Let the spirit of aloha follow you from Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park. Learn about Kona Sea Salt over a Be My Guest experience and surround yourself in natural beauty on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Allerton and McBryde Botanical Gardens. Views of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the world of Mobula alfredi manta rays and more are yours to discover on this island hopping adventure.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Kona: Born in Hilo and raised on the homestead of Keaukaha, Ipo is the Tour Director and Ambassador of Aloha at Kona 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 tasty lunch.
Dive into Culture
- Kauai: Get ready to visit a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. On a private, guided tour, visit original buildings including the original plantation main house, owner’s cottage, guest cottage and old office, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp. The still active household, farm, gardens, banana patches and pastures maintain the same practices that were established during that era.
Iconic Experience
- Wahiawa: 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.
- Pearl Harbour: 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.
- Pearl Harbour: 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.
- Honolulu: 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: 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 Kilauea Crater.
- Keauhou: 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.
- Keauhou: Discover the world of the giant manta rays (mobula alfredi) that come to the Kona shores at the Manta Ray Learning Center at the
. 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. - Kona: 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.
- Waimea State Park: A display of changing colors and lights awaits at Waimea Canyon State Park, one of the Hawaiian Islands most awe-inspiring sites. Dubbed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the canyon is 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, with a lookout offering views of buttes, crags and gorges. You’ll drive all the way up the canyon and bask in these views of different colored rock.
- Kauai: Discover Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. Be amazed at how the Poʻipū surf channels into a natural lava tube and puts out a huge spout of water that can reach as high as 50 feet into the air. Listen for the hiss and roar of water that is the basis of a Hawaiian legend of a giant moʻo (lizard) named Kaikapu.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Kona: Step into Greenwell Farms, where over 150 years of coffee tradition meets modern sustainability. On this immersive tour, you’ll discover the journey from coffee plant seed to cup, taste 100% Kona Coffee, and learn about eco-friendly practices like water reclamation, mulching and solar-powered operations. You’ll explore how Kona Coffee supports the local community and fosters a diverse ecosystem with crops like pepper and vanilla. Every sip you take is a taste of history, aloha spirit and a commitment to sustainable growth. Your visit directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
- Kauai: Explore natural beauty at one of one of the world's top botanical research organizations on a guided tour of Allerton and McBryde Gardens. Step through the gates of this once-private estate and see cliff-top views of the protected bay below. Travel by vehicle deep into the upper Lawai Valley and McBryde Garden, discovering a valley most visitors to Kauai don’t get to experience. Head to the conservation nursery and horticulture center for a special behind-the-scenes viewing. See the rare native Hawaiian ferns and plants among the over 6,000 rare and endangered species of plants collected throughout the Pacific Basin and the world. Conclude your tour viewing the outdoor rooms, pools, fountains and sculptures of Allerton Garden. Your visit contributes to the ongoing restoration mission and directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach and Grove Farm Sugar Plantation with a Local Specialist
- Visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Waimea Canyon State Park, Punalu'u Beach, Ioa Valley State Park, Kailua-Kona
- See The North Shore of Oahu, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater, Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees
Trafalgar Difference
- Kona: 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34379
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Explorer
Tour Operator: Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 662.2059B
Starts: Waikiki, United States
Finishes: Lihue (Kauai), United States Of America
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Easy
Includes
Whats 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, Hilo-Kahului and Kahului-Lihue
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $9704 ($746 /day)
Itinerary
Hawaii promises gorgeous scenery, island breezes and fabulous food. Immerse yourself in the Aloha Spirit as you don a flower lei from your Travel Director to mark your arrival in Honolulu. This evening, join your Travel Director at dinner in Waikiki Beach to kick-start your epic Hawaii tour.
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Dinner
Diamond Head, where surfers and amazing views come together to signal your arrival in paradise. Start after a photo stop at the dramatic Halona Blowhole, follow the scenic coast of Oahu before heading to the North Shore, famous amongst surfers for its huge waves. Then return to Waikiki along Oahu’s windward coast or unlock more of the island with an Optional Experience. Why not visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to get up close to local villages and watch artisans from six Pacific cultures demonstrate dancing with fire, making clothing from plants, jewelry making and preserving history without a written language. Or, add on to your experience with a meal as you’re entertained by Hā: Breath of Life, full of captivating songs and dances.
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast
With a full day free, unlock the heritage of the real Hawaii, experiencing first-hand the history, culture and hospitality of the warm Polynesian locals. Relax with beach time in Waikiki or look for surf legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku's Statue, the father of international surfing. Tonight, it’s colorful drinks, ocean breezes and tropical flavors all around as you join your fellow travelers for a dinner featuring local fare.
