Kuoni

This trip can be packed with hands-on experiences and feel-good island charm. Start on Oʻahu, where you can join a luau, learn to make a lei or even try fire dancing. Walk through Waimea Valley, explore the lush trails of Kualoa Ranch, and perhaps pick up a bounty of tasty treats at local farmers’ markets. Then fly to Kauaʻi, where dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches and jungle-filled parks set the scene. Why not cruise the Nā Pali Coast, visit Haʻena State Park, and hear stories of old Hawaiʻi at the Menehune Fish Pond? Put living pono (a Hawaiian philosophy about acting with integrity and good intentions) at the heart of this trip, which encourages a thoughtful and respectful way to explore.

This self-guided adventure hops across three Hawaiian Islands, with time to explore each at your own pace, picking where you go, what you see and when. Start on Maui, where lush valleys and volcanic peaks flank coast-hugging highways. Chase waterfalls, leave your footprints on black sand beaches, and catch a sunset from a cruise or a sunrise from Haleakalā’s summit. Then it’s off to the Island of Hawai’i, where rainforest meets lava flows. Stay near Hilo, explore Wailuku River State Park, and don’t miss Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Finally, slow it right down on Kaua’i. Cruise the Nā Pali Coast, visit Waimea Canyon and soak up the peace on the Coconut Coast.