Tour Details - Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class 2012

Welcome to Hawaii! After being greeted with a fragrant lei at the airport, take your complimentary transfer to the tour hotel in the heart of Waikiki Beach. Say "Aloha!" to your Tour Director and enjoy your afternoon at your leisure. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception.

Begin your exploration of Oahu today. Traverse the island, passing through colourful villages, rainforests and pineapple plantations. See panoramic views of the deep blue waters from rugged cliffs, marvel at idyllic golden beaches and look out on the world-famous surf along the North Shore, known for its huge waves during the winter. Back in Waikiki, the rest of your day is at your leisure; get in the gentle waves or perhaps explore the shops and artisan stands at The International Market Place.(Full Breakfast)

Enjoy a full day today to explore on your own. For the more adventurous, try an outrigger canoe ride, take a surfing lesson or grab a snorkel and mask to spot sea turtles and dazzling tropical fish at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Tonight, join your travel companions for a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Begin your day with a guided visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a moving tribute to the military personnel who lost their lives in the 1941 attack that launched the U.S. into World War II. Travel on to Punchbowl Crater and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Return to downtown Honolulu to see the splendid Iolani Palace, the iconic King Kamehameha I statue, and the state capitol building. Visit a coral jewellery workshop to see how expert artisans transform a treasure of the sea into a priceless memento. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.(Full Breakfast)

Your morning begins with a short, scenic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii and a Highlight Lunch. Travel through forest preserves before arriving at Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s home to both the world’s largest volcano and its most active. At an interpretive museum, learn about the fiery geology of the islands and walk through a real lava tube. The high elevations and volcanic soil around Kona produce some of the world’s best coffee. Visit a local coffee farm and mill and savour a tasting of 100% Kona coffee. Late this afternoon, reach the coast and check into your oceanfront resort.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Dinner)

Wake to the sound of the sea and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the world on your own today. Options abound: Tour a Hawaiian temple in the seaside town of Kailua, don a snorkel to commune with some of Hawaii’s colourful marine life, look for green sea turtles at Kaloko-Honokohau Park, descend into the depths on a submarine or just relax and enjoy your resort. If you like, take to the seas on a spectacular sunset cruise this evening.(Full Breakfast)

Soar high above the Pacific again as you fly to Maui, the Magic Isle. Travel into the countryside to visit a local farm and learn about sustainable agriculture on the islands. Then toast your host with a glass of wine during a special Be My Guest Lunch featuring the finest local ingredients. Formerly a royal retreat, magnificent Kaanapali Beach is often ranked as one of America’s finest beaches. Check in to your beachfront resort and relax for the evening.(Full Breakfast / Be My Guest lunch)

Enjoy two full days in paradise as you chart your own course through Maui’s wonderlands. Spend some time on the long white-sand beaches. Explore the old whaling village of Lahaina with its trendy art galleries and welcoming cafes. Play 18 holes at a championship golf course overlooking the sea. See the sunrise from the summit of Mount Haleakala. Or make the scenic journey to the remote town of Hana. Maybe get a bird’s-eye view of Maui on a helicopter excursion. During your stay, you’ll gather with a naturalist and learn about the flora and fauna of the islands. On one evening, join your travelling companions for a Luau Highlight Dinner, featuring a sumptuous buffet, tropical cocktails and the songs and dances of old Hawaii and the South Pacific.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner / Full Breakfast)

A brief flight takes you to the Garden Isle of Kauai. Head into the interior on a Wailua River cruise, passing by rainforests and the Sleeping Giant mountain ridge. Stroll to the gorgeous Fern Grotto. In this natural amphitheatre Hawaiian dancers and singers will perform traditional songs and hula. A riverside Highlight Lunch completes the tour before heading to your beautiful oceanfront resort.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)

Spend two glorious days on Kauai, savouring its many natural wonders. Maybe take a trip to immense Waimea Canyon, resplendent in the changing island light. Or travel by boat or helicopter to the Na Pali Coast, where Jurassic Park was filmed. And don’t forget to leave some time to enjoy Kauai’s lovely beach and your resort’s stunning pool and gardens. On your final night on Kauai, join your Tour Director and travelling companions for a festive Farewell Dinner.(Full Breakfast / Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

A hui hou… until we meet again. On your complimentary transfer to Lihue Airport, begin planning your next visit!(Full Breakfast)