The Best of Hawaii

•   Private evening of cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, a National Historic Landmark

Day 1: Aloha Honolulu
A transfer is included from Honolulu International Airport to your extraordinary resort, The Royal Hawaiian – affectionately known as the "Pink Palace of the Pacific" – set on the white sand shores of Waikiki Beach. Stay in your choice of garden or oceanfront accommodations (see Prices for details), and enjoy dinner in the hotel's new Azure restaurant, overlooking Waikiki Beach.
Overnight: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), Waikiki Beach, Oahu
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Memories of Pearl Harbor & a night at a palace
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, a tribute to the military personnel who lost their lives in the December 7, 1941 attack, called the Day of Infamy. Further Honolulu sightseeing includes Washington Place, and the sumptuous state capitol building. Tonight, Tauck welcomes you to our ultimate Hawaii vacation package with an exclusive evening at Honolulu's Iolani Palace, a National Historic Landmark built in 1882, complete with cocktails and dinner.
Overnight: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), Waikiki Beach, Oahu
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3: A morning on Waikiki and Honolulu at leisure
Kick off the day on Waikiki Beach when you meet a "beach boy" who will "talk-story" for you, then take a ride in Waikiki's celebrated surf aboard a traditional outrigger canoe. This afternoon we'll circle the windward side of Oahu for a tour of its southeastern beaches, bays and birds.
Overnight: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), Waikiki Beach, Oahu
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Natural wonders of Kauai
Fly to the Garden Isle of Kauai, whose lush landscapes featuring orchids, hibiscus and plumeria are often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise. Have lunch amidst scenic views of Hanalei Bay in Princeville, before seeing a parade of natural island wonders. See thundering Opaekaa Falls, Spouting Horn, a fascinating volcanic blowhole, and pass through the Tunnel of Trees – formed by walls of eucalyptus trees towering above the roadway – en route to your beachfront resort.
Overnight: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (Ocean-View Rooms), Koloa, Kauai
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 5: Ecological discoveries and leisure time on Kauai
Start your day on an optional 30-minute helicopter flightseeing adventure over the rainforests and mountains of the lush "Garden Isle" (available for an additional charge of $240 per person; see Available Tour Options for details). The day is yours to enjoy as you wish – you may want to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, spot the island's abundant marine life from monk seals to green sea turtles, or simply enjoy all your resort has to offer. Your Hawaii vacation package continues with an ecology lecture on the ecology of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Dine à la carte at your hotel tonight.
Overnight: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (Ocean-View Rooms), Koloa, Kauai
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6: Explore Maui, the "Valley Isle"
Fly to Maui, named for an ancient god, and have your camera at the ready as you travel through the mist-shrouded Iao Valley. Visit the historic port of Lahaina, an old whaling center and former island capital, with time to explore as you please. Ocean-view rooms offering Pacific vistas await at your resort home for the next three nights, set amidst 40 lush acres on Kaanapali Beach. Join us for an interpretive walk on hotel grounds this afternoon and enjoy a tour of the night sky with a local expert tonight!
Overnight: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Ocean-View Rooms), Lahaina, Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 7: Gourmet cooking on Maui
Spend the morning indulging in the natural beauty of Maui before learning how to prepare Hawaiian fusion-style cuisine at the award-winning Roy's of Kahana restaurant. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Ocean-View Rooms), Lahaina, Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 8: Impressive Mount Haleakala
Tauck's Hawaii vacation package highlights include a journey to the 10,023-foot-high rim of Mount Haleakala, the world’s largest dormant volcano and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The crater is more than seven miles across, and hosts two endangered species, the nene (Hawaiian wild goose), and the silversword, a specially adapted plant. After enjoying extraordinary views from the mountaintop, learn about island agriculture as you descend through Maui's upcountry farmland and return to your oceanfront resort on Kaanapali Beach. This evening, learn about Hawaiian culture at a luau featuring traditional food, music, and dance, surrounded by tiki torches and swaying palm trees.
Overnight: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa (Ocean-View Rooms), Lahaina, Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 9: The Big Island and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii, and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It showcases Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain on earth, and Kilauea, which has been erupting almost continually since 1983, producing rivers of fiery lava. Walk through the astounding volcanic terrain, exploring geological features from craters to lava tubes. Then travel along the stunning Hamakua shoreline to your renowned luxury resort – The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, nestled on 32 oceanfront acres along the Big Island's famous Kohala Coast – for a three-night stay.
Overnight: The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kohala Coast, Big Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Big Island relaxation – or adventure – as you choose
Spend the day doing whatever interests you most on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can set off on an optional two-hour helicopter excursion for a thrilling view of Kilauea's fiery lava vents and the Big Island's coastal rainforests, available at an additional cost of $405 per person (see Available Tour Options). Or you can indulge in other optional activities offered by your resort (at additional cost) such as tennis, a round (or two) of golf on a 36-hole championship course, or a world-class spa treatment.
Overnight: The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kohala Coast, Big Island
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 11: History of Old Hawaii
Guided sightseeing today takes you to Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, renowned as a place of sanctuary and refuge for ancient Hawaiians, and the nearby Painted Church.  Later, enjoy free time in the harborside town of Kailua-Kona – once home to Hawaiian royalty – and explore the Kona Coast as you wish. This evening, your enriching four-island Hawaii vacation package concludes as you share memories with your fellow travelers at tonight's farewell reception and dinner.
Overnight: The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kohala Coast, Big Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 12: Mahalo Hawaii
Your Hawaiian vacation package ends on the Big Island. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, to Kailua-Kona International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for departure flight check-in at the airport.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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