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Hawaiian Discovery (Moderate) 2010
A n  11-Day tour starting from $2,999

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Tour Length:    11 Days
Tour Type:    Usa & Canada 2010
Tour Category:    Regional
Tour Operator:    Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:    TT-DHKM-2010
 
About This Tour
During your stay in this island paradise, you''ll see Kilauea Volcano, the Iao Needle, Kaanapali Beach and the Fern Grotto. Unwind at a Hawaiian luau with traditional food, music and dancing!
What's Included?

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Honolulu Explore the city''s main highlightsincluding Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, PunchbowlNational Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and Downtown Honolulu;visit a coral jewelry workshop.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Learn how theHawaiian Islands were created; stop at the very active KilaueaVolcano; visit the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum and walk through anactual lava tube.
  • Maui Stop at the historic whaling town of Lahaina;visit a local organic farm and learn about sustainable farming;experience Hawaiian culture and traditions at an authentic Hawaiianluau.
  • Kona Visit a Kona coffee plantation and enjoy Konacoffee tasting.
  • Kauai Cruise along the Wailua River and visit thefamous Fern Grotto.

Dining Highlights
  • 10 full breakfasts
  • 2 highlight lunches at the Volcano House on Hawaii and along theWailua River on Kauai
  • 1 three-course dinner
  • Local highlight restaurant dinner in Waikiki
  • Local highlight dinner at an authentic Hawaiian luau with an openbar on Maui
  • ''Be My Guest'' specialty lunch with wine at an organic farm on Maui
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Kauai
  • 17 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights
  • Your choice of three hotel categories: Moderate, First Class andPremier accommodation including two-bedded rooms with privatefacilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handlingfees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
  • A Trafalgar Bonus - All inter-island fl ights: Oahu to Hawaii,Hawaii to Maui, Maui to Kauai, and Kauai to Oahu, plus all airporttransfers included.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
  • Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 11.
  • Aloha Welcome with fresh fl ower lei on arrival at HonoluluInternational Airport on Day 1.
Sightseeing / Highlights
  • OAHU
  • Honolulu
  • Waikiki
  • HAWAII
  • Hilo
  • Kona
  • Volcanoes National Park
  • MAUI
  • Kaanapali Resort
  • Lahaina
  • KAUAI
  • Linhue
Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Honolulu (2 nights)
Aloha and welcome to Hawaii! Upon arrival at Honolulu InternationalAirport, you are greeted with a traditional fresh flower lei andtransferred to your hotel in the heart of Waikiki. Your TourDirector is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you. The rest ofthe day is at leisure to explore Waikiki.Hotel: Pacific Beach Hotel (Partial Ocean View)

Day 2 - Pearl Harbor & Honolulu sightseeing & at leisure
Following a private gathering about Hawaii and your vacation, headout to Pearl Harbor for a visit to the USS Arizona and pay tributeto those military personnel still entombed in her hull from thefatal attack of December 7, 1941. Next is Punchbowl NationalMemorial Cemetery of the Pacific followed by Downtown Honolulu.View the Iolani Palace, official residence of Hawaii''s lastmonarchs, the State Capitol and King Kamehameha Statue. You''ll alsoget a chance to learn and see how Hawaii''s rare and precious coralsare harvested, graded and crafted into unique island jewelrydesigns at a local coral workshop. This evening, enjoy a HighlightDinner at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 3 - Oahu - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Kona (2 nights)
Fly to Hilo and head for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. Hear about the fiery formation of the HawaiianIslands millions of years ago. After a Highlight Lunch at theVolcano House, stop at Kilauea Volcano, one of the most activevolcanoes on earth. Learn how scientists study volcanoes during avisit to the Jaggar Museum, where you also have the rareopportunity to walk through a lava tube. Your Tour Director sharesa Hidden Treasure with you before journeying on through macadamianut orchards and renowned Kona coffee plantations. Stop at a localcoffee plantation and see how Kona coffee is grown, harvested andprocessed. Sip a freshly brewed cup and experience the rich aromaand flavorful taste that makes Kona coffee so highly valued. Arriveat your waterfront hotel on the stunning Kona Coast. (Fullbreakfast / Highlight lunch / Dinner)Hotel: Royal Kona Resort (Partial Ocean View)

Day 4 - Kona at leisure
The entire day is yours to do as you please. Perhaps explore thequaint township of Kailua-Kona, or perhaps join one of the optionalactivities including a snorkeling excursion, a ride aboard asubmarine to discover the exotic marine life, or simply relax bythe swimming pool at your hotel. This evening, why not join adinner or cocktail cruise to experience Kona''s breathtaking sunset?(Full breakfast)

Day 5 - Kona - Maui (3 nights)
Fly to Maui and stop at the historic whaling town of Lahaina.Later, head to a local organic farm. A unique blend of education,sampling of superb local ingredients and great cooking, this visitputs you at the forefront of the organic experience. From theplanting and nurturing of the crops, to the presentation on thetable, you''ll learn about ecologically sound and biodynamic farmingpractices. Enjoy a delightful lunch of fresh local produce beforeheading to your oceanfront hotel on the stunning Kaanapali Beach.(Full breakfast / Be My Guest lunch)Hotel: Royal Lahaina Resort (Partial Ocean View)

Days 6 & 7 - Maui at leisure
Enjoy two full days at leisure in this island paradise. Relax atyour tropical resort, shop for souvenirs, enjoy a game of tennis orgolf, or go sailing. Perhaps join an optional sunrise tour to MountHaleakala, the world''s largest dormant volcano and a UNESCOBiosphere Reserve, or take an excursion to Hana with its lushrainforest, amazing vistas and cascading waterfalls. Other optionsinclude a helicopter flight, whale watching (seasonal) andsnorkeling cruises. On one of your evenings in Maui, enjoy aHighlight Dinner at an authentic Hawaiian luau including thetraditional imu (underground oven) presentation. Learn aboutHawaiian culture while experiencing a recreation of the spectacularancient ceremony, complete with the traditional Hawaiian feast,entertainment and cocktails! (Full breakfast / Full breakfast /Highlight dinner)

Day 8 - Maui - Kauai (3 nights)
Fly to Kauai, also known as the "Garden Isle." You may recognizeKauai as the location for some of Hollywood''s classics such asSouth Pacific and the modern blockbusters of the Jurassic Parktrilogy. Cruise up the Wailua River and learn of its importance toHawaiian culture. Disembark and take a short nature walk to thelush Fern Grotto where you will be entertained with songs andlegends of the island and perhaps learn the hula from a huladancer. A riverside Highlight Lunch completes the tour beforeheading to your oceanfront resort. (Full breakfast / Highlightlunch)Hotel: Hilton Kauai Beach Resort (Mountain View)

Days 9 & 10 Kauai at leisure
Enjoy two peaceful days on Kauai. Relax and enjoy the resort''sfacilities, do some last-minute shopping, or explore further.Perhaps join an optional excursion to spectacular Waimea Canyon,which will surprise you with its grandeur, deep colors and amazingbeauty. Best seen by helicopter or by boat, Kauai''s Na Pali Coastis most dramatic from an ocean viewpoint with its magnificent seacliffs. It''s hard to choose, but your Tour Director will be happyto help you plan your day! On your last evening in Hawaii, joinyour Tour Director and newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner andtoast to your Hawaiian adventure. (Full breakfast / Full breakfast/ Farewell dinner)

Day 11 - Kauai - Honolulu - Depart home
You are transferred to the airport for the flight back to Honolulu.(Full breakfast)Please do not schedule any flights before 10:00am

Dates & Prices

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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation.

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Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

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The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

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Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

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5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

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