Compare Traditional Tokyo by Travel for All vs Hawaii Highlights Self-Drive Tour by Audley Travel

Day 1: Arrival

Upon arrival at Tokyo’s Narita airport, you will transfer to the Keio Plaza Hotel in your ramp equipped van.

Once you’ve checked into your accessible accommodations, the day will be at your leisure to explore your new surroundings and acclimate yourself for the coming experiences!

Day 2: Panasonic Center & Joyopolis

After a traditional Japanese lunch, your afternoon will be spent at Joypolis; an amusement park & a department store chain that was first opened on July 20, 1994 in Yokohama, Japan.

Day 3: Tokyo Bus Tour

You’ll start the tour at Marunouchi; a lively business district where sleek office towers overlook the stone moats and lush greenery of the Imperial Palace East Gardens

Day 4: Harajuku Street

Harajuku is known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion.

Day 5: Yokahama

Starting at Yokohama Station, experience Sea Bass Petit Cruising and enjoy a visit to Yamashita Park.

Day 6: Tokyo Imperial Palace

The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main palace, the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and administrative offices.

Day 7: Tokyo Disneyland

Today is reserved for Tokyo Disneyland, a 115-acre theme park at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, near Tokyo.

Support services are provided

Day 8: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye to Tokyo as you continue on your way. We hope you’ve had a wonderful time.

Following checkout and breakfast at the hotel, your accessible, ramp equipped van will take you from the hotel to the Narita airport in plenty of time to make your departing flight.

Day 1: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Aston Shores at Waikoloa & Chalet Kilauea

On arrival, pick up your car and drive to your hotel on the coast and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 2: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Aston Shores at Waikoloa & Chalet Kilauea

Today you can explore the beautiful Kohala Coast. This evening enjoy a Manta Ray night snorkel — an amazing chance to swim with these amazing underwater creatures.

Day 3: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Aston Shores at Waikoloa & Chalet Kilauea

Today you may wish to relax in Waikoloa and observe the strange volcanic beauty of the island. You can drive north to the small town of Hawi, or south to Kona. Make sure to visit a coffee plantation for some delicious local coffee.

Day 4: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Volcano House,  Aston Shores at Waikoloa, Chalet Kilauea & Fairmont Orchid

At your leisure, move from the western side of the island to the east. Arrive at your hotel in the heart of the National Park. Relax in the lovely tropical eastern coast of the island for the rest of the day. At your leisure, move from the eastern side of the island to the west. Arrive on the coast and relax at your hotel for the rest of the day.

Day 5: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Volcano House, Aston Shores at Waikoloa, Chalet Kilauea & Fairmont Orchid

Today you will be met by your private guide. He will take you around the park and you will be able to ask questions on the geology, landscape, culture and history that has shaped this National Park.

Day 6: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Beach front cottage at Inn at Mama's Fish House Restaurant and Inn, Maui & Inn at Mama's Fish House

After a leisurely breakfast make your way to the airport for your flight to Maui. On arrival pick up your rental car and drive to your oceanfront hotel, an idyllic location for you to relax at for the next four nights.

Day 7: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort & Inn at Mama's Fish House

Spend a full day exploring everything Maui has to offer. Take a tour to Haleakala National Park to see Maui's highest peak, or visit Iao Valley State Park, home to one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200 ft Lao Needle. Alternatively, you could spend time in Lahaina, which is a historic whaling village and one of the most lively spots on Maui.

Day 8: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort & Inn at Mama's Fish House

Today you will go on a tour to see the turtles swimming in the ocean off the coast of Makena Bay on the south western part of the island, with a chance to see the tropical fish and maybe even a black tip shark in the Molokini Crater. This afternoon you might like to take the car and drive up to the top of Haleakala Volcano where you can watch the sunset.

Day 9: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort & Inn at Mama's Fish House

Driving Maui's Road to Hana can be a highlight of your visit to the island. The road is full of hairpin turns and scenic overlooks, framed by lush rainforest scenery and dotted with tumbling waterfalls. There are hundreds of birds which nest in the rainforest, so it's well worth taking a good camera and some binoculars.

Day 10: Los Angeles

Accommodation options: Palihouse Santa Monica, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Jamaica Bay Inn & La Peer

Return your car at the airport this morning as you fly back to the US mainland. On arrival in LA take a taxi to your hotel in Santa Monica.

Day 11: Los Angeles

Accommodation options: Palihouse Santa Monica, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Jamaica Bay Inn & La Peer

Enjoy the day at leisure exploring Los Angeles and its famous sights.

Day 12: Return home

A final morning at leisure then make your way to the airport for your onward flight.