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Honolulu Oahu Kona Maui Kauai

Sightseeing Highlights Oahu Hawaii Maui Kona Kauai Honolulu Dining Highlights 12 full breakfasts
2 highlight lunches at the Volcano House on Hawaii and along the Wailua River on Kauai
1 three-course dinner
Local highlight restaurant dinner in Waikiki
Local highlight dinner at an authentic Hawaiian luau with an open bar on Maui
‘Be My Guest’ specialty lunch with wine at an organic farm on Maui
Farewell Dinner with wine in Kauai
19 included meals in total First Class Travel Highlights Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class and Premier accommodation including two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors.
A Trafalgar Bonus – All inter-island fl ights: Oahu to Hawaii, Hawaii to Maui, Maui to Kauai, and Kauai to Oahu, plus all airport transfers included.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 13.
Aloha Welcome with fresh fl ower lei on arrival at Honolulu International Airport on Day 1.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers Please Note

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Aloha and welcome to Hawaii! Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport, you are greeted with a traditional fresh flower lei and transferred to your hotel in the heart of Waikiki. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Waikiki.

Hotel: Pacific Beach Hotel (Ocean View)

Day 2

Meet your fellow travelers and Tour Director at a private meeting about the Hawaiian Islands and your vacation. Then set out to see the natural wonders of Oahu. Discover tropical rainforests, world-famous surfing beaches, picturesque villages and pineapple fields. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Waikiki. (Full breakfast)

Day 3

A full day free to pursue your own interests. Shopping is a favorite pastime at Waikiki’s International Market Place, with over 130 carts, shops and artisan stands. Or for the more adventurous, try an outrigger canoe ride or take a surfing lesson from one of Waikiki’s beach boys! (Full breakfast)

Day 4

Head to Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Relive a moment in history at this tribute to the military personnel who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Next is Punchbowl National Cemetery and Downtown Honolulu where you see the State Capitol, King Kamehameha Statue and the beautiful Iolani Palace, residence of Hawaii royalty. Also included is a visit to a renowned jewelry workshop where you’ll learn how Hawaii’s rare and precious corals are harvested, graded and crafted into unique island designs. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure before getting together for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 5

Fly to Hilo and journey to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. After a Highlight Lunch at the Volcano House, visit the Jaggar Museum. Learn about the fiery formation of the islands and walk through an actual lava tube. Your Tour Director shares a Hidden Treasure before continuing on through macadamia nut and Kona coffee farms. Visit a coffee plantation, see how Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed, and sip a freshly brewed cup of this highly valued coffee. Continue on to your oceanfront hotel on the stunning Kona Coast. (Full breakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)

Hotel: Royal Kona Resort (Ocean View)

Day 6

A full day of leisure to do as you please. Perhaps visit a historic heiau, or Hawaiian temple of worship, take a snorkeling excursion or ride aboard a submarine to view the colorful reef sea life without getting wet. (Full breakfast)

Day 7

Fly to Maui and stop at the old whaling town of Lahaina. View the historic landmark buildings and picturesque waterfronthead before heading to a local organic farm. A unique blend of education, sampling of superb local ingredients and great cooking, this visit puts you at the forefront of the organic farming experience. After a delightful lunch of fresh local produce, continue to your oceanfront hotel on the stunning Kaanapali Beach. (Full breakfast / Be My Guest lunch)

Hotel: Royal Lahaina Resort (Ocean View)

Day 8

Enjoy two fabulous days at leisure. Relax on the beach or by the pool, shop for souvenirs, enjoy a game of tennis or golf, go sailing or explore the island further – the choice is entirely yours! A highlight of your time on Maui is the time-honored Hawaiian feast – the traditional luau. Enjoy tropical cocktails and delicious island specialties, then learn about Hawaiian culture and traditions during a colorful song and dance review. A night you will long remember! (Full breakfast / Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 9

Fly to Kauai, the “Garden Isle.” Kauai is so nicknamed because of its lush tropical landscape, which you may recognize as the location for some of Hollywood’s classics such as South Pacific and the modern blockbuster Jurassic Park trilogy. Cruise up the Wailua River and learn of its importance to Hawaiian culture. Take a short nature walk through the rainforest to the lush Fern Grotto, where you will be entertained with songs and legends of the island, and perhaps learn the hula during a lesson provided by a hula dancer. A riverside Highlight Lunch completes the tour before heading to your beautiful oceanfront resort. (Full breakfast / Highlight lunch)

Hotel: Hilton Kauai Beach Resort (Ocean View)

Day 10

Relax with two peaceful days on Kauai. Enjoy the resort’s 25 lushly landscaped acres along Kauai’s longest beach, or explore on your own. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the spectacular Waimea Canyon, aptly nicknamed “Grand Canyon of the Pacific;” explore the dramatic Na Pali Coast by helicopter or by boat… It’s hard to choose, but your Tour Director will be happy to help you plan your day! On your last evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner and toast to a memorable Hawaiian vacation! (Full breakfast / Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 11

You are transferred to the airport for the flight back to Honolulu. (Full breakfast)

Please do not schedule any flights before 10:00am

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About Trafalgar Tours

Trafalgar offers tours targeted to the middle class and offers less expensive hotels in more suburban areas vs. city centers. You'll still get to see the key sites while remaining on a budget.

Traveler profile

Most passengers are 50+, especially catering to retired couples. Their Breakaway tours generally cater to 21-38 year olds.

Group size

Maximum 55 people on a bus.

