Hawaii Highlights Self-Drive Tour

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This evening enjoy a Manta Ray night snorkel — an amazing chance to swim with these amazing underwater creatures. Spend a full day exploring everything Maui has to offer. Take a tour to Haleakala National Park to see Maui's highest peak. Enjoy the day at leisure exploring Los Angeles and its famous sights. ]
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Maui's white-sand beaches.
    • Experience the heat of Kilauea Volcano.
    • Snorkel with sea turtles, whales and dolphins.
    • Between January and March you can also take a boat trip on the Pacific Ocean to see majestic humpback whales at sunrise.

What's this trip about?

    This evening enjoy a Manta Ray night snorkel — an amazing chance to swim with these amazing underwater creatures. Spend a full day exploring everything Maui has to offer. Take a tour to Haleakala National Park to see Maui's highest peak. Enjoy the day at leisure exploring Los Angeles and its famous sights. ]

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityHawaii
End CityLos Angeles

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Aston Shores at Waikoloa & Chalet Kilauea

On arrival, pick up your car and drive to your hotel on the coast and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 2: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Aston Shores at Waikoloa & Chalet Kilauea

Today you can explore the beautiful Kohala Coast. This evening enjoy a Manta Ray night snorkel — an amazing chance to swim with these amazing underwater creatures.

Day 3: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Fairmont Orchid, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Aston Shores at Waikoloa & Chalet Kilauea

Today you may wish to relax in Waikoloa and observe the strange volcanic beauty of the island. You can drive north to the small town of Hawi, or south to Kona. Make sure to visit a coffee plantation for some delicious local coffee.

Day 4: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Volcano House,  Aston Shores at Waikoloa, Chalet Kilauea & Fairmont Orchid

At your leisure, move from the western side of the island to the east. Arrive at your hotel in the heart of the National Park. Relax in the lovely tropical eas...

Day 5: The Big Island (Hawaii)

Accommodation options: Volcano House, Aston Shores at Waikoloa, Chalet Kilauea & Fairmont Orchid

Today you will be met by your private guide. He will take you around the park and you will be able to ask questions on the geology, landscape, culture and history that has shaped this National Park.

Day 6: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Beach front cottage at Inn at Mama's Fish House Restaurant and Inn, Maui & Inn at Mama's Fish House

After a leisurely breakfast make your way to the airport for your...

Day 7: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort & Inn at Mama's Fish House

Spend a full day exploring everything Maui has to offer. Take a tour to Haleakala National Park to see Maui's highest peak, or visit Iao Va...

Day 8: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort & Inn at Mama's Fish House

Today you will go on a tour to see the turtles swimming in the ocean off the coast of Makena Bay on the south western part of the island, w...

Day 9: Maui

Accommodation options: Royal Lahaina Resort, Andaz Maui at Wailea, Napili Kai Beach Resort & Inn at Mama's Fish House

Driving Maui's Road to Hana can be a highlight of your visit to the island. The road is full of hairpin turns and scenic overlooks, framed ...

Day 10: Los Angeles

Accommodation options: Palihouse Santa Monica, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Jamaica Bay Inn & La Peer

Return your car at the airport this morning as you fly back to the US mainland. On arrival in LA take a taxi to your hotel in Santa Monica.

Day 11: Los Angeles

Accommodation options: Palihouse Santa Monica, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Jamaica Bay Inn & La Peer

Enjoy the day at leisure exploring Los Angeles and its famous sights.

Day 12: Return home

A final morning at leisure then make your way to the airport for your onward flight.

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