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Day 1: Oahu

Accommodation: Turtle Bay Resort

On arrival in the Hawaiian islands meet your drivers who can help with luggage and show you to your private SUVs for the transfer to Turtle Bay Resort. The journey sees you leave the bustling Waikiki area and head into the lush countryside, weaving between spiny mountain ranges before meeting the Pacific on the North Shore. This surfing Mecca where giant rollers are framed by swaying palms is home for the next couple of days.

Day 2: Oahu

Accommodation: Turtle Bay Resort

Meet your private guide to discover Oahu. Using a spacious private vehicle visit Pearl Harbor to learn the story of how the United States was drawn into the war before exploring downtown Honolulu and learning about indigenous Hawaiian history, including about the royal family.

Day 3: Kauai

Accommodation options: Haena Beach House, Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger & Koa Kea Hotel and Resort

Your private drivers will come and pick you up in plenty of time for the trip back to the airport to take a short flight from Oahu to Kauai. Here pick up two rental cars to fit everyone and the luggage in, and set off towards Haena Beach and your private beach house. The hour long journey follows the winding coast.

Day 4: Kauai

Accommodation options; Haena Beach House, Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger & Koa Kea Hotel and Resort

Lace up your walking boots and meet your local private guide to explore some of Kauai's forests and mountains. Your guide will be able to point out eucalypts and orchids and the crumpled mountain ranges that make up the island's interior. Cool off with a splash in a mountain stream.

Day 5: Kauai

Accommodation options: Haena Beach House, Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger & Koa Kea Hotel and Resort

Haena Beach House is only a few minutes' drive from Hanalei, one of Kauai's best kept secrets, where there is a choice of good local restaurants and shops. It's worth heading into town for a stroll around and to grab some lunch.

Day 6: Kauai

Kauai

Accommodation options: Haena Beach House, Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger & Koa Kea Hotel and Resort

Day 7: Kauai

Accommodation options: Haena Beach House, Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by Outrigger & Koa Kea Hotel and Resort

Haena Beach House perches right on the edge of the Pacific so today take advantage of the house's various decks and sitting areas to relax and enjoy the sound of the waves.

Day 8: Return home

Leave yourself time to take a leisurely drive back to the airport before your flight.

Day 1: Aloha Hawaii

After your arrival at Honolulu Airport, the traditional lei greeting kicks off your Hawaii vacation. You are transferred to your oceanfront resort in Waikiki. The hotel was the setting for Blue Hawaii, Elvis Presley’s 1961 movie and it is the birthplace of the legendary cocktail of the same name.  Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.

Day 2: Pearl Harbor

This morning we visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial commemorating the tragic day of December 7th 1941. Walk through the Visitor Center and take a short boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of 1,102 sailors and marines. Spend time at the superb visitor center and explore exhibits that recount the events that led the US to join World War II.  From here see the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. It honours all those who served in the US Armed Forces and lost their lives during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Return to Waikiki and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Day 3: A trip around Oahu

Set out to explore Oahu on an exciting island tour. Take in the epic views from Pali Lookout towards the Kaneohe Bay and the Windward Coast. The valley below was the scene of a bloody battle in 1795 when King Kamehameha I extended his rule over the island with an army of 10,000 men.  Journey beneath the towering Ko’olau Cliffs and along the rugged coastline. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you join an eco-tour with your Local Expert in the Hawaiian Legacy Forest and plant a native Milo tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem.Delve into an al fresco, sustainably sourced picnic lunch while enjoying epic views of the North Shore and the legacy forest.Continue to Sunset Beach where in the winter months waves can reach 30ft making it a favourite spot among big wave surfers worldwide. Visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore. Grab some shaved ice and stroll among small boutiques and plantation-era buildings to soak up the laid-back ambiance. Finally, return to Waikiki after your eventful day and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Day 4: Maui, the Valley Isle

Take a short flight to Kahului on Maui. This slice of Hawaiian island paradise offers magnificent nature and a wide variety of activities. Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot landmark Iao Needle. This green-mantled rock outcropping overlooks sacred lands and was used as a burial site for Hawaii’s chiefs for centuries.  Journey to Lahaina, once a busy whaling port and plantation settlement. Join your Travel Director for a walk through the Historic District before continuing to your oceanfront resort.In the evening you are invited to choose your own dining experience from a selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. Your options include a magical evening at the Wailele Luau for a taste of traditional Polynesian cuisine, dance and storytelling, or one of the resort’s other acclaimed restaurants.

Day 5: Upcountry Maui Relaxed Start

This morning, head to Upcountry Maui and discover a different face of the island. Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a fun and knowledgeable Local Expert. discover the deep impact these plantations had on the islands and sample some of the extra sweet Maui Gold variant. At its peak, Hawaii produced 75% of the world’s pineapples and the tropical fruit became a symbol for the state. Next we Indulge in a Farm-to-Table lunch at the Hali’imaile General Store. Originally a plantation shop in the early 20th century, the restaurant is known for its outstanding island cuisine. Return to your resort and spend the evening at your leisure.

Day 6: Insight Choice in Maui

Explore Maui with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Haleakalā National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape. Hear the Hawaiian legends about the dormant volcano and see the unique Haleakalā Silversword plant. Alternatively, set sail to the crescent shaped Molokini island for a memorable snorkelling trip. Marvel at the colourful tropical fish and enjoy a light lunch on board.  Tonight, get together with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Celebration Dinner. Toast to your fantastic Hawaiian holiday.

Day 7: Depart Maui.

You are transferred to Kahului Airport as your vacation comes to an end.