Best of Hawaii (First Class)

Price Includes

What's Included

• - An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• - Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• - All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• - All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• - Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• - Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• - Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• - All transport and transfers shown
• - Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• - Optional Experiences and free time
• - Flights from Honolulu-Kona and Hilo-Kahului
• - On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Dining Summary

• - 5 Dinners (D)
• - 9 Breakfasts (B)
• - 1 Lunch (L)

Iconic Experience

• Live Aloha sightseeing around Oahu. Start with a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole followed by a quick peek at the world of pineapples at the Dole Plantation. Choose to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center or return to the hotel along the island's windward side of the island soaking in all the sights from your comfortable coach. Enjoy this opportunity to experience the beauty of the island beyond your hotel. Embrace the Hawaiian feel of the north beyond the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.  
• Unlock the significance of a historic event visiting Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Pay homage and reflect upon those who lost their lives over on a moving and unforgettable experience. View the USS Arizona which, when it was commissioned in 1916, was the largest ship in the navy’s fleet, with a length of 608 feet. 
• Explore the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, on a scenic drive. This burial in a national cemetery is for members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active-duty service requirement. 
• The history of Hawaii springs to life viewing the historically significant Iolanai Palace, the only royal palace in the United States. Even from outside, feel the energy of grand balls and hula performances, as well as the time of Liliuokalani’s overthrow and imprisonment. Continue your Honolulu Walking Tour viewing the State Capitol Building and the 18-foot, bronze King Kamehameha Statue commemorating a great warrior, diplomat and leader. 
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park brings new sights as you unlock the geology of the Islands. This UNESCO listed park and designated International Biosphere Reserve protects some of the most unique geological, biological and cherished cultural landscapes in the world and encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. You’ll love experiencing this wonder for yourself viewing the steam vents and on a visit to the Kilauea Visitor Center. 
• Unlock the beauty of the must-see Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and green sea turtles. Stroll along the black sand beach made of fragments of old lava flow. Then perhaps pause in a shady spot under the palm trees and keep your eyes peeled for endangered Hawksbill turtles and green turtles basking in the sun on the beach.  
• Lose yourself in the moment as your embrace the lively tradition of the Hawaiian Luau and enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors and tropical cocktails. Under the hala tress and a canopy of stars, listen to heart-pumping drums, watch Polynesian dancing, listen to the sound of the conch shell and feast on delicious island food right on Keauhou Bay on the Kona coast.  
• Discover the world of the giant manta rays (mobula alfredi) that come to the Kona shores at the Manta Ray Learning Center at the <name of resort>. Under the guidance of your Local Specialist, learn the manta ray’s life cycle, the history of the rays in the area and how the center supports educational programs and funding scientists for research with a mission to support mantas in their natural environment. To top it all off, the lights from the resort shine into the water, attracting plankton which in turn attracts manta rays to the water right off the hotel. 
• Visit a coffee plantation and learn about this exclusive beverage and the work it takes to produce, all while tasting the coffee and taking in some of the most scenic views in Hawaii. 

Trafalgar Difference

• 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.

Be My Guest

• 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.  
• O’o farm produces naturally grown leafy green vegetables, root vegetables, fruiting body plants, orchard fruits, savory herbs, and a wide array of edible flowers. We meet the farm team and enjoy a delicious lunch cooked over an open fire using the richest produce harvested right on the farm.

Optional Experiences

Optional Experiences are subject to change. Your Travel Director will supply you with a final list of Optional Experiences available on your trip. Optional Experiences cannot be booked online; they can be purchased during your trip through your Travel Director.

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission & Show (Gateway Buffet) (Available on Day 2)

Hawaiian traditions come to life at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Visit local villages and watch talented performers and artisans from six Pacific cultures share the arts of dancing with fire, making clothing from plants, jewelry and preserving history without a written language. Passed down from generations, you’ll love this engaging way to experience the hospitality of the islands of the South Pacific including - “Hā: Breath of Life. A story of passion, ignited by fire, song and dance.”  

Adult Price: $185 Child Price: $156 Polynesian Cultural Center Admission (Islands of Polynesia) (Available on Day 2)

Hawaiian traditions come to life at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Visit local villages and watch talented performers and artisans from six Pacific cultures share the arts of dancing with fire, making clothing from plants, jewelry, and preserving history without a written language. Passed down from generations, you’ll love this engaging way to experience the hospitality of the islands of the South Pacific.   

Adult Price: $128 Child Price: $108 Premium Morning Snorkel (Available on Day 6)

Discover the hidden treasures underwater by snorkeling the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cooks Monument). Learn about the history and culturally significant sites from your Captain and Crew as you explore the coastline, lava tubes and sea caves – pausing your adventure for lunch in the shade.  

Adult Price: $160 Child Price: $136 Kohala Waterfalls Adventure (Available on Day 6)

Get ready for Kohala’s stunning beauty and rich history on an off-road adventure and trail walk. Experience dramatic views of Pololu Valley, foot bridges, taro terraces and waterfalls—with a stop for lunch in between. You’ll even have the chance to take a cooling dip in the waterfall. 

Adult Price: $237 Child Price: $214 Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure (Available on Day 6)

Don’t miss a bucket list experience joining a snorkeling adventure in the warm waters of the Pacific at night with manta rays. This is the only place in the world where you can snorkel at night with these creatures as large as 16 ft. across and weighing 1,000 lbs. You’ll be amazed as you witness this feeding frenzy that includes not only this once-in-a-lifetime encounter but warming hot chocolate and cookies. 

Adult Price: $142 Child Price: $142 Maui Transfer (Available on Day 10)

One Way Shared Ride Transfer to Airport.

Adult Price: $47 Child Price: $47