Indulge in scenic views of Waikiki Beach from your oceanfront hotel
THE BEST OF HAWAII
Oahu • kauai • Maui • big island of hawaii
Our most comprehensive Hawaiian journey features
outstanding sightseeing and relaxed island leisure at some
of the Pacific's finest oceanfront resorts. Visit four islands
in distinctive Tauck style, enjoying fine hotels, à-la-carte
dining and special entertainment events.
1. ARRIVE HONOLULU, OAHU
Tour begins: Honolulu Airport. An airport transfer is
included to The Royal Hawaiian on famous Waikiki
Beach. This elegant, historic resort commands an ideal
oceanfront location, and will be your island home for the
next three nights; you have the option of staying in a
garden room or tower oceanfront room. Dinner this
evening is in the hotel’s legendary Surf Room. Meals D
2. PEARL HARBOR / CATAMARAN
This morning’s sightseeing begins with a stirring visit to
Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial is a lasting
testament to the gallant servicemen who lost their lives at
Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. See Iolani Palace,
Washington Place and the grandiose state capitol building,
then join us for an afternoon cruise aboard the Mai Tai
Catamaran, a most memorable way to take in the sights of
Waikiki. Join us for a welcome reception tonight. Meals B
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3. OAHU AT LEISURE
The day is free for you to explore the island as you
please, possibly taking a walk up Diamond Head to see
stunning scenic views of Waikiki and Oahu’s south shore.
Attend a special evening at the Bishop Museum, considered
one of the world’s finest anthropological museums. Enjoy
craft demonstrations, traditional entertainment, cocktails
and dinner in this unique setting, available exclusively to
Tauck guests. Meals BD
4. FLY TO THE GARDEN ISLE OF KAUAI
Take a flight to the Garden Isle of Kauai this morning,
often considered the most beautiful of all of the Hawaiian
Islands. Your accommodations for the next two nights are
at the luxurious 23-acre Princeville Resort. Terraced
along a landscaped bluff draped in brilliant tropical
flowers, this acclaimed resort overlooks the precipice
featured as the mystical Bali Hai in the movie South
Pacific, featuring breathtaking views of the blue Pacific
Ocean and the serene vistas of Hanalei Bay. Meals BL
5. DAY AT LEISURE
A free day on Kauai presents many optional activities for
you to pursue. Sporting activities include golf on a
championship Robert Trent Jones II course, tennis on
top-ranked courts, and snorkeling. If you wish, take an
optional helicopter journey over the lush rainforests,
cliffs, beaches and mountains of Kauai (see the Helicopter
Flightseeing box on page 11 for details and pricing or ask
at time of booking). Meals BD

6. FLY TO MAUI
Fly to Maui today, the beautiful Valley Island. Visit the
old island capital and whaling town of Lahaina, one of
tauck Discoveries
Hawaii’s best known towns, en route to the Hyatt TAUCK EVENING AT BISHOP MUSEUM
Regency Maui Resort & Spa, beautifully situated on 40 Enjoy dinner and cocktails at the Bishop Museum,
lush, beachfront acres. Meals B housing over two million artifacts, documents, and
photographs reflecting the unique cultural heritage of
the Pacific islands – a Tauck Exclusive!
7. ISLAND OF MAUI AT LEISURE
Spend a day at leisure in the beautiful setting of your THREE-NIGHT STAY ON MAUI
resort or explore the island as you please. Resort activities Experience the idyllic beauty of Maui during a three-
range from scuba diving and tennis lessons from a pro to night stay at a premier oceanfront resort located on 40
Hula demonstrations and wildlife tours. Discover the lush beachfront acres.
cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people at a luau tonight
where you will be treated to an evening of traditional HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
food, music and dance amidst a memorable backdrop of Explore craters, fissures, steam vents, and lava fields in
tiki torches, stately palms and oceanfront views. Meals BD one of the world’s most active geologic wonderlands,
where legends and science go hand in hand.

PACIFIC OCEAN
HAWA I I
Princeville

KAUAI
Explore Honolulu, Lihue
Maximum Elevation: 10,023 ft.
from a private
OAHU
evening at the Pearl Harbor
Bishop Museum... Honolulu Waikiki
Kapalua
Kahului
Lahaina
MAUI
Haleakala National Park
(10,023 ft.)

