Hawaii: Romance and Adventure

Welcome to Oahu!

Oahu is Hawaii's most populous island, and many believe it is the perfect representation of paradise. The island is also known as the "Gathering Place." Honolulu is a city on Oahu. You can find both Waikiki and Honolulu on the island of Oahu.

Today you will fly to Honolulu, home of the famous Waikiki Beach. If you can tear yourself away from the beautiful golden sands and the snorkeling paradise of the turquoise waters, there is a lot to see in this relaxed city. Meet your private driver at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. View on map

Enjoy a day trip out to see Pearl Harbor

Experience Hawaii's rich native culture, filled with fascinating customs, music, legends, traditions, and values, with your professional private guide today. Enjoy a day trip out to see Pearl Harbor and the numerous sites commemorating those who lost their lives when the harbor was attacked during World War II. View on map

Aloha to Maui Island

After a leisurely breakfast, depart with your private driver to the airport for your flight to Maui. On arrival, private transfer to your oceanfront hotel, an idyllic location for you to relax for the next four nights. View on map

The picturesque Road of Hana is a "must travel" side of Maui

Today plunge yourself with your private guide into the black sand beaches, towering cliffs, and stunning waterfalls.

The picturesque Road of Hana is a "must travel" side of Maui. The Hana Highway is the most beautiful highway in the world to experience 620 curves and beautiful 59 single-lane bridges along the way. With an expert driver at the wheel, you won't miss any of the incredible scenery of lava cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, the rugged northern coastline, lush hillsides of feathery ferns, and trees laden with tropical fruits. You'll stop to explore various sites along the way to "Heavenly Hana," in this wonderfully natural and pristine landscape. We will make stops along the way at some of the most well-known locations, including a conditions-permitting waterfall swim stop. And the exclusive lunch is the best in Hana.

Maui's famous black sand beach is in Waianapanapa State Park, about three miles north of the town of Hana, where you can explore the black sand and take in views of taro patches on the Keanae Peninsula. It was created by flowing lava and juts into the ocean, where waves crash against jagged volcanic rocks. The turquoise water is stunning in Pua'a Ka'a State Park and is an ideal swimming spot. Enjoy exclusive access to remote waterfalls, visiting Pua'a Ka'a State Park and Wailua Falls, the latter best known for its appearance on Fantasy Island. View on map

Viewing the Maui sunrise at the top of the summit area of Haleakala

Haleakala means “House of the Sun” in the Hawaiian language. Viewing the Maui sunrise at the top of the summit area of Haleakala is among the most sought-after experiences in the islands. Greet the most beautiful sunrise-morning on earth, where you will learn how the summit area’s animals, plants, and rocks all developed a special meaning and purpose.
Join a small group of fellow adventurers as you set out with a knowledgeable guide to unearth the wonders of the Hawaiian Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise Tour. Your expert driver guide will greet you at your hotel and welcome you aboard a minibus with expansive side windows to allow views along the way to the summit area. Once at the summit and above the clouds, take in the stunning views of the rising sun. Descend through the Clouds as you gently glide through the changes in topography, weather, and scenery accompanied by elevation changes. When approaching the open country slopes of the agricultural land in this rustic region, you reach Kula Town, home to early Portuguese and Chinese immigrant plantation workers. Upon descending from the dormant Maui volcano tour, you will join for a delicious local-style breakfast at Kula Lodge with its upcountry hospitality and breathtaking views of the West Maui mountains before returning to your hotel. View on map

Enjoy a day at leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure in Maui. Relax on sun-kissed beaches, wander traditional towns or hike through the Iao Valley or Haleakala. Whatever you love doing on vacation, Maui has it all. View on map

Aloha, the Big Island!

Today you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to the Big Island, which is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all the other Hawaiian Islands combined.

On arrival, meet your driver at the airport, and transfer to your hotel on Kohala Coast, which is known for its world-class shoreline as well as for the cultural and archaeological gems nestled between its centuries-old lava fields. Relax on the stunning tropical eastern coast of the island for the rest of the day. View on map

Peer into the depths of Halemaumau Crater

Venture on an in-depth volcanic exploration accompanied by your knowledgeable and certified private guide. You will explore cascading waterfalls, craters, and the tsunami-stricken city of Hilo. Peer into the depths of Halemaumau Crater, which has remarkably doubled in size, and watch steam clouds form as groundwater seeps onto a hot volcanic rock at the famous Steam Vents. Bear witness to the 2018 eruption that drastically altered the island’s landscape. Enjoy an included picnic lunch. Marvel at not one by two spectacular waterfalls – Rainbow and Akaka Falls. Gaze at sweeping coastal views at Kealakomo Overlook, where older lava flows melted into the ocean. Drive down the scenic Chain of Craters Road. View on map

Relax at your beautiful beach hotel

Today you relax at your beautiful beach hotel. You can enjoy the cuisine with island flair, a fully equipped fitness center, adult and family pools, cultural activities, and championship golf add to the complete resort experience at your hotel. View on map

The Big Island

This afternoon, you'll be picked up and driven to the top of Mauna Kea, where you can enjoy some stargazing at one of the best places in the world and learn all about the history of this fantastic island. Prepare journey from sea level to the nearly 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Kea reveals the wonders and world-class clarity of the Hawaiian night sky. Maunakea has an unobstructed view of the horizon and the sky, located in the center of Hawai'i Island, and offers a breathtaking view that is hard to match. After sundown, it's time to explore the star-filled night sky from one of the best stargazing spots in the world. Using a green laser and a computerized telescope, your guide will show stars and constellations. Enjoy a warm picnic dinner and learn about Hawaiian star navigation. This tour is not recommended for those who may be pregnant, individuals with health conditions, or children under 13. View on map

The manta ray night snorkeling

Today you can relax on the beautiful Kohala Coast. Kona is a town on the west coast of the Big Island, where the manta ray night snorkel is one of the most popular things to do and is only possible in a few places in the world. Keauhou Bay is famous for its resident manta rays, who put on a show. Admire watching these massive and graceful animals up close as they come out to play and feed on microscopic plankton. Enjoy a manta ray night snorkel this evening, a fantastic chance to swim with these fascinating underwater creatures. View on map

US Mainland

Today is the last day in the Big Island. Private transfer to the Big Island airport to fly back to the US Mainland. View on map