| Day 1 Flight To Honolulu.
(Sun.) Upon arrival you are greeted in the traditional Polynesian
way—with a warm aloha and a lei of fresh flowers. Transfer to your
hotel in Waikiki. The remainder of your day is at leisure. |
| Day 2 Honolulu. (Mon.) A
breakfast get-together with your Tour Director to review activities
scheduled throughout your Hawaiian stay. The balance of the day is
free to relax, swim, enjoy water sports, or laze in the sun. Maybe
take the optional excursion to the Polynesian Cultural Center,
featuring authentic island arts, crafts, history, and music, and a
dinner buffet and spectacular Polynesian show with more than 100
performers. This evening there’s an optional sunset cruise with
dinner, Hawaiian cocktails, and splendid views of the glittering
Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head. (B) |
| Day 3 Honolulu. (Tue.)
Begin with a tour of PEARL HARBOR’S famous battleship row. Listen to
a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and
visit the USS Arizona and the impressive MEMORIAL to the 1,102 men
still entombed. You will also have an opportunity to visit the
MUSEUM, which is an excellent way to learn about Pearl Harbor Day,
the Japanese strategy and military craft, and the individuals
involved in the attack. As a partner with the Traveler’s
Conservation Foundation, Globus has chosen this museum for
preservation and restoration funding. On to Punchbowl National
Cemetery and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include Chinatown,
Hawaii’s state capitol, royal Iolani Palace, and the statue of
Kamehameha the Great. This evening, enjoy dinner atop Hawaii’s only
revolving restaurant offering panoramic views. (B,D) |
| Day 4 Honolulu-Kauai.
(Wed.) Morning flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. On arrival view
pretty Opaeka’a Falls on the Wailua River before proceeding to
Princeville for a delightful lunch overlooking Bali Hai, as seen in
the movie South Pacific. Then south to sunny Poipu Beach and your
resort, stopping at a GUAVA PLANTATION en route. (B,L) |
Day 5 Kauai. (Thu.) No
activities have been scheduled today to give you time to relax and
enjoy your oceanfront resort. Optional tours available are
helicopter flightseeing and snorkeling.
Note: If you have scheduled independent activities for this
evening, you can opt to have dinner at your leisure on day 4. (B,D)
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| Day 6 Kauai. (Fri.) Start
the day with a drive to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of
Kauai, and the site where Captain Cook landed in the islands in
1778. Sightseeing highlights include WAIMEA CANYON, the “Grand
Canyon of the Pacific,” and Hanapepe Valley. With the afternoon
free, your Tour Director will suggest an optional horseback ride on
the trails and along the sandy beaches. (B,D) |
| Day 7 Kauai-Maui. (Sat.)
Today begins with a short and scenic flight to Kahului on the
“Valley Island” of Maui. Drive to the lush IAO VALLEY to see the Iao
Needle, a spectacular volcanic spire. Then to Lahaina, once a
whaling center and the capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. Continue to
Maui’s resort area of Kaanapali, your home for the next three
nights. Balance of the day at leisure. (B) |
| Day 8 Maui. (Sun.) This
morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, site of the huge
volcanic Haleakala Crater, known to the islanders as the “House of
the Sun.” The park is in a setting of stunning natural beauty,
ranging from cinder cones to dense rain forest. In 1980 this fragile
native ecosystem was designated an International Biosphere Reserve.
Plenty of time in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your resort’s
facilities. Dinner tonight is a splendid LUAU feast. Then sit back
and watch a captivating Polynesian revue of dancers and musicians. (B,D)
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| Day 9 Maui. (Mon.) A full
free day to swim and sunbathe at the beach or hotel pool. Consider
our optional helicopter flightseeing excursion: fly over Molokai for
spectacular vistas of Kahiwa Falls and Kalaupapa National Historic
Park. Another choice is the “Road to Hana,” one of the world’s most
spectacular drives with its 54 bridges and many waterfalls. From
mid-December to mid-April your Tour Director will suggest a special
whale-watching cruise to seek out the mighty humpback. This evening
your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION
DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale
for your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day 10 Maui-Homebound Flight.
(Tue.) Transfer to Kahului Airport to connect with your homebound
flight. (B) |
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