Brendan Worldwide Vacations
13 day tour
Honolulu, Oahu, Kona, Arizona, Maui, Kauai
Day 1
Arrive in Honolulu - Aloha and welcome to Hawaii! You will be 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.
Days 2-3
Oahu Sightseeing and at Leisure - Meet with your fellow travelers and Tour Director, then set out to see the natural wonders of Oahu. Discover tropical rainforests, worldfamous surfing beaches, picturesque villages and pineapple fields. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Waikiki. (FB)
Day 3
DAY 3 HONOLULU AT LEISURE - A full day free. Shopping is a favorite pastime at Waikiki’s International Market Place. Or for the more adventurous, try an outrigger canoe ride or take a surfing lesson from one of Waikiki’s beach boys! (FB)
Days 4-6
Honolulu at Leisure - A full day free. Shopping is a favorite pastime at Waikiki’s International Market Place. Or for the more adventurous, try an outrigger canoe ride or take a surfing lesson from one of Waikiki’s beach boys! (FB)
Day 5
DAY 5 OAHU / HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK / KONA - Fly to Hilo and journey to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. 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 to visit a coffee plantation. See how Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed, and sip a freshly brewed cup. Then, on to your oceanfront hotel on the stunning Kona Coast. (FB,HL,D)
Day 6
DAY 6 KONA AT LEISURE - 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 sealife. (FB)
Days 7-10
Pearl Harbor & Honolulu Sightseeing - Head to Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Relive the 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’s royalty. Also included is a visit to a 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. (FB,HD)
Day 8
DAY 8 to DAY 9 MAUI AT LEISURE - Two fabulous days at leisure. Relax on the beach or by the pool, shop for souvenirs, enjoy a game of golf, or explore the island further. 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. (FB daily, HD-day 8 or 9)
Day 9
DAY 10 MAUI / KAUAI - 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 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, and perhaps learn the hula. A riverside Highlight Lunch completes the tour. (FB,HL)
Day 10
DAY 11 to DAY 12 KAUAI AT LEISURE - 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 the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or explore the dramatic Na Pali Coast by helicopter or by boat. Your Tour Director will be happy to help you plan your days. On your last evening, gather for a Farewell Dinner and toast to a memorable Hawaiian vacation! (FB daily, FD-day 12)
Days 11-15
Oahu / Hawaii Volcanoes National Park / Kona - Fly to Hilo and journey to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. 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 to visit a coffee plantation. See how Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed, and sip a freshly brewed cup. Then, on to your oceanfront hotel on the stunning Kona Coast. (FB,HL,D)