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3-11 Days Honolulu, Hawaii self-guided Tour with Airport transfer (EQUUS Hotel or similar) Tour Code: 342-19774

Overview
Independent travel in Maui, Oahu, Hilo, Honolulu at your own expense. Hotels and airport transfer included.
Price In USD (Price per person based on double occupancy)
Price (/Person)
    Single $428
    Double $228
    3rd Person
    Adult Free
    Child
    (Age 2-12)    		 Free
    4th Person
    Adult Free
    Child
    (Age 2-12)    		 Free
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*The Pearl Harbor Tour can be combined with the Mini Circle Island Tour, or Polynesian Cultural Center tour, or Star of Honolulu Cruise on the same day.


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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
Day 1 Honolulu International Airport
Day 2 Free Day: guests may choose any of the options listed below
Day 3 Free Day: guests may choose any of the options listed
Day 4 Airport Departure Transfer - Honolulu

Day 1: Honolulu International Airport

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Arrive Honolulu International Airport, meet the tour guild is in "Fuchsia" lavender purple color polo shirt, then takes around 25 minutes transfer to hotel.
Domestic Flight: Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area, where the flight you belong to.
International Flight: The tour guide will meet you at the individual exit.

  • Honolulu, HI

    Honolulu, HI
    Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.

Day 2: Free Day: guests may choose any of the options listed below

Option 1: Honolulu - Pearl Harbor (half day) (15 miles) (Available Daily. Morning tour. Duration: 3-3.5hrs. Tips: $6/person. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Visit Pearl Harbor for the famous remains of USS Arizona Battleship after the Japanese attack in World War II. You will have a chance to watch the real documentary film of the Pearl Harbor and overlook the USS Arizona Memorial. After that is the City Tour. Passing by State Capitol, Chinatown, Washington palace (Governor's Mansion), and King Kamehameha statue. If time permits, you will visit the local Keoni Jewelry Collections and then go back to the hotel.
Start time: Approx. 6:00am

  • Pearl Harbor, HI

    Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet.

    USS Arizona Memorial

    This memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii serves as a remembrance of the American soldier killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The ship marks the resting place of over one thousand of the dead.

  • Honolulu, HI

    Honolulu, HI
    Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.

    Hawaii State Capitol (Passing By)

    Built in the Hawaiian international style, this large building is the official statehouse of Hawaii and home to the state legislature. It is surrounded by a refelcting pool. It replaced 'Iolani Palace in 1969 as the statehouse.

    Washington Place (Passing By)

    This National Historic Landmark is an extremely important location in Hawaiian history. It is where the last queen of Hawai'i, Queen Liliʻuokalani, was arrested after being betrayed and overthrown before the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.

    King Kamehameha I

    This brass statue honors Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the great, who conquered and unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. It serves as an important cultural, spiritual, and historical landmark for the Hawaiian people.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Ending time: Approx. 11:00am

Option 2: Honolulu - Oahu - Honolulu (Mini-circle half day tour) (25 miles) (Available Daily. Afternoon departure. Duration: 3-3.5hrs. Tips: $6/person. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Heading to view the east part of Oahu, including the world famous Waikiki Beach, Kahala, Diamond Head Look out, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blow Hole and Pali Lookout.

  • Oahu, HI

    Oahu, HI
    Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It is the location of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, as well as much-loved tourist spots like Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is on this island as well.

    Mini Circle Island Tour

    This in-depth tour of Oahu offers a look at some of Hawaii's most amazing places, both up-close and as part of the island's amazing and scenic views. Stops include the Diamond Head Crater and Halona Blow Hole.

    Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Passing By)

    Both a bathing beach and a nature preserve, the Hanauma Bay area is one of Oahu's most popular tourist spots. While actually touching the local animals is illegal, you can still get closer to them than almost anywhere else!

