The Hawaiian Islands offer much to see – beautiful and unique plants and wildlife, white sand beaches with spectacular waves, breathtaking waterfalls, active volcanoes, and cultural customs and food you’ll never forget.
So if you want to make sure you have the best vacation ever, these tours should be at the top your list. So in no particular order…
The Maui Hana Coast Day Trip
The Hana road tour travels through bamboo forests, along the coast, and through rainforests with colorful flowers. Look over cliffs with majestic views and take in Wailua Falls. You’ll get the chance to swim in the Ohe’o stream and pools and then it’s off for some windsurfing along the beach.
The Hana tour truly explores the hidden side of Maui. Before the Europeans arrived, the Hana district had a large Hawaiian population; now there are only 2,500 in the entire district. This tour is great for those who want to see the unique beauty of the islands. It is also popular because of the out-of-this-world photo opportunities. Enjoy the flavor of Hawaii as well with lunch at a local famer’s market featuring local fruits, and a wine-tasting trip on the way back.
USS Missouri, Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, and Punchbowl Day Tour
You may hear about this tour at your hotel because many local hotels, like the Kahala Hotel & Resort, like to give guests the opportunity to learn more about local history. Not only do guests get to tour Pearl Harbor but they also ride on a Navy launch across the Harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial.
If you’re a history buff, you’ll appreciate the guided tour of the USS Missouri, which operated in World War II and Desert Storm, and in 1945 served as the site where Japan surrendered to the Allies.
Discover the unique architecture and culture of Hawaii as the tour continues through Honolulu and the Kawaiaha’o Church. You’ll see and learn about the statue of King Kamehameha, the Mission Houses Museum, and the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States. Finally, the tour concludes with a drive through Punchbowl National Cemetery.
Old Lahaina Luau Maui
Sign up for this tour quickly as it sells out weeks in advance. It’s the tour for those who want to experience the traditional Hawaiian luau with local cuisine, dancing, and music.
You’re greeted with a fresh flower lei and a tropical drink. You then gather at the ocean’s edge as the Kalua pig is unearthed from the “Imu” (the traditional Hawaiian underground oven), before being escorted to the Eating House for dinner.
The entertainment begins at sunset with an award-winning production of the story of Hawaii, followed by a production of the historical hula.
Big Island Day Trip: Volcanoes National Park from Oahu
For those who want to witness the Earth’s creative process, this tour on the Big Island offers a fully-narrated exploration of Volcano National Park. You’ll hike over lava flows and spend time on a black sand beach which used to be an ocean.
Learn more about volcanos at the Jaggar Museum and Volcano House, Kilaeua Iki Crater, and the Thurston Lava Tube. Finally, you’ll visit the legendary Rainbow Falls to see rushing water mix with sunlight to form an explosion of liquid color.
If you’re going to go to Hawaii, do it right. Sign up for the tours which will give you the experience of a lifetime.