Hilo
HAWA II
Kailua-Kona Mauna Loa
Volcano

Hawaii
Volcanoes
National Park

...to the poignant

legacy of Pearl Harbor

8. MOUNT HALEAKALA
The haunting beauty of the world’s largest dormant
volcano is a most unforgettable sight. Ascend to the
summit of Mount Haleakala, Maui’s legendary House of
the Sun, returning to your hotel early afternoon. As you
descend this extraordinary volcanic mountain, drive
through Maui’s famous countryside for insights into the
island’s agricultural history. Meals B

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 9. HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Fly to the Big Island of Hawaii this morning, where you
will stay in one of Hawaii’s premier resorts. En route,
explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park; discover
craters, lava tubes and a score of fascinating legends.
Continue along the spectacular Hamakua coastline to
your resort, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, nestled into
the bluffs above the white sands of beautiful Hapuna
Beach; the beach has been rated the “number one beach
in America” by Conde Nast Traveler. Meals BL

10. BIG ISLAND AT LEISURE

Whether enjoying the Spend the entire day as you please; the Big Island is the
largest and most diverse in the Hawaiian archipelago,
tropical ambiance of the
home to a variety of tropical landscapes that include
the best beachfront hotels, rainforests, mountains, volcanoes and beaches. Go
beginning with The Royal exploring on the island or enjoy the many complimentary
Hawaiian, or discovering recreational activities available at your resort. As a guest
at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, you'll enjoy all of its
the colorful foliage and
amenities plus those of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, its
natural delights of this neighboring sister property. In addition to a championship
beautiful island paradise... 18-hole golf course boasting spectacular views, tennis
and a world class spa, you can enjoy the heated freshwater
pools and poolside whirlpools at both hotels. Island
flightseeing is also available on an optional helicopter
excursion over the volcanoes and valleys of the Big
Island; see box at right for details. At night, stargazing is
one of the most popular activities available at Hapuna
Beach Prince Hotel. A high-powered telescope is set up
...you’ll experience a
for you to view the Hawaiian skies with the guidance of
memorable look at professional astronomers. Meals BD
authentic Hawaiiana with
the best travel company in 11. KONA COFFEE LIVING HISTORY FARM
Visit the national award-winning Kona Coffee Living
Hawaii since 1966.
History Farm, a working seven-acre coffee and
macadamia nut farm first homesteaded in 1900. The
historic story of coffee farming in the Hawaiian islands
comes to life on a guided visit through the coffee orchards,
farm house, coffee processing mill, drying platforms and
other assorted buildings. Enjoy time at leisure in the
harborside village of Kailua-Kona, nestled at the bottom
of the Hualalai Volcano. In ancient times, Hawaiian
royalty made their homes in and around the village,
taking advantage of its excellent weather and good water.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon as you wish,
before joining us for a farewell dinner tonight. Meals BD

12. JOURNEY HOME

Tour ends: Big Island. Fly home via anytime; a transfer
to the Kailua-Kona Airport is included. Allow a
minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B

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 12 DAYS FROM $3,990 PLUS AIRFARE
(11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 6 Dinners)

BEGINS HONOLULU, OAHU

Jan 8, 10, 21 Feb 1, 12, 17, 23
Mar 6, 17, 28 Apr 8, 19, 30 May 5, 11, 20, 22, 27
Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space
availability; additional departure dates may become
available as these sell out.

LAND PRICE PER PERSON

Royal Hawaiian Historic Garden Room
Double $3990 Single $5574 Triple $3737
(double with rollaway)
Royal Hawaiian Tower Oceanfront Room
Double $4360 Single $6269 Triple $4027
(double with rollaway)
On-Tour Airfare Per Person (3 flights) from $295
and must be purchased through Tauck as a part of your
tour package.
Helicopter Flightseeing – additional $125 for Kauai and
$390 for the Big Island of Hawaii.
Airfare is additional – Tauck can book your air, to Oahu
and from Kona, for travel originating in the U.S., subject
OPTIONAL HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING to availability; inquire upon booking for special airfares
One of the best ways to explore Kauai and the Big that may be available.
Island of Hawaii is aboard an unforgettable Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights
adventure by helicopter. Enjoy a rare glimpse of before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest
secluded green valleys, soaring cliffs and cascading Protection Plan.
waterfalls. Book your flightseeing when making
your reservation; Tauck’s special prices represent a FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS
savings on both Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii! Night 1,2,3 The Royal Hawaiian Honolulu, Oahu
(Historic Garden Rooms or Tower
KAUAI – RAINFORESTS & MOUNTAINS Oceanfront Rooms)
$125 PER PERSON Night 4,5 Princeville Resort Princeville, Kauai
30-minute Helicopter Adventure (Ocean Rooms)
Enjoy an amazing helicopter adventure into a world Night 6,7,8 Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Maui
of lush tropical rainforests, jagged mountains, sea (Ocean Rooms)
cliffs, beaches and craters. Music and narration Night 9,10,11 Hapuna Beach Kohala Coast,
combine as you soar into Waimea Canyon and view Prince Hotel Big Island
the Na Pali Cliffs. (Ocean-view Rooms)

HAWAII – VOLCANOES & VALLEYS

$390 PER PERSON
2-hour Helicopter Adventure
Witness the fiery lava vents of Kilauea, the island’s
active volcano, and soar over the hidden tropical
valleys of the Kohala Mountains and the beautiful
rainforests of the Hamakua Coast. This island
boasts 11 out of earth’s 13 climate zones – it is an
adventure you should not miss, and one you will
long remember!
Enjoy two nights at the Princeville Resort on Kauai

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