Hawaii: Aloha to Paradise

DAY 1: ALOHA TO OAHU: THE GATHERING PLACE!

Arrive in Honolulu where you will be greeted at the airport with a traditional flower lei before transferring to your luxury hotel in Waikiki Beach. Enjoy a festive welcome dinner with your fellow travelers at Tiki’s Grill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. D

DAY 2: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS TRAIN/MOHALA FARMS

Today we embark on a historical and agricultural tour of Oahu starting with a two-mile excursion aboard the Pineapple Express Train. Continue to the sugar cane fields at Mohala Farms, a 6-acre organic farm and non-profit organization in Hawaii. Continue along the eastern shore to our next stop – the Byodo-In Temple. The lush gardens and serene koi ponds make it a true “paradise on earth.” B, L

DAY 3: PEARL HARBOR/THE HANGER

Venture to Pearl Harbor for a day of historic sightseeing. Begin with a brief film about the infamous attack on December 7, 1941. Then, board an excursion boat to take you on a narrated tour to the USS Arizona Memorial. Returning to shore, tour the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum then travel by coach across the floating bridge to Ford Island and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Enjoy a delicious lunch at The Hangar Café, a World War II themed restaurant. Take an audio-guide tour of the museum, named the “#1 historical spot worth traveling for.” Conclude the afternoon with a docent-led tour aboard the battleship USS Missouri. Dinner tonight at the famous Tanaka of Tokyo Hibachi Restaurant. B, L, D

DAY 4: NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC/IOLANI PALACE

This morning, travel to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, formed during the Honolulu Volcanic Series. The massive extinct volcano is one of the most notable landmarks on the island of Oahu! Next, drive past the Hawaii State Capitol. The columns around the building’s perimeter resemble royal palm trees! Arriving at Iolani Palace, embark on an historic audio-guide tour of the only royal palace in the U.S. Continue on a driving tour of historic Honolulu to see Aliʻiōlani Hale, the State Supreme Court building. B, L

DAY 5: THE BIG ISLAND/KAILUA-KONA

Travel to the Honolulu Airport for our short flight to the Big Island of Hawaii, the biggest and most volcanically active of the Hawaiian island chain. Upon arrival, ride to the charming seaside town of Kailua-Kona where we’ll enjoy lunch and a relaxing afternoon alongside the Pacific Ocean. B, L

DAY 6: PU’UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK/KONA COFFEE FARM/LUAU

Travel along the coast to the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. From the park, we journey to Bay View Kona Coffee Farm. Take a fascinating tour of the farm, concluding with tasty samples. Next, enjoy a typical Hawaiian picnic lunch on the scenic hillside overlooking Kealakekua Bay. This evening, join fellow travelers for the spectacular Voyagers of the Pacific Luau at the Royal Kona Resort. B, L, D

DAY 7: HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Journey to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and see Kilauea, the most active volcano in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the most visited volcano in the world. Lunch will be served in the famous Kilauea Lodge Restaurant, which overlooks the Kilauea caldera and the billowing Halema’uma’u Crater. B, L

DAY 8: MAUI/HALEAKALA

We are off to Maui aboard a short inter-island flight. Arrive on Maui midday, taking a scenic ride across the sugar cane fields, before ascending the more than 10,000-foot-high dormant volcano – Haleakala (weather-permitting). We’ll experience stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with unforgettable views above the clouds! B, L

DAY 9: SUNSET DINNER CRUISE

Today is a day to relax your mind, body, and spirit! Walk along the spectacular sandy Ka’anapali Beach or engage in an array of cultural activities at the resort – possibly a hula class or lei making. This evening, join your fellow travelers for the final highlight of your Hawaiian holiday – a sunset dinner cruise aboard a beautiful sailing vessel. Beverages, gourmet meal, and scrumptious dessert will be enjoyed while watching the sun set over the western Pacific Ocean. B, D

DAY 10: MAUI OCEAN CENTER/HOME

Travel to the Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii, and enjoy a self-guided tour of this world-renowned center. After lunch, transfer to the Maui International Airport (Kahului), to board your overnight flight back home to the U.S. mainland. B, L

ACCOMMODATIONS (2025):
Nights 1-4: Queen Kapiolani, Waikiki Beach, Honolulu
Nights 5-7: Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona
Nights 8-9: Royal Lahaina Resort, Maui

Dates:

• Departure Date: May 1, 2025 sold out
• Return Date: May 11, 2025 sold out

AND

• Departure Date: October 23, 2025
• Return Date: November 2, 2025

Pricing:

• Double: $6,999
• Single: $8,679

*Per person rates

*Price includes roundtrip airfare from STL/MCI (call for other gateway cities)

Tour Size
This tour is a "Sunrise Tours Small Group Experience" featuring a more limited capacity than other tours.

Walking Distance
Moderate walking is required to fully enjoy this tour. Some walking will be on uneven paths or on sandy/rocky surfaces. While walking canes are allowed, we are unable to accommodate travelers using other mobility devices, including walkers and wheelchairs.

Please note that elevations do reach up to 10,000 feet on this tour. Cooler weather and high winds can prevail at higher elevations (especially atop Haleakala on Maui).

Average Temps
April – high of 86°, low of 72°
November – high of 84°, low of 72°

Time Zone
Hawaii Standard Time

Hotel Amenities
All hotel rooms offer a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, and a coffee maker. Complimentary Wi-Fi is offered in the hotels, and each hotel features a swimming pool and spa (extra charge).

Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.

Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.

Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available

We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.

We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.

If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.

If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.

If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.

Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.

To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.

Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.

Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our policies HERE for more information on our terms and conditions.