Name: Hawaii: Oahu, the Big Island & Maui
Brand: Go Ahead Tours
SKU: HAI
Price: 6469 CAD
Rating: 4.2 (25 reviews)

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Find paradise on Earth amid Hawaii’s natural and cultural splendor.

Cross the Pacific to discover a state unlike any other. From the pristine beaches to the towering volcanoes, Hawaii’s natural beauty is spellbinding. Sip local coffee near historic craters in Kona, pay tribute to those lost in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, and discover Maui’s colorful aquatic life.

Your tour package includes

9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
3 lunches
3 dinners with beer and wine
2 tastings

Included highlights

Pu’uhonau O Hōnaunau National Historic Park
Kona coffee tasting
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor

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Kona, Hawaii2 nights

Day 1: Arrival in Kona

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Hawaii! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Tonight, sit down to a welcome dinner with your group.

Day 2: Free day in Kona

Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day in Kona or add an excursion.

Kealakekua Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling

From $219 per person

Hilo, Hawaii1 night

Day 3: Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park & sightseeing tour of Hilo

Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting

Head south to discover some of the island’s most beautiful parks.

Enter the Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, one of the most sacred heiau (places of worship) on the islands
Step into a local coffee shop for a tasting of the island’s famous coffee
Stop at Punaluʻu Beach to try to spot turtles sunning themselves on the black, sandy shores

Get to know Hilo, the largest city on the Big Island, on a guided tour this afternoon with your Tour Director.

See Waiānuenue Falls, a roaring waterfall where visitors can often spot a rainbow in the surrounding mist
Walk through Liliuokalani Park and Gardens to see the Japanese style architectural elements
View Coconut Island
Walk through the local marketplace where you’ll have free time to visit some of the shops

Enjoy a free afternoon in Hilo or add an excursion.

Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Ride

From $355 per person

Honolulu, Oahu3 nights

Day 4: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & transfer to Honolulu

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover the unique environment surrounding two of the world’s most active volcanoes.

Peer into the Kīlauea Caldera to see the measuring devices that monitor eruptions and the steam vents created when ground water seeps into the hot volcanic rocks
Walk through a lush rainforest to Thurston Lava Tube (known as Nāhuku in Hawaiian), a natural cave formed by ancient lava flows
Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant

This afternoon, board a flight to Honolulu.

Tonight, sit down for an included dinner with your group.

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Oahu

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Head toward Oahu’s eastern shore to begin your guided sightseeing of the island.

Take in views of Diamond Head, the island’s towering volcanic ash cone
Pass by beautiful Hanauma Bay to see Hālona Blowhole and the surrounding natural rock formations
Try to spot the island of Molokai in the distance from Makapu‘u Point
Stop at Nu‘uanu Pali, where Kamehameha I fought to conquer Oahu
Enter the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum to learn about Hawaiian culture
Enjoy an included lunch

This afternoon, visit Pearl Harbor, the site of the surprise military attack that led to the United States’ entry to WWII.

View a short film on the site’s tragic history at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater
Take a short boat ride to the USS Arizona memorial site for a one-hour guided tour (weather permitting)

(Please note: On some departures, the Oahu sightseeing tour may be offered on day 6, depending on the day of the week.)

Day 6: Free day in Honolulu

Included meal: Breakfast

Spend a free day on Oahu or add an excursion.

(Please note: On some departures, the Polynesian Culture & Cuisine excursion may be offered on day 5, depending on the day of the week.)

Polynesian Culture & Cuisine

From $139 per person

Ka'anapali, Maui3 nights

Day 7: Maui Ocean Center visit

Included meal: Breakfast

After a quick flight to Maui, follow a local expert through the Maui Ocean Center, a state-of-the-art marine park dedicated to Hawaii’s unique aquatic environment. You’ll be able to view the country’s largest live coral display and spot lionfish, Hawaiian wrasses, sea turtles, sharks, rays, and more in the center’s tanks.

Then, enjoy a free evening on Maui or add an excursion.

Lahaina Sunset Cruise & Dinner

From $175 per person

Day 8: Haleakala National Park visit

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tasting

Experience the culture and customs of Maui’s southeastern side.

Stop at the Haleakalā National Park Visitor Center, located 9,740 feet above sea level, to view the impressive crater
Enjoy an included barbecue lunch
Visit a farm on the slopes of Haleakalā, where the higher elevation allows for a wider variety of crops and spectacular views of Maui and the ocean
Sample fresh goat cheese and learn about it’s production

Day 9: Free day on Maui

Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Enjoy a full free day on Maui.

This evening, rejoin your group to celebrate your trip with a farewell dinner at an authentic Hawaiian luau.

Overnight Flight1 night

Day 10: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning in Maui. Then, transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue your tour in Kauai.

Arrive Home

Day 11: Arrive home

Arrive home this morning.

Extension to Kauai

Nicknamed the Garden Island, Kauai is covered in lush rainforest and rolling volcanic landscapes that beg to be explored. It's also known as the most laid-back of all the islands and home to the breathtaking Waimea Canyon.

Kauai3 nights

Day 10: Flight to Kauai

Included meal: Breakfast

Fly to Kauai this morning and settle in to your hotel.

Day 11: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Learn the incredible natural history of Kauai, Hawaii’s oldest and greenest island.

