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| Magical Hawaii: Family Tour
An 8-Day tour starting from $3,140
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| Catch the aloha spirit during Tauck's family Hawaii vacation visiting Oahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Two-and three-night stays at wonderful beachfront resorts combine time to explore the culture and history of the islands with just enjoying Hawaii’s sun and surf. |
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Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling, the surfing lesson on Waikiki Beach, and the services of the Tauck Director, local guides and drivers are included. A representative of Tauck will meet you at Honolulu Airport on the island of Oahu and provide transportation to Moana Surfrider – A Westin Resort. If your flight is delayed and you are not greeted at the airport, call Roberts Hawaii Tours and Transportation or go to one of their greeters in the baggage claim area, inform them that you are with traveling with Tauck and they will bring you to the hotel where Tauck will reimburse you for the cost of the transfer to the hotel, approximately $35 USD. At the end of the tour, Tauck will also provide you with transportation from Hilton Waikoloa Village to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Child Discount – Children 11 years of age and younger may receive a discount on the tour price. To qualify for a child discount, the child’s birth date must be provided at time of booking. No child discount is offered on the Tauck Travel Protection plans. Hotel Accommodations - The tour price includes all deluxe ocean view hotel accommodations with private baths. Most reserved rooms accommodate two guests in two separate beds. Triple and quadruple accommodations are generally two-bedded rooms with a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort. Adjacent and connecting rooms are available by request only and cannot be guaranteed. Quadruple accommodations are not available for four persons 18 years of age and older. For safety and security purposes, room accommodations for children under 18 years of age must be made in the same room as an accompanying adult. Oceanfront Resorts Night 1,2 Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort (Deluxe Ocean Tower with Diamond Head View / Tower Partial Ocean View) Honolulu, Oahu Night 3,4, Maui Prince Hotel (Ocean-View Rooms)Makena, Maui Night 6,7 Hilton Waikoloa Village (Ocean-View Rooms) Waikoloa, Hawaii Note: Triples and quadruples are usually a two-bedded room plus one rollaway cot, when available. Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Whenever possible, meals are choice of menu with the exception of an occasional group function or buffet necessary to provide adequate service at times of peak demand. Tauck Director – Each “Magical Hawaii” tour is conducted by a Tauck Director who will remain with the group throughout the duration of the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck. Gratuities Included – All appropriate gratuities for the hotel and restaurant staffs, local guides and drivers, and the Tauck Director are included. No Options Sold - Tauck Directors sometimes assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you. On-Tour Flights Airfare While on Tour – Two on-tour flights must be purchased through Tauck as part of your tour package. All inter-island flights are operated by Hawaiian Airlines which operates a fleet of new Boeing 717 Jet aircraft. Inter-island air schedules change frequently and Hawaiian Airlines no longer flies non-stop between the islands. Hawaiian Airlines, as well as all other carriers in the islands, now flies to each island with a stopover in Honolulu. This stopover may range in time from a simple touch down and boarding of new passengers to up to an hour and a half.
Families of all ages are invited to discover the enchantment of Hawaii on a one-week journey that welcomes you to three tropical island playgrounds. Two- and three-night stays in beachfront resorts offer a well-balanced mix of sightseeing, interactive cultural discoveries and lots of family fun.
Day 1 – Arrive Oahu Tour Begins: Honolulu Airport. E Komo Mai! Welcome to Hawaii! A transfer is included from Honolulu Airport to the Royal Hawaiian. Learn how to make leis and dance the hula tonight at our welcome reception, enjoying cultural traditions that began in ancient Hawaii. Meals D Day 2 – A visit to Pearl Harbor and a surfing lesson Join us for a sightseeing tour of Oahu this morning, fondly called “the gathering place.” Born of two volcanoes whose mountain ranges form the backbones of the island, Oahu is home to mist-shrouded rainforests, jungle-clad roads, and protected crystalline bays perfect for snorkeling. Visit its most poignant sites at Pearl Harbor and see the USS Arizona Memorial, a lasting testament to the gallant service personnel who lost their lives here on December 7, 1941. Take surfing lessons this afternoon at beautiful Waikiki Beach, where gentle waves can offer a long ride even for beginners, then enjoy an afternoon of Hawaiian beach fun. Your hotel’s location is perfect, as the oceanfront setting along Waikiki provides memorable moments sunrise to sunset. Meals B Day 3 – Fly to Maui / Go under water in an Aquarium Fly to Maui for a two-night stay, renowned as one of the top beach vacation spots in the world. Known as the “Valley Isle,” you’ll see a lush landscape alive with the ancient legends, traditions, and rich historic legacy of her early Polynesian settlers. Begin your visit with a journey to the bottom of the sea at the Maui Ocean Center, uniquely dedicated to Hawaii’s marine life and the best place to meet the underwater residents of the islands. See spectacular live coral displays and Hawaii’s beloved green sea turtles; awe at close encounters with sharks, rays and colorful tropical fish – while learning about Hawaii’s natural history and cultural heritage. Continue on to the Maui Prince Hotel, where a tropical wonderland awaits on the perfect smile of a beach. Meals BLD Day 4 – Ho’omana’o Experience – “to remember” You’re on a Hawaii vacation to enjoy the sun, enjoy the ocean, and find out about Hawaiian life, past and present. Spend the morning at the fascinating Ho’omana’o