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Our three-island vacation brings you the best of Oahu, the Big Island of Hawai and Maui in just eight days, featuring distinctive Tauck touches - elegant accommodations, fine dining and in-depth cultural sightseeing. A truly delightful Hawaiian experience!
1. Arrive Oahu Tour begins: The Royal Hawaiian or Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort. Departures January - 31 May will stay at The Royal Hawaiian nights 1 and 2, while departures 07 June-27 December will stay at the Moana Surfrider. A transfer is included from the airport to the hotel. Meals: D

2. Pearl Harbor/Honolulu. Sightseeing today includes a visit to Pearl Harbor to discover a legacy of modern-day history. Experience the poignant story of the USS Arizona Battleship Memorial, a tribute to the 2,433 brave servicemen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. From Nuuanu Pali Lookout, enjoy a sweeping view of Kailua, Kaneohe and the sparkling waters of the blue Pacific Ocean. Take a cruise aboard the state-of-the-art catamaran Maita'i, and join us tonight for a welcome reception. Meals: BD
3. Explore Maui. Fly to Maui, known as the Valley Isle and visit the Maui Ocean Center for a look at life under the sea, and continue to Makena for a two-night stay at the elegant Maui Prince Hotel; it is regarded as one of most distinctive resorts in Hawaii, renowned for fragrant gardens, white sand beaches and plentiful recreational diversions. Meals: BD
4. Ho'omana'o / Lahaina. At Lahaina on Maui's oceanfront, experience authentic Hawaii when you take part in Ho'omana'o featuring hads-on demonstrations of traditional Hawaiian pursuits such as playing hula instruments, poi pounding, kapa cloth making, throw-net fishing, and more. Spend time in the old whaling town of Lahaina, then return to your resort. Meals: B
5. Fly To Big Island of Hawaii. Rise early for a short flight to the Big Island of Hawaii, home to an amazing variety of ecosystems, from snow-capped mountains and misty rainforests to lava rifts, wind-swept deserts and black-sand beaches. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park upon arrival, where the active volcano, Kilauea, has been erupting steadily since 1983; view steaming craters and cooled lava tubes, and discover scores of ancient legends as you travel through this fascinating geological wonderland. Enjoy lunch at Volcano Gold & Country Club, then set off along the Hamakua Coast. Arrive at your resort after stopping in Kamuela for dinner. Meals: BLD
6. Big Island At Leisure. Spend the entire day at your leisure; your resort on the Big Isl and of Hawaii offers endless opportunities to indulge in the spirit of "aloha". Swim in an oceanfront pool, explore underwater vistas in a protected lagoon with complimentary snorkeling equipment and view boards, or stroll the resort grounds on trails that reveal ancient caves, burial sites, and petroglyph fields. An optional two-hour helicopter excursion flightseeing over the island is also available (see below). Meals BD
7. Kina Coffee Farm. Visit the award-winning Kona Coffee Living History Farm, a working seven-acre coffee and macadamia nut farm, and the village of Kailua-Kona. Join is tonight for a traditional Hawaiian luau. Meals: BD
8. Journey Home. Tour ends: Hawaii's Big Island. Fly home anytime. Bid farewell to Hawaii and transfer to Kailua-Kona Airport for your flight home - allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals: B
13 Meals included: B = Breakfast. L = Lunch. D = Dinner.
Optional Helicopter Flightseeing - £199 per person. One of the best ways to the Big Island of Hawaii is aboard an unforgettable adventure by helicopter. Enjoy a rare glimpse of secluded green valleys, soaring cliffs and cascading mountain waterfalls. Book your flightseeing when making your reservation
Departure Dates 2008 Begins Kona, "Big Island" Jan 19 Feb 16, 23 Mar 22 Apr 12 May 03, 10 Jun 07 Sep 13, 27 Oct 11, 18 Dec 19, 27 Additional dates may become available as these sell out.
Prices 2008 Prices Per Person
Royal Hawaiian Historic Garden Room or Moana Surfrider Tower, partial ocean view Twin £1449 Single £1919 Triple £1359 (twin with roll-away)
Royal Hawaiian Tower Oceanfront Room, or Moana Surfrider Deluxe Ocean Tower with Diamond Head view Twin £1565 Single £2149 Triple £1439 (twin with roll-away)
We have included the cost of the two on-tour flights required for this journey that must be purchased through Tauck.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Airfares - Just America will be pleased to provide airfares and assistance in booking flights from the UK to Hawaii. We can also help with stopovers in California and Vancouver - please enquire at the time of booking.
 Night 1 & 2 The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (Historic Garden-View Rooms or Tower Oceanfront Rooms), or Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort (Tower Partial Ocean view or Deluxe Ocean Tower with Diamond Head view), Oahu Nights 3 & 4 Maui Prince Hotel, Makena, Maui Nights 5, 6 & 7 The Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, Big Island of Hawaii
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