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
There’s no better way to learn about history on your Hawaii tour than visiting places where events occurred. Today, pay homage to the thousands of brave soldiers who lost their lives in the surprise military strike at Pearl Harbor visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona Memorial. Continue through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, located in Punchbowl Crater, and to downtown Honolulu to connect with the spiritual epicenter of Hawaii. On your walking tour, see Iolani Palace, the former home of Hawaii’s last-reigning monarchs and the only royal palace in the United States, as well as the King Kamehameha I Statue and the State Capitol Building. Kick back in your hotel overlooking Waikiki Beach or get out and explore the shore.
Accommodation: The Twin Fin Waikiki - Moderate (City View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast
The Big Island of Hawaii brings new sights, landscapes and wildlife. Arrive in the town of Hilo and enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps seeking out the classic loco moco meal. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to learn about the geology of the Islands. Continue along the coast to Punalu’u Beach Park, famous for its black sand and Hawaiian green sea turtles. The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa welcomes you with their multi-level fantasy pool with a 200-foot water slide, manta-ray viewing and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast
Unlock the secrets of marine life learning about the Mobula alfredi manta rays, the second largest in the world, that come to the Kona shores to feed each day. Next up, enjoy a Be My Guest experience at Kona Sea Salt to uncover the importance of salt in Hawaiian culture accompanied by a tasty lunch. You’ll not only get to see the salt production but also taste different salts to explore the flavor profiles. Continue your discovery during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a coffee plantation, learning about how some of the world's best coffee is grown and roasted.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Get ready to embrace your outdoor adventurer on an invigorating day on your Hawaii tour exploring the Big Island on your own or with an Optional Experience. Take in Kohala’s beauty and history on a fun, off-road adventure and relaxed trail walk to a hidden waterfall and scenic overlook of Pololu Valley. Or, discover what’s beneath these gorgeous waters with a snorkeling trip in the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua Bay featuring lava tubes and sea caves. This evening, lose yourself in the moment as you embrace the tradition of the Hawaiian Luau over dinner of local flavors and tropical cocktails.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa - Moderate (Mountain View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Maui, an island where dormant volcanoes, black sand beaches and whale watching lure explorers just like you. Fly from Kona to Maui this morning and visit Iao Valley State Park before settling into your hotel. This evening, as the sun sets over the Pacific, take a walk to the nearby Whalers Village or enjoy a relaxing stroll along the beach.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast
Unlock the natural beauty of paradise, charting your own course through Maui’s landscapes. This evening, enjoy a dinner featuring local flavors. You’ll love making the most of your stay at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa cooling off in their half-acre pool or Maui's only oceanfront full- service spa and salon, rooftop stargazing or oceanfront golf.
Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After a leisurely morning on the Valley Isle, jet off to Kauai where you’ll spend the next three nights admiring the natural surroundings. Kauai, at over six million years old, is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and boasts the only navigable rivers in the state of Hawaii. It is also the northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain, which is the most isolated inhabited land mass. Start this next leg of your journey at your leisure relaxing in your hotel’s infinity-edge pool. Perhaps kick back with a Mai Tai at the oceanfront bar or opt to dine at the onsite Moa Moa Hawaiian Fish House.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast
There’s no better place to learn about Kauai’s land than Grove Farm, a beautifully preserved one-hundred-acre homestead in the center of Lihue. Enjoy a private, guided tour of the original plantation main house, as well as other resident and plantation workers’ housing camp dating back to the 1870's. Continue all the way up to Waimea Canyon State Park. The result of thousands of years of erosion, the canyon walls offer a canvas of brilliant shades of red, brown, green, blue, gray and purple, with shadows and light producing a never-ending show. Enjoy a drive through the island's famous Tunnel of Trees with a stop at Spouting Horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on Kauai. Cap off your day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Allerton & McBryde Botanical Garden for a tour highlighting rare native Hawaiian ferns and plants.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast
Kauai’s natural treasures are yours to explore during this full free day. Feel like you’ve stepped onto the big screen on an Optional Experience Kauai Movie Tour adventure or take in Kauai from above on an optional helicopter flight. Your backstage pass will take you to many famous sites on Kauai where Hollywood Blockbusters and TV shows were filmed while viewing clips of those notable films. On your final night on Kauai on your Hawaii tour, toast to the incredible sights of the islands with your fellow travelers over dinner.
Accommodation: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort - Moderate (Resort View), First Class (Partial Ocean View), Premier (Pool/Ocean View)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
For now it’s a fond a hui hou... until we meet again. Make your way to Lihue Airport or extend your stay on Kauai.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
Only complaint is the hotel in Waikiki was older and needed renovations The others were extremely nice.We enjoyed our 4 island Hawaiian tour. Great experiencing the Hawaiian culture on each of the 4 islands. Our tour guy *Personal information removed by Feefo* was great and knowledgeable about the islands.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Christine Moyer - Traveled, April 2025
A big hurrah tour in our 70's. Guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* made the tour. Knowlegable, funny & went out of his way to make sure everything was taken care of. Consider yourself lucky if you get him on this tour. More of a resort tour than Hawaiian Island tour. Too many days in Honolulu, too little in Maui. Accomadations good but 2 of the hotels, although they're locations were good, were a little dated. Meals were very good and our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantastic. Glad we took the tour; but wish we had seen more of the "islands".
