Grand Hawaii
12 days Honolulu to Maui
Kaui, Oahu, Maui, Hawaii
See the sights and relax in Honolulu, then travel to Kona for a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Tour a working coffee farm and enjoy a traditional luau. Next, head to the "Garden Isle" of Kauai, where you will visit a guava plantation and view the spectacular Waimea Canyon. Then travel to Maui to see the lush Iao Valley and the spectacular Haleakala National Park.
INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
Tour Itinerary
- DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN 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. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
- 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 on the beach. Maybe take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Centre, featuring authentic island arts, crafts, history, and music, and a dinner buffet and spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100 performers. 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 3 - HONOLULU
- 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 dedicated 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. Then it's on to Punchbowl National Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown, the Hawaii State Capitol, royal Iolani Palace, and the statue of Kamehameha the Great. Tonight, a wonderful evening of dining and entertainment awaits! See the most popular show in Waikiki, the Society of Seven, with an evening of classic impersonations, comedy acts, Broadway show tunes, and today's popular hits! (B,D)
- DAY 4 - HONOLULU-KONA
- Morning flight to the "Big Island". Arrive in Hilo and journey to HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK to see Kilauea Crater, steaming fire pits, and lava tubes. Kilauea is the world's most active volcano. Enjoy lunch at the Volcano Golf and Country Club. (B,L)
- DAY 5 - KONA
- This morning is free for independent activities. Find a special place to relax poolside and enjoy the warm tropical sun and balmy breezes, or join the optional helicopter flightseeing excursion. Dinner tonight is a traditional LUAU feast with captivating Polynesian musicians and dancers. (B,D)
- DAY 6 - 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. Then south to sunny Poipu Beach and your resort. (B,L)
- DAY 7 - KAUAI
- No activities have been scheduled today to give you time to relax and enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours include helicopter flightseeing and snorkelling. (B,D)
- DAY 8 - KAUAI
- 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. A stop at the largest COFFEE PLANTATION in Hawaii, Kauai Coffee Company plantation, includes time at the visitor centre where you can view videos and learn all about coffee production and the history of the Kauai Coffee Company. With the afternoon free, your Tour Director will suggest an optional horse ride on the trails and along the sandy beaches. (B,D)
- DAY 9 - KAUAI - MAUI
- 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. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B,D)
- DAY 10 - 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 11 - MAUI
- 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. There's plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your hotel's facilities, or take the optional submarine ride over a coral reef. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale to your vacation.
Note: Elevation at Haleakala Naitonal Park is 3,048 metres (10,000 feet). (B,D)
- DAY 12 - MAUI
- Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departure Dates & Prices
| Dates |
Twin Per Person |
Single Supplement |
Triple Reduction |
| 21/02/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 28/02/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 06/03/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 13/03/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 20/03/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 27/03/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 03/04/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 10/04/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 17/04/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 01/05/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 15/05/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 22/05/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 29/05/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 12/06/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 19/06/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 26/06/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 03/07/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 10/07/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 07/08/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 14/08/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 28/08/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 04/09/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 11/09/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 18/09/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 02/10/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 23/10/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 06/11/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 20/11/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| 04/12/2008 |
£1,625 |
£687 |
£34 |
| All prices shown are for tour only and subject to availability. Please call to ask for a full package inclusive of airfares. |
| Pre/Post Tour overnights are also available and rail/cruise upgrades can be quoted where applicable |
Included Highlights
- HONOLULU: Traditional lei greeting, guided sightseeing, visit Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial and Museum
- KONA: Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; enjoy a luau
- KAUAI: Lunch in Princeville overlooking Bali Hai; Waimea Canyon; Kauai Coffee Company Plantation
- MAUI: Visit the Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Haleakala National Park; enjoy a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
Included Meals
American breakfast daily (B); 2 lunches, including 1 at Volcano Golf and Country Club (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
Superior Hotels
Standard-view rooms at each hotel. HONOLULU Sheraton Waikiki (F), KAUAI Sheraton Kauai (SF), MAUI Sheraton Maui (SF)