Tauck Value Includes:
Private evening of cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, a National Historic Landmark
Stay in ocean-view rooms at beachfront island resorts all 11 nights
An authentic island experience on Oahu, where you’ll hear a local Waikiki beach boy’s “talk-story” about life on the beach – then have some fun in the sun and the surf aboard a Hawaiian outrigger canoe
An informative interpretive lecture on the unique ecology of the Hawaiian Islands in Kauai
Honolulu’s Iolani Palace is the setting for Tauck’s private evening featuring a cocktail reception and dinner
famous Halona Blow Hole and the romantic beach immortalized in the movie From Here to Eternity. Authentic Hawaiiana comes to life today on Waikiki. Meet a “beach boy” for a talk about the water skills required for this coveted Hawaiian job, then experience a glimpse of their passion when you board a traditional outrigger canoe for a ride out to sea. Meals B
4. GARDEN ISLE OF KAUAI / HANALEI BAY A fragrant botanical world of manicured gardens, lush valleys and tropical rainforests welcomes you to Kauai today; one glimpse and you’ll know why it is referred to as the “Garden Isle.” Travel north for lunch at Princeville, overlooking crescent-shaped Hanalei Bay. Stop at 40-foot Opaekaa Falls, ringed by a backdrop of mountain peaks; see Spouting Horn, a 30-foot surf-driven geyser, and pass through the “Tunnel of Trees” formed by magnificent eucalyptus trees, en route to your award-winning resort. Set oceanfront on a southern beach, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa entices with beautiful grounds, plentiful pools and a natural lagoon perfect for an array of recreational activities. Spend the evening enjoying resort amenities as you please. Meals BL
5. ECOLOGY LECTURE
Get a bird’s-eye view of Kauai’s spectacular landscapes on an optional helicopter adventure* that soars over razor-thin cliffs, rushing waterfalls and canyons that are carved by ancient rivers – available for an additional $249 per person (see details on the next page), or spend the day at leisure. An informative interpretive lecture this afternoon offers an in-depth introduction to the unique ecological features of the Pacific Ocean islands and the natural history that surrounds you. Dine à la carte this evening at your hotel. Meals BD
6. MAUI, THE VALLEY ISLAND
Fly to nearby Maui this morning for a three-night stay. Maui wears her most distinctive landmark as a crown, weaving the majestic beauty of dormant Mount Haleakala into landscapes below, cloaked with legends and lore. See iconic Iao Needle on
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A taste of the Hawaiian Islands – a hands-on gourmet cooking experience at a renowned restaurant on Maui and an evening at a traditional Hawaiian luau
A private catamaran sail at sunset and historical tour of sacred sites on the Big Island of Hawaii
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
21 meals (11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners); service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage
a drive into beautiful Iao Valley and pass sugar cane fields on the way to the old whaling town of Lahaina. Continue on to your resort, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, situated beachfront on Kaanapali Beach. The remainder of the day is free; dine at your leisure this evening at the resort. Meals BD
Enjoy a true taste of life in Hawaii, from your gourmet cooking class at a restaurant on Maui to a ride aboard an outrigger canoe
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