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Great Hawaiian Experience. The Tour Director was local and had a wealth of knowledge both current and historical. You felt like you were getting a tour from a friend. The accommodations were very nice and the travel vehicles were comfortable. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our Tour Director was exceptional. He went above and beyond making sure everyone was informed and comfortable. I felt the tour should have spent a day more on Maui and a day less in Honolulu. The overall tour was great and ending on Kauai was perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
So many inclusions came with the trip. Gave opportunities to add excursions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, March 2025
The four island tour is a great and relaxing way to see a lot without much. Trafalgar and the tour guide made everything easy. We booked our flights through Trafalger. Arrival to Hawaii and the return home had perfect layover and arrival times. Inter-island flights, Resort checkins, Coach tours and meals were all easy. This is a great way to see 4 islands. Most days were touring the islands and going to scheduled sites included in the package. There was a day off on each island if you wanted it. My wife and I chose the days off to relax and enjoy the resorts. You could do special events with Trafalgar on the days off for an additional fee. We did participate and really enjoyed one of these events. It was the sunset dinner sail on Maui. We saw several whales and the dinner and crew were wonderful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2025
Donna Fasanella - Traveled, June 2024
Trip of a Lifetime! *Personal information removed by Feefo* did a excellent job of guiding us through Hawaii.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024
Elker & Mercedes Wolff - Traveled, May 2024
Mahalo ?? & Genuine Ohana vibes. ? Hawaii! Hawaii: Wonderful people, culture, flora & fauna. Exceptional Service, Tour Guides, & Tour Itins. Trafalgar understands Travel needs & expectations. Our TD *Personal information removed by Feefo* was exceptional. I appreciated the ability to spend individual time with family members away from group, peppered with tour group activities; perfect balance. I enjoyed the hotel selections, perhaps some more which included swimable beach acess with lounge chairs & umbrellas. However, I wouldn't change the Kona Outrigger Hotel because the Giant Manta Ray experience is one of a kind, and although beach ammenities (lounge chairs w/ shade) for our Hyatt Maui hotel were too high of a daily price to pay, I did enjoy the experience of seeing sea turtles swimmming close to shore. Thank you for making our first expericence to Hawaii so enjoyable that I hope to return with more family. Great place to for a beach vacation during summertime because of agreeable weather provided by tradewinds; no other summertime beach location on mainland or caribean can provide such agreeable weather condition at sea level. Thank you from long time Trafalgar mother & daughter travel team (normally European tours), *Personal information removed by Feefo* & *Personal information removed by Feefo* <3
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, January 2025
Overall still satisfied with Trafalgar. The Outrigger on Kauai is below par. The first room they put us in was so disappointing that we paid the hotel to upgrade us. The rooms are average to below average and the hotel is NOT in a good location AND the restaurant is not open on 2 of the 3 nights we stayed there (Sundays and Mondays) and there is NO other restaurant within walking distance. Also when we ate dinner on our own at the hotel, the main restaurant staff was poor at best (no wonder they’re closed 2 nights a week) and are not crowded for dinners. We stayed an extra night after the tour was over and rented a car to drive up to the North Shore. I’m so glad we did since it was SO much nicer up there and definitely an island we would travel back to. However had we not done this on our own we would not have seen the prettiest part of the island! Also, other Trafalgar tour groups overlapped with ours. This was confusing and not what I expected (too large of a group-48, I think). Twin Fin in Honolulu was just OK although a good location. Please don’t cut corners with choosing the hotels! And too long of a time in Honolulu (4 nights). I love Trafalgar trips and traveling with no worries while they work the details! We want to see and do as much as we can when we travel and we’re able to do that with Trafalgar. However, this was our 4th Trafalgar trip and we are concerned with the hotel choices. This trip had two of the four hotels we would never stay in on our own. Trafalgar needs to rethink their choices. We have a 5th trip planned to Greece later this year and I’m very concerned they may put us up in another below average hotel. In fact there are several reviews about the Greek Island Hopper and the hotel in Athens. PLEASE do better Trafalgar!! We don’t want to stop booking with you!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/19/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, February 2025
Five star trip. Best service, and great trip. This trip was awesome, Your guide was very helpful. Everything was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/27/2025
Sandra Montgomery - Traveled, February 2025
Hawaiian 4 Island tour February 2025! Well organized. Easy to reach tour guide in advance to answer questions before tour began. This was an exceptional trip due to the beautiful itinerary and the amazing professionalism capabilities of our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*. *Personal information removed by Feefo* organization abilities, knowledge and professional manner were the best I have experienced as a seasoned traveller. The length of the itinerary and pace was perfect. Optional excursions were well timed. The staff at the various venues on the tour were informative and energetic. Highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2025
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