Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” O‘ahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawai‘ian island is home to the majority of Hawai‘i’s diverse population, a fusion of east and west cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawai‘ian people. It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering O‘ahu so enjoyable. 

Learn to ride the waves in Waikiki where surfing was born or catch a big-wave surf meet on O‘ahu’s famed North Shore. Explore popular farm to table restaurants, browse the latest designer and local fashions, check out the urban art scene in Chinatown or learn about Hawaiʻi’s history at Iolani Palace. Take a trip to Pearl Harbor or hike on the iconic Leʻahi (Diamond Head). Waikiki boasts excellent nightlife, from casual bars to night clubs.

Stay four nights in Waikiki.

Day 5 - Fly from Honolulu to Kahului (Maui)

Collect a car and drive to Kaʻanapali, approx. 30 miles. 

One visit and it’s easy to see why Maui is known as “The Valley Isle.” 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.

Plan a day trip to the islet of Molokini, a must for any snorkeller or scuba diver. Visit Central Maui’s Iao Valley State Park, which features one of Maui’s most recognisable landmarks, the 365-metre Iao Needle. Make sure you visit Haleakala National Park, a scenic national park home to Maui’s highest peak. Take a surf lesson on one of the many incredible beaches on the South and West of the island. Spend a day at The Pools of Oheo. Get up early and see the Haleakala sunrise, one of Maui’s most awe inspiring experiences.

Stay four nights in Kaʻanapali.

Fly from Kahului to Kona (the Big Island) Collect a car and drive to Volcanoes National Park, approx. 30 miles. It’s easy to feel awed on Hawai‘i’s Big Island, particularly with the molten magma flowing from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Discover this exciting park’s diverse terrain and ecosystems ranging from barren lava rockscapes to lush rainforests. Rent bikes or hike one of the trails and discover not only the landscape but the unique flora and fauna of the park.

Explore the green rainforests of the Hamakua Coast to the jet-black sands of Punaluʻu Beach. The dramatic size and scope of the largest Hawai‘ian Island create a microcosm of environments and activities. On this island’s vast tableau, you’ll find everything from extravagant resorts and incredible golf courses to modest local towns and sacred Hawai‘ian historical sites, from the birthplace of King Kamehameha I to Hawai‘i’s first missionary church in Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona).

Stay two nights at Volcanoes National Park.

Day 11 - Return your car to Kona airport 

Fly from Kona to Liʻhue (Kauai) Collect a car and drive to Kapaʻa, approx. 10 miles.

Kauaʻi is Hawai‘i’s fourth largest island and is known as the “Garden Isle.” The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawai‘ian chain is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires, jagged cliffs, tropical rainforests, forking rivers and cascading waterfalls. Beyond Kauaʻi’s dramatic beauty, the island is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in outdoor pursuits. Visit Waimea Canyon, Opaekaa Falls or Spouting Horn, some of the island’s most beautiful natural attractions. Kayak the Wailua River. Snorkel on Poipu Beach. Hike the trails of Kokee State Park. Go ziplining above Kauaʻi’s lush valleys or take a dramatic helicopter flight. 

Stay three nights in Kapaʻa. 

Day 14 - Return your car to Liʻhue airport Fly from Liʻhue to the UK (via a gateway city)