Aloha Hawaii - Discovering Kauai and Maui

Welcome to the “Garden Isle,” rich in natural Polynesian beauty. You're on a relaxing journey through the Hawaiian Islands of Kauai and Maui. With no scheduled tour activities today, you are free to explore your surroundings as you please. Stay: Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa (4 Nights)

Kick off your adventure with a cruise along the tranquil Wailua River. Take in the jungle landscapes from an open-air boat as your captain shares stories of Kauai's past. A short walk brings you to the Fern Grotto, where ancient Hawaiians once left offerings to the gods, and today is a popular wedding spot. After the boat ride, immerse yourself in the Hawaiian spirit as hula dancers demonstrate this ancient art form, traditionally performed in honor of Pele, the goddess of volcanoes and fire.

This evening, toast to the start of your journey during a welcome dinner at the historic Kilohana plantation house, restored to its 1930s elegance. (B/D)

Enjoy a leisurely morning to spend as you wish, perhaps strolling along the beach or taking advantage of resort activities.

This afternoon, venture over to nearby Coconut Marketplace, where it's your choice! Connect with locals sharing authentic Hawaiian traditions with a lei making class -OR- learning about hula. (B)

This morning, discover the breathtaking Waimea Canyon. Often called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” the canyon stretches approximately 14 miles long and over 3,600 feet deep with vibrant red and green cliffs. Visit Waimea Town, a seaport town known for the Cook Landing Site, where Europeans first came to the Hawaiian Islands. Take the afternoon back at the resort to relax as you please, then gather for a laid-back, local-style Hawaiian BBQ. (B/D)

Board an inter-island flight to the “Valley Isle” of Maui, one of the most beautiful and popular outer islands. Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of Iao Valley and marvel at the towering Iao Needle, one of Maui's famous natural landforms.

Continue your journey to the sun-kissed shores of Ka'anapali, a premier resort area known for its pristine beaches. Check into your deluxe beachfront hotel, where you can unwind and soak in the ocean views. (B) Stay: Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa (4 Nights)

The day is yours to soak in paradise. Discover for yourself why locals say Maui no ka oi (Maui is the best)! Spend the day at leisure with time to wander along the beach, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax at your luxurious Maui resort. Or, perhaps you'll choose an early-morning start and join an optional full-day cliffside drive on the legendary Road to Hana. (B)

Experience the beauty of Central Maui today, starting with a visit to a sugar museum. Learn about the sugarcane industry within Maui's unique cultural and geographical landscape. Then, continue through a residential town with stunning mountain views to explore a macadamia nut farm that champions local food production and sustainability. Tour the farm's hydroponic greenhouses, a fruit forest, and a macadamia orchard, and sample seasonal farm-fresh Hawaiian fruits.

Then it's a casual, farm-to-table lunch, dining food-truck style on picnic benches, a true taste of Hawaiian culture. The afternoon is filled with unforgettable vistas in Haleakala, the scenic national park known as the “house of the sun.” Soak in the island beauty from viewpoints throughout Haleakala, its rare and sacred landscapes ranging from volcanic desert near the summit to lush, coastal rainforest. (B/L)

Maui is yours to explore for one more day, so spend it as you please. Perhaps you'll choose to join an optional sailing tour to the secluded island of Lanai. Or, simply take the time to relax in paradise.

This evening, toast to the end of your journey as you embrace the “Aloha Spirit” during a luau. Featuring traditional Polynesian music, dance, and cuisine, this quintessential experience offers a connection to the rich heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. (B/D)

Your tour ends today. (B)