean Center, a
state-of-the-art aquarium and marine park that showcases indigenous
marine life. From January to mid-April, whale watching is offered.
Day
12 Mon. MAUI. HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK VISIT
This
morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, the volcano known to
islanders as the “House of the Sun,” and its vast Haleakala Crater. The
parkland is located in a setting of stunning natural beauty, ranging from
a landscape of cinder cones to dense rainforest. Return to Kihei in the
early afternoon with the balance of the day at leisure.
Day
13 Tue. MAUI
Transfer to Maui’s
airport in Kahului for your homebound flight.
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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3/11/2010
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3/11/2010
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3/23/2010
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$2,019.00
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Sold Out
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Popular
Departure
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3/18/2010
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3/18/2010
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3/30/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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3/25/2010
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3/25/2010
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4/6/2010
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$2,019.00
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Sold Out
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Popular
Departure
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5/20/2010
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5/20/2010
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6/1/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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5/27/2010
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5/27/2010
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6/8/2010
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$2,019.00
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Sold Out
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6/24/2010
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6/24/2010
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7/6/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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7/8/2010
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7/8/2010
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7/20/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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8/26/2010
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8/26/2010
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9/7/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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9/9/2010
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9/9/2010
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9/21/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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9/16/2010
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9/16/2010
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9/28/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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10/28/2010
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10/28/2010
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11/9/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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11/11/2010
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11/11/2010
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11/23/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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11/25/2010
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11/25/2010
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12/7/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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12/2/2010
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12/2/2010
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12/14/2010
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$2,019.00
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Available
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Popular Departure - due
to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out
quickly. Early booking is encouraged.
Land only price includes
all intra-tour air, a value of $270.
Single Room Supplement:
$860
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