Visit Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of Hawaii,” and see its incredible valleys from multiple vantage points
View the Spouting Horn blowhole and enjoy an included lunch in Poipu
Make a photo stop to see the beautiful Opaeka'a Falls
Take a boat ride along the Wailua River to view the lush, green fern grotto

Day 12: Free day in Kauai

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free day to soak in the sun on Kauai's stunning beaches or explore the island at your leisure.

Overnight Flight1 night

Day 13: Departure

Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning in Kauai before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Arrive Home

Day 14: Arrive home

Arrive home today.

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Reviews

Overall rating 4.2 out of 5

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Wonderful Hawaii Islands

02/13/20 by 22nd-time traveler Eva

Our tour began in Honolulu where we stayed in a wonderful hotel on the beach of Waikiki on the island of Oahu. Our group was of a size that made it nice for touring and traveling together throughout the tour. We were able to enter the Bishop Museum to learn of Hawaiian culture. We went into Pearl ...

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Go Ahead Tours replied on 03/09/20

Dear Eva, Thank you so much for letting us know w...

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Aloha

02/13/20 by 4th-time traveler Eric

I had my eye on this tour for quite some time and finally had a chance to go. I'm glad I did. I heard that this tour will not be offered in the future. Why? a few weeks would make it a great tour. For instance, the last day on the post-trip extension to Kawai'i was mostly spent waiting around the ho...

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Go Ahead Tours replied on 03/03/20

Dear Eric, We are glad you took the plunge to go...

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02/13/20 by 1st-time traveler Kathleen

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Hotels, flights & FAQ

Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.

Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

Sheraton Kona

This oceanfront hotel is located on the Kona Coast. Guests enjoy a waterfront patio, pool, and live music. Nearby, you’ll find the Keauhou Shopping Ce...

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Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

This oceanfront hotel is located in quaint Hilo Town. Guests enjoy a freshwater pool, views of the Pacific, and on-site restaurant and lounge. Nearby,...

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Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani offers a glimpse at Hawaii's royal past in the heart of Waikiki Beach. This Oahu hotel graces the former estate of Hawa...

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Royal Lahaina Resort

This oceanfront hotel is located on Ka'anapali Beach. Guests enjoy an ice cream parlor, bocce ball court, and oceanfront pools. Nearby, you’ll find Wh...

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Courtyard Kaua'i at Coconut Beach

This tropical hotel is located in right on the water. Guests enjoy views of the mountain and ocean, a private patio, hammocks, and fire pits. Nearby, ...

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Flights

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Local weather

Honolulu, United States of America

Weather averages

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High 79 °FLow 72 °F

Hilo, United States of America

Weather averages

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High 76 °FLow 60 °F

Kaanapali, United States of America

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High 78 °FLow 75 °F

FAQ

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Passport & visa requirements

U.S. citizens need valid government-issued identification for air travel within the United States. If you plan to use a state-issued ID or driver's license on or after May 3, 2023, it will need to meet Real ID requirements. Real ID compliant versions of these IDs will have either a yellow or black star, white star inside a yellow or black circle, or a white star inside a bear in the top righthand corner. Please visit dhs.gov for more information.
In order to enter the United States, Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.

Tour pace

You will walk for about 1.5 hours daily across mostly even terrain, including paved roads and paths, with some hills and stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of boats.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.

Transportation & arrival information

Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Kona, Hawaii and depart from Maui, Hawaii (or Kauai, Hawaii on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
The airport transfers are shared and will make stops along the way. In addition, the roads on the Hawaiian islands are often congested due to traffic. Travelers should be prepared for longer transfers.
Flights from Hilo to Honolulu and from Honolulu to Maui are included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes a flight from Maui to Kauai.)
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.

Baggage allowance

Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.

Clothing & packing tips

We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.

Health

There are no major health risks associated with traveling to this region.
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
Please be aware that you will be traveling to altitudes as high as 8,000 feet above sea level. These high altitudes can sometimes cause breathing difficulties for travelers who have heart problems or respiratory ailments. If you suffer from any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor regarding any potential health risks.
During the summer months, take proper care with sun exposure and heat.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.

Cuisine

Hawaiian cuisine reflects the islands’ diverse history and population, combining influence from Polynesian voyagers, European explorers, American missionaries, and plantation workers from Asia. Taro, pineapple, coconut, macadamia nut, and fish are the islands’ most famous ingredients. Spam, which was brought over by GIs during World War II, also shows up on many menus. Popular dishes include chicken with rice, pulled pork, poi (mashed taro root), and ahi poke (raw ahi tuna).

Electricity & air conditioning

North America operates on 110-120 volts and uses Type A or B plugs with two flat pins or two flat pins and one round pin, respectively.
The majority of the hotels on this tour will have air conditioning.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.

Time zones

Hawaii is on Hawaiian-Aleutian Time (HAT), which is six hours behind Eastern Time (ET) and three hours behind Pacific Time (PT). Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time.
From April through October, when it is noon in Hawaii, it is 6pm in New York City and 3pm in Los Angeles. From November through March, when it is noon in Hawaii, it is 5pm in New York City and 2pm in Los Angeles.

Currency

You will use the U.S. dollar on tour.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.

Tipping

At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in USD.
We recommend tipping $7USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.

Purchasing excursions on tour

Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information. International travel is, by its very nature, unpredictable. We must therefore reserve the right to change this itinerary, without advance notice, to meet with local conditions at the time of travel. We appreciate your understanding. Please refer to our website for Terms & Conditions, dates, and prices.

Hawaii: Oahu, the Big Island & Maui

Find paradise on Earth amid Hawaii’s natural and cultural splendor.

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Hotels

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