Grand Hawaii Vacation (EK) - 2013 / 2014

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13 days from Honolulu to Kauai


Grand Hawaii Vacation
Enjoy the crystal-blue waters of Maui
Enjoy the crystal-blue waters of Maui
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kona
The lush landscapes of Hawaii
One of many beautiful waterfalls on the Islands of Hawaii
The gorgeous shores of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
Waikiki Beach in Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii at dusk

Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

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Ali'i Kai Dinner Cruise
The Ali`i Kai Makahiki Dinner Cruise is one dinner party you'll never forget. Step aboard this amazing 170-by-50-foot "Ruler of the Sea" for a casual, fun-filled sunset sail and delicious island flavors. Take in panoramic views of the Pacific, world-famous Waikiki and the city of Honolulu as you cruise down the coast. After the sun sets, dine buffet-style and watch a captivating Polynesian show with dancers, drummers and chanters. When the show ends, it's your turn to take to the dance floor as the Ali`i Kai crew encourages passengers to play games and shake their own hips to the live music. Party your way back to shore, and by the night's end, you'll be part of the Ali`i Kai ohana (family). (Approximately 2 hour cruise, transportation is included from Waikiki.)
Approximate value: $104 USD per person


Mini Circle Island With Scenic Shores
Experience the unique structure of Diamond Head, the lush tropical beauty of the Nuuanu Rainforest & the world famous beaches of Oahu! Roundtrip Waikiki hotel transportation & expert narration included. Travel along a street named Magnificent Drive and pass some of Oahu's most impressive homes! We head up to Mt. Tantalus where the views of the entire island are breathtaking. The view from Tantalus is one of the most panoramic vantage points on the island. This exciting tour celebrates the nation's 44th President - Barack Obama. You'll travel to key locations, learn about historical events and most importantly, visit Hawaii's special place that played a key role in shaping President Obama's beliefs, values and life. You'll also be treated to Hawaiian legends and history in an attempt to better understand the youth and early adult years of the 44th president of the United States. Other tour highlights include the Amelia Earhart Lookout atop Diamond Head, Queen Emma's Summer Palace, Nu'uanu Pali Lookout, Halona Blowhole, Kiki Head Crater, and many other beautiful sights on Oahu. (Operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Approximate value: $40 USD per person


Polynesian Cultural Center Buffet And Show
A full-day tour departing at noon from Waikiki to the windward side of the island and the town of Laie. The Cultural Center has seven villages representing the nations of Polynesia. Price includes admission, IMAX film, buffet dinner, and show. The Island Buffet's array of dining delights is sure to please any palate. Of course, true to Polynesian tradition in which feasting has been elevated to an art form you're welcome to fill your plate as many times as you'd like. Return to Waikiki at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Approximate value: $102 USD per person


Polynesian Cultural Center with Ali'i Luau
A full-day tour departing at noon from Waikiki to the windward side of the island and the town of Laie. The Cultural Center has seven villages representing the nations of Polynesia. Price includes admission, IMAX film, Ali'i buffet luau dinner, and upgraded show seating. The Ali'i Luau recreates the royal ceremony of ancient luaus' including the traditional custom of roasting a pig in an "imu" the Hawai'ian word for fire pit. Receive a complimentary orchid lei upon arrival, enjoy native song and dance, and then dine on a delectable island menu. And remember, it's all you can eat. Return to Waikiki at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Approximate value: $120 USD per person


Star Sunset Dinner & Show Cruise
Enjoy casual elegance with crab and sirloin steak dinner plus "My Hawaii - Lei of Memories"! After a welcome Mai Tai, explore four panoramic decks for breathtaking views of the Hawaiian sunset and coastline, and complete your evening with our magical "My Hawaii" show. "My Hawaii - Lei of Memories" is a celebration of Hawaii's beauty and culture, this original show is a "must see" on Oahu! There will be fun and dancing until disembarkation. Approximately 2 hours) Transportation to and from your hotel is included.
Approximate value: $106 USD per person


Three Star Sunset Dinner & Show
A fun and exciting evening with a whole Maine lobster and tenderloin steak dinner plus show! Your voyage begins with a "champagne" toast, followed by continuous entertainment from welcome hula, to live Jazz, magical "My Hawaii - Lei of Memories" show is a celebration of Hawaii's beauty and culture, this original show is a "must see" on Oahu! Enjoy unparalleled vistas of Waikiki and beyond Diamond Head from the four decks including the 60' high observation deck. There will be fun and dancing until disembarkation. (Approximately 2 hours) Transportation to and from your hotel is included.
Approximate value: $146 USD per person


Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Excursion
Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Tour the most geologically active environment on earth-the famous Kilauea volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983. View lava flows and black sand beaches. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore the lush rainforests of the Hamakua Coast. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. This tour was voted #1 by The Travel Channel as the "World's Best Helicopter Thrill." (Approximately 2 hours)
Approximate value: $450 USD per person


Fairwind Afternoon Snorkeling
You will enjoy a beautiful Kona morning cruise along the coastline to Kealakekua Bay. There is 1 1/2 hours for fun at historic Kealakekua Bay which includes two 15-foot water slides and a high jump platform from the top deck! Several varieties of beer at the bar along with many other libations available for purchase. Bring towels, sunscreen, sun hat, etc. (storage boxes available on catamaran). Snorkelling instruction and equipment are available, as well as an underwater viewing boxes, inner tubes and other flotation devises. This tour is fun for the whole family and will be an experience to remember. (Approximately 3.5 hrs)
Approximate value: $78 USD per person


Fairwind Snorkeling
You will enjoy a beautiful Kona morning cruise along the coastline to Kealakekua Bay. Enroute to your snorkelling location, enjoy delicious 100% Kona coffee and fresh island fruit organically grown on the Dant family farm is served for breakfast in addition to egg frittatas, muffins, danish, and tropical juice. There is 2 1/2 hours for fun at historic Kealakekua Bay which includes two 15-foot water slides and a high jump platform from the top deck! While at the bay, the captain fires up the grill on the boat and cooks Fair Wind cheeseburgers and gardenburgers for lunch. Several varieties of beer at the bar along with many other libations available for purchase. Bring towels, sunscreen, sun hat, etc. (storage boxes available on catamaran). Snorkelling instruction and equipment are available, as well as an underwater viewing boxes, inner tubes and other flotation devises. This tour is fun for the whole family and will be an experience to remember. (Approximately 4.5 hrs)
Approximate value: $137 USD per person


Kohala Coast Adventure Helicopter
Tour the Kohala coast, valleys, and waterfalls. Many consider this area to have the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. (Approximately 50 minutes)
Approximate value: $242 USD per person


Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure with Hawaii Forest & Trail
The drive to the summit of Mauna Kea is one you'll never forget. It's hard to believe you're in Hawaii as you climb to an elevation of 13,796 feet above sea level. After a hot, picnic-style dinner, we make our way to the summit of Hawaii's most sacred mountain. Once at the summit, we are afforded spectacular views of the horizon, Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Loa and Hualalai, and Mauna Kea's world-class array of telescopes. Mauna Kea is the world's tallest mountain, rising over 32,000 feet from the ocean floor to its summit, which is considered by many Hawaiians to be the most sacred place in all the islands. In your hooded parka, you'll stand in awe at both nature's sublime creation and man's astonishing technological achievements. Please check your itinerary and flight times before booking this excursion.
Approximate value: $207 USD per person


Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Mauna Kea Adventures
This evening experience an incredible adventure at the top of Mauna Kea Summit. On the way to the summit by vehicle, with your guide you will explain the evolution of the island. After a dinner stop proceed to the summit for a sensational sunset. Then return back down to the 9000' elevation point where the naturalist sets up a telescope and you will watch the stars. This trip includes arctic style parkas with hoods, a light supper and hot drinks. This tour is approximately eight-hours and participants should be physically fit and comfortable at high altitudes. Long pants and closed walking shoes are a must.
Approximate value: $200 USD per person


Sunset Manta Ray Snorkel
Your adventure is at night for the best viewing of the mantas. Although you can view mantas during daylight hours, they feed most actively at night, when many plankton rise towards the surface, providing one of the favorite foods on which mantas feed. Using dive lights that are safe for the manta, we are able to attract these plankton which attracts the mantas. Manta rays do not have stingers like the Sting Rays, mantas are completely safe to be around. This cruise includes warm soup & bread rools, snack mix, hot drinks (tea, coffee & hot chocolate), snorkel gear, wetsuit and instructions. Wine and beer available for purchase.
Approximate value: $103 USD per person


Heavenly Hana Adventure Tour with picnic lunch - Roberts Hawaii
No doubt you've heard about the land where Puff the Magic Dragon frolicked and the famous Road to Hana. This tour shows you this enchanting side of Maui, taking you along the gorgeous, winding coastal road while your guide adds more color to the scenery with interesting stories and lively narration. You'll visit the famed Hana Bay itself, along with Maui's famous windsurfing beach, Hookipa. There's also a stop at 122-acre Wainapanapa State Park, home to a beautiful black-sand beach and Hawaiian sea turtles. Keanae Lookout will also take your breath away, with pretty views of the peninsula and taro fields. And it wouldn't be a complete Maui tour without seeing historical landmarks, waterfalls, and a quaint little town, now would it? This tour is indeed an adventure -- one you remember from your imagination as a child, and have the chance to relive as an adult. Picnic lunch included. (Approximately 11 hours)
Approximate value: $124 USD per person


