The Natural Wonders of Hawaii

Day 1 London – Los Angeles – Oahu
Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service® transports you from your front door to London Heathrow Airport and your scheduled American Airlines or British Airways (2014) flight to Los Angeles for your connecting flight to Honolulu on the island of Oahu. On arrival our coach will transfer you to Waikiki and the Pacific Beach Hotel or the Waikiki Beach Marriott, our base for the next four nights. Both conveniently located within a short walk of the world’s famous Waikiki beach.

Day 2 Oahu – Honolulu
This morning we board our coach for a full day exploring the scenic island. We take in major sights including Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple and the town of Kahala, often referred to as the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Honolulu. We travel along the coastal route before heading into the lush rainforest of Nu’uanu Valley and the Nu’uanu Pali lookout- the site of the historic last ‘Battle of Oahu’ where King Kamehameha the Great conquered the island to bring it under his rule. After an included lunch stop we continue into the ko’olau Mountain heading to the north shore and the famous beaches of Sunset. The day concludes with a stop at the Dole Plantation for a chance to learn about the production of pineapples and their plants before heading back to our hotel.

Day 3 Oahu – Honolulu – Polynesian Cultural Centre
Today we enjoy a full day excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Centre. Here you are cast in the role of explorer on a whirlwind tour of the Pacific. You will discover a living museum of Polynesia, visiting seven island nations including Tahiti, Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, the Marquesas, Samoa and Hawaii. With over 42 acres of recreated island villages there is much to explore and learn of the ancient legends and the spirit of the people of Polynesia. Included is a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner and evening show with dancers and musicians.

Day 4 Honolulu
Free day to relax in Waikiki. Alternatively why not take up the optional excursion on offer to visit Pearl Harbour, site of the dramatic air attack on the 7th December 1941 that lead to the USA entering the Second World War. The excursion also includes a visit to the USS Arizona memorial that commemorates the 2,000 military personnel and civilians who died in the attack.

Day 5 Oahu – Maui – Lahaina
This morning we take a short Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Kahului on the island of Maui. On arrival our coach will take us on a tour and we travel through towns, including Wailuku, known for its sugar cane fields and the 150 year old picturesque, Ka’ahumanu Church. Onto Iao Valley State Park, an area of lush green vegetation and soaring hills. Following an included lunch stop we explore the Maui Ocean centre, offered here is the most unique collection of Hawaii’s marine life. Later we transfer to the wonderfully appointed Royal Lahaina Resort, an ocean front resort stretching over 27 acres of Maui’s finest beaches.

Day 6 Maui – Lahaina
Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian archipelago and is dominated by two volcanoes, Puu Kukui at 5,788 feet in the west and Halea Kala at 10,023 in the east. You may wish to explore these further with our optional excursions available today.

Day 7 Maui – The Big Island
This morning we take a short flight with Hawaiian Airlines to Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. There is much to discover on this island and on our route to Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park, once the home of royal grounds and a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian law breakers we travel along the coast taking in views of ancient temples, fields of coffee and macadamia nuts. Our hotel for the next three nights is the Royal Kona Resort or the King Kamehameha.

Day 8 The Big Island – Volcanoes National Park
We further discover the Big Island today starting with a stop at Kealakekua Bay where Captain Cook was felled in 1779, a 27ft memorial now stands in his memory. We journey to Volcanoes National Park taking in view of black sand beaches and fern tree jungles. The National Park is home to Kilauea Iki, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, steam bluffs and the Thurston Lava Tube, a fascinating 450ft tunnel created by cooling lava through which you can walk. After an included lunch we travel to Rainbow Falls, so named from the fact that on misty mornings beautiful rainbows span the waterfall.

Day 9 The Big Island – Kailua
Free day to relax and enjoy the area of Kailua, rich in Hawaiian history with connections to the Hawaiian Royal Family. Today it is possible to join an optional excursion to view the sunset at Mauna Kea Crater.

Day 10 The Big Island – Kauai
We transfer to Kona Airport for a short Hawaiian Airlines flight to Lihue on the island of Kauai. Kauai is the oldest island and often referred to as the ‘Garden Isle’.Our hotel for the next three nights is the Courtyard by Marriott or the Kauai Beach Resort.

Day 11 Kauai
Today takes in views of the natural blowhorn- Spouting Horn, before we head to the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific’ Waimea Canyon, over ten miles long and almost 4,000 feet deep this marvel was formed by the catastrophic collapse of the volcano that created Kauai. We continue to the Wailua River for a cruise to one of Kauai’s signature attractions the Fern Grotto.

Day 12 Kauai
Free day for you to further explore the untouched beauty of Kauai, an optional helicopter flight can be arranged.

Day 13 Kauai – Long Beach
We transfer to Lihue for your Hawaiian Airlines flight to Honolulu and connecting American Airlines flight to Los Angeles. On arrival our coach will transfer us to The Westin Long Beach.

Day 14 Long Beach
Today you are free to explore all that the water front city of Long Beach has to offer, from visiting the Queen Mary or the Aquarium of the Pacific with its oversized viewing tanks.

Day 15 Long Beach – London
Today we transfer to Los Angeles Airport for your scheduled American Airlines or British Airways (2014) flight to London Heathrow.

Day 16 London
Arrival at London Heathrow Airport where our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan’s transport for your journey home to your own front door.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note for 2014 departures
Please note for 2014 departures this tour will include 6 Meals: 4 lunch and 2 dinner
(lunch on days 2, 5, 8, 11 and dinner on days 3, 10)

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