Our most popular North American vacation combines the four major islands with lots of time on your own for the ultimate Hawaiian experience in 13 days. The trip begins on the island of Oahu with a visit to the moving Pearl Harbor Memorial and Museum, and sightseeing including Iolani Palace and King Kamehamehas statue, and much more. Then youre off to the island of Hawaii, or as the locals call it, The Big Island. Enjoy a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a full day of leisure, as well as a splendid luau feast with captivating Polynesian musicians and dancers. A scenic flight takes you to the Garden Isle of Kauai where youll view Opaekas Falls before proceeding to Princeville for lunch overlooking Bali Hai, from the movie South Pacific. Then head to Waimea to see Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and Hanapepe Valley. Your trip ends with a visit to the Valley Island of Maui. There youll see the lush Iao Valley and Haleakala National Park, and enjoy a full day at leisure and a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner.

TOUR DURATION: 13-DAYS
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The four most popular islands — Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai

Day 1 Flight To Honolulu. Upon arrival you are greeted in the traditional Polynesian way — with a warm aloha and a lei of fresh flowers. Transfer to your hotel in Waikiki. This evening mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 7:00 p.m. GLOBUS SIGNATURE WELCOME RECEPTION combining fun and fine cuisine. Sample an abundance of Hawaiian specialties while your Tour Director prepares you for your upcoming adventure. (SR)

Day 2 Honolulu. A breakfast get-together with your Tour Director to review activities scheduled throughout your Hawaiian stay. The balance of the day is free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze in the sun. Maybe take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center, featuring authentic island arts, crafts, history, and music, and a dinner buffet and spectacular Polynesian show featuring more than 100 performers. (B)

Day 3 Honolulu. Pearl Harbor and City Sightseeing. Begin with a tour of Pearl Harbor’s famous battleship row. Listen to a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and visit the USS ARIZONA and the impressive MEMORIAL to the 1,102 men still entombed. You will also have an opportunity to visit the MUSEUM, which is an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack. As a partner with the Traveler's Conservation Foundation, Globus has chosen this museum for preservation and restoration funding. On to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, Hawaii's state capitol, royal Iolani Palace, and King Kamehameha's statue. This evening maybe enjoy an optional sunset cruise with dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head. (B)

Day 4 Honolulu-Kona. Morning flight to the "Big Island." Arrive in Kona and journey to the PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, the site where until the early 19th century Hawaiians who broke a kapu, or one of the ancient laws against the gods, could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge. The archaeological grounds include a temple, great wall, and a number of other important artifacts. Dinner tonight is a splendid luau feast with captivating Polynesian musicians and dancers. Note: On some departures, the luau will be held on day 6. (B,D)

Day 5 Kona. Volcanoes National Park. Today visit HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK to see Kilauea Crater, steaming fire pits and lava tubes. Kilauea is the world's most active volcano. Lunch at the Volcano House. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Kona. Day at leisure to pursue your favorite interests. Relax at your splendid seaside resort or perhaps do some independent sightseeing or shopping. Other optional activities include helicopter flight-seeing and snorkeling. (B)

Day 7 Kona-Kauai. Morning flight to the "Garden Isle" of Kauai. View pretty Opaeka'a Falls before proceeding to Princeville for lunch overlooking Bali Hai, from the movie South Pacific. Continue to sunny Poipu, visiting a guava plantation en route. (B,L)

Day 8 Kauai. No activities have been scheduled today to give you time to relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours available are helicopter flight-seeing and snorkeling. Note: If you have scheduled independent activities for this evening, you can opt to have dinner at your leisure on day 7. (B,D)

Day 9 Kauai. Waimea Canyon. Start the day with a drive to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed in the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include WAIMEA CANYON, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," and Hanapepe Valley. With the afternoon free, your Tour Director will suggest an optional horseback ride on the trails and along the sandy beaches. (B,D)

Day 10 Kauai-Maui. This morning a short, scenic flight to the "Valley Island" of Maui. Drive to the lush IAO VALLEY to see the Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Visit Lahaina and then continue on to Kaanapali, your home for the next three nights. Balance of the day at leisure. (B,D)

Day 11 Maui. A full free day to swim and sunbathe at the beach or hotel pool. Consider our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion over Molokai for spectacular vistas of Kahiwa Falls and Kalaupapa National Historic Park. Another choice is the "Road to Hana," one of the world's most impressive drives with 54 bridges and numerous waterfalls. From mid-December to mid-April a humpback whale-watching cruise is available. (B)

Day 12 Maui. Haleakala National Park. The morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater, known as the "House of the Sun." In 1980 this native ecosystem of cinder cones and dense rain forest was designated an International Biosphere Reserve. Plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your hotel's facilities, or take the optional visit to the Maui Ocean Center for a look at the vast, undersea world surrounding the islands. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

Day 13 Maui-Homebound Flight. Leave Kahului, Maui on your homebound flight. (B)

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

• HONOLULU Guided sightseeing, traditional lei greeting and Globus Signature Welcome Reception, visit Pearl Harbor and Memorial

• KONA Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

• KAUAI Lunch in Princeville overlooking Bali Hai, visit Waimea Canyon

• MAUI Visit the Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner

SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hanapepe Valley, Kilauea Crater, Hamakua Coast, Opaeka'a Falls

MEALS:

• Globus Signature Welcome Reception (SR); American breakfast daily (B); 2 lunches, including 1 at Volcano House (L); 6 three-course dinners with choice of entree (D), including a luau with Polynesian revue in Kona and a special Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner on Maui

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INSIDE VISITS:

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STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES:

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QUALITY HOTELS:

• Standard view rooms at each hotel:
  HONOLULU Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F), KONA Sheraton Keauhou Beach Resort (MD), KAUAI Sheraton Kauai Resort (SF), MAUI Sheraton Maui (SF)