Now featuring upgraded accommodations to enhance your stay in tropical paradise! Unique culture and natural beauty are abundant and diverse on the Islands - a perfect blend that makes for an extraordinary vacation experience in paradise. You’ll fall in love with the special history and colorful cultural flair unique to the Hawaiian Islands, visiting Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii. Stroll Waikiki Beach, see the best of Oahu on a guided tour that includes Honolulu, Punchbowl Crater, the USS Arizona monument in Pearl Harbor. See why Kauai is called “The Garden Isle” while taking a boat ride up the Wailua River. On Maui, see the impressive Iao Needle and stroll around Lahaina, the island’s old whaling capital. Enjoy Hilo and Kona on the “Big Island,” where you’ll see famous Rainbow Falls, discover Goddess Pele’s legend at Volcanoes National Park, and witness the amazing Giant Fern Tree Forest.
Please note: although all sites are featured on all departures for this vacation, some departures may tour Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii in a varied order. This difference does not impact the arrival and departure city for this tour.
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Tour Includes
- Fourteen nights of accommodations are based on twin/double occupancy in moderate, clean, comfortable hotels.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing and special events as listed in itinerary.
- Service provided by a professionally trained Polynesian tour escort who is knowledgeable on the local area and will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.
- Baggage handling to and from your hotel room throughout your tour and at Maui, Kauai & Hilo airports for one piece of checked baggage per person.
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Days 1–5(Monday-Friday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Saturday-Monday): Kauai Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rain¬bows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breath¬taking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this incredibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Tuesday-Wednesday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Thursday-Sunday): Hawaii Day 11 (Thursday): Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Monday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
Days 1–5(Wednesday-Sunday): Oahu Truly the perfect place to begin your Hawaiian vacation, Oahu is known as the “Gathering Island.” Enjoy a fully guided tour of Honolulu to help you get acquainted with the colorful history and tradition of Hawaii, including King Kamehameha’s Statue, the Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, and the Punchbowl Crater. The highlight of your stay in Waikiki, however, may well be the Pearl Harbor Tour where you will pay silent tribute to our departed heroes at the USS Arizona Memorial. According to your vacation wishes, you may decide to take a Hula lesson or two on the seemingly endless beaches along Oahu or head into the city to experience the art galleries, museums, exhibits, cutting-edge cuisine, and exciting nightlife unique to the Islands. Oahu Accommodations: Ohana Waikiki East Days 6–8(Monday-Wednesday): Kauai About twenty minutes by air from Honolulu, Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, emerald valleys, and breathtaking beaches covered with palm trees swaying in the breeze. It’s no wonder that an impressive list of Hollywood productions have used this emerald island as a setting, including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, and Fantasy Island. During your stay on Kauai, you’ll experience nature at its best with a cruise up the captivating and beautiful Wailua River through the land of the “Menehunes,” Hawaii’s version of the Little People, to the Fern Grotto (if weather permits a visit). At your leisure, you may decide to take a trip to see the massive Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” or a spectacular helicopter flight to marvel at the lush green cliffs plunging into deep, narrow valleys. One of our most popular optional tours is the evening Luau, a traditional feast set in lush tropical gardens. Here the “romance of the Islands” will overwhelm you; you’ll feel the true Hawaiian spirit and you’ll know why this in¬credibly beautiful tropical island is known as the “Garden Isle.” Kauai Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach Days 9–10(Thursday-Friday): Maui Hawaiian folklore mentions the Haleakala volcano on the island of Maui as the location where the demigod Maui once held the sun captive in a crater in order to force it to lengthen the day by slowing its speedy journey across the sky. Known as the “Valley Isle,” this majestic island has three main peaks more than a mile high, thousands of breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches, not to mention endless summer weather! During your stay on Maui, you’ll visit Iao Valley and see the lush tropical foliage surrounding the Iao Needle, a rock formation rising over 2,000 feet from the valley floor. You’ll also get the opportunity to explore the village of Lahaina, capital of the Pacific, marked by its unique blend of 1800s New England and South Seas influences still around in modern day. A sightseeing highlight! At your leisure, take an optional tour to discover the thrilling scenery and wonder on our Road to Hana tour. Discover more delectable cuisine, or pamper yourself at a fabulous spa; Maui truly has it all, from the sophisticated edge in culture and fine taste to natural, raw, and energetic activities and exploration opportunities! Maui Accommodations: Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Days 11-14(Saturday-Tuesday): Hawaii
