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Hawaii Big Island Style Tour

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Tour around the largest island in Hawaii.

Route guide

Day 1

The Big Island is the largest island in Hawaii. A full circle tour is more than 200 miles long. Route 11 on the road takes you south and passes through the southern half of the island; Route 19 takes you north and goes around the remaining half of the island. Visitors can head directly to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the premier tourist destination on the Big Island. This volcano park is a true wonder of the world and will be an unforgettable travel experience.

If you drive all the way here, there are many scenery along the way that are worth stopping to see.

The area from Waimea to Kahala on the Big Island is the home of Hawaiian cowboys. The town of Waimea is also called Kamuela, which is home to the Pike Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the United States. After crossing the mountains, you will enter the famous old nineteenth-century but colorful town of Hawes

Located in the tropical climate of Hilo, it is the entrance to Volcanoes National Park, and its landscape is magnificent. The change starts at sea level and goes all the way uphill to the Maunakea Mountains. A variety of exotic flowers stretch from the city of Nansilo to the professional flower park near the town of Puna. Many gardens, farms and nurseries here are open to visitors.

The next day

Today we will first visit the north side of the big island. The scenery from the Weibio Valley is very beautiful. You can see the majestic cliffs from two thousand feet high to the valley. . The town of Honokawa has been listed as one of the "Main Streets of Small Towns in America", and then go to Kalopahoye State Park, which is a paradise for nature lovers. Don't miss the Laupahoehoe Train Museum here

Akaka Falls is a natural wonder in the Hawaiian Islands, located above the town of Hanom. You can choose the Zenomea Scenic Trail that winds along the coastline. When in Hilo, don’t forget to stop by the farmers market. There are many exotic fruits and vegetables, tropical flowers and home-style baked goods. Much of downtown Hilo has been rebuilt, and visitors can dine and shop in some unique places. The Lyman House Memorial Museum provides a rare record of early missionary life on the Big Island.

Then visit the southern part of the big island. The agricultural area on the upper slopes outside Kona City is one of the places in the world that produces the best coffee. If you drive through the Kona Coffee Park, you'll see estates offering guided tours and coffee samples. Then head south from Kona to the Kau area, where there used to be many small family coffee farms.

Callea, also known as South Point, is the southernmost point of the United States. Traces of Hawaii's oldest inhabitants can be seen everywhere. The early Polynesian navigators landed and settled here, and you'll see seaside caves carved into the cliffs, which are the ruins of a base where fishermen once sailed their canoes out to sea.

Day Three

On this day you can choose historical sites to explore the island and learn about Hawaiian culture and customs. In Kona, you can visit the Kona Historical Society in the town of Kealakekua along Highway 11, and then follow the road to Pu'uhonua O. Honahunau National Historical Park, where Christianity was introduced to the world. In the Hawaiian civilization before the island, this was once a refuge for defeated soldiers. Then go snorkeling at Kealakekua State Underwater Park.

After passing through Kona, a coastal area filled with pristine natural beaches and challenging golf courses, you will come to Pu'ukahola National Historic Monument. There is a huge altar there, one of the last temples in Hawaii that used living sacrifices. Lapakai State Historic Park is a 600-year-old Hawaiian seaside village. The ancient Hawaiians told their legendary stories through petroglyphs (carvings on lava). These stone sculptures can be seen near the resort areas of Puaca and Waikoloa.

Another popular tourist area on the Big Island is the Puna area, home to Lava Tree State Park (along Highway 132), McKenzie Park (along Highway 137), Kapoho Shoreline, and Hoizin, etc., are all excellent scenic spots that you can’t miss. If you want to see what a black sand beach is, go to Punaluu Beach Park for a walk.

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Maui: The Magical Island

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What Maui presents is joy and vitality , comfortable, gentle and inspiring, dynamic and exciting yet relaxed and leisurely.

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First day

First walk around the location, find some local tourist information and talk to your tour desk staff , for some advice on how to get around Maui. Then visit Maui’s new Maui Ocean Center and Aquarium. This is the largest aquarium in Hawaii, located in the heart of Maa Alaiya, right between several major resort areas on the west and south coast of Maui. Then you can go see the most pleasing scene in Maui - the sunset! Then go to any good restaurant on the island to enjoy a wonderful Maui-style dinner. Don't forget to enjoy a walk on the beach under the golden moonlight, breathe in the fresh tropical air and listen to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore before heading back to your hotel room.

Dinner: Hawaiian cooking originated from the island of Maui and has won many world cooking competitions. Maui's local chefs use the freshest local fish and locally grown fruits and vegetables to create tempting and delicious food. Don’t forget to try some local food at some simple restaurants or roadside snack bars: such as delicious mixed lunches, delicious pasta, snowflake ice (a sweet flaky filling filled with apples, coconuts and pineapples) cake).

The next day

Go to Akala Crater in the morning to watch the sunrise, which is considered one of the most outstanding sunrises in the world. This volcano is so huge that it can fill the entire Manhattan area of ??New York City, which is impressive.

Go down from Akala Crater (the largest extinct volcano in the world) and enjoy the scenery of the island. Then go to Gula to see the flower farm, go to the ancient cowboy town of Makawa to browse the shops and art galleries, and visit the international award-winning Tyndowsky Grape Tysonsky Winery.

When you're back on the ground, you can walk along the Hana Highway to the world-famous Ho'ojinpa Beach, the birthplace of windsurfing, and have lunch in the town of Paia , then go shopping in places like Wailuku and Kahului, and buy some artwork to take back as souvenirs.

Continue to visit Wailuku’s historic Iago Valley to see its famous Iago Needle-shaped volcanic cone. Don’t miss the Hawaii Nature Center and Science Interpretation Center. After leaving the valley, stop at the Bailey House Museum, which displays fascinating artifacts from ancient Hawaii and the missionary era.

Dinner: Hawaiian-style roast pig dinner. In addition to delicious food, you can also enjoy exciting folk song and dance entertainment performances, such as the roast pig dinner at the ancient Lahaina restaurant. Diverse music and dance performances.

Day 3

The morning activities might as well start with a round of golf. There are several legendary and famous championship courses on the island, two of which are in Ka'anapali.

If you are not very interested in playing golf, you can also take a sea cruise, learn hang gliding, snorkeling, deep-sea diving, or learn to drive a double-hulled small sailing boat: or take a helicopter to glide in the mountains. Dense canyons, waterfalls and quiet valleys. If you’re in Maui between December and May, don’t forget about the amazing whale watching tours.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing stroll on the beach of Maui, and relax by immersing yourself in the waters of Maui.

Shopping in Maui: In recent years, it has become a paradise for true shoppers. The "Hands of Maui" art store displays and sells unique handicrafts by local artists, such as rare Hawaiian Koa wood carvings, handmade glass and clay art. Local Hawaiian artists often preserve the color of traditional Hawaiian culture in their creations, such as Hawaii's unique lau hala weaving, rock carvings, woven quilts and beautiful and colorful feather leis. Champagne produced at the Tysonski winery has been used at state banquets at the White House. In addition, the sugar and fragrant Ka'anapali coffee produced in Maui are also worth taking home.

On the esplanade in Lahaina Town, which has been positioned as a Maui National Historic Landmark, every store there will have surprises and extraordinary new discoveries. Some towns such as Paia, Wailuku, Makawaa, or even heavenly Hana itself, have many charming shops: art and antiques, coffee and tea, traditional Hawaiian clothing, Maui specialty soaps and candles, designer clothing and displays of jewelry, award-winning handmade glassware, Maui country-style furniture, and more.

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