Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of Hawai’i as you explore four islands, venturing to emerald jungles and volcanic peaks and experiencing the islands’ history and cultural heritage firsthand. 

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 The Na Pali Coast, Kauai
The Na Pali Coast, Kauai
 View of a waterfall hiking Waimea Canyon, Kauai
View of a waterfall hiking Waimea Canyon, Kauai
 Statue of King Kamehameha, Honolulu, Oahu
Statue of King Kamehameha, Honolulu, Oahu
 Hiking to the summit of Diamond Head.  Credit: Cosmin Serban
Hiking to the summit of Diamond Head. Credit: Cosmin Serban
 Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head in the background, Oahu
Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head in the background, Oahu
 Memorial for the USS <i>Arizona</i>, Pearl Harbor, Oahu
Memorial for the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Oahu
 The USS <i>Arizona</i> Memorial and USS <i>Missouri</i>. Credit: Hawaii Tourism/Tor Johnson
The USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri. Credit: Hawaii Tourism/Tor Johnson
 USS <i>Arizona</i> Memorial
USS Arizona Memorial
 Fire dance performance at a luau
Fire dance performance at a luau
 Fire dancer at a luau
Fire dancer at a luau
 Half-submerged crater of Molokini
Half-submerged crater of Molokini
 Colorful Triggerfish
Colorful Triggerfish
 Slate Pencil Urchin amid a coral reef
Slate Pencil Urchin amid a coral reef
 Volcanoes National Park, island of Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park, island of Hawai'i
 Sunset at Mauna Kea Observatory, island of Hawai'i
Sunset at Mauna Kea Observatory, island of Hawai'i
 The night sky from Mauna Kea, island of Hawai'i
The night sky from Mauna Kea, island of Hawai'i

Discovering Hawai’i: A Tailor-Made Journey to Four Islands

A Self Drive Journey

12 days from $5,400

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of Hawai’i as you explore four islands, venturing to emerald jungles and volcanic peaks and experiencing the islands’ history and cultural heritage firsthand. 

Request a Tailor-Made Itinerary

or call 855-215-8690

Tour Details

TOUR BROCHURE

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

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Accommodations

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Park Shore Waikiki

Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii,, United States

This well-appointed hotel has a great location at the eastern end of Waikiki, opposite Kapiolani Park.  All rooms come with a private lanai (balcony) and good amenities including free WiFi, a mini-refrigerator, and LCD TV with movie library access.  The Ocean View rooms offer spectacular views of the Pacific and majestic Diamond Head.

Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii, United States

An oasis of tranquility just steps from the beach in the heart of Waikiki, the Alohilani Resort offers spacious rooms with balconies, an award-winning design, and two restaurants conceived by acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Features include an open-air lobby, a 280,000 gallon Oceanarium, a saltwater infinity pool, and a destination pool deck with private cabanas. Situated on land once occupied by Queen Lili’uokalani the hotel is named after one of her beachside cottages, meaning “heavenly brightness” or “royal light,” and is committed to reforestation and returning indigenous trees to the Hawaiian Islands.

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Kuai, Hawaii, United States

On the eastern coast of Kauai, this relaxed 10-acre beachfront resort features private balconies in all rooms, open-air dining, a spa, an infinity pool and whirlpool surrounded by an oceanfront bar, lounge chairs and fire pits, and direct access to Coconut Beach. The property is set amid a century-old coconut grove and enjoys unparalleled views of the mountains and coastline, as well as easy access to Kapaa attractions like the Wailua Falls.

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii, United States

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a beachfront haven set on Anaeho'omalu Bay on the west coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. With two championship golf courses, three sparkling pools, a waterslide, and white-sand beaches, the resort provides plenty of places to enjoy the outdoors. Other amenities include two restaurants, luau-style evenings twice a week, and a fitness center and spa. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed and offer balconies with seating areas and lovely views.

Royal Lahaina Hotel

Maui, Hawaii, United States

Set amid palm trees on the golden sands of Ka'anapali Beach, the Royal Lahaina Resort has a distinctly Hawaiian feel. Whether you stay in the beachfront Lahaina Kai Tower or opt for a beach cottage, suites are appointed with teak furniture and locally inspired art and textiles, as well as modern amenities. The main restaurant offers nightly entertainment and gourmet cuisine, a beach bar serves up tropical drinks and light fare at poolside, and an al fresco ice cream shop provides tasty snacks all day.  The resort features three swimming pools and a spa offering an array of treatments.

Gift Membership – Friends of Smithsonian

When you travel on a tailor-made journey, you will receive a Friends of the Smithsonian Archivist Circle membership*. Benefits include:

  • A Smithsonian annual engagement calendar with full-color images of exceptional art and artifacts, mailed in the fall.
  • Subscription to Smithsonian, the award-winning magazine of the arts, sciences, and history. Early access to Smithsonian magazine produced events.
  • Invitations to four exclusive virtual programs for Friends of the Smithsonian members with Smithsonian experts.
  • 10% discount in Smithsonian Museum Stores (good on purchases up to $200); 10% discount with the SmithsonianStore.com, and Folkways Recordings
  • Recognition in the Friends of the Smithsonian Honor Roll, displayed electronically on the National Mall in the Membership Reception Center
  • Special member rate for tickets to the Smithsonian’s IMAX® theaters and Einstein Planetarium.
  • Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
  • A complimentary copy of the annual Smithsonian museum guidebook.
  • Invitation to a special welcome event for new members at a Smithsonian venue.

*Offer only available for first-time Smithsonian members. 

Testimonials

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

Can't say enough +++ things about Smithsonian Journeys with Audley Travel. Will book again! -Kristin, K. 

- Kristin, K.
Reading List

Highly Recommended

Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii
By: Haley, James L.
Fodor's Essential Hawaii (Full-color Travel Guide)
By: Fodor's Travel Guides
Hawaii
By: Michener, James A.
Hawaii Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Hawaii
By: Kavanagh, James, Waterford Press

Also Recommended

Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen
By: Liliuokalani
Red Sky Over Hawaii: A Novel
By: Ackerman, Sara
In the Land of Pele, In the Land of the Extraordinary!
By: Frutos, Kahu Robert Kalama
100 Things to See in the Night Sky, Expanded Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to the Planets, Satellites, Constellations, and More
By: Regas, Dean
Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness
By: Nelson, Craig
Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawai'i [A Cookbook]
By: Kysar, Alana
American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Hawaii (American Birding Association State Field)
By: Raine, Andre F., Raine, Helen
Smithsonian Handbooks: Stars and Planets (Smithsonian Handbooks)
By: Ridpath, Ian
The Hikers Guide to the Hawaiian Islands: Updated and Expanded
By: Ball Jr., Stuart M.
24x36 World Wall Map by Smithsonian Journeys - Tan Oceans Special Edition (24x36 Laminated)

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Travel Insurance

For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.

In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.

To learn more about the Travel Protection Plan, you may visit https://www.generalipartner.com/smithsonianjourneys or call the administrator, Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand at (866) 501-3252.