US (Hawaii), 14 Days · Tailor-made by car

Aloha Hawaii Route

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Departure on 26/10/2024 from Dublin

Beaches, nature and volcanoes

Hawaii is the most attractive and remotest volcanic archipelago on the planet. It lies halfway between Japan and the United States, right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. A veritable paradise formed by six main islands, all of them with their idiosyncrasies and loads of things to visit. This tour, though, focusses on two islands where nature rejoices in its maximum splendour: Kauai and Hawaii. Also known as the Big Island, Hawaii is the largest and most popular among tourists. The incredible Volcanoes National Park will reveal all the secrets of the goddess Pele. It's a delight for lovers of white, black and even green sand beaches. Meanwhile, Kauai, nicknamed the Garden Island, is the most immaculate and least built-up. Waimea Canyon on Kauai is a mineral treasure, while the Na Pali coast boasts numerous beaches and unparalleled vegetation. On your trip you'll find trekking routes, water sports, natural pools, waterfalls and activities for the whole family. Hawaii doesn't need much more presentation, admittedly, but it's also widely adored for its cuisine, its history and its laid-back yet adventuresome atmosphere.

Aloha Hawaii Route

Departure date

Departures from April 2024 till March 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

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Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Kauai (Lihue - Kapaa - 'Opaeka'a Falls - Lydgate State Park - Kapaa)

  • Day 2 Kauai (Kapaa and surroundings) (Optional: kayak, walking or cycling excursions)

  • Day 3 Kauai (Kapaa - Na Pali Coast - "Ke'e Beach to Kalalau Beach" Trail - Polihale Beach - Kapaa)

  • Day 4 Kauai (Kapaa - Poipu Beach - Waimea)

  • Day 5 Kauai (Waimea - Waimea Canyon State Park - Waimea)

  • Day 6 Kauai (Waimea) - Big Island (Kailua Kona)

  • Day 7 Big Island (Kailua Kona - Kealakekua State Park - Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park - Kailua Kona)

  • Day 8 Big Island (Kailua Kona - Honokaa - Volcano)

  • Day 9 Big Island (Volcano - Volcanoes National Park - Volcano)

  • Day 10 Big Island (Volcano - Hilo - Mauna Kea - Waikoloa)

  • Day 11 Big Island (Waikoloa and surroundings)

  • Day 12 Big Island (Waikoloa) - City of origin

  • Day 13 In flight.

  • Day 14 City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Kapaa.

  • Selected meal plan in Kapaa.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Waimea.

  • Selected meal plan in Waimea.

  • Flight from Waimea to Kailua-Kona.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Kailua-Kona.

  • Selected meal plan in Kailua-Kona.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Volcano National Park.

  • Selected meal plan in Volcano National Park.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Waikoloa Village.

  • Selected meal plan in Waikoloa Village.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Electronic Authorization (ESTA/ETA) to enter in US.

  • Resort fee US.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Tips in US are a common practice.

- Generally in US the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.

- Driving in the USA: 1.Overtaking on the right is not only legal but everyone does it. And the sooner you get used to roads with more than five lanes, the better. 2.It is legal (and mandatory) to turn right on a red light when there is a signal to do so. 3. With regard to parking, make sure you check when you can park on the street and never park in front of a fire hydrant (even though there are no signs prohibiting it). If there are lines painted on the road to mark out parking spaces, leave the car right in the middle of them, however huge the gap may seem. Be especially careful in the centre of big cities and don't let the parking meter go over by even one minute (check before paying because there are days of the week or certain times when you don't have to pay). 4.Beware of tolls. They will be indicated with the words toll or turnpike and don't usually have a barrier, so you can drive through them without realising and then receive a fine a few weeks later. Don't drive in FasTrak Only lanes and make sure you have some cash on you, as some tolls are cash-only. 5.Unless you want a ticket and a stern chat from a Highway Patrol Officer, it's best not to drive more than five or ten miles above the maximum speed allowed for the road. If the police end up stopping you, keep your hands on the steering wheel and in sight at all times and don't even think about trying to be funny. 6.We recommend signing up to roadside assistance services and a GPS when you hire a car.

- Consult the entry restrictions and additional requirements for people who have previously traveled to destinations such as Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, etc.

- Hotels may charge a Resort Fee charge that must be paid directly at the destination. The amount can vary between approximately $15 and $65 per room per night. This charge is indicative and may be modified depending on the establishment's policy.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.