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- Toll-Free:
- 888-454-8828
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- 801-487-7200
Basics
- Activity Type:
- Sightseeing
- Length:
- 12 Days / 11 Nights
Description
Tauck’s Hawaii vacation package incorporates natural and historical sights, exclusive cultural experiences, and free days to pursue your own passions on four islands - Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii. View the biggest dormant volcano in the world; experience one of the most poignant chapters of World War II history at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor; visit the whaling town of Lahaina; enjoy a catamaran sail along Waikiki Beach; attend a traditional luau - and as a Tauck Exclusive - enjoy a private evening with dinner at the Bishop Museum!
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Night 1, 2, & 3: The Royal Hawaiian - 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 4 & 5: Princeville Resort - Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii
Overlooking Hanalei Bay on the north shore of the beautiful Garden Isle, Princeville Resort has been voted among the world’s very best hotels by the readers of both Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. This member of the prestigious Starwood Luxury Collection offers a vast array of resort facilities and activities, as well as a stunning location and a luxurious ambiance. The beautiful 5,000-square-foot infinity pool overlooks the tranquil beach below. 45 challenging Robert Trent Jones, Jr. holes will tempt golfers while the Princeville Tennis Club will delight tennis enthusiasts. Tone your body at the Princeville Health Club or pamper yourself at the full-service spa. Dining venues include the Beachside Luau, the Beach Restaurant and Pool Bar, Cafe Hanalei, the Mediterranean-inspired La Cascata and the casually elegant Living Room.Night 6, 7 & 8: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa - Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
Hyatt Regency Maui is a consistent choice as one of the world’s 500 best hotels by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Its desirable beachfront location, attentive service, wide range of recreational facilities and luxurious atmosphere make it a perennial favorite among sophisticated visitors to Maui. The resort is set amidst landscaped grounds offering an array of recreational facilities including two swimming pools and tennis courts, plus cultural activities such as lei making and hula demonstrations. Refresh your mind and body at the oceanfront, full service spa or take advantage of all the fitness equipment at the Moana Athletic club. Enjoy a cocktail at one of the resorts many lounges prior to dining at one of its impressive restaurants.Night 9, 10 & 11: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel - Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii
Nestled into the bluffs overlooking Hapuna Beach, consistently rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the five-star Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel offers guests a feeling of rejuvenation in contemporary Hawaiian style. Opened in 1994 as the second phase of Rockefeller’s renowned Mauna Kea Resort, it shares 1,839 lush acres with Mauna Kea. The attractive guestrooms all face the ocean and offer private lanais, as well as coffee makers, robes, slippers and safes. Golfers will enjoy the Arnold Palmer / Ed Seay-designed 18-hole golf course, which was named ‘The Course of the Future’ by the U.S. Golf Association in 1997. Swim in the heated freshwater pool or, perhaps, share your swim with a giant sea turtle in the waters of Hapuna Beach. The state-of-the-art Fitness Center awaits guests who want to keep in shape, and tennis is available at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The sophisticated readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure consider the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel among the 500 best hotels in the world.Additional Details:
Day 1: Aloha Honolulu
Tauck''s Hawaii vacation package begins at Honolulu International Airport. An airport transfer is included from the airport to your extraordinary resort, The Royal Hawaiian, set on the white sands shores of Waikiki Beach. Enjoy dinner in The Surf Room, a Waikiki legend in its own right.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), Honolulu, Oahu
Day 2: Memories of Pearl Harbor & a catamaran cruise
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, a tribute to the military personnel who were killed in the December 7, 1941 attack, called the Day of Infamy. Honolulu sightseeing includes Iolani Palace, Washington Place, and the sumptuous state capitol building. Sightseeing continues - by the sea, along the Waikiki coast, on an afternoon cruise aboard a the Mai Tai Catamaran. Join us tonight for a reception welcoming you to ultimate Hawaii vacation package.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), Honolulu, Oahu
Day 3: A day on Oahu and a night at the museum
Choose among a variety of activities on your free day, such as a walk up Diamond Head for a bird’s eye view of Waikiki. In the evening, attend an event exclusively for Tauck guests - a private night at the Bishop Museum, which features an extensive collection of Polynesian art and artifacts. Enjoy craft demonstrations, traditional entertainment, cocktails, and dinner amidst the relics of one of the world''s finest anthropological museums.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), Honolulu, Oahu
Day 4: Kauai calls
Fly to the Garden Isle of Kauai, often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise, from South Pacific to Jurassic Park. Your north coast resort is built on a terraced bluff looking across Hanalei Bay towards green Bali Hai peak.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Princeville Resort (Ocean Rooms), Princeville, Kauai
Day 5: Kauai leisure time
There are many optional things to do on a Hawaii vacation package - try horseback riding at an area ranch, golfing on the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. championship course, or playing tennis at top-ranked courts. For added thrills, choose the optional 30-minute helicopter adventure (at additional cost) over the vast, chiseled Waimea Canyon, and the Na Pali Coast with scalloped, 4,000-foot-high sea cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Princeville Resort (Ocean Rooms), Princeville, Kauai
Day 6: Explore Maui
Fly to Maui, named for an ancient god. Visit the historic port of Lahaina, an old whaling town. Your resort is set on 40 lush, beachfront acres.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Ocean Rooms), Lahaina, Maui
Day 7: Maui action & luau
During your free day, perhaps take a whale watch cruise, go scuba diving, take a tennis lesson from a pro, or wander through Lahaina’s art galleries. In the evening, learn about Hawaiian culture at a luau, featuring traditional food, music, and dance amidst tiki torches and palm trees.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Ocean Rooms), Lahaina, Maui
Day 8: Impressive Mount Haleakala
Tauck''s Hawaii travel package highlights include a journey to the 10,023-foot-high rim of Mount Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The crater is more than seven miles across, and hosts two endangered species, the nene (Hawaiian wild goose), and the silversword, a specially adapted plant. Learn about island agriculture as you descend through upcountry farmland.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Ocean Rooms), Lahaina, Maui
Day 9: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii, and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It showcases Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain on earth, and Kilauea, which has been erupting almost continually since 1983 producing rivers of fiery lava. In the old sugar town of Pahala, enjoy lunch at Volcano Country Club, situated just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Your resort is nestled into the bluffs above the white sands of beautiful Hapuna Beach - the beach voted “number one beach in America” by Conde Nast Traveler.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (Ocean-view Rooms), Kohala Coast, Big Island
Day 10: Big Island relaxation
Spend the day as you please. As a guest of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel you also can take advantage of the amenities at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - including its extraordinary 18-hole championship Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf course. At your Kohala Coast resort, choose among complimentary activities including a spa. For the ultimate Hawaii vacation package experience, take the optional two-hour helicopter excursion (at additional cost) to view the island’s volcanic activity from above. Be sure to visit with resident astronomers who will explore the Hawaiian night sky with a high-powered telescope.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (Ocean-view Rooms), Kohala Coast, Big Island
Day 11: Traditional coffee farm
Visit the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a working seven-acre coffee and macadamia nut farm established in 1900 that illustrates traditional coffee farming and production. Enjoy free time in the harborside town of Kailua-Kona. Share experiences with fellow travelers at the farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (Ocean-view Rooms), Kohala Coast, Big Island
Day 12: Mahalo Hawaii
Your Hawaiian travel package ends at Kona International Airport at Keahole. Departure times vary, but your transfer to the airport is included in the tour. Allow a minimum of two hours for departure flight check-in at the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
