Island-hopping in Hawaii

15 December 2022

Touring the magnificent volcanic Hawaiian Islands gives you an insight into their distinct personalities in this compelling 9-night itinerary mixing history at sights including the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor with thrilling outdoor activities such as swimming alongside mighty manta rays, taking a dip beneath sparkling waterfalls and learning to surf or stand-up paddleboard.

Oahu | Big Island | Maui (9 nights / 10 days)

Day 1: Oahu Arrival and Overnight at The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Pick up your hire car and head for a surfing/paddleboarding lesson on North Shore, before an afternoon at leisure.

Day 2: Pearl Harbor and Overnight at The Kahala

Join your expert guide to learn how a surprise attack here by Japanese forces secured US involvement in WWII.

Day 3: Big Island Arrival and Overnight at Fairmont Orchid

Check into your hotel and explore this epicentre of the region's volcanic activity – also a place of dizzying diversity.

Day 4: Big Island Volcano Adventure and Overnight at Fairmont Orchid

Go on an adventurous hike to explore the upper slopes of Kona’s very own volcano, with fabulous coastal views.

Day 5: Helicopter & Underwater Adventures and Overnight at Fairmont Orchid

Fly by the world's most active volcano, waterfalls and a crater before a sunset catamaran cruise and night snorkelling adventure.

Day 6: Big Island to Maui and Overnight at Fairmont Kea Lani

After a morning at leisure, fly to Maui, check in at your hotel and spend the day as you please.

Day 7: The Road to Hana and Overnight at Fairmont Kea Lani

Join your driver guide to explore sights including Ke’anae Peninsula, Hanawi waterfall and the black-sand beach at Wai’anapanapa.

Day 8: Turtle Town Kayaking and Snorkelling and Overnight at Fairmont Kea Lani

Discover magnificent Turtle Town on a private kayak tour and enjoy the chance to see the underwater marvels up close.

Day 9: Day at Leisure and Overnight at Fairmont Kea Lani

Make most of your hotel's amenities, in the evening partying at an authentic Hawaiian luau with food, music and hula.

Day 10: Departure

Bidding farewell to Hawaii, check out of your hotel and drive to the airport in time for your flight home.

To book your Hawaii adventure or to find out more about this itinerary, contact your Travel Counsellor today.

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