Premium Morning Snorkel
"The Molokini and Turtle Town snorkel tour is our most popular Maui snorkeling adventure. Molokini offers exceptionally clear water with visibility reliably in excess of 150 feet. Molokini snorkeling is truly a unique experience, as there are only 3 volcanic calderas including Molokini in the entire world. In this offshore marine sanctuary sparkling waters are just the beginning of an experience you will not soon forget. With hundreds of species of fish and marine animals endemic to Hawaii, and coral combinations not found anywhere else in Hawaii, Molokini snorkel is a rare opportunity to view marine life and coral formations not found at other Maui snorkel destinations or anywhere else in the world. After you have enjoyed your incredible morning of Molokini, the Molokini snorkel adventure continues towards another fantastic Maui snorkeling destination. Turtle town is bordered by a coral reef and underwater lava formations, animated by numerous colorful fishes, starfishes, and other aquatic delights. As you splash into an ocean of fun at Turtle Town, you will be welcomed by one of Maui's most gentle residents, the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Beyond satisfying your compelling desire to explore the underwater wonders of Molokini and Turtle Town, your crew also takes care of all your other needs. Our Molokini snorkel cruise starts with muffins baked fresh in our own kitchen, fresh tropical fruit, orange juice and freshly ground and brewed Kona Coffee. While you are snorkeling at Molokini, your crew will fire up the grill and cook up some of the best BBQ you have tasted. (Approximately 5 hours) Transportation is included in your rate.
Approximate value: $134 USD per person


Whale Watching
Experience the thrill of whale watching in Maui on a 2-hour whale watch cruise. This educational and informative adventure is great fun for the entire family and offers spectacular sightseeing and photo opportunities. Public transportation is available for $2.00 each way.
Approximate value: $42 USD per person


Ali'i Movie Tour With Scenic Hanalei
The Hawaii Movie Tours on Kauai is a unique opportunity to experience the island through Hollywood's eyes on an expert guided tour of Kauai's famous movie locations. The fun-filled 6-hour narrated tour is aboard an air-conditioned minibus that will stop at Kauai's iconic movie locations while also viewing film clips of some of Hollywood's most notable movies filmed on the island. A perfect spot has been chosen to go along with our movie theme. Lunch is included at the famous and rustic Tahiti Nui where George Clooney's newest movie was filmed, The Descendants.
Approximate value: $105 USD per person


Hanalei Valley Tour
This tour is an ideal way to view the northern shore of Kauai, the most scenic and photographed portion of this lush island. The tour includes Hanalei Bay, and the north side beach areas where such famous films as South Pacific, The Thornbirds, Jurassic Park, and Only the Brave were filmed. There are also interesting stops at the wet and dry caves, Haena, and the beautiful valley overlooks. View taro farms and an abundance of different plants. (Approximately 5 hours)
Approximate value: $89 USD per person


Safari Waterfall Helicopter Tour
Depart from the Lihue Airport helipad and fly along the Hoary Head Mountain Range into the Hanapepe Valley to circle the Manawaipuna Waterfall, commonly known as the Jurassic Park Waterfall. Soar over Olokele Canyon and Waimea Canyon, also know as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific where several waterfalls cascade down steep cliffs like the Waialae Falls. Ascend over to Kokee State Park and soar into the major valleys along Na Pali Coastline. View the North Shore, Lumahai Beach, Hanalei Bay, Namolokama Mountain and waterfalls. Descend into the tropical rainforest of Hanalei Valley and view multitudes of waterfalls, and Mount Waialeale Crater the wettest spot on earth with over 450 inches of rain per year. Next you will visit the center of Kauai at the summit crater of Mt. Waialeale, a stunning geological wonder and also the wettest spot on Earth. Fly near the Wailua Falls, filmed in Fantasy Island, prior to returning to the Lihue Airport. (1 hour)
Approximate value: $245 USD per person


Scenic Valley Beach Ride
This ride takes you through the ancient Mahaulepu area popular now to beachgoers, windsurfers, and local fisherman. Experience a variety of scenery and terrain, from pasture ranch land and farm crops to coastal and mountain vistas. Cross over a sandbar and stream, travel past beaches and bays, see native foliage and birds, pass under the tall shady ironwood trees, and appreciate the afternoon cool tradewind breezes. Horses are available for every skill level, including beginners, although participants must be physically fit. Long pants are recommended and closed-toe shoes are required. Round-trip transportation can be arranged for an additional cost of $20.00 each way. (2 hours)
Approximate value: $114 USD per person