$8,073

Hawaii Three Islands

OAHU, Big Island HAWAII, MAUI

Thursday, September 5-Saturday, September 14, 2024

 ITINERARY

Thursday, September 5

Depart from Philadelphia International airport to Honolulu.

-Upon arrival in Honolulu you will begin your stay with a Traditional Flower Lei greeting then transported to your hotel. Prepare to relax or take a walk on the beach. 

Friday, September 6 

-Pearl Harbor Memorial 

You begin your day with a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial (pending availability). The USS Arizona was a Pennsylvania-class battleship built in the mid-1910s. Commissioned in 1916, Arizona stayed stateside during World War I. Later on she was sent to the Pacific Fleet, based in Pearl Harbor, HI. The USS Arizona was hit multiple times in the first few minutes of the attack. One bomb penetrated the armored deck near the ammunition magazines in the forward section of the ship, causing a massive explosion and killing 1,177 of the sailors and Marines on board. Irreparably damaged, the USS Arizona still lies at the bottom of Pearl Harbor. 

-Enjoy a Narrated driving tour of Honolulu that winds through the National Cemetery of the Pacific, Washington Place (the Governor's Mansion), the State Capitol Bulding, Chinatown, past eh Iolani Palace and the King Kamehamah Statue, a reminder that Kamehameha ended the wars among the Hawaiian people. 

-Later in the afternoon, return to your hotel where you will have free time to explore the shops on Kalakaua Avenue, or take a leisurely stroll on the world's most famous beach - Waikiki. 

Saturday, September 7 

-Today experience the breathtakingly beautiful 120-mile trip around the island of Oahu where you visit Hawaii's most famous landmark - Diamondhead. You will also see Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Pali Lookout, the Dole Pineapple Plantation, big wave surf beaches of the North Shore, and the South Pacific vistas on the Eastern side of the island. 

-Enjoy dinner this evening at Duke's Waikiki. Experience Polynesian fare in an open air, beachfront setting as the sun drops off into the blue Pacific.

Sunday, September 8 

This morning meet you board the bus for the airport as you Island Hop to the The Big Island, Hawaii. 

Upon arrival you begin your Volcanoes National Park Tour. Here you will feel the sense of awe at Mother Nature's unrivaled power. From the molten magma flowing to the snow-capped heighes of Mauna Kea as well as the rainforest of Hamakua Coast to the jet-black sands of Punaluu Beach. The Island of Hawaii serves as a testament to nature's power. Lunch is included while touring. 

-This evening enjoy some free time and dinner on your own in Kona.

Monday, September 9

-Begin the day with a visit to the Kona Coffee Company, where you will see the process of coffee production from seed to cup, with samplings. Then it is on to the Hawaiian Chocolate Factory where you will visit the farm and the process of production from seed to bar. 

-This afternoon visit Pu'uhonua O Honaanau, the Place of Refuge. The Puʻuhonua protected the kapu breaker, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. No physical harm could come to those who reached the boundaries of the Puʻuhonua. 

-Dinner and the evening is on your own to explore Kona.

Tuesday, September 10 

After breakfast you have the opportunity to do as you please. Optional activities like a Whale Watching Cruise or a Fly-Away Tour to Kauai, or just sit back and relax and simply enjoy your day in paradise. 

Wednesday, September 11 

-This morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to beautiful Maui for a three night stay. Maui has a surplus of natural splendor with miles of perfect beaches, lush green valley, volcanic landscapes, plus a fascinating history in the whaling town of Lahaina. Today is free to enjoy optional tours, shopping in Lahaina, or beach time. 

-At the end of the day a three course dinner is included at a local Resort as the sun drops off into the Pacific. 

Thursday, September 12 

-This morning enjoy a private tour titled "Haleakala The House of the Sun". You will travel past sugarcane fields, through Hawaiian cowboy country, beyond the farms of Kula, and then above the tree line to where cacti and rare Hawaiian silver swords grow. Head to the very crest of Haleakala at over 10,000 feet. It is a view to behold. 

-This evening your farewell dinner is an authentic Hawaiian Luau, a grand celebration of food, entertainment, and Polynesian culture at sunset. Then under the stars you witness a live musical performance.

Friday, September 13 

-This is your last day to spend in Hawaii. Relax, shop, enjoy tropical vistas, and don't forget to enjoy an ice cold Mai Tai. 

Saturday, September 14 

-Depart for Home On the way to the airport you will visit the Iao Valley where towering emerald peaks guard the lush valley floor of ʻĪao Valley State Park. Located in Central Maui just west of Wailuku, this peaceful 4,000-acre, 10-mile long park is home to one of Maui's most recognizable landmarks, the 1,200-foot ʻĪao Needle

Package includes * Lei Greeting * Arizona Memorial * USS Battleship Missouri * Oahu Circle Island Tour * Volcanoes National Park Tour * Coffee Tour in Kona * Chocolate Tour in Kona * Pu'uhonua O Honaunau Natonal Park Visit * Haleakala Tour * Drums of the Pacific Luau in Maui * Iao Valley Tour * Round Trip Airfare with airport transfers - Philadelphia to Honolulu * Three Inter-Island Flights * Motorcoach Transportation in Hawaii * Tour Director while in Hawaii * On Water Transportation * Nine Breakfasts / One Lunch * Three Dinners * All Taxes and Tips on above services * Hotel Luggage Handling (one bag per person) where available, GSG TOUR ESCORT.

Double Package: $8073.00pp Triple Package: $7473.00pp Quad Package: $6773.00pp Single Package: $11473.00

$250 deposit to reserve, $350 pp by May 1 2024, Final payment due July 15, 2024 

Cancel by July 15 for full refund

MAIL PAYMENTS TO 5 Meadowlark Ct Jackson NJ 08527 or online at www.gsgetaways.com

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