Tour directors

Less experienced tour guides are generally assigned to these tours to help them increase their experience.

Hotel type

Hotels are comfortable but less centrally located than tours by Globus or Insight.

What's included

Most basic city tours included. There are optionals including more in depth tours as well as special dinners, etc. are extra.

Free time

There is more bus time on these tours than on higher end ones, so there is less free time, but you can maximize your leisure time by skipping some of the optional trips.

Booking Policy

Booking Changes:


A fee of US$30 per person (per change) will be charged in addition to any airline fees for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Any alterations will risk the loss of air space or increased airfares. Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation of air and all normal air cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary within 90 days (River Cruises & China), 80 days (Tour & Cruise), 50 days (Tour & Train) or 45 days (Tour Only) prior to tour departure will be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees:

If you cancel more than 90 days prior to a River Cruise or China departure, 80 days prior to a Tour & Cruise departure, 50 days prior to a Tour & Train departure or 45 days prior to a Tour Only departure, a cancellation fee equal to your deposit paid will be charged (including the Travel Protection Plan¡¯s insurance premium if applicable, see Trafalgar¡¯s brochure) will not be refunded, nor can it be credited to any other booking.

Notice of cancellation must be made in writing either directly to Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent.

The following scale of charges will apply when notice of cancellation for River Cruise, Tour & Cruise, Tour and Train and Tour Only is given prior to tour departure.

Tour Only (Land Tours)
No. of days prior to tour departure* and Cancellation Free as a % of total price:
Over 45 days: $US200
45 - 22 days: 25%
21 - 8 days: 30%
7 - 1 days: 50%
Departure day or later/no show: 100%

Tour & Train
No. of days prior to tour departure* and Cancellation Free as a % of total price:
Over 50 days: $US200
50 - 35 days: 35%
34 - 20 days: 50%
19 - 8 days: 75%
7 days or less / no show: 100%

Tour & Cruise
No. of days prior to tour departure* and Cancellation Free as a % of total price:
Over 80 days: $US350
80 - 46 days: 35%
45 - 16 days: 50%
15 - 8 days: 75%
7 days or less / no show: 100%


River Cruise & China
No. of days prior to tour departure* and Cancellation Free as a % of total price:
90 days or more: $US200**
89 - 60 days: 35%**
59 - 30 days: 50%**
Less than 30 days: 100%**
Departure day or later / no show: 100%**

South America Tour
No. of days prior to tour departure* and Cancellation Free as a % of total price:
45 days or more: the full non-refundable deposit
45 - 31 days: 25%
30 days or less: 100%
Departure day or later / no show: 100%

*The departure date constitutes the date indicated on Trafalgar's confirmation.
**Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise / tour element purchased from Uniworld Inc.

Extra night hotel accommodation that is cancelled within 14 days of the booked date incurs a 100% cancellation fee. When accommodation is cancelled outside 14 days, the cancellation fees are:
Over 45 days: US$30 per person
45 - 22 days: 25%
21 - 15 days: 30%

Airline arrangements: The following cancellation charges apply for airline arrangements made by Trafalgar Tours:
Prior to Airline Ticketing service fee $50.00 per person.
After Airline Ticketing service fee $75.00 per person plus any airline imposed penalties which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value.

Airline special requests, availability and gateways: Seat assignment and special meal requests can be requested at time of booking. Trafalgar cannot guarantee confirmation of preferences. Frequent Flyer miles can be accrued on most air carriers but upgrades using mileage is not permitted. Note that not all airlines automatically provide pre-reserved seats, add frequent flyer numbers to records or apply frequent flyer bonus upgrades to flights booked and ticketed by Trafalgar unless they are informed by your Travel Agent.
Seats are limited and not available on every flight. If Trafalgar is unable to confirm your air reservation in its scheduled class of service, we may offer an alternative of either connecting flights, substitute gateways or a more expensive booking category. Any air surcharges will be at the passenger¡¯s expense. You will be advised of these conditions at the time of booking.
For alternative routing, specific air travel or other special requirements, we recommend your Travel Agent reserves your flights directly with the airline of your choice. Trafalgar reserves the right to choose the air carrier, routing and gateway airport and you should be advised that flight schedules in force at that time may require you make alternative connections or stops en route to your destination. Trafalgar does not hold block space on any airline and does not guarantee air availability for every single tour departure date. You should be advised that due to demand during peak travel times, there may not be availability in popular gateway cities. Passengers originating from different gateway cities and sharing a room or traveling with other passengers, may not be confirmed on the same airline or routing.

Refunds and Penalties:

Illness or Absenteeism: In the event of your withdrawal from a tour after commencement for reasons of illness, you must obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or sightseeing. Trafalgar makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursements of funds paid by you under any insurance claim.

Airfares: No refund will be made for cancelled air tickets on air inclusive bookings until tickets are returned to Trafalgar. Refunds for tour portion will only be processed after return of documents to Trafalgar. Please ensure that returned tour documents which contain airline tickets are sent by certified or registered mail. Lost ticket replacement can take up to 1 year and processing fees can be assessed.

If a promotional airfare is broken or extended for any reason, an additional cost may be incurred. Airfares are subject to change at any time. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes may result in penalties charged by Trafalgar and/or the airline concerned passed on to the passenger. Promotionally priced bookings may be subject to additional cancellation or change fees; please refer to specific promotion terms, conditions and restrictions.

* Prices do not include taxes and fees, may not include airfare and are based on double occupancy. Tour information including pricing may not be up to date.

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