Experience, a celebration of hundreds of years of traditions that define Hawaii today. The Aloha Welcome Chant is followed by a hula performance, a delicious Hawaiian-style breakfast, and interactive cultural encounters where you’ll experience the traditions of the early Hawaiians, see demonstrations and participate in activities such as poi pounding, throw-net fishing and kapa cloth making. Afterwards, spend some time in the coastal old whaling town of Lahaina, and return to your resort where endless possibilities exist for a day at the beach – or poolside. Meals B Day 5 – Big Island Fly to the Big Island, which is home to the largest and most active volcano in the world. You’ll have an opportunity to see some of the Pacific’s most bizarre volcanic scenery at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lava tubes, craters, steam fissures and a landscape that looks more like the moon than a tropical Hawaiian island are just a few of the natural wonders found in this unusual national park. This area so resembles the moon that the astronauts on the first moon landing trained here. Arrive at your fabulous oceanfront resort for a three-night stay – Hilton Waikoloa Village is a destination all in itself, and is really a swimmer’s paradise. Meals BLD Day 6 – A day as you please and a luau The most difficult decision today will be where to swim first, and how to make the most of your day! With three pools, a lagoon and the warm Pacific Ocean as swimming options your family may not even get to the tennis courts – or the golf courses – or the sand volleyball court... You also have an opportunity to do some sightseeing by helicopter today, for an additional $399 per person. End your day at a Hawaiian luau, where the food and entertainment are pure magic. The luau is one of Hawaii’s oldest celebrations; tonight you’ll have a chance to try traditional Hawaiian food, discover the music and dance of different Polynesian cultures, and who knows – you may even appear on stage yourself dancing the hula! Meals BD Day 7 – A catamaran cruise and an evening at a ranch The crystal-clear waters off the shores of the Big Island are the perfect place for Hawaii’s marine life to call home. A cruise aboard a sleek catamaran is enjoyable – shore and surf are sublime; educational – these waters are a true natural history paradise; and most of all – fun! All members of your family spend the remainder of the day as they please. Join us for a special evening on a historic 8,500-acre working ranch in the Kohala Mountains. History comes alive as stories are shared about the arrival of the Paniolos. You’ll have dinner; take pictures with the working ranch horses; share the past with guitar-playing Paniolos who tell their story with music; and participate in horse-shoe throwing, roping, s’more making over a crackling fire... maybe even a chance to try your hand at branding! And you’ll never forget stargazing through a deluxe celestial telescope – it’s why we call this Hawaii vacation Magical Hawaii. Meals BD Day 8 – Journey Home Tour ends: Big Island of Hawaii. A transfer from Hilton Waikoloa Village to Kona Airport is included; fly home anytime. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Surfing Lesson, Waikiki Beach
Surfing began at Waikiki Beach; from ancient kings to today’s Beach Boys, Waikiki is a surfer’s paradise. It’s also the best place in the world for a beginner’s lesson as the waves are gentle and rolling – in no time at all you’ll actually be riding the waves!
Ho’omana’o Experience Ho’omana’o (meaning “to remember”) is a celebration of the rich culture of the Hawaiian Islands. The Aloha Welcome Chant is followed by a hula performance, a delicious Hawaiian-style breakfast, and interactive cultural encounters where you’ll experience the traditions of the early Hawaiians, see demonstrations and participate in activities such as poi pounding, throw-net fishing and kapa cloth making. Dinner at a Luau Your visit to the island of Maui includes an evening at a luau featuring traditional food, music, and dance celebrating the ancient ways, folklore, and history of Hawaii as well as other Polynesian islands. And you never know – you may get a chance to join the show and go on stage as a hula dancer! Kahua Ranch Evening Spend an evening at a ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii where you'll have dinner with the owners; take pictures with the working ranch horses; share the past with guitar-playing Paniolos who tell their story with music; and participate in horse-shoe throwing, roping, s'more making over a crackling fire... and maybe even a chance to try your hand at branding! Royal Hawaiian – Garden Room
*Land Price + On-Tour Air (2 flights) = Total per person Double $3140 + $150 = $3290 Triple $2993 + $150 = $3143 Quad $2973 + $150 = $3123 Single $4049 + $150 = $4199 Royal Hawaiian – Garden Room December *Land Price + On-Tour Air (2 flights) = Total per person Double $3240 + $150 = $3390 Triple $3093 + $150 = $3243 Quad $3073 + $150 = $3223 Single $4149 + $150 = $4299 Deluxe Ocean Tower with Diamond Head View *Land Price + On-Tour Air (2 flights) = Total per person Double $3415 + $150 = $3565 Triple $3186 + $150 = $3336 Quad $3166 + $150 = $3316 Single $4549 + $150 = $4699 Royal Hawaiian Oceanfront Room-December *Land Price + On-Tour Air (2 flights) = Total per person Double $3515 + $150 = $3665 Triple $3286 + $150 = $3436 Quad $3266 + $150 = $3416 Single $4649 + $150 = $4799 Children 11 and under Discount $400. Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Quadruple accommodations are not available for four adults. All gratuities are included. Helicopter Flightseeing – additional $550 for the Big Island of Hawaii; ask at time of booking for more information. Airfare is additional – Tauck can book your air, to Honolulu, Oahu and from Kona, Big Island, for travel originating in the U.S., subject to availability; inquire upon booking for special airfares that may be available. For your family’s comfort and enjoyment, we recommend booking an additional hotel night before your journey; ask upon booking. Be sure to ask about our Guest Protection Plan offering a money-back refund if your travel plans change. |
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| Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
