2 weeks Hawaii: Oahu - Kauai - Maui - Hawaii
Remarque:
Days 1 and 2 are mainly to adjust to the jet lag and gather the group. You can shorten the itinerary to 13 days if you like to arrive (or if your flight connection can only arrive) in Honolulu on D2 in the program. In this case, you receive a 5% reduction on the price.
The exact itinerary on the spot, in particularly the program around Kilauea volcano during our stay on Hawai'i Island, could be modified as a function of weather conditions, volcanic activity and other factors out of our hands. We will always try to optimize it accordingly.
J 1: Arrival in Honolulu - Waikiki beach
Arrival in Honolulu, pick-up from airport and transfer to hotel in Waikiki beach.
J 2: Waikiki, Oahu Island - surfer's paradise
Free day to relax at Waikiki beach or optional day-trip around Oahu island with its famous surfing beaches and other sites (e.g. Hanauma Bay).
Note: you can also arrive and join the group on this day.
J 3: Honolulu - Kauai
Petit déjeuner hôtel. Départ vol Honolulu-Kauai.
Installation à l'hôtel en bordure de l'océan Pacifique. Explications géologiques d'Hawaii et de l'île de Kauai. Journée relax: possibilité de baignade sur les plages.
Dîner groupe dans un restaurant et spectacle traditionnel de dance hawaiienne, Luau.
J 4: KAUAI - Waimea Canyon
Petit déjeuner à l'hôtel. Départ pour la randonnée et l'exploration du Monde de Jurassique Park dans le célèbre Waimea Canyon. Vous découvrirez un environnement multicolore extraordinaire et la célèbre Waipio Fall. Déjeuner pique-nique libre, vue et explications géologiques et volcaniques du paysage d'environ 5 millions d'années et de son abondante végétation tropicale exubérante. Dîner Restaurant.
J 5: Kauai to Maui Island
Flight to Kahului on Maui island. Visit of surf beach and camp on the slopes of Haleakala shield volcano.
J 6: Haleakala volcano sunrise and hike
Sunrise from Haleakala volcano, the "House of the Sun" - one of the most famous locations in the world - and hike in the spectacular caldera of the (occasionally still active) shield volcano of Maui.
J 7: Lahaina town: relax day - beach, optional whale watching tour
Descend to hotel in Lahaina / Ka'anapali. Free afternoon: relax on beach (great swimming & snorkeling), visit Lahaina town or optional whale watching tour.
J 8: Maui - Hawai'i (Big Island) - Kilauea volcano
Flight to Hilo on Hawai'i (Big Island), transfer to seafront hotel and check-in.
Briefing and volcanological explanations about Kilauea volcano. In the afternoon, we will drive to the huge caldera of Kilauea volcano for observations and hiking
J 9-10: Kilauea volcano
Two full days to explore Kilauea volcano and the eruption 2018: the exact program will be adapted at the place.
J 11: Spare day
Spare day. Excursion to a beautiful tropical garden, waterfall, and Waipio valley.
J 12: Punalu'u sea turtles, Green Sand Beach, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Hawaiian monument
Discover the southern part of the island: Punalu'u black sand beach (sea turtles) and hike to scenic Green Sand Beach near South Point. Visit Pu'uhonua o Honaunau and/or a surfer's beach in the afternoon. Drive back to Hilo via the very scenic saddle road.
J 13: Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea
Day to visit Mauna Loa, the largest volcano in the world. Ascend to Mauna Kea summit for sunset.
J 14: Départ de Hilo
Départ (transfert à l'aéroport) de l'aéroport de Hilo ou programme d'extension.