Hawaii

Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of O'ahu.

Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be a bit less extreme due to near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs are usually in the upper 80s °F, (around 31 °C) during the day and mid 70s, (around 24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually in the low to mid 80s, (around 28 °C) and (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid 60s (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 4,205 metres (13,796 ft) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow rarely falls on Haleakala. Mount Wai?ale?ale, on Kaua?i, has the second highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (11,684.0 mm). Most of Hawaii has only two seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from October to April.

Hawaii is one of four states, besides the original thirteen, that were independent prior to becoming part of the United States

The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 until 1893 when the monarchy was overthrown by resident American (and some European) businessmen. It was an independent republic from 1894 until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States as a territory, becoming a state in 1959.

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  • Best of Hawaii Moderate

    From $3,695.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: state explorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Experience the best of Hawaii: learn from naturalists at Maui Ocean Center and visit Pearl Harbor.

  • Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium

    From $5,775.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.

  • Hawaiian Discovery Premium

    From $5,150.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kuai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.

  • Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium

    From $5,097.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: state explorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.

  • 2023: Hawaiian Islands (8140)

    From $2,299.00 (USD)

    Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.

  • Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group

    From $3,966.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: IV USA Canada & Latin 2023Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Small Group

    From $6,578.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: IV USA Canada & Latin 2023Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • GLOBUS 2024: Best of the Hawaiian Islands (EW)

    From $4,019.00 (USD)

    So long, predictable. Aloha, paradise! It's time to trade the humdrum for hammocks, the mundane for Mai Tais, and your day-to-day rut for rocking evening luaus. This 10-day Hawaiian getaway is just the break you need to stop and smell the roses.

  • GLOBUS 2022: Cruising Hawaii's Paradise with Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (EN)

    Tiny Bubbles on the ukulele meet big waves in the Pacific on this breezy land and cruise tour of Hawaii.

  • Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group

    From $5,489.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: IV USA Canada & Latin 2023Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Small Group

    From $6,945.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: V1 USA and Canada 2024Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • 2024: Hawaiian Islands (8140)

    From $2,469.00 (USD)

    Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.

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Cruises

Tours

  • Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium

    From $5,775.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.


  • Best of Hawaii Moderate

    From $3,695.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: state explorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Experience the best of Hawaii: learn from naturalists at Maui Ocean Center and visit Pearl Harbor.