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Hawaiian Islands with Ocean View Upgrades

Book a Hawaii vacation with Cosmos and experience pure tropical bliss. Explore Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, and more. Book an affordable Hawaii vacation today!

Affordable Hawaii Vacation with Ocean View Upgrades | Cosmos

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Hawaiian Islands with Ocean View Upgrades
Discover the beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui. Whether you’re admiring the natural beauty of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon, or just relaxing on the warm sands of Waikiki Beach, you’re sure to be delighted. Visit Pearl Harbor’s famous Battleship Row in Honolulu. Marvel at the black-sand beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island and discover famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Savor Kona coffee, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world! In Maui, visit stunning Iao Valley, a landscape that Mark Twain called the “Yosemite of the Pacific” and view Iao Needle. Have the opportunity to further enhance your vacation with optional excursions like a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn more about Pacific Island heritage and culture, view amazing marine life on a snorkeling tour, take a sunset dinner cruise or view stunning waterfalls from above on an exhilarating helicopter tour. The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more. From volcanoes to beaches to lush rain forests, this is a vacation that has something for everyone. So let Cosmos handle all the details while you sit back, relax, and enjoy paradise!

Day 1: HONOLULU

Aloha—welcome to Hawaii! Your Tour Director will be in the Lobby from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.Once settled, perhaps begin your time in paradise with a visit to nearby Waikiki Beach or just relax by the hotel pool.

Day 2: HONOLULU. EXCURSION TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL

Morning orientation with your Tour Director. Your sightseeing excursion features Pearl Harbor, the sunken USS Arizona and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, as well as Punchbowl National Cemetery with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sites include bustling Chinatown, ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of King Kamehameha the Great.

Day 3: HONOLULU

Today is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions, including activities near world-famous Waikiki Beach. Consider an optional full-day trip to the North Shore’s Polynesian Cultural Center, including dinner and breathtaking Polynesian performances with dance and fire in the colorful Ha: Breath of Life stage show.

Day 4: HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK–KONA

This morning, depart for Hilo on the “Big Island” of Hawaii with its spectacular scenery that includes misty plateaus, craggy cliffs, tropical rainforests, bamboo groves, and lava deserts. On arrival, tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Arrive in Kona on the sunny side of the “Big Island” in the early evening.

Day 5: KONA

Today is yours to relax and explore the resort area of Kailua, situated between Kailua Bay and the dormant Hualalai Volcano. Kailua is rich in history, featuring the historic Hulihe’e Palace, former vacation home of the Hawaiian Royal Family, and Ahu’ena Heiau, the restored personal temple of King Kamehameha the Great. This area is renowned for its famous Kona coffee, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. Discover a colorful world below the surface on an optional snorkeling cruise to a colorful reef brimming with a kaleidoscope of tropical fish; or take an optional scenic drive up the Kohala coastline for a hike to discover stunning private waterfalls and ancient Hawaiian history. Tonight, perhaps check out the numerous restaurants and shops in Kailua.

Day 6: KONA–WAIMEA CANYON–KAUAI

Morning transfer to Kona International Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. Drive along the scenic southern shore via Poipu Beach to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed on the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include colorful Waimea Canyon, which at ten miles long, a mile wide and 3,500 feet deep, is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Also see the lush and fertile Hanapepe Valley, and take advantage of a photo stop at Spouting Horn, a dramatic blowhole on the ocean’s edge. Later, arrive at your oceanside hotel in Kapa’a.

Day 7: KAUAI

Have a free day to enjoy the natural beauty of Kauai. There are lots of things to do and your Tour Director will have suggestions, including a thrilling optional flightseeing helicopter tour of the waterfalls of the Garden Isle. Or opt to simply relax at the hotel pool or beach.

Day 8: KAUAI–’IAO VALLEY–MAUI

This morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island" and travel between the beautiful West Maui mountains and Haleakala Volcano. Sightseeing includes a visit to Iao Valley, a stunning landscape that Mark Twain called the "Yosemite of the Pacific" to view Iao Needle. Continue past Maalaea Harbor and see the offshore islands of Kahoolawe, Lanai, and Molokai before arriving at the Kaanapali Beach resort area.

Day 9: MAUI

Indulge in a full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches, relax by the hotel pool, or take an optional scenic drive to explore the spectacular Road to Hana—known for its 54 bridges and beautiful waterfalls. Just a short stroll from the hotel is Whalers Village with Maui’s best assortment of art galleries, boutiques, and oceanfront restaurants. Ride the free Ka’anapali Trolley and see the former vacation place of the Royal Chiefs of Maui who enjoyed lawn bowling using stone on what are now the Ka’anapali Golf Courses. Be sure to catch the stunning sunset and ocean views.

Day 10: MAUI

Another free day in Maui! Your Tour Director will have suggestions for activities, like sailing on a catamaran to view abundant marine life on an optional Premium Snorkel Cruise or setting out to sea for the thrill of trade wind sailing on an optional Sunset Sail.

Day 11: MAUI

Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the Valley Island further.