You’ll thrill as you enjoy a day in and around Hilo, located at the feet of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano in the world; Mauna Loa, the most voluminous volcano in the world; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Also known as the orchid growing center of Hawaii, your time in Hilo offers you an opportunity to visit a Hilo Orchid Nursery. You’ll see Rainbow Falls, an 80 foot cascade that drops over a deep cave that legend names as home to Maui’s demigod Hina. You will enjoy a chance to visit a giant fern tree forest, the famous Black Sand Beaches at Punalu’u, as well as witness the 50+ humungous banyan trees bedecked in orchids, ferns, and dangling aerial roots on Banyan Tree Drive, planted by visiting dignitaries such as Amelia Earhart, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth some 60-70 years ago En route to Kona, you will as-cend the rugged countryside to Volcanoes National Park and continue on to the Kilauea Crater and the Halemaumau Firepit, the home of legendary Fire Goddess, Pele. A breath-taking sight! The natives are prone to brag that the Kona Coast enjoys 354 days of sunshine a year, historically making it the perfect locale for Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha, to call home and a perfect place to finish your island adventures! Hilo Accommodations: Castle Resorts Hilo Hawaiian; Kona Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Day 15(Wednesday): Depart for Home After a bittersweet farewell to the Islands, you’re on your way home with a multitude of memories from paradise. Aloha! Please note: due to several factors, including the need to route from the outer islands to Honolulu at the end of the tour, the available flight times for the Mainland, and the time zone changes, passengers should expect to arrive to their final destination the next day. Important note for tours starting after 7/1/12: If you are arranging your own flights to Hawaii, you must arrange your arrival flight to Honolulu airport and your departure flight from Kona airport on the Island of Hawaii. |
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Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. Note: By their nature, all tours vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. |
Tour Starts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tour Ends
Honolulu, Hawaii (Note: Tours beginning after 7/1/12 end in Kona, Hawaii)
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"We will certainly book another tour with YMT. The way the tour was structured enabled us to make lasting friendships with others who were on the tour."
- Terrence Murphy, ON"We found the helicopter ride in Kauai outstanding, the views were spectacular!...All our driver/guides were funny and knowledgeable. A great vacation! I recommend it to all my friends. An excellent trip!"
- Neil Dunn, ON"We had an excellent tour manager. He called us family!...He was articulate, personable and full of knowledge about Hawaii."
- Shirley Ann Bell, TX"This was our first experience with YMT and we wondered with the price so reasonable, what was wrong with it? We soon found out that everything was meeting or exceeding our expectations…I can't wait to get the chance to travel with your company again."
- Frank Barr, PA"Our guide took the time to get to know each person on the tour personally. He would point to many of the customs of the Hawaiian culture. I believe I learned many wonderful things about Hawaii and its people."
- Charles Mencke, OHWoo Hoo! What a great vacation! Tour length was perfect; got to see so much. Tour [guides] were friendly, fun and accommodating. Excursions were well planned and informative.
- P Bjorling, FLTour guides were great and very helpful…[we] will never use any other travel agency. I recommend YMT to everyone I talk to about travelling anywhere.
- G Wright, GAIt was my first experience to travel with a tour group. I really enjoyed the trip and making new friends.
- M Meredith, AROur tour guide was by far the most considerate, respectful, knowledgeable and therefore most helpful of any tour guide I have had. No one else comes close to doing that job, he was sensational.
- J Dalton, NEThanks for a wonderful trip to Hawaii! We both enjoyed it and hope to travel more with YMT soon!
- G Toft, ABWe were very impressed with how smoothly the trip was handled, especially traveling to the other islands. All details were attended to, making the trip flow seamlessly and incorporating excursions to maximize the time. Great trip!
- W & J Norris, NY