Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Small Group
Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Small Group
$7026
Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Small Group
10 Days Starting in Honolulu and ending in Kona
Visiting: Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, USS Arizona Memoria, Punchbowl Crater, Waikiki, Kaneohe, Oahu, Kahului (Maui), Maui, Lahaina, Kaanapali Beach, Haleakala, Waikoloa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kailua-Kona
Tour operator:
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Hawaii’s traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome. Experience the magic of these tropical islands and meet its gentle people on your unforgettable Hawaiian guided vacation. Look beyond the swaying hula dancers, ukuleles and floral shirts to celebrate local traditions and flavors. An incredible journey awaits as you get to know Oahu and Maui intimately while having time to relax at your oceanfront resorts.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.
- Maui: Cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana?i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Wild dolphins are found in bays and offshore, including acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose dolphins, and curious spotted dolphins. Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December to April.
Top Rated Highlights
- Maui: Visit Ioa Valley State Park, burial site of Hawaii's chiefs for centuries
- Honolulu: Visit Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Arizona Memorial and recount the events that led the US to join World War II.
- Honolulu: See the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, honoring all those who served in the US Armed Forces and lost their lives during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
- Oahu: On your journey around Oahu take in epic views from Pali Lookout. Travel beneath the towering Ko’olau Mountains and along the rugged Windward Coast. Reach the North Shore and visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore.
- Maui: Visit the awe-inspiring Iao Valley State Park and see the 1,200-foot (366 meter) landmark Iao Needle, overlooking the final resting place of Hawaii’s native chiefs.
- Hawaii: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Take in sights along Crater Rim Drive for views of the Kilauea Caldera.
Make Travel Matter
Oahu: MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® as you join an eco-tour with your Local Expert in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest and plant a native tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem. Your experience advances UN Global Goal 15: Life on Land.
Authentic Dining
Oahu: Dive into an al fresco, sustainably sourced Farm-to-Table lunch while enjoying epic views of the North Shore.
Maui: 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 and dance or one of your resort’s other acclaimed restaurants.
Maui: If there were an award for "exceptional Maui restaurant in the unlikeliest of locations," Hali'imaile General Store would definitely take the cake. Instead, this longtime Maui dining classic has been lauded as everything from "Best Hawaiian Regional" to "Best Restaurant on Maui." Chef Beverly Gannon is Maui's favorite chef, bar none. One of Hawaii's most heralded chefs, this restaurant has drawn dining aficionados from around the world for over 32 years, as well as locals. Maui’s original farm-to-table restaurant, the menu exclusively features locally sourced Hawaiian produce, meats and products. Our dishes are an unique blend of fresh Hawaiian flavors, local Asian influences, and modern preparations.
Insight Choice
Maui: Choose to visit the Haleakala National Park offering an astonishing volcanic landscape.
Maui: Cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana?i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Wild dolphins are found in bays and offshore, including acrobatic spinner dolphins, friendly bottlenose dolphins, and curious spotted dolphins. Sightings of humpback whales are also common from December to April.
Itinerary
Day 1: Aloha Hawaii
Location: Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Oahu
Accommodation Name: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu
After your arrival at Honolulu Airport, the traditional lei greeting at your Travel Director's Welcome Desk kicks off your Hawaii vacation. Your hotel during your time on Oahu 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 travelers for a Welcome Dinner.
Day 2: Pearl Harbor Relaxed Start
Location: Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, USS Arizona Memoria, Punchbowl Crater, Waikiki, Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Oahu
Accommodation Name: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start this morning followed by a visit to 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. USS Arizona tickets are subject to NPS; ticket timing availability not known until the day before visit. Spend time at the superb visitor center and explore exhibits that recount the events that led the US to join World War II. As part of today's adventure, you'll 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 Relaxed Start
Location: Honolulu, Kaneohe, Oahu, Waikiki, Honolulu
Accommodation: Resort, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Oahu
Accommodation Name: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Oahu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After a relaxed start this morning, 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 with your Local Expert in a Hawaiian Legacy Forest and partake in the sacred planting ceremony of a native tree contributing to the healing of the local ecosystem. Delve into an al fresco, sustainably sourced picnic lunch while enjoying views of the Legacy Forest. Continue to North Shore where in the winter months waves can reach 30ft making it a favorite spot among big wave surfers worldwide. Visit Haleiwa, the social and artistic hub of the North Shore. 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
Location: Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Maui, Lahaina
Accommodation: Resort, ResortThe Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Beach Maui
Accommodation Name: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. 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
Location: Kaanapali Beach, Maui
Accommodation: Resort, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Beach Maui
Accommodation Name: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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
Location: Maui, Haleakala
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Maui with Insight Choice. Choose to experience sunrise at Haleakala National Park, offering an astonishing volcanic landscape. Hear the Hawaiian legends about the active volcano and see the unique Haleakalā Silversword plant. Alternatively, cruise to the scenic coastline of Lana'i island and snorkel a dazzling coral reef, home to abundant sea life. Tonight, get together with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Highlight Dinner.
