Best of Hawaii Four-Island Tour

Best of Hawaii 4 Island Tour

Tours Starts: Honolulu, HI

Tours Ends: Maui, HI

Day 1

Fly to Honolulu, Hawaii

If you booked your flight with YMT, a representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

DoubleTree Alana Waikiki or similar

Day 2

Pearl Harbor and National Cemetery of the Pacific

After meeting your fellow travelers and friendly tour guide on an informative Guest Welcome this morning, you'll begin your Pearl Harbor Tour. Learn about the events that brought the United States into WWII at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Pay your respects at the remains of the sunken battleship destroyed during the worst naval disaster in American history. Continue to the National Cemetery of the Pacific, which is set in a dormant volcano known as Punchbowl Crater.

DoubleTree Alana Waikiki or similar

Day 3

Oahu Leisure Day

Enjoy a leisure day in paradise from your centrally located Waikiki hotel. You can walk to famous Waikiki Beach, whose white sand and clear blue waters make it one of the world's best beaches. Nearby Kalakaua Avenue is a shopper's paradise!

DoubleTree Alana Waikiki or similar

Day 4

Fly to Hawaii (Big Island)

Arrive in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a day of unique experiences. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Liliuokalani Gardens, a sprawling Japanese Garden that serves as a tribute to Hawaii's first Japanese immigrants. Then discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Halemaumau Crater. The day continues at the iconic Punaluu Black Sand Beach, where Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, rest on the striking black sand. To end this exciting day, stop at the Royal Kona Coffee Center for samples and a tour. Hit the gift shop for authentic and delicious souvenirs.

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel or similar

Days 5 & 6

Hawaii (Big Island) Leisure Days

Enjoy two days of leisure on the Big Island. Lounge on the beach, bask in the warm waters, try your hand at surfing, or strap on some goggles and go snorkeling. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, you're sure to enjoy visiting historic Kailua Town, or one of the island's fruit orchards or coffee plantations.

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel or similar

Day 7

Fly to Kauai

This tropical island paradise is known as the “Garden Isle” because of its daily rainbows, lush forests, majestic mountains, and emerald valleys. Visit the magnificent Opaekaa Falls before heading to the Wailua River Marina. Take in the sights on a leisurely boat cruise along the beautiful Wailua River to the amazingly tropical and romantic Fern Grotto.

Kauai Shores Hotel or similar

Day 8

Kauai Leisure Day

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 Gilligan's Island. Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, and is home to tropical rain forests, forking rivers, and cascading waterfalls. Spend today however you'd like. For the ultimate island experience, take a spectacular tour to Waimea Canyon. Drive the south side of the island and experience the breathtaking views of this mystical island.

Kauai Shores Hotel or similar

Day 9

Fly to Maui

Discover beautiful Maui on a sightseeing tour of the island. Learn about the Iao Valley and Lahaina. See Courthouse Square, home to the oldest Banyan tree in the United States. The tree has grown to a towering 60 feet high with a sprawling canopy that covers an entire city block. The evening is yours to enjoy. The "Valley Isle" is the second largest Hawaiian Island, so you will have plenty of exciting activities to choose from!

Kaanapali Beach Hotel or similar

Days 10 & 11

Maui Leisure Days

Spend two days savoring Maui. This majestic island has two main peaks that stand over a mile high, countless waterfalls and pools, 120 miles of shoreline, and more than 80 golden beaches. It is a golfer's paradise, with numerous championship courses. In addition, Maui is home to the Road to Hana Highway, one of the prettiest drives in the world. Animal lovers should look to the sea, particularly during the winter months when Humpback whales frequent the warm, shallow waters off the coast.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel or similar

Day 12

Depart for Home

On your final morning on the Islands, we are including a fabulous event for you—a Hawaiian Farewell breakfast.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Most flights leave in the evening or at night and arrive on the mainland the next day. (B)

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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. 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.