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2010: SPLENDORS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS (8140)
13 days from Oahu to Maui
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 Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation. On this Splendors of the Hawaiian Islands vacation, enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop by air from Oahu to Kauai and Hawaii to Maui. Start your trip in Honolulu with a typical Hawaiian greeting-a fresh flower lei. Walk along Honolulu's world-famous Waikiki Beach and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Honolulu. Visit Pearl Harbor and its memorial, Honolulu Lookout, Chinatown, and more. After a day of leisure in Honolulu, fly to Kauai, take an excursion to Waimea Canyon, and attend a luau feast. Cruise up the Wailua River to a lava rock grotto covered with tropical fern. After a day of leisure in Kauai, fly to the big island of Hawaii. Tour Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park and enjoy a full day to explore Kona. Finally, travel to Maui to see the lush 'Iao Valley and tour Haleakala National Park, site of the huge volcanic Haleakala Crater. The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more. From luaus and snorkeling to aquariums and volcanoes to beaches and lush rain forests, this is a vacation that has something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy paradise!
HOTELS
Honolulu Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (F); Kauai Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa (F); Kona Royal Kona (F); Maui Royal Lahaina (SF)
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| Call (888) 283-1985 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8658255 | | Cosmos | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Honolulu | Aloha and welcome to Hawaii! Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport you will be greeted with a fresh flower lei and transferred to your hotel in Waikiki. Your Tour Director will be on hand to assist with check-in. | | Day 2 | Honolulu | Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions, including activities near world-famous Waikiki Beach or a full-day optional outing to the Polynesian Cultural Center on the island's north shore, where you'll enjoy a dinner buffet and the colorful Horizons stage show. | | Day 3 | Honolulu | This morning, your sightseeing excursion features the sunken USS ARIZONA and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, Punchbowl National Cemetery, and Honolulu Lookout. Other sights include bustling Chinatown, 'Iolani Palace, and the Kamehameha Statue. The afternoon is free for independent activities. Tonight, join the optional sunset dinner cruise along the shores of Waikiki. | | Day 4 | Honolulu | One last day to enjoy Waikiki, the world's most famous beach. Your Tour Director has ideas to make your day memorable | | Day 5 | Kauai | Morning transfer to Honolulu Airport for the flight to the 'Garden Isle' of Kauai. Then, 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. Tonight, attend a LUAU feast, considered one of Hawaii's best. After dinner, sit back and watch a captivating international revue of dancers and musicians. (D)NOTE: Due to air schedules on inter-island flights between Honolulu and Kauai, the luau could be moved to Day 9 on the island of Hawaii. | | Day 6 | Kauai | Kauai has a lot to offer, and your Tour Director will suggest several optional outings for the duration of your stay, including a trip to Hanalei Bay, the filming location of many Hollywood movies, such as South Pacific and The Thornbirds. Other activities include helicopter flightseeing and snorkeling on the Na Pali coastline. | | Day 7 | Kona | Early this morning, depart for Hilo and the island of Hawaii. Then, 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 late afternoon. | | Day 8 | Kona | The following two days are free to explore the charming and historic town of Kailua-Kona. Optional activities include a snorkeling cruise to a coral reef to view magnificent tropical fish, or a helicopter ride along the Kohala coastline and over the famous Parker Ranch and an active volcano. | | Day 9 | Kona | Today you may choose to take in the breathtaking views of the Pacific while you relax on the decks of your resort's oceanfront split-level swimming pool or at the private beach and saltwater swimming lagoon. For an unforgettable adventure, join the afternoon optional to the summit of Mauna Kea Crater (13,796 ft.) to view the sunset, then visit the Ellison Onizuka Visitor Center (9,200 ft.) to stargaze in the evening. | | Day 10 | Maui | This morning, fly to Maui, the 'Valley Island.' On arrival, sightseeing begins with a visit to the 'IAO VALLEY, the 'Yosemite of the Pacific,' to view the 'lao Needle. Then, through lush farm country and along the shoreline via Maalaea Boat Harbor to Lahaina, once a whaling center and capital of the Hawaiian monarchy. Free time to explore this colorful town. | | Day 11 | Maui | A full day at leisure to enjoy Maui's splendid beaches or to relax by the pool at the hotel. There is a variety of optional outings, including the Road to Hana, one of the world's most spectacular scenic drives with 54 bridges and many waterfalls. From January to mid-April, whale watching is offered. | | Day 12 | Maui | This morning is dedicated to HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, the volcano known to islanders as the 'House of the Sun,' and its vast Haleakala Crater. The parkland is located in a setting of stunning natural beauty, ranging from a landscape of cinder cones to dense rainforest. Return to Kihei in the early afternoon with the balance of the day at leisure. | | Day 13 | Maui | The trip ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfer to Maui's airport in Kahului for your homebound flight. |
| | US$ Price Details
Land only price includes all intra-tour air, a value of $270. Single Room Supplement: $860Triple Room Reduction per person: $11
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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