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9-Day Ultimate Hawaii Island Hopping Tour from Honolulu: Oahu, Maui, Hilo (Airport Transfer) - 3 Nights in Hilo

 

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$2660
¥18736
€2264
C$3663
(per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Daily Depart from: Honolulu, HI
Overview
Visit Hilo, Honolulu, Maui, Oahu, Pearl Harbor.

Day 1: Honolulu

After arrival at Honolulu International Airport, we will meet the tour guide who will wear a lavender purple color shirt. The hotel is about 25 minutes' drive from the airport.
Domestic Flight: Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area of your flight.
International Flight: The tour guide will meet you at the individual exit.

Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel (2 breakfast per room) Or Ramada Plaza Hotel or similar Budget Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 2: Honolulu - Pearl Harbor (half day) (15 miles)

Visit Pearl Harbor for the famous remains of USS Arizona Battleship after the Japanese attack in World War II. You will have a chance to watch the real documentary film of the Pearl Harbor and overlook the USS Arizona Memorial. After that is the City Tour. Passing by State Capitol, Chinatown, Washington palace (Governor's Mansion), and King Kamehameha statue. If time permits, you will visit the local Keoni Jewelry Collections and then go back to the hotel.

Start time: Approx. 6:00am

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet.

  • This memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii serves as a remembrance of the American soldier killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The ship marks the resting place of over one thousand of the dead.

Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.

  • Built in the Hawaiian international style, this large building is the official statehouse of Hawaii and home to the state legislature. It is surrounded by a refelcting pool. It replaced 'Iolani Palace in 1969 as the statehouse.

  • This National Historic Landmark is an extremely important location in Hawaiian history. It is where the last queen of Hawai'i, Queen Liliʻuokalani, was arrested after being betrayed and overthrown before the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.

  • This brass statue honors Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the great, who conquered and unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. It serves as an important cultural, spiritual, and historical landmark for the Hawaiian people.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Ending time: Approx. 11:00am

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel (2 breakfast per room) Or Ramada Plaza Hotel or similar Budget Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 3: Oahu (Mini Circle Island Tour + North Shore Sightseeing Tour)

After picked up from our hotel in the morning, we will head to view the east part of Oahu and take a Mini Circle Island Tour, passing by the world-famous Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, the luxurious Kahala residential area, and the Blowhole. Along the way, we will also see the white sand beaches on the east coast and the Native Hawaiian preservation area. Finally, we will arrive at the famous ancient battlefield—Pali Lookout .
In the afternoon, we will go on a North Shore sightseeing tour, pass by the Tomb of General Chang Hsueh Liang and Byodo-In Temple. Then we will continue to the Haleiwa town. After a brief stop there, we will pass by the Sunset Beach where we will have chance to see some turtles lying on the beach. After that, we'll visit Hawaii famous Dole Plantation, to try the delicious Dole Whip ice cream on your own expense. Before returning back to the hotel.

Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It is the location of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, as well as much-loved tourist spots like Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is on this island as well.

  • This in-depth tour of Oahu offers a look at some of Hawaii's most amazing places, both up-close and as part of the island's amazing and scenic views. Stops include the Diamond Head Crater and Halona Blow Hole.

  • Rising over Honolulu, Diamond Head is a dormant volcano with an interior crater. The Diamond Head crater is one of the world's best examples of this geological formation. The crater's interior is now a national park.

    Duration: Approx. 10 Minutes

  • The Halona Blowhole on the south shore of Oahu is the result of tubes created in rock thousands of years ago by volcanic eruptions. Large waves force water through the tubes, jetting it 30 feet into the air.

    Duration: Approx. 10 Minutes

  • This scenic point on Koʻolau Mountain in Oahu's Nuʻuanu Valley offers spectacular panoramic views of the northeastern coastline of the island of Oahu. The area is also the location of the Nuʻuanu Freshwater Fish Refuge and Nu'uanu Reservoir.

    Replaced by the Ala Moana Beach Park if closed due to road closure.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

  • Surrounded by koi ponds, this non-denominational temple was built in the 1960s to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to the Hawaiian islands. Before entering, visitors should ring the peace bell.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

  • This small island off the shore of Oahu has often been called "Chinaman's Hat" because of its resemblance to coned hats from Asia. The 12.5 acre island was separated from Oahu by erosion.

    Duration: Approx. 10 Minutes

  • A town along the northwest coast of O'ahu, Haleiwa is known as a top surfing destination. Matsumoto Shave Ice is a local favorite, where visitors can get Hawaii's favorite dessert.

  • Dole Plantation opened in 1950, billing itself as "Hawaii's Pineapple Experience." In addition to touring the fields, visitors can attempt the "world's largest maze," a 3-acre adventure with more than two miles of paths and a mystery to solve.

    Duration: Approx. 25 Minutes

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel (2 breakfast per room) Or Ramada Plaza Hotel or similar Budget Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 4: Oahu Polynesian Cultural Center (Includes Buffet and Show)

In the afternoon, take a one hour and half drive to Polynesian Cultural Center located at north shore. It is a center established by the Mormons and contains seven Polynesian tribes including Samoa, Maori, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti and Marquises Islands. A standard buffet dinner at the Polynesian Cultural Center is included.

Start time: Approx. 1:30pm

Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It is the location of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, as well as much-loved tourist spots like Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is on this island as well.

  • The Polynesian Cultural Center is actually a theme park and living museum located on the northern shores of the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. Eight simulated villages showcase different Polynesian cultures in different ways for curious visitors.