    Opening Hours: Closed on Tuesdays

    Halona Blowhole

    The Halona Blowhole on the south shore of Oahu is the result of tubes created in rock thousands of years ago by volcanic eruptions. Large waves force water through the tubes, jetting it 30 feet into the air.

    Duration: Approx. 10 Minutes

    Diamond Head

    Rising over Honolulu, Diamond Head is a dormant volcano with an interior crater. The Diamond Head crater is one of the world's best examples of this geological formation. The crater's interior is now a national park.

    Duration: Approx. 10 Minutes

    Nu'uanu Pali Lookout

    This scenic point on Koʻolau Mountain in Oahu's Nuʻuanu Valley offers spectacular panoramic views of the northeastern coastline of the island of Oahu. The area is also the location of the Nuʻuanu Freshwater Fish Refuge and Nu'uanu Reservoir.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

    Kahala Avenue (Passing By)

    Kahala Avenue is known as "Hawaii's Beverly Hills", and you'll view the stunning multi-million-dollar properties in this affluent community while we travel toward the South Shore sea cliffs area.

Option 3: Oahu (North Shore Sightseeing)(Available Daily. Duration: 5-6hrs. Tips: $10/person. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Breakfast: Included (Hotel Continental Grab-N-Go Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will go on a North Shore sightseeing tour including Hawaii famous Dole Plantation, to try the delicious Dole Whip ice cream on your own expense. Then we will continue to the Haleiwa town. After a brief stop there, we will pass by the Sunset Beach where we will have chance to see some turtles lying on the beach. Before returning back to the hotel, we will pass by the Tomb of General Chang Hsueh Liang and Byodo-In Temple

  • Oahu, HI

    Oahu, HI
    Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It is the location of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, as well as much-loved tourist spots like Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is on this island as well.

    Dole Plantation

    Dole Plantation opened in 1950, billing itself as "Hawaii's Pineapple Experience." In addition to touring the fields, visitors can attempt the "world's largest maze," a 3-acre adventure with more than two miles of paths and a mystery to solve.

    Duration: Approx. 25 Minutes

    Haleiwa (Passing By)

    A town along the northwest coast of O'ahu, Haleiwa is known as a top surfing destination. Matsumoto Shave Ice is a local favorite, where visitors can get Hawaii's favorite dessert.

    Pineapple Express

    Visitors to the Dole Plantation on Oahu can take this fun train ride through two miles of Hawaii landscape, featuring narration from a knowledgable conductor who will tell you how Dole became a giant of fruit production.

    Byodo-In Buddhist Temple (Passing By)

    Surrounded by koi ponds, this non-denominational temple was built in the 1960s to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to the Hawaiian islands. Before entering, visitors should ring the peace bell.

    Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes

Option 4: Oahu Polynesian Cultural Center(Wed and Sun will be closed. Afternoon departure. Duration: 8hrs, ends time is around 10pm. Tips: $10/person. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Standard buffet dinner included)
In the afternoon, take a one hour and half drive to Polynesian Cultural Center located at north shore. It is a center established by the Mormons and contains seven Polynesian tribes including Samoa, Maori, Fiji, Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti and Marquises Islands.
Start time: Approx. 1:30pm

  • Oahu, HI

    Oahu, HI
    Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It is the location of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, as well as much-loved tourist spots like Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is on this island as well.

    Polynesian Cultural Center

    The Polynesian Cultural Center is actually a theme park and living museum located on the northern shores of the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. Eight simulated villages showcase different Polynesian cultures in different ways for curious visitors.

    Weather permits

    Opening Hours: Closed on Sunday|Duration: Approx. 6 Hours

Ending time: Approx. 10:00pm

Option 5: Star of Honolulu(Available Daily. Duration: 2hrs on cruise. Tips: $3/person/way. There will be fireworks on Friday cruise, Prices vary according to the dinner package. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Departing at 16:00 from hotel. Begin this unforgettable cruise by boarding the Star of Honolulu. The Star of Honolulu will carry you beyond Diamond Head and back again. Make this fun-filled journey along the gorgeous Waikiki coastline with great food, wonderful entertainment and the best sunset cruise views in Hawaii.

