Hidden Hawaii: How to make the most of your Hawaiian holiday

From ancient volcanoes and dancing the hula to ever changing landscapes and Maui traditions, there’s a whole lot to do and see in Hawaii. Seek out the hidden gems and make your Hawaiian holiday even more memorable.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

With an absolutely unique blend of evolution, volcanism, exotic rainforests and stunning landscapes showcasing all those years of rock transformations, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will put you in the face of some of the world’s most active volcanoes.

Marvel at the sights of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, some of the greatest natural wonders in the world, and get off the beaten track with a specialty tour, which Concierge Traveller can help you organise. Stand before impressive volcanic steam vents, visit the intriguing Halema’uma’u Crater Overlook, snap those holiday photos from the Kilauea Iki Overlook and witness times gone by at the Jaggar Museum.

Take to the skies in a helicopter

If you’re feeling adventurous, we can help arrange for you to see Hawaii by helicopter. Specialty tours depart from Hilo and Kona, whisking you above the craters to witness fire and falls as the active volcanoes ooze red hot molten lava amongst some of the world’s most lush green tropical rainforests and stunning waterfalls.

Visit the Napali Coast on Kauai

Hikers will adore some time spent on Kauai’s famous coastline, where mesmerising emerald green pinnacles stand along the shoreline for almost 17 miles. Take in the views of the Pacific Ocean, trek the rugged terrain or take the 11-mile trail starting at Kee Beach and crossing five different valleys, rich with velvety green cliff faces and cascading waterfalls in narrow valleys.

Our luxury travel specialists can organise a boat tour from Port Allen, a guided kayaking tour for some truly awe-inspiring views of the rocky sea cliffs and bird life, plus air tours for panoramic views and enviable photography opportunities on the Napali Coast.

Snorkel with the dolphins

Snorkelling at pretty Oahu will get you up close and personal with Flipper and his friends, as well as giving you the chance to encounter rare sea turtles at the aptly named Turtle Town, a natural turtle-cleaning station.

Put on some flippers of your own and snorkel through beautiful coral gardens, witnessing schools of brightly colored reef fish, dolphins and exotic ocean creatures such as stingrays. You can also swim with wild dolphins in Kailua-Kona, the Big Island of Hawaii. Ask our travel specialists for details.

Where to stay

If you’ll be spending time in Honolulu, why not ask our travel specialists to help arrange a stay at Halekulani Hotel, a luxury 453-room resort situated on five prime oceanfront acres on Waikiki Beach. Alternatively, the Modern Hotel is as modern as it sounds, encouraging guests to go barefoot amongst innovative design in the heart of Waikiki on Oahu.

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