Enjoy
three-night stays on each of the islands of Oahu, Kauai, and
Maui on this leisurely 10-day vacation. Arrive in Honolulu where
your sightseeing will take you from the USS Arizona to
Chinatown. You'll have plenty of time for your own exploration.
On the "Garden Isle" of Kauai view pretty Opaeka'a Falls before
enjoying a delightful lunch at Princeville, overlooking Bali Hai
from the movie South Pacific. Visit a guava plantation en route
to your resort and enjoy a day at leisure. Then, head to Waimea
to see Waimea Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" and
Hanapepe Valley. End your vacation on the beaches of Maui. Visit
Haleakala National Park's huge volcanic crater, and sit back and
watch captivating Polynesian dancers and musicians at a
traditional luau.
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Discover the islands of Oahu, Kauai, and Maui
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-Kauai.
Morning flight to the "Garden Isle" of Kauai. On arrival view
pretty Opaeka'a Falls on the Wailua River before proceeding to
Princeville for a delightful lunch overlooking Bali Hai, as seen
in the movie South Pacific. Then south to sunny Poipu Beach and
your resort, stopping at a guava plantation en route. (B,L)
Day 5 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 4. (B,D)
Day 6 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 7 Kauai-Maui. A morning
transfer to the airport for the short and scenic flight to
Kahului on the "Valley Island" of Maui. Drive to the lush IAO
VALLEY to see the Iao Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Then
to Lahaina, once a whaling center and the capital of the
Hawaiian monarchy. Continue to Maui's resort area of Kaanapali,
your home for the next three nights. Balance of the day at
leisure. (B)
Day 8 Maui. Haleakala
National Park. This morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL
PARK, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater, known to the
islanders as the "House of the Sun." The park is in a setting of
stunning natural beauty, ranging from cinder cones to dense rain
forest. In 1980 this fragile native ecosystem was designated an
International Biosphere Reserve. Plenty of time in the afternoon
to relax and enjoy your resort's facilities. Dinner tonight is a
splendid luau feast. Then sit back and watch a captivating
Polynesian revue of dancers and musicians. (B,D)
Day 9 Maui. A full free day
to swim and sunbathe at the beach or hotel pool. Consider our
optional helicopter flight-seeing excursion: fly 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 spectacular drives with its 54 bridges and many
waterfalls. From mid-December to mid-April your tour director
will suggest a special whale-watching cruise to seek out the
mighty humpback. 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 10 Transfer to the
Kahului airport to connect with your homebound flight. (B)
Globus offers similar vacations that may interest you.
INCLUDED FEATURES:
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HONOLULU Guided sightseeing, traditional lei greeting and
Globus Signature Welcome Reception, visit Pearl Harbor and
Memorial
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KAUAI
Lunch in Princeville overlooking Bali Hai, visit Waimea
Canyon
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MAUI
Visit the Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park;
Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
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SCENIC
HIGHLIGHTS
Iao Needle, Wailua River, Opaeka'a Falls
MEALS:
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS:
INSIDE
VISITS:
QUALITY
HOTELS:
Standard
view rooms at each hotel:
HONOLULU Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F), KAUAI Sheraton Kauai
Resort (SF), MAUI Sheraton Maui (SF)
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