Hawaiian Islands (8150)

11 days from Honolulu to Maui

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Discover the beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui. Whether you’re admiring the natural beauty of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon, or just relaxing on the warm sands of Waikiki Beach, you’re sure to be delighted. Visit Pearl Harbor’s famous Battleship Row in Honolulu. Marvel at the black-sand beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island and discover famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Savor Kona coffee, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world! In Maui, visit stunning Iao Valley, a landscape that Mark Twain called the “Yosemite of the Pacific” and view Iao Needle. The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more. From volcanoes to beaches to lush rain forests, this is a vacation that has something for everyone with plenty of time for exploring and relaxing. So let Cosmos handle all the details while you sit back and enjoy paradise!

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

This Cosmos travel package does not include meals. Most of our hotels offer anything from coffee to a full breakfast, so you can start the day the way you like best. At most lunch stops, your Tour Director will have information on local restaurants. Dinnertime is your chance to sample local cuisine. Sometimes your Tour Director will offer an optional dinner outing.

Notes:

Participation on this tour requires client’s name exactly as it appears on his/her passport, D.O.B., gender, and nationality at the time of booking.

Itinerary

Day 1 HONOLULU

Aloha—welcome to Hawaii! Your Tour Director will be in the Lobby from 3-6pm to answer any questions.

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Day 2 HONOLULU. EXCURSION TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL

Morning orientation with your Tour Director. Your sightseeing excursion features Pearl Harbor, the sunken USS Arizona and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, as well as Punchbowl National Cemetery with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sites include bustling Chinatown, ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of King Kamehameha the Great.

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Day 3 HONOLULU

Today is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions, including activities near world-famous Waikiki Beach. Consider an optional full-day trip to the North Shore’s Polynesian Cultural Center including dinner and breathtaking Polynesian performances with dance and fire in the colorful Ha: Breath of Life stage show.

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Day 4 HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK–KONA

This morning, depart for Hilo on the “Big Island” of Hawaii with its spectacular scenery that includes misty plateaus, craggy cliffs, tropical rainforests, bamboo groves, and lava deserts. On arrival, tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Arrive in Kona on the sunny side of the “Big Island” in the early evening.

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Day 5 KONA

Today is yours to relax and explore the resort area of Kailua, situated between Kailua Bay and the dormant Hualalai Volcano. Kailua is rich in history, featuring the historic Hulihe’e Palace, former vacation home of the Hawaiian Royal Family, and Ahu’ena Heiau, the restored personal temple of King Kamehameha the Great. This area is renowned for its famous Kona coffee, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. Discover a colorful world below the surface on an optional snorkeling cruise to a coral reef brimming with a kaleidoscope of tropical fish; or take an optional scenic drive up the scenic Kohala coastline for a hike to discover stunning private waterfalls and delve into ancient Hawaiian history. Tonight, perhaps check out the numerous restaurants and shops in Kailua.

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Day 6 KONA–WAIMEA CANYON–KAUAI

Morning transfer to Kona International Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. Drive along the scenic southern shore via Poipu Beach to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed on the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include Waimea Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the lush and fertile Hanapepe Valley, and a photo stop at Spouting Horn, a dramatic blowhole on the ocean’s edge. Later, arrive at your oceanside hotel in Kapa’a.

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Day 7 KAUAI

Kauai has a lot to offer, and your Tour Director will have suggestions, including a thrilling optional flightseeing helicopter tour of the waterfalls of the Garden Isle.

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Day 8 KAUAI–’IAO VALLEY–MAUI

This morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island" and travel between the beautiful West Maui mountains and Haleakala volcano. Sightseeing includes a visit to Iao Valley, a stunning landscape that Mark Twain called the "Yosemite of the Pacific" to view Iao Needle. Continue past Maalaea Harbor and see the offshore islands of Kahoolawe, Lanai, and Molokai before arriving at the Kaanapali Beach resort area.

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Day 9 MAUI

A full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches, relax by the hotel pool, or take an optional scenic drive to explore the spectacular Road to Hana—known for its 54 bridges and beautiful waterfalls. Just a short stroll from the hotel is Whalers Village with Maui’s best assortment of art galleries, boutiques, and oceanfront restaurants. Ride the free Ka’anapali Trolley and see the former vacation place of the Royal Chiefs of Maui who enjoyed lawn bowling using stones on what are now the Ka’anapali Golf Courses. Be sure to catch the stunning sunset and ocean views.

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Day 10 MAUI

Today is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for activities, like setting out to sea for the thrill of trade wind sailing on an optional Sunset Sail.

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Day 11 MAUI

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the Valley Island further.

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Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

LINDA PEREZ

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“By the time I was 11 years old, I knew I wanted to be a Tour Director. My parents loved to share photos of their trips with me, and they would tell me, "You should do that; you'd be great at it!" They planted a seed that grew. On my 21st birthday, I traveled on a 12-country, 30-day tour of Europe. Six months later, I enrolled in tour directing school, and I've been in this career for over 30 years. My travel advice is simple: enjoy the experiences that are unique to the places you are visiting.”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Honolulu

Kona

Honolulu

Oahu Island Sightseeing

Discover Oahu's most iconic landmarks and sights on this exceptional sightseeing tour!

Price Range: $$$

Oahu Sunset Dinner Cruise & Show

Enjoy an evening cruise and dinner show as you discover the unparalleled vistas of Waikiki and beyond Diamond Head to view the beautiful Kahala Gold Coast.

Price Range: $$$

Kona

Kona Sightseeing Cruises

The scenic treasures around the stunning Kona Coast come brilliantly to life during this incredible cruise off the shores of the Big Island!

Price Range: $$

The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include International airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Cosmos).