  • Honolulu, HI

    Honolulu, HI
    Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.

    Star of Honolulu Sunset Cruises

    Star of Honolulu Sunset Cruises is on Hawaii's largest and most popular vessel. At 232' in length, she strikes an impressive cruise ship profile as she departs Honolulu Harbor. It offers the widest range of cruise selections and the best staffed entertainment on any dinner cruise vessel From the elegant seven-course French style dining on the upper deck, to the value-packed Pacific buffet.

Option 6: Dolphin & You(Available Daily. Transportation is arranged by the cruise company at Waikiki designated hotel. Tips: $4/person. Wear/bring your own swimsuit. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Included (Bento)|Dinner: Excluded
In the morning, guests will be picked up from their hotels in Waikiki. Then, we will go to the Oahu to enjoy 1 hour swimming with the dolphins. Also you can play on a large inflatable slide on the boat and take photos for your unforgettable memories.

  • Oahu, HI

    Oahu, HI
    Oahu is the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. It is the location of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, as well as much-loved tourist spots like Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center is on this island as well.

Option 7: Big Island (Hilo) Akaka Falls One Day Tour(Available: Mon, Wed, Fri. Duration: 6hrs. Tips: $10/person. Air tickets are not inluded. Please book the flight arrival at Hilo Airport (ITO) Before 9 am. Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area #D, also the return flight Hilo Airport (ITO) After 6pm at the same day. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
In the morning we will go to the Akaka Falls on the north shore of the Big Island. Stop at the farmer's market for fresh papayas and other tropical seasonal fruits. Then we will drive to the Kalapana lava field of 1985, then we will drive up the east coast of the Big Island to see the views along the way, and see the black sand beaches formed during the latest volcanic eruption in 2018.

  • Hilo, HI

    Hilo, HI
    Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.

    Akaka Falls State Park

    Akaka Falls State Park
    'Akaka Falls State Park is one of the many parks on the Island of Hawaii, just outside the city of Hilo. The park is named for the ʻAkaka Falls, a 422-foot-tall waterfall on Kolekole Stream in an eroded gorge.

    Kalapana Black Sand Beach

    Kalapana Black Sand Beach is a volcanic beach that is also an actively erupting area. The Kalapana Lava Viewing Area allows visitors to see the volcano's activity from a safe distance and watch smoke billow up from the water.

Option 8: Big Island (Hilo) Volcanoes National Park One Day Tour(Available: Tue, Thu, Sat. Duration: 6hrs. Tips: $10/person. Air tickets are not inluded. Please book the flight arrival at Hilo Airport (ITO) Before 9 am. Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area #D, also the return flight Hilo Airport (ITO) After 6pm at the same day. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Today, we will depart from the hotel and then head to the Rainbow Falls, then proceed to the Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, continue to the famous Biscuit Factory and taste some of the hand-made flavored cookies for fre.. Afterwards we will come to visit the Richardson Black Sand Beach at the foot of the volcano, then proceed to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, look at the park's unique geographic features such as the craters, the Lava tube, and the steaming vents of the volcanoes.

  • Hilo, HI

    Hilo, HI
    Hilo is the largest city, census-designated place (CDP), and settlement in Hawaii County, Hawaii, which encompasses the Island of Hawai'i. Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai'i and is located in the District of South Hilo.

    Rainbow Falls

    Rainbow Falls
    This impressive waterfall near downtown Hilo, Hawaii is eighty feet tall and almost a hundred feet in diameter. Its ease of access and lack of admission fee make it a popular sight to see for visitors to Hilo.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    Richardson Beach Park

    Richardson Beach Park is a park located just east of Hilo on Hawaii Island. It is significant for being the only Hilo beach with special volcanic black sand. It was named for Elsa and George Richardson, who lived there.

