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2006 Itinerary featuring 8 days from $2,995       One Week  US National Parks  
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Fiery volcanoes, tropical flowers, colorful fish, and the welcoming spirit of aloha fill Oahu, Big Island, and Maui vacations. Explore the active volcanoes and lava landscapes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. Learn more about the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the USS Arizona. Marvel at Hawaii’s underwater life at the Maui Ocean Center, and step back in time at a working Kona coffee farm. Enjoy a catamaran cruise off Waikiki Beach, a traditional luau, and a Ho'omana'o cultural experience. There is also plenty of free time to pursue your own tropical adventures, like an optional heli-tour, and relax at some of the islands' best oceanfront resorts.
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2008 Itinerary


Day 1: Aloha Oahu
Tauck's Oahu, Big Island and Maui vacations begin at Honolulu International Airport. A transfer is included from Honolulu International Airport to The Royal Hawaiian, also known as the legendary "Pink Palace of the Pacific" on the white sands of Waikiki Beach. Dine tonight in one of the most legendary restaurants in Hawaii, The Surf Room.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: January – May 31: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms); June 1 – December 31: Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort (Tower Partial Ocean View or Deluxe Ocean Tower with Diamond Head View), Waikiki Beach, Oahu

Day 2: Pearl Harbor memorial and a catamaran cruise
Visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, a tribute to all of the 2,388 military personnel who were killed in the December 7, 1941 attack, known as the Day of Infamy; the battleship is now a National Historic Landmark. Catch sweeping views of Kailua, Kaneohe, and the Pacific Ocean from Nuuanu Pali Lookout. See the sights of Waikiki while cruising aboard the catamaran Maita'i this afternoon, then join us this evening for a welcome reception.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: January – May 31: The Royal Hawaiian (Historic Garden Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms); June 1 – December 31: Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort (Tower Partial Ocean View or Deluxe Ocean Tower with Diamond Head View), Waikiki Beach, Oahu

Day 3: Hawaii’s underwater world
Fly to Maui, and prepare to be amazed at the Maui Ocean Center. It features many of the 680 fish species found in Hawaii in elaborate coral habitats. Other highlights include a tank of translucent jellyfish, a pool of spotted eagle rays, and an enormous aquarium with a clear tunnel that you can walk through to get the feel of being under the sea – sharks swim over your head. Oceanfront resorts highlight Maui vacations, and yours for the next two nights sits on a perfect smile of a beach!
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Maui Prince Hotel (Ocean-View Rooms), Makena, Maui

Day 4: The magic of Ho'omana'o and old Lahaina
Brush up your poi-pounding, spear-throwing and other traditional Hawaiian skills when you take part in the Ho'omana'o, a unique interactive celebration of Hawaii's rich history and culture – it's what Maui vacations are all about! Then spend some time exploring the old whaling port and former island capital of Lahaina before returning to your hotel for the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Maui Prince Hotel (Ocean-View Rooms), Makena, Maui

Day 5: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii, and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It showcases Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain on earth, and Kilauea, which has been erupting almost continually since 1983, producing rivers of fiery lava. Enjoy lunch at the Volcano Golf & Country Club situated just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, then travel along the Hamakua Coast en route to the Hilton Waikoloa Village for a three-night stay on the Kohala Coast.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island

Day 6: Big day on the Big Island
On your open day, enjoy the amenities of your oceanfront resort, which you can explore via mahogany canal boats or air-conditioned trams. Play a round of golf or tennis, or choose from an array of optional activities on the Big Island – including a two-hour helicopter flightseeing excursion available for an additional $399; see "Available Tour Options" or ask at booking for details.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island

Day 7: A trip back in time at Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Visit the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a working seven-acre coffee and macadamia nut farm established in 1900 that illustrates traditional coffee farming and the lifestyles of its pioneering Japanese growers. Enjoy free time in the harborside town of Kailua-Kona, where Hawaiian royalty made their homes in ancient days, and spend the rest of the afternoon as you please. Tonight, join us for a traditional Hawaiian luau, where you’ll share experiences and bid your fellow travelers farewell.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala Coast, Big Island

Day 8: Mahalo Hawaii
Tour ends: Big Island of Hawaii. Fly home today as this most special of Oahu, Big Island and Maui vacations comes to an end. A transfer is included from the Hilton Waikoloa Village to Kona International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast

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