Day 7: To The Big Island
Location: Kahului (Maui)
Accommodation: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Accommodation Name: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Island of Hawai'i
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a short flight to Hawai’i, the largest island of the archipelago. Upon arrival, spend time in easy-going Kailua-Kona, once the home of Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s great ruler. Travel from the beach to the coffee growing area of Kona and join a Local Expert to learn about Kona coffee. Enjoy a tasting of this gourmet specialty that only grows on the slopes of two local active volcanoes. See native plants, fruits and the organic coffee fields on your tour around the plantation. Continue to your luxurious resort accommodation and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 8: The Volcanoes Of Hawaii Relaxed Start
Location: Waikoloa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waikoloa
Accommodation: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Accommodation Name: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Island of Hawai'i
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After a relaxed start, get ready for an unforgettable journey to the volcano. After a luscious lunch enter the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Hear the legends of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Stop by the magical Rainbow Falls on your way back to your resort.
Day 9: A Day To Relax Relaxed Start
Location: Waikoloa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Island of Hawai'i
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start and spend the day on island time, relaxing under the swaying palms. Lounge by the pool, enjoy a spa treatment, or snorkel in the local lagoon looking for the rare green sea turtles that call these waters home. Tonight, come together at an oceanfront restaurant for a Celebration Dinner and toast to your travels.
Day 10: Farewell Hawaii
Location: Kailua-Kona
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bid farewell to your fellow travelers and new friends and depart at leisure to the Kona airport filled with new memories and stories.
What's Included
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Meals
Includes 7 Breakfasts (B), 3 Lunches (L), and 2 Dinners with Wine (DW).
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Accommodation
Stay in luxury accommodations throughout the tour.
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Transport
Economy inter-island airfares between Honolulu - Kahului and Kahului - Kona, including all related charges.
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Expert Guide
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organizer, and friend overseas.
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Luxury Coach
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
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Wi-Fi
Stay connected with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Local Experiences
Enjoy unique local experiences such as a farm-to-table lunch in Oahu, a coffee plantation tour in Kona, and a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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Cultural Insights
Gain cultural insights through experiences like a traditional Polynesian Luau in Maui and planting a native Milo tree in the Hawaiian Legacy Forest.
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Historical Sites
Visit significant historical sites including Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
What's Not Included
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Inter-Island Flight Baggage Fee
Inter-island airlines charge a baggage handling fee of USD $25 per first checked suitcase on each inter-island flight.
This fee is not covered and is the responsibility of the guest. -
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other discretionary spending are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers to provide protection against unexpected events.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not listed in the tour itinerary are not included and may incur additional costs.
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Additional Meals
Any meals not listed as included in the tour itinerary are the responsibility of the traveler and not included in the tour price.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Prices included economy inter-island airfares and all related charges for Honolulu - Kahului and Kahului - Kona. Flights are subject to change without notice until time of booking. Inter-island airlines charge a baggage handling fee of USD $25 per first checked suitcase on each inter-island flight. This fee is not covered by the prices is the responsibility of the guest. See Terms and Conditions for details.This trip experiences high elevations, we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel.
Insight Experiences
- Maui: Visit one of the last working pineapple farms with a fun and knowledgeable Local Expert. Discover the impact these plantations had on the islands and sample some of the extra sweet Maui Gold variant.
- Kona: Join a Local Expert to learn about incredible Kona coffee. Enjoy a tasting of this gourmet specialty and see native plants, fruits and the organic coffee fields on your tour around the plantation.
Check out our Q&As
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What are the highlights of the Hawaii tour?
The highlights of the Hawaii tour include 2 dinners with wine, 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, Insight Flourishes of local specialties, included hotel and restaurant tips, a highly-skilled Travel Director, baggage handling to your hotel room, personal radio headsets for tours, complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi, economy inter-island airfares and all related charges for flights between Honolulu - Kahului and Kahului - Kona, and visits to various attractions across Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island including Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and a pineapple farm.
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How many meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 2 dinners with wine, 7 breakfasts, and 3 lunches.
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Are there any additional charges for baggage on inter-island flights?
Yes, inter-island airlines charge a baggage handling fee of USD $25 per first checked suitcase on each inter-island flight. This fee is not covered by the tour prices and is the responsibility of the guest.
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What type of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
Accommodations on this tour include the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Oahu and The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali Beach in Maui, among others.
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Is Wi-Fi available throughout the tour?
Yes, complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi is available where possible.
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What are some of the activities included in the tour?
Activities include a visit to Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, a farm-to-table lunch on Oahu, a Dine-Around Evening in Maui, a visit to a pineapple farm, snorkeling, and a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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What is the maximum group size for this tour?
The tour does not specify a maximum group size.
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Are tips included in the tour price?
Yes, hotel and restaurant tips are included in the tour price.
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What are the departure and return locations for the tour?
The tour starts in Honolulu and ends in Kona.
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Is there a private tour option available?
The tour does not specify if a private tour option is available.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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