    If it closed, we'll visit Hilo Bayfront Beach Park instead

    Duration: 30-40 Minutes

    Volcanoes National Park

    Volcanoes National Park
    Volcanoes National Park showcases Hawaii's interesting geological history. Near the town of Hilo, Mt. Kilauea, and the Thurston Lava Tube, the park boasts an incredible, dynamic landscape that is often reshaped by local volcanic activity.

Option 9: West Maui 1 Day Tour(Available: Daily. Duration: 6hrs. Tips: $10/person. Please book the flight arrival at Maui Airport (OGG) Before 9 am. Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area #4, also the return flight Maui Airport (OGG) After 6pm at the same day. Airport tickets are not inluded. Click here for more details, or purchase the tour on this page.)

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Enjoy the island's beautiful environment including Kepaniwai park & Culture Heritage Gardens, then the D.T. Fleming Beach Park which is reviewed as most beautiful beach, the Ho'okipa Beach Park, the most renowned windsurfing site in the world, and Paia Town, a historic hippie town from the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • Maui, HI

    Maui, HI
    Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and has been called the "Best Island in the World." Popular spots on the island include Hāna Highway, Haleakalā National Park, and Wailea-Makena. More than two million people visit annually.

    Kepaniwai park & Culture Heritage Gardens

    This charming county park in central Maui includes various ethnic displays memorializing the different cultures that have played a role in the history of the Hawaiian Islands.

    Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes

    D.T. Fleming Beach Park

    D.T. Fleming Beach Park is a must-see destination for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its pristine shores, lush surroundings, and a range of activities, this beach park offers a quintessential Hawaiian experience.

    Ho'okipa

    Ho'okipa is a beach on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii and perhaps the most renowned windsurfing site in the world. Waves there are largest during the winter, smaller in summer. Surfing contests are held there too.

    Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes

    Paia

    This coastal town on the island of Maui is regarded as one of the world's greatest surfing locations because of its beautiful beaches and sick waves.

Day 3: Free Day: guests may choose any of the options listed

Standard Hotel: EQUUS Hotel or similar
Meal: Excluded
Today, guests may choose any of the options listed above.

  • Honolulu, HI

    Honolulu, HI
    Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.

Day 4: Airport Departure Transfer - Honolulu

Meal: Excluded
Tour ended. Shuttle service will be provided for transferring customer to the airport.

  • Honolulu, HI

    Honolulu, HI
    Honolulu is the capital city of Hawaii, and the first stop for tourists from all over the world. Located on the picturesque island of O'ahu, it serves as a gateway into Polynesian culture and history for millions of people.
  • Airport Pick up: Free Airport transportation service is available between 5 am to 10 pm.
    Domestic Flight: Tour guide will meet you at the Baggage Claim Area, where the flight you belong to.
    International Flight: The tour guide will meet you at the individual exit.
  • Departure Flight: Please book the return flight between 7 am to 12 pm. The earliest pickup time will be 5 am, it would be better to arrange your flight to be departed after 7 am.
  • A mandatory service fees to the driver (min. $4/passenger/way).

Price Includes

  • Hotel accommodation according to your selection
  • Airport transfer

Price Excludes

  • Air fares between your city and the departure city
  • A mandatory service fees to the driver and tour guide (min. $10/passenger/day) except Pearl Harbor half day tour and Mini-circle half day tour (min. $6/passenger/day)
  • A mandatory service fees to the airport transfer (min. $4/passenger/way).
  • Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
  • All meals and drinks during the trip (tour guides will select the restaurants.
  • All other private expenses.

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    15-30 days prior to departure - 10% of total purchase amount.
    8-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    Within 7 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
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    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour. For holidays like Thanksgiving holiday season, XMAS holiday season and so on, all bookings of tours are final. NO change or cancellation will be accepted.
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