Hawaii: The Island State

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8 days
Honolulu, Hilo, Kona | HAX
Begin your adventure in sun-soaked Honolulu, home to landmarks as diverse as Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor—where you’ll learn about the tragic events of the Second World War attack at the USS Arizona Memorial. Hike up a volcanic crater and practice the Hawaiian concept of “love for the land” at a working lo’i kalo farm. Study the night sky and constellations over the Pacific during a visit to ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, then focus your learning on what’s beneath your feet at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
hawaii: the island state secondary

  • Day 1: Honolulu

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 2: Honolulu | Pearl Harbor

    Visit the USS Arizona Memorial

    Visit the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park 

    Visit the USS Missouri Memorial 

  • Day 3: Honolulu

    Hike Diamond Head 

    Take a walking tour of Waikiki

    Enjoy free time in Waikiki 

  • Day 4: Honolulu | North Shore

    Visit Waimea Valley 

    Visit Lo'i Kalo farm in Waialua

    • Participate in cultural activities
    • Experience a luau

    Enjoy a Luau Dinner

  • Day 5: Honolulu | Hilo

    Enjoy free time at Waikiki Beach 

    Fly to the Big Island

    • Board an inter-island flight to Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island, the largest of the inhabited Hawaiian islands

    Visit the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 6: Hilo | Kona

    Visit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    A Group Lunch in the Volcano Village is Included Today

    Visit Punalu'u Black Sand Beach 

  • Day 7: Kona | Depart for home

    Take a walking tour of Kailua-Kona

    Free time in Kona

    Depart for home 

  • Day 8: Arrive home

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  • Day 1: Honolulu

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

  • Day 2: Honolulu | Pearl Harbor

    Visit the USS Arizona Memorial

    Visit the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park 

    Visit the USS Missouri Memorial 

  • Day 3: Honolulu

    Hike Diamond Head 

    Take a walking tour of Waikiki

    Enjoy free time in Waikiki 

  • Day 4: Honolulu | North Shore

    Visit Waimea Valley 

    Visit Lo'i Kalo farm in Waialua

    • Participate in cultural activities
    • Experience a luau

    Enjoy a Luau Dinner

  • Day 5: Honolulu | Hilo

    Enjoy free time at Waikiki Beach 

    Fly to the Big Island

    • Board an inter-island flight to Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island, the largest of the inhabited Hawaiian islands

    Visit the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 6: Hilo | Kona

    Visit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

    A Group Lunch in the Volcano Village is Included Today

    Visit Punalu'u Black Sand Beach 

  • Day 7: Kona | Depart for home

    Take a walking tour of Kailua-Kona

    Free time in Kona

    Depart for home 

  • Day 8: Arrive home

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