    Weather permits

    Opening Hours: Closed on Sunday

Ending time: Approx. 10:00pm

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel (2 breakfast per room) Or Ramada Plaza Hotel or similar Budget Hotel

Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Standard buffet dinner included)

Day 5: Honolulu - Hilo (210 miles)

In the morning, after checking out from the hotel, we will go to Honolulu airport and take a plane to the big island, Hilo. Your tour guide in Hilo will pick you up at baggage claim area. In the evening, we will go on a Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour at Visitor's Station to marvel at the Hawaiian sky, and to experience one of the most sacred places in Hawaii. Overnight in Hilo hotel.

Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.

  • The Mauna Kea Observatories are a collection of research facilities located atop the volcano Mauna Kea in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island. Mauna Kea is one of the world's most important observatories and are managed by the University of Hawai'i.

    Children under 6 years old, those who have undergone heart surgery, severe hypertension, anemia, pregnant women, altitude sickness, etc., are not allowed to participate. No compensation or refund will be provided.

    Opening Hours: Tue, Thu, Sat, minimum 2 persons

Standard Hotel: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 6: Big Island (Hilo) Volcanoes National Park One Day Tour

Today, we will depart from the hotel and then head to the Rainbow Falls, then proceed to the Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, continue to the famous Biscuit Factory and taste some of the hand-made flavored cookies for fre.. Afterwards we will come to visit the Hilo Bayfront Beach Park , then proceed to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, look at the park's unique geographic features such as the craters, the Lava tube, and the steaming vents of the volcanoes.

Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.

  • This impressive waterfall near downtown Hilo, Hawaii is eighty feet tall and almost a hundred feet in diameter. Its ease of access and lack of admission fee make it a popular sight to see for visitors to Hilo.

  • Banyan Drive is a iconic Hilo roadway lined with century-old banyan trees, each planted by a historical figure. Surrounded by resorts and golf courses, it blends nature and heritage.

  • A true taste of the islands and home to the world renowned Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookie.

  • Hilo Bayfront Beach Park features unique black sands and a tranquil bay, ideal for leisurely walks and sunset views. With shaded areas and amenities, it's perfect for family outings and outdoor activities.

  • Wailoa State Park in central Hilo features coastal wetlands, a Japanese garden, and recreational facilities. Ideal for birdwatching, picnics, and cultural experiences by the sea.

  • The Statue of King Kamehameha I in downtown Hilo honors the unifier of Hawaii. This gilded bronze monument symbolizes Hawaiian history and culture, drawing visitors for photos and reflection.

  • Volcanoes National Park showcases Hawaii's interesting geological history. Near the town of Hilo, Mt. Kilauea, and the Thurston Lava Tube, the park boasts an incredible, dynamic landscape that is often reshaped by local volcanic activity.

Standard Hotel: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 7: Big Island (Hilo) Akaka Falls One Day Tour

Today we will take a 30-minute hike to the Kalapana lava field of 1985, then we will drive up the east coast of the Big Island to see the views along the way, and to Puhoiki to see the black sand beaches formed during the latest volcanic eruption in 2018. Then we will get back to Hilo for lunch. In the afternoon we will go to the Akaka Falls on the north shore of the Big Island. Stop at the farmer's market for fresh papayas and other tropical seasonal fruits.

Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.

  • Kalapana Black Sand Beach is a volcanic beach that is also an actively erupting area. The Kalapana Lava Viewing Area allows visitors to see the volcano's activity from a safe distance and watch smoke billow up from the water.

  • 'Akaka Falls State Park is one of the many parks on the Island of Hawaii, just outside the city of Hilo. The park is named for the ʻAkaka Falls, a 422-foot-tall waterfall on Kolekole Stream in an eroded gorge.

Standard Hotel: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 8: Hilo - Maui - Oahu (225 miles)

In the morning we will take the inter-island flight from Hilo to Maui. After arrival, we will enjoy the island's beautiful environment including Kepaniwai park & Culture Heritage Gardens, then the D.T. Fleming Beach Park which is reviewed as most beautiful beach, the Ho'okipa Beach Park, the most renowned windsurfing site in the world, and Paia Town, a historic hippie town from the 18th and 19th centuries. Once finished, we will fly back to Oahu at the end of the day. After picked up by the tour guide, we will go to hotel and rest.

*We are not responsible for any canceling flight.*

Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and has been called the "Best Island in the World." Popular spots on the island include Hāna Highway, Haleakalā National Park, and Wailea-Makena. More than two million people visit annually.

  • This charming county park in central Maui includes various ethnic displays memorializing the different cultures that have played a role in the history of the Hawaiian Islands.

  • D.T. Fleming Beach Park is a must-see destination for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its pristine shores, lush surroundings, and a range of activities, this beach park offers a quintessential Hawaiian experience.

  • Ho'okipa is a beach on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii and perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world. Waves there are largest during the winter, smaller in summer. Surfing contests are held there too.

  • This coastal town on the island of Maui is regarded as one of the world's greatest surfing locations because of its beautiful beaches and sick waves.

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel (2 breakfast per room) Or Ramada Plaza Hotel or similar Budget Hotel

Meal: Excluded

Day 9: Oahu - Honolulu (12 miles)

Today we will check out the hotel and then drop off at the Oahu airport. Tour ends here.

Meal: Excluded

The sequences of itinerary may be adjusted according to different tour departure dates, but the contents of itinerary will not be changed.

 

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