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SANDRINE’S TRIP

TO HAWAII, US.

14 DAYS/4 STOPS

 

Island life: diving, sea world & volcanoes.

“We traveled to Hawaii during summer, which was an unforgettable experience for the whole family. We visited two islands: Big island and Maui island. The first one is a must-see. On this island we discovered several ecosystems: everything from the desert to the alps to a rain forest. This trip was very rich in experiences and activities: volcanoes, a diving tours, snorkeling, hiking, sea wildlife…all while devoid of tourists. Our budget for the whole trip was around  $ 3500 per person for 14 nights (including 3activities) “
 
14 nights and 4 stops
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Small driving distance on the island
All year long: best months are from July to March
nature trip & sea wildlife
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Photo @sandrinepeters ©
Sandrine and Stéphane, with their twins Lise & Guillaume, are avid travelers. The family enjoys white and sandy beaches, good food, and the warmth of the locals. The family lives in NY, but they are originally from Belgium.
Sandrine and Stéphane, with their twins Lise & Guillaume, are avid travelers. The family enjoys white and sandy beaches, good food, and the warmth of the locals. The family lives in NY, but they are originally from Belgium.
  WHAT SANDRINE LOVED ABOUT THIS TRIP
Good food & lovely people
Diversity of landscapes & ecosystems
Easy access to marina wildlife.
Green, red, black & gold beaches
Walking on boiling lava…
 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP
Big Island: Captain cook
Black and green beach
Snorkeling
Whale watching & swimming with dolphins
NEW YORK – HONOLULU (O’AHU)- KONA (BIG ISLAND)
KAHULUI (MAUI) – HONOLULU (O’AHU) – NEW YORK
14  hours flight with a stopover in Honolulu
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DOMESTIC FLIGHT & CAR
Small driving distances – 4 stops
Domestic flight of 40 min between Maui island and Big Island
AVERAGE BUDGET PER PERSON
$ 3500 / pp for 14 nights
$ 1600 /pp for 14 nights (including  3 activities and lodging)
 $ 400 /pp for car rental
 $ 1500 /pp including domestic flights
 
BIG ISLAND: KONA AIRPORT
TO CAPTAIN COOK



30 km/40 min
Big Island

Big Island

Snorkeling
4 NIGHTS
BIG ISLAND: CAPTAIN COOK
TO HILO



120 km/2h
Big Island, Hilo

Big Island, Hilo

Helicopter tour
1 NIGHT
BIG ISLAND: HILO TO
VOLCANO



50 km/1h
Big Island, Volcano NP

Big Island, Volcano NP

Hot lava
3 NIGHTS
BIG ISLAND: HILO TO
MAUI: KIHEI



40 min flight
Maui Kamaole

Maui Kamaole

Surf & snorkeling
6 NIGHTS

GOOD TO KNOW
 
– We recommend to book the boat tours early in the morning as they fill up quickly during the summer months. You will then catch an early boat, that is far less crowded than the one’s leaving later in the morning. Enjoy for the same price a tour with fewer people…perfect for early birds!  
– When heading to the green beach on Big Island, don’t drive yourself the last four kilometers but hire a local guide (they are waiting for you) to bring you to the right place. You can also walk if you have sufficient time and water.
– When heading to the red beach in Maui, you need to pass by a school at the end of a dead end street. Don’t stop at the first little red beach , there is a much bigger one a few hundred meters further!
– Please note that no tourist companies will bring you to those beaches, so rent your car and go for it. It is really worth it.
– Big island is big…plan several stops in your trip itinerary on that island to get the most out of your visit. We made 3 stops there. 
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