Hawaiian Explorer First Class
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
$3845
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
8 Days Starting in Honolulu, United States and ending in Kahului (Maui), United States
Visiting: Honolulu, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Kailua Kona, Maui
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DHSFN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Eco Conscious, Foodie and Wine Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the Hawaiian Explorer First Class tour, a captivating journey through the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Hawaii. Begin your adventure in Honolulu, where you'll be welcomed with a traditional flower lei and explore historic sites like Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace. Discover the volcanic wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the unique black sands of Punalu'u Beach. Experience the vibrant marine life at Keauhou Bay, including the majestic manta rays. Savor the flavors of Hawaii with a farm-to-fork experience in Maui and a traditional Hawaiian Luau. Enjoy luxurious accommodations with breathtaking ocean views, and indulge in activities like snorkeling, hiking, and stargazing. This tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion, making it an unforgettable Hawaiian getaway.
Must-see Highlights
- Discover Honolulu, Kailua-Kona
- Explore a local coffee plantation on Big Island of Hawaii and the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach with a Local Specialist
- See Black Sand beach and dine poolside at Kaanapali beach
- View Iolani Palace
- Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach - Hawaii's most famous black sand beach frequented by sea turtles basking in the sun
Make Travel Matter®
Kona: Unlock the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture visiting a deep Ocean Salt farm. Watch the salt production process and taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Learn how salt is produced from deep ocean water and how this differs from salt produced in other locations. Enhance your visit over a food truck lunch with tempting options including a Dim Sum Box or Katsu Chicken with Furikake Rice and Somen Noodles. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities and 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.
Be My Guest
Maui: There’s no better way to immerse yourself in the ways of regenerative farming than at the place where it happens – right here along the slopes of Haleakala in Upcountry Maui. Learn how their diversified natural farm has flourished over the past 10 years and provides fresh local ingredients for a local restaurant. The farm’s 3500-foot elevation is a gorgeous spot for your truly unique Maui experience. Relish an educational farm-to-fork experience and help gather fresh, natural produce for your al fresco lunch.
Trafalgar Difference
Kona: Perched above the lava cliffs of Keauhou Bay on 22 acres of Kona coastline is the Outrigger Kona Resort. You’re in for a treat here on Keauhou Bay as it’s one of the only places in the world where you can view giant manta rays feeding. Enjoy this magnificent spectacle directly from Pa'akai Point at the hotel. You can choose to take a dip in the multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide or go local with an on-site hula or ukulele lesson.
Itinerary
Day 1: Island Greetings In Honolulu, Oahu
Location: Honolulu
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Hawaii promises gorgeous scenery, island breezes and fabulous food. Immerse yourself in the Aloha Spirit as you don a flower lei from your Travel Director to mark your arrival in Honolulu. This evening, join your Travel Director at a Welcome Reception to kick-start your epic Hawaii tour.
Day 2: Uncover Hawaii's History
Location: Honolulu
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s no better place to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting where events occurred. Today, pay homage to the thousands of brave soldiers who lost their lives in the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, and to downtown Honolulu to connect with the spiritual epicenter of Hawaii. On your walking tour, see Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii’s last-reigning monarchs and the only royal palace in the United States, as well as the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Kick back in your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or get out and explore the shore.
Day 3: See The Volcanic Beauty Of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The Big Island of Hawaii brings new sights, landscapes and wildlife. Arrive in the town of Hilo and enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps seeking out the classic loco moco meal. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the Islands. Continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa welcome you with their multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Day 4: Experience The Sights, Flavors And Wildlife Of Hawaii
Location: Hawaii
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get ready to embrace your outdoor adventurer on an invigorating day on your Hawaii tour exploring the Big Island on your own or with an Optional Experience. Take in Kohala’s beauty and history on a fun, off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. You’ll love trekking across bridges and past bright green taro terraces. Finish the adventure cooling off in a waterfall. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkelling trip in the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument) featuring lava tubes and sea caves or on a Night Manta Experience viewing the incredible feeding frenzy in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Day 5: Experience The Sights, Flavors And Wildlife Of Hawaii
Location: Kailua Kona
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Unlock the secrets of marine life learning about the mobula alfredi manta rays, the second largest in the world, that come to the Kona shores to feed each day. Next up, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park, a unique outdoor demonstration site for emerging renewable energy, aquaculture and other ocean-based sustainable technologies, visit Kona Sea Salt to uncover the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture. You’ll not only get to see the salt production, but also taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Continue your discovery at the unique Kona Joe coffee plantation, learning how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as you embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau over dinner of local flavors and tropical cocktails.
Day 6: Upcountry Maui
Location: Maui
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Maui. An island where dormant volcanos, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Start your discovery with a Be My Guest experience at O’o Farms, a local sustainable farm in the high country of Maui. Have a delicious and healthy farm-to-fork experience helping to gather fresh produce for your al fresco lunch. Then journey to our resort on stunning Kaanapali beach. As the sun sets over the Pacific, take a gentle stroll to nearby Whalers Village, or enjoy a relaxing beach stroll.
Day 7: A Traditional Maui Day
Location: Maui
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Unlock the natural beauty of paradise, charting your own course through Maui’s landscapes. This evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors. You’ll love making the most of your stay at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa cooling off in their half-acre pool or Maui's only oceanfront full- service spa and salon, rooftop stargazing or oceanfront golf.
Day 8: Until We Meet Again
Location: Maui
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bid a fond a hui hou... until we meet again to Hawaii and make your way to Kahului Airport or extend your stay in Maui.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, and Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa with options ranging from moderate to premier ocean views.
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Meals
Enjoy 1 Welcome Reception, 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, and 1 Lunch during the tour.
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Guided Tours
Explore Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, and visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a Local Specialist.
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Unique Experiences
Participate in a Be My Guest experience at O’o Farms and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park.
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Cultural Experiences
Experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau dinner with local flavors and tropical cocktails.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from Hawaii are not included.
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Optional Experiences
Optional activities such as off-road adventures, snorkeling trips, and Night Manta Experience are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Mode of Transport
The tour includes transportation between key locations in Hawaii, starting in Honolulu and ending in Kahului, Maui. Enjoy seamless travel as you explore the islands, with opportunities for optional experiences and local exploration.
Accommodation
Experience the luxury of The Twin Fin Waikiki, Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, and Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, offering stunning views from city to ocean. Enjoy amenities like multi-level fantasy pools, manta-ray viewing, and farm-to-fork experiences, ensuring a memorable stay in Hawaii.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Hawaiian Explorer First Class tour?
The tour includes a visit to a deep Ocean Salt farm in Kona where you can learn about the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture and taste different salts. You will also have a farm-to-fork experience at O'o Farms in Maui, where you can gather fresh produce for your lunch. Additionally, you can view giant manta rays feeding at Keauhou Bay and participate in a traditional Hawaiian Luau.
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What activities are available at the Outrigger Kona Resort?
At the Outrigger Kona Resort, you can enjoy viewing giant manta rays feeding at Pa'akai Point, take a dip in the multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, or participate in on-site hula or ukulele lessons.
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What can I expect to learn at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
At the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you will learn about the geology of the Hawaiian Islands and have the opportunity to see the unique volcanic landscapes and wildlife of the Big Island.
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What is the Be My Guest experience on this tour?
The Be My Guest experience takes place at O'o Farms in Upcountry Maui, where you will learn about regenerative farming and gather fresh produce for a farm-to-fork lunch. The farm is located at a 3500-foot elevation, offering a unique and scenic Maui experience.
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What historical sites are visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial, as well as a walking tour of downtown Honolulu where you will see Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha I Statue, and the State Capitol Building.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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