Hawaii’s spectacular beaches and lush valleys offer endless outdoor experiences, including surfing, hiking, skydiving, helicopter tours, paddle sports, whale-watching and zip lining. You can also swim with manta rays at night, float down tunnels on old sugar plantations and walk a lunar landscape at Garden of the Gods. Choose your adventure and let the memories begin.

Day 1 Fly from UK to Lihue on Kauai

Kauai is Hawaii’s fourth largest island and is known as the “Garden Isle.” The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires, jagged cliffs, tropical rainforests, forking rivers and cascading waterfalls. Beyond Kauai’s dramatic beauty, the island is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in outdoor pursuits. Kayak the Wailua River. Snorkel on Poipu Beach. Hike the trails of Kokee State Park or even go ziplining above Kauai’s lush valleys.

Collect your rental car on arrival and drive to your hotel. Wherever you choose to stay, you will be able to discover the rest of the island, as everything is within easy driving distance.

Kauai's dramatic North Shore is an enchanting setting full of rugged mountains, lush taro fields, heavenly beaches and spectacular sea cliffs. You’ll find some of Kauai’s best beaches here and some luxury resorts, plus during the winter months (December to April) you may spot migrating humpback whales. The East Coast also known as the Coconut Coast for the groves of coconut palms that grow in its resort areas. You’ll find plenty to do here from historic places, amazing beaches and memorable attractions and a wide selection of accommodation. The South Shore’s biggest attractions are the perfect beaches around the Poipu area and Spouting Horn, a blowhole that releases a spout of water up to 20 feet into the air. While accommodations are more limited on Kauai’s West Side, the area is perfect for those wanting to get the most out of Kauai’s incredible landscapes, such as Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park. Stay five nights on Kauai.

Day 6 Fly from Kauai to Kahului on Maui

Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island. One visit and it’s easy to see why. From the scenic slopes of fertile Upcountry Maui to beaches that have repeatedly been voted among the best in the world, a visit to the Valley Isle recharges the senses and makes you forget about all of life’s troubles. Stand above a sea of clouds high over Haleakala. Watch a 14-metre whale breach off the coast of Lahaina. Lose count of the waterfalls along the road as you manoeuvre the hairpin turns of the Hana highway. Tuck into farm-to-table cuisine. Be inspired by the magnificent sunrise and sunset views from Haleakala.

On arrival collect your rental car and head to West Maui, to one of the coastal areas such as Lahaina, Kapalua or Kaanapali, approx. 30 miles.

Stay four nights on the West coast, once a retreat for Hawaiian royalty and the capitol of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The Honoapiilani Highway takes you from one sun-kissed resort to the next, each with its own personality, but all with white sand beaches and fantastic sunset views of the islands of Lanai and Molokai just across the channel.

Take a trip to Lahaina, a historic whaling village which today is on the National Register of Historic Places. You can still get a feel for old Lahaina as you stroll down lively Front Street, ranked one of the “Top Ten Greatest Streets” by the American Planning Association. During the winter months, you can take a boat trip from here – the channel off the coast of Lahaina is one of the best places in the world to spot humpback whales.

Make an early start and drive via Haleakala State Park for the sunrise (allow two hours to reach the summit and book in advance) – the awe-inspiring site as the sun rises through the clouds is well worth it. If you’re not an early-bird, the sunsets here are also spectacular!

Then take the legendary Road to Hana – one big reason why East Maui is a must-see on any traveller’s list. The Hana Highway (HI-360) begins in the town of Kahului and snakes along the island’s northern coast for 52 miles. The drive to Hana can take as few as 3 hours or last an entire day, depending on how many pictures you stop to take and food stands you sample! 

Hana is a charming small town where aloha is a way of life. Just beyond Hana is the Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park and the stunning Pools of Oheo (also called the Seven Sacred Pools), where a refreshing swim is the perfect reward after a long drive.

Stay two nights in Hana.

Day 12 Fly from Maui to Hilo on The Big Island

Collect your rental car and drive to Volcanoes National Park, approx. 30 miles

The island of Hawaii is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain, and nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined - hence, its nickname, ‘Big Island’. It is also the most volcanically active of all Hawaiian islands and spans 8 out of the world’s 13 climate zones.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Drive the Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road, hike one of the trails in the park, join a Ranger-led programme or use the hotel’s cruiser bikes to discover more of this unique landscape.

You could also visit Punaluu Black Sand Beach, one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii. Located between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu in Kau, Punaluu Black Sand Beach's jet black shores are an unforgettable sight. Coconut palms fringe the upper edge of sand and you may also discover large honu, (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles), basking on the beach. Take a tour to the summit of Mauna Kea for some of the best star gazing to be found. Hawaii’s Big Island is home to one of the most renowned astronomical sites on the planet.

Stay two nights in Volcanoes National Park.

Day 14 Drive from Volcanoes National Park to the Kona coast, approx. 85 miles

The sunny Kona District stretches almost two-thirds of the entire West side of the island of Hawaii, and along this expansive coastal area, you’ll find everything from coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. In fact, King Kamehameha actually spent his final years in Kailua-Kona.

Shielded from winds by Maunaloa, south Kona’s calm and clear waters are perfect for snorkelling, diving, sailing and spotting dolphins and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles). One of Kona’s most memorable experiences is going on a manta ray boat tour to scuba or snorkel with these gentle, graceful sea creatures. Kona is also famous for its deep-sea fishing, hosting the International Billfish Tournament (August) every year. And on land, don't forget to travel to the cooler upland slopes of town like Holualoa, where you can sample the distinctive flavours of 100% Kona coffee, which is what Kona is famous for!

Discover some of the island’s history at places like Hulihee Palace, Mokuaikaua Church and the Ahuena Heiau. Other significant historic places include Kealakekua Bay to the south, where Captain James Cook first set foot on the island in 1778 and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, where you can explore early heiau (temples), fishponds and petroglyphs.

Stay three nights in Kailua-Kona.

Day 17 Depart from Kona.