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Basics
- Activity Type:
- Sightseeing
- Length:
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
Description
Catch the aloha spirit during this Hawaii family vacation visiting Oahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Two- and three-night stays at wonderful beachfront resorts combine time to explore the culture and history of the islands with just enjoying Hawaii’s sun and surf. Take surfing lessons and learn how to dance the hula. Zip down one of the longest waterslides in the Hawaiian Islands. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to discover the origin of the Hawaiian Islands. See the poignant USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Swim, snorkel and build castles in the sand on some of the loveliest beaches in the world. Tauck's Hawaii family vacation is perfect for every generation of the family!
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Night 1 & 2: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii
A beloved Hawaiian landmark, the legendary ‘Pink Palace of the Pacific’ has welcomed guests to Waikiki for over 75 years. Set right on famed Waikiki Beach, this elegant Grand Dame provides a gracious introduction to traditional Hawaii with its prime beachfront location and its charming old-world ambiance. The hotel offers a wide range of water sports and beach activities, and is renowned around the world for the dining pleasures of its signature restaurant, the Surf Room.Night 3, 4 & 5: Maui Prince Hotel - Makena, Maui, Hawaii
Set facing a ‘perfect smile of a beach’ - and one of the most beautiful beaches on Maui - the secluded Maui Prince Hotel offers a delightful vacation experience. The entire hotel is built around an Asian meditation garden with waterfalls, streams, stone paths and quiet corners. In addition to its lovely beach, resort facilities include the two Makena Golf Courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., tennis courts, spa facilities, swimming pool, and a marvelous nature walk winding its way through the resort’s extensive grounds. Watching the living kaleidoscope always in motion in the koi ponds is a treat for the eyes and the soul.Night 6 & 7: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa - Kona, Hawaii
A former playground of Hawaiian royalty, the location of the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa occupies a wonderful piece of the Big Island’s beautiful Kona Coast. Set on an ancient lava flow and occupying 22 oceanfront acres, the views are incredible. The expansive swimming pool complex, with its new 200-foot Manta Ray Super Slide and Pool, offers a fantasy of fun for families. Other recreational facilities include tennis courts, a game and entertainment room and a sand volleyball court. After dark, look out into the water for the huge manta rays that are attracted by the hotel’s lights.Additional Details:
Day 1 - Arrive Oahu
Tauck''s Hawaii family vacation begins at the Honolulu Airport. A transfer from the airport is included to The Royal Hawaiian; when you arrive, drop your bags, kick off your shoes, and dabble your toes in the warm waters of Waikiki Beach. Make Hawaiian leis and learn to dance the hula at our welcome reception tonight.
Lodging: The Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu, Oahu
Day 2 - Visit Pearl Harbor and Learn to Surf
Take a sightseeing tour of Honolulu today. See the USS Arizona Memorial that honors the brave men who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 - a special opportunity on this Hawaii family vacation to learn together about one of the most important chapters in American history. Grab a surfboard and hit the waves at Waikiki this afternoon with a surfing lesson; the Hawaiian name for this ancient sport - he''e nalu - means “wave sliding.” Dinner tonight is in The Surf Room at The Royal Hawaiian, set alongside the white sand that made Waikiki famous.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Lodging: The Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu, Oahu
Day 3 - Maui, the Valley Island
Fly to lovely Maui for a three-night stay; the island is known for having some of the islands'' best beaches, making it the perfect choice for a Hawaii family vacation. Visit the Maui Ocean Center, a state-of-the-art marine park dedicated to understanding and respecting Hawaii''s marine life. Ocean naturalists introduce you to everything aquatic. An awesome beach awaits you at the Maui Prince Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui
Day 4 - Your Hawaii family vacation, as you like it
The entire day is free so you can enjoy Maui as you please. Your resort offers endless possibilities for a day at the beach - or poolside - or perhaps a trip to one of the many small towns along the beautiful coast.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui
Day 5 - Travel to the Top of Mt. Haleakala
Mt. Haleakala is known as the House of the Sun because ancient Hawaiians believed that the god Maui harnesses the sun here each morning. Enjoy the rest of the day on the beach or explore more of Maui on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui
Day 6 - Learn about Volcanoes on the Big Island of Hawaii
Fly to the Big Island, home to the largest and most active volcano in the world, and 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 is just the start! Arrive at your oceanfront resort for a two-night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Kona, Big Island
Day 7 - Enjoy an Aquatic Wonderland
It''s a fun-filled day for all members of the family at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, which is famous for its fantastic water playground. Swim in a long, winding pool with waterfalls, and make a big splash when you slide down a 200 foot-long waterslide. End your day at a traditional Hawaiian luau where the food and entertainment are pure magic. This special evening will be a memorable part of your Hawaii family vacation.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Kona, Big Island
Day 8 - Journey Home
Your Hawaii family vacation ends on the Big Island of Hawaii. A transfer from the hotel to Kona Airport is included - you can fly home anytime. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
