The Best of Hawaii 2017
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Overview
Highlights
- 11 nights in ocean-view rooms at beachfront resorts
- private evening with cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu
- catamaran sail at sunset
- outrigger canoe ride
- interactive cooking demonstration on Maui
- stories from a 'beach boy'
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Trip includes
- Private evening with cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu Stay in ocean-view rooms at stunning beachfront island resorts all 11 nights Meet a real-life Waikiki "beach boy" and hear the story of life on the water, then have fun in the sun and surf on a Hawaiian outrigger canoe ride A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, built over the remains of the fallen WWII battleship in Pearl Harbor An informative presentation on the unique ecology of Pacific islands Hawaiian feasts for the senses in Maui - a hands-on gourmet cooking experience and an evening of dance, song and exotic flavors at a traditional Hawaiian luau Tour a coffee farm on the Big Island complete with Kona coffee tasting A private catamaran sail at sunset and a historical tour of sacred sites on the Big Island of Hawaii Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 21 meals (11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Itinerary
Tour begins: The Royal Hawaiian. A transfer is included from Honolulu Int'l Airport to The Royal Hawaiian, a regal landmark located oceanfront on Waikiki Beach. Enjoy an à la carte dinner with stunning views of the beach and sea at the hotel's acclaimed Azure Restaura...
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, a tribute to the military personnel who lost their lives in the December 7, 1941 attack, called the "Day of Infamy." Further Honolulu sightseeing includes a drive through Punchbowl Memorial Cemetery and historic Honolulu...
It's off to the windward side of Oahu this morning for a scenic tour of its beaches, bays and birds. Sights include the famous Halona Blow Hole, formed by molten lava tubes that shoot powerful water sprays up to 30-ft.-high in the air, and the Halona Beach Cove, immor...
Fly to the youngest of the islands, the Big Island of Hawaii, home to Mauna Loa and Kilauea, two of the world's most active and accessible volcanoes; the gentleness of their eruptions allows visits to the edges of their active vents. In 1866, when Mark Twain saw the s...
Spend the day doing whatever interests you most on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can set off on an optional two-hour helicopter excursion for a thrilling view of Kilauea's fiery lava vents and the Big Island's coastal rainforests, available at an additional cost per p...
To get the day started just right, head to a Kona coffee plantation and living history farm. Kona coffee is prized the world over; see how a typical coffee farming family of the early 20th century lived and worked, and learn the secrets of cultivating the bean, from t...
Fly to the Garden Isle of Kauai, whose lush landscapes featuring orchids, hibiscus and plumeria are often used as a setting for Hollywood films depicting tropical paradise. Have lunch in Princeville prior to a scenic drive that takes you through the Tunnel of Trees - ...
If you wish, you may start your day on an optional 45-55-minute helicopter flightseeing adventure* over the rainforests and mountains of the lush "Garden Isle" (available for an additional charge; see Pricing & Availability for details). Then, the day is yours to ...
Fly to Maui, named for an ancient god. Travel through the mist-shrouded Iao Valley to see the famed Iao Needle, then past sugar cane fields to the historic port of Lahaina, an old whaling center and former island capital. Following some time on your own to explore Lah...
Feel free to spend the early morning hours indulging at the resort before discovering the secrets of island cuisine. Maui chefs take delight in the abundance of locally raised beef, tropical fruits and vegetables grown in fertile volcanic soil, and fresh fish - often ...
Today, Tauck's Hawaii tour takes you to the 10,023-foot-high rim of Mount Haleakala (meaning "house of the sun"), the world's largest dormant volcano (it's been two centuries since its last eruption) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The crater is more than seven miles ...
Tour ends: Maui. Fly home anytime; a transfer is included from The Fairmont Kea Lani to Maui's Kahului Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for departure flight check-in at the airport.
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PORTOFCALL : Maui, Hawaii
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.
In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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