MAGICAL HAWAII ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Arrive Oahu
Tour Begins: Honolulu Airport. E Komo Mai! Welcome to
Hawaii! A transfer is included from Honolulu Airport to Moana
Surfrider, A Westin Resort. Located oceanfront on Waikiki Beach,
this landmark hotel is known as the “First Lady of the Pacific.”
Learn how to make leis and dance the hula tonight at our welcome
reception, enjoying cultural traditions that began in ancient
Hawaii. Meals D
Day 2 – A visit to Pearl Harbor and a surfing lesson
Join us for a sightseeing tour of Oahu this morning, fondly
called “the gathering place.” Born of two volcanoes whose
mountain ranges form the backbones of the island, Oahu is home
to mist-shrouded rainforests, jungle-clad roads, and protected
crystalline bays perfect for snorkeling. Visit its most poignant
sites at Pearl Harbor and see the USS Arizona Memorial, a
lasting testament to the gallant service personnel who lost
their lives here on December 7, 1941. Take surfing lessons this
afternoon at beautiful Waikiki Beach, where gentle waves can
offer a long ride even for beginners, then enjoy an afternoon of
Hawaiian beach fun. Your hotel’s location is perfect, as the
oceanfront setting along Waikiki provides memorable moments
sunrise to sunset. Meals B
Day 3 – Fly to Maui / Go under water in an Aquarium
Fly to Maui for a two-night stay, renowned as one of the top
beach vacation spots in the world. Known as the “Valley Isle,”
you’ll see a lush landscape alive with the ancient legends,
traditions, and rich historic legacy of her early Polynesian
settlers. Begin your visit with a journey to the bottom of the
sea at the Maui Ocean Center, uniquely dedicated to Hawaii’s
marine life and the best place to meet the underwater residents
of the islands. See spectacular live coral displays and Hawaii’s
beloved green sea turtles; awe at close encounters with sharks,
rays and colorful tropical fish – while learning about Hawaii’s
natural history and cultural heritage. Continue on to the Maui
Prince Hotel, where a tropical wonderland awaits on the perfect
smile of a beach. Meals BLD
Day 4 – Ho’omana’o Experience – “to remember”
You’re on a Hawaii vacation to enjoy the sun, enjoy the
ocean, and find out about Hawaiian life, past and present. Spend
the morning at the fascinating Ho’omana’o Experience, a
celebration of hundreds of years of traditions that define
Hawaii today. The Aloha Welcome Chant is followed by a hula
performance, a delicious Hawaiian-style breakfast, and
interactive cultural encounters where you’ll experience the
traditions of the early Hawaiians, see demonstrations and
participate in activities such as poi pounding, throw-net
fishing and kapa cloth making. Afterwards, spend some time in
the coastal old whaling town of Lahaina, and return to your
resort where endless possibilities exist for a day at the beach
– or poolside. Meals B
Day 5 – Big Island
Fly to the Big Island, which is home to the largest and most
active volcano in the world. You’ll have an opportunity to see
some of the Pacific’s most bizarre volcanic scenery at Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park. Lava tubes, craters, steam fissures and
a landscape that looks more like the moon than a tropical
Hawaiian island are just a few of the natural wonders found in
this unusual national park. This area so resembles the moon that
the astronauts on the first moon landing trained here. Arrive at
your fabulous oceanfront resort for a three-night stay – Hilton
Waikoloa Village is a destination all in itself, and is really a
swimmer’s paradise. Meals BLD
Day 6 – A day as you please and a luau
The most difficult decision today will be where to swim
first, and how to make the most of your day! With three pools, a
lagoon and the warm Pacific Ocean as swimming options your
family may not even get to the tennis courts – or the golf
courses – or the sand volleyball court... You also have an
opportunity to do some sightseeing by helicopter today, for an
additional $399 per person. End your day at a Hawaiian luau,
where the food and entertainment are pure magic. The luau is one
of Hawaii’s oldest celebrations; tonight you’ll have a chance to
try traditional Hawaiian food, discover the music and dance of
different Polynesian cultures, and who knows – you may even
appear on stage yourself dancing the hula! Meals BD
Day 7 – A catamaran cruise and an evening at a ranch
The crystal-clear waters off the shores of the Big Island
are the perfect place for Hawaii’s marine life to call home. A
cruise aboard a sleek catamaran is enjoyable – shore and surf
are sublime; educational – these waters are a true natural
history paradise; and most of all – fun! All members of your
family spend the remainder of the day as they please. Join us
for a special evening on a historic 8,500-acre working ranch in
the Kohala Mountains. History comes alive as stories are shared
about the arrival of the Paniolos. You’ll have dinner; take
pictures with the working ranch horses; share the past with
guitar-playing Paniolos who tell their story with music; and
participate in horse-shoe throwing, roping, s’more making over a
crackling fire... maybe even a chance to try your hand at
branding! And you’ll never forget stargazing through a deluxe
celestial telescope – it’s why we call this Hawaii vacation
Magical Hawaii. Meals BD
Day 8 – Journey Home
Tour ends: Big Island of Hawaii. A transfer from Hilton
Waikoloa Village to Kona Airport is included; fly home anytime.
Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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