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Sandy beach on Maui

Family self-drive in the Hawaiian Islands

13 days from £5,760pp
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy some family relaxation on Maui's white-sand beaches.

  • Greet the local marine life on a snorkel adventure.

  • Between January and March, experience the majesty of humpback whales at sunrise.

  • Sample roadside treats and explore the landscape on the Road to Hāna.

  • Access your family's adventurous side and experience the heat of legendary volcanoes.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • Vehicle suited to your family
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Family-friendly accommodation
  • Price per person based on two adults and two children
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to The island of Hawaiʻi. On arrival, pick up your car and drive to your hotel on the coast, where your family can relax and enjoy your hotel's amenities for the rest of the day.

    • Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii (Big Island)
      Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii (Big Island)
    • Onomea Bay lookout, Hawaii (Source: HTA / Tor Johnson)
      Onomea Bay lookout, Hawaii (Source: HTA / Tor Johnson)
    • Hamakua Coast, Hawaii. (Source: HTA / Kirk Lee Aeder)
      Hamakua Coast, Hawaii. (Source: HTA / Kirk Lee Aeder)

  • The whole family will be thrilled by your morning snorkelling adventure. Learn about the area's unique geology as you make your way to the snorkel site, where you will see marine life exploring the sea caves and lava tubes right alongside you.

    • Sea turtle in Hawaii
      Sea turtle in Hawaii
    • Beach with snow-capped Mauna Kea
      Beach with snow-capped Mauna Kea
    • A view of the Halemaumau Crater, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
      A view of the Halemaumau Crater, Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii

  • Today, you may wish to relax in Waikoloa and observe the strange volcanic beauty of the island. You can drive north to the small town of Hawi or south to Kona. Split your time between visiting a local coffee plantation and a chocolate farm. There's something for everyone on this part of the island.

    • Chain of Craters Road, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
      Chain of Craters Road, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
    • Driving through Hawaii (Big Island)
      Driving through Hawaii (Big Island)
    • Old town Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island)
      Old town Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island)

  • On your family's schedule, move from the island's western side to the east. Arrive at your hotel in the heart of Volcanoes National Park and soak in the majestic landscapes around you.

    • Coffee Plantation in Kona, Hawaii (Big Island)
      Coffee Plantation in Kona, Hawaii (Big Island)
    • Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
      Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
    • Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Hawaii (Big Island)
      Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Hawaii (Big Island)

  • Today, you will be met by your private guide. He will take you around the park at your family's pace, and you can ask questions about the geology, landscape, culture, and history that have shaped this national park.

    • Solidified lava bed, Hawaii (Big Island)
      Solidified lava bed, Hawaii (Big Island)
    • Mauna Kea, Hawaii
      Mauna Kea, Hawaii
    • Beach on Big Island
      Beach on Big Island

  • After a leisurely breakfast, make your way to the airport for your flight to Maui. On arrival, pick up your rental car and drive to your oceanfront hotel, an idyllic location for the family to relax for the next four nights.

    • Makena Beach, Maui
      Makena Beach, Maui
    • Molokini, Maui (Source: HTA / Ron Garnett)
      Molokini, Maui (Source: HTA / Ron Garnett)
    • Travaasa Hana grounds, Maui
      Travaasa Hana grounds, Maui

  • Spend the day exploring all that Maui has to offer your family. Get adventurous and visit Iao Valley State Park, home to one of Maui's most recognisable landmarks, the 1,200 ft Iao Needle, or drive Maui's Road to Hāna. The road is full of hairpin turns and scenic viewpoints, framed by lush rainforest scenery and dotted with tumbling waterfalls. Hundreds of birds nest in the rainforest, and there are often small stalls selling treats or souvenirs at the various stops.

    • Dolphins in Maui
      Dolphins in Maui
    • Maui, Hawaii
      Maui, Hawaii
    • Hana Highway, Maui
      Hana Highway, Maui

  • Today, the whole family will get the chance to see Maui's resident sea turtles swimming in the ocean off the coast of Makena Bay on the southwestern part of the island, with a chance to see the tropical fish and maybe even a blacktip shark in the Molokini Crater. This afternoon, you might like to take the car and drive up to the top of Haleakalā Volcano, where you can watch the sunset.

    • Hawaii Molokini crater
      Hawaii Molokini crater
    • Discover Molokini trip, Ma'alaea Bay, Maui
      Discover Molokini trip, Ma'alaea Bay, Maui
    • Discover Molokini Snorkel Tour, Maui
      Discover Molokini Snorkel Tour, Maui

  • Return your car to the airport this morning and bid Hawaii farewell for your flight to the US mainland. On arrival in LA, it is easy to source a ride-share or taxi to your convenient Santa Monica hotel.

    • Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard Street Sign
      Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard Street Sign
    • Hana Highway, Maui
      Hana Highway, Maui
    • Surfboards in Paia, Maui
      Surfboards in Paia, Maui

  • Enjoy the day at leisure exploring Santa Monica's many family-friendly attractions, including children's museums and an amusement park, or simply unwind by the beach.

    • Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
      Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
    • Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles
      Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles
    • Venice Beach, Los Angeles
      Venice Beach, Los Angeles

  • A final day at leisure to relax and enjoy all that Santa Monica and Los Angeles have to offer before you return home tomorrow.

    • Pacific coastline in Los Angeles
      Pacific coastline in Los Angeles
    • Santa Monica beach bike path, LA California
      Santa Monica beach bike path, LA California
    • View of Hollywood Sign from Hollywood & Highland Centre, LA California
      View of Hollywood Sign from Hollywood & Highland Centre, LA California

  • Make your way to Los Angeles Airport, an easy journey from Santa Monica, for your flight home.

    • Santa Monica Pier
      Santa Monica Pier
    • Santa Monica beach
      Santa Monica beach
    • Last point on Route 66 in Santa Monica
      Last point on Route 66 in Santa Monica

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
The island of Hawaiʻi
 
Maui
 
Los Angeles
 

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