Hawaii: Volcanoes, Beach and History

Your Hawaiian adventure begins on the beautiful island of Oahu. After being welcomed with a traditional fresh flower lei, you will be driven in a private vehicle from Honolulu airport to your hotel.

Group Adventure Tour of Kualoa Ranch

Embark on a guided tour of the famous Kualoa Ranch, a nature reserve where cinematic blockbusters and TV shows such as ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Pearl Harbor’ and ‘Lost’ were filmed. If you are feeling adventurous, you can go on a scenic ride on an all-terrain vehicle around the area. As you ride over streams and dirt tracks, your expert guide will point out interesting plants and wildlife, and take you through historic Second World War trails.

Personalised Bodyboarding, Surfing or Stand up Paddleboarding Lesson

You can opt for an enjoyable surfing, stand up paddleboarding or bodyboarding lesson, which takes place at a beach in Waikiki or Oahu’s North Shore. Whether you are a novice or an expert, your instructor will tailor the approach to ensure that you have a memorable time in the water.

Arizona Memorial, Missouri Battleship, and Honolulu City Group Tour

One of the highlights of your time in Oahu is a tour of Pearl Harbor. Relive history as you explore the museums of the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center. See the Arizona Memorial, which is built over the remains of the sunken battleship, and the USS Missouri, where the Surrender Ceremony that ended World War Two was held.

You will also get to see landmarks such as Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha’s Statue and Kawaiahao Church.

After the history and culture of Oahu, it is time to explore the natural wonders of Big Island. You will be driven from your hotel to Honolulu airport in a private vehicle. At Big Island's Kona airport, you can pick up your rental car and drive to your chosen hotel.

Lava Landscape Group Tour

Embark on a guided excursion to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Drive down to Kilauea Volcano with your expert guide, where you can go on a nature walk and learn about how the landscape changed over time. Marvel at the mysterious yellow and gold microbial mats that live on the cave walls at your next stop, Kauhi Cavern. Only select guests can access this lava tube.

You will also get a witness a lava eruption during your excursion. Marvel at the fiery spectacle of eruptions that occur at Halemaumau Crater from a safe distance, which make the sky light up.

Group Dinner Cruise at Kealakekua Bay

Round off your visit to Big Island with a lovely dinner cruise. As you savour your meal, your historian guide will tell you about about famous landmarks such as the Kuamoo Battlefield, the Holua Slide, Captain Cook’s Monument and the Ahuena Heiau. If you are lucky, you might even spot spinner dolphins and humpback whales.

Head for Kona airport, where you will drop off your rental car. After your flight, you will be driven from Kahului airport in Maui to your hotel in a private vehicle.

Haleakala, Iao Valley and Central Maui Group Tour

Your exploration of the lovely island of Maui begins with a guided group tour of Haleakala National Park, Central Maui and Iao Valley. Watch the landscape turn barren as you get closer to the top of the dormant Haleakala Volcano. Keep an eye out for the rarely seen Hawaiian goose and Hawaiian petrel while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna. Browse through the exhibits at the Haleakala Visitor Center before heading off for a leisurely stroll along Market Street in Wailuku.

Your next stop, the lush Iao Valley State Park, is a sacred burial ground for Hawaiian royalty. This is where you can see the famous Iao Needle, a 1,200-foot lava-rock formation. Round off your day with a visit to the historic town of Lahaina.

Old Lahaina Luau

During your time in Maui, you will get to enjoy a traditional luau (Hawaiian feast) on the beach. Sip on a cocktail or two and enjoy the view as various island crafts are showcased. Witness a roasted roasted kalua pig, a luau delicacy, being taken out of the imu (traditional underground oven). The highlight is a superb five-course meal consisting of local favourites such as Maui-style fish, lomi lomi salmon and kamo hummus. Enjoy your meal while being regaled by cultural performances that showcase the rich traditions of Hawaii.