Details

Tour Operator
Cosmos
Start City
HNL
End City
OGG
Duration (Days)
11
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Land Only (Double) USD 3,809 February 11, 2027 February 21, 2027
Single Supplement USD 6,044 February 11, 2027 February 21, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,464 February 11, 2027 February 21, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,809 March 4, 2027 March 14, 2027
Single Supplement USD 6,044 March 4, 2027 March 14, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,464 March 4, 2027 March 14, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,769 April 8, 2027 April 18, 2027
Single Supplement USD 5,969 April 8, 2027 April 18, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,434 April 8, 2027 April 18, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,769 May 6, 2027 May 16, 2027
Single Supplement USD 5,969 May 6, 2027 May 16, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,434 May 6, 2027 May 16, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,769 June 17, 2027 June 27, 2027
Single Supplement USD 5,969 June 17, 2027 June 27, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,434 June 17, 2027 June 27, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,769 September 9, 2027 September 19, 2027
Single Supplement USD 5,969 September 9, 2027 September 19, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,434 September 9, 2027 September 19, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,769 October 14, 2027 October 24, 2027
Single Supplement USD 5,969 October 14, 2027 October 24, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,434 October 14, 2027 October 24, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,639 November 4, 2027 November 14, 2027
Single Supplement USD 5,834 November 4, 2027 November 14, 2027
Triple (per person) USD 3,304 November 4, 2027 November 14, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    HONOLULU

    Aloha—welcome to Hawaii! Your Tour Director will be in the Lobby from 3-6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.Once settled, perhaps begin your time in paradise with a visit to nearby Waikiki Beach or just relax by the hotel pool.

  2. Day 2

    HONOLULU. EXCURSION TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL

    Morning orientation with your Tour Director. Your sightseeing excursion features Pearl Harbor, the sunken USS Arizona and its impressive memorial to the men still entombed there, as well as Punchbowl National Cemetery with its beautiful views of Honolulu. Other sites include bustling Chinatown, ‘Iolani Palace, and the statue of King Kamehameha the Great.

  3. Day 3

    HONOLULU

    Today is at leisure. Your Tour Director will have suggestions, including activities near world-famous Waikiki Beach. Consider an optional full-day trip to the North Shore’s Polynesian Cultural Center, including dinner and breathtaking Polynesian performances with dance and fire in the colorful Ha: Breath of Life stage show.

  4. Day 4

    HONOLULU–HILO–HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK–KONA

    This morning, depart for Hilo on the “Big Island” of Hawaii with its spectacular scenery that includes misty plateaus, craggy cliffs, tropical rainforests, bamboo groves, and lava deserts. On arrival, tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See Kilauea Crater, rising 4,090 feet above a volcanic wonderland of steaming fire pits, lava tubes, and fern forests. Arrive in Kona on the sunny side of the “Big Island” in the early evening.

  5. Day 5

    KONA

    Today is yours to relax and explore the resort area of Kailua, situated between Kailua Bay and the dormant Hualalai Volcano. Kailua is rich in history, featuring the historic Hulihe’e Palace, former vacation home of the Hawaiian Royal Family, and Ahu’ena Heiau, the restored personal temple of King Kamehameha the Great. This area is renowned for its famous Kona coffee, one of the most sought-after coffees in the world. Discover a colorful world below the surface on an optional snorkeling cruise to a colorful reef brimming with a kaleidoscope of tropical fish; or take an optional scenic drive up the Kohala coastline for a hike to discover stunning private waterfalls and ancient Hawaiian history. Tonight, perhaps check out the numerous restaurants and shops in Kailua.

  6. Day 6

    KONA–WAIMEA CANYON–KAUAI

    Morning transfer to Kona International Airport for the flight to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai. Drive along the scenic southern shore via Poipu Beach to Waimea, once the Polynesian capital of Kauai and the site where Captain Cook landed on the islands in 1778. Sightseeing highlights include colorful Waimea Canyon, which at ten miles long, a mile wide and 3,500 feet deep, is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Also see the lush and fertile Hanapepe Valley, and take advantage of a photo stop at Spouting Horn, a dramatic blowhole on the ocean’s edge. Later, arrive at your oceanside hotel in Kapa’a.

  7. Day 7

    KAUAI

    Have a free day to enjoy the natural beauty of Kauai. There are lots of things to do and your Tour Director will have suggestions, including a thrilling optional flightseeing helicopter tour of the waterfalls of the Garden Isle. Or opt to simply relax at the hotel pool or beach.

  8. Day 8

    KAUAI–’IAO VALLEY–MAUI

    This morning, fly to Maui, the “Valley Island" and travel between the beautiful West Maui mountains and Haleakala Volcano. Sightseeing includes a visit to Iao Valley, a stunning landscape that Mark Twain called the "Yosemite of the Pacific" to view Iao Needle. Continue past Maalaea Harbor and see the offshore islands of Kahoolawe, Lanai, and Molokai before arriving at the Kaanapali Beach resort area.

  9. Day 9

    MAUI

    Indulge in a full day at leisure to enjoy Maui’s splendid beaches, relax by the hotel pool, or take an optional scenic drive to explore the spectacular Road to Hana—known for its 54 bridges and beautiful waterfalls. Just a short stroll from the hotel is Whalers Village with Maui’s best assortment of art galleries, boutiques, and oceanfront restaurants. Ride the free Ka’anapali Trolley and see the former vacation place of the Royal Chiefs of Maui who enjoyed lawn bowling using stone on what are now the Ka’anapali Golf Courses. Be sure to catch the stunning sunset and ocean views.

  10. Day 10

    MAUI

    Another free day in Maui! Your Tour Director will have suggestions for activities, like sailing on a catamaran to view abundant marine life on an optional Premium Snorkel Cruise or setting out to sea for the thrill of trade wind sailing on an optional Sunset Sail.

  11. Day 11

    MAUI

    Your vacation ends this morning. You may choose to extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the Valley Island further.

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