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Aloha AgriTour-Hawaii 2007Day by Day Itinerary (You have found the 2007 info...Click here for 2008) Pre-Cruise Tour We fly from the mainland to Honolulu where we are met with the traditional fresh flower lei on arrival and assisted to baggage claim. Our Tour Director will guide us to our motorcoach and we will be transferred to our hotel, the Sheraton Waikiki, a modern monument to traditional Hawaiian hospitality, for overnight.
We depart this morning to visit the bustling Mililani Farmers Market and then on to the Dole Plantation for a garden tour and plantation train tour. We will enjoy samples and have the opportunity to purchase food items at each stop. From the plantation we proceed to Poamoho Farm, the largest organic farm on the islands, and then have the afternoon at leisure. Tonight we participate in a Paradise Cove Royal Alii Luau and are treated to a special evening of dining, entertainment, games, arts & crafts, and ceremonies. (D) Cruise Begins The morning is yours to enjoy the beautiful Waikiki Beach, stroll the shops on Kalahau Avenue, and enjoy as you please before transferring mid-afternoon to Aloha Tower Pier to board the Pride of Hawaii and acquaint ourselves with the facilities we will enjoy for the next seven days! We have time to settle into our comfortable cabins and unpack for the week before we sail about 8 p.m. (D) Day 4, Tuesday, January 16 HILO, HAWAII
We disembark this morning for a visit to the Hawaiian Vanilla Company to learn how the unique orchid from which vanilla comes grows in the wealthiest soil on earth. Hawaiian heat, sweet rains and mild breezes Day 5, Wednesday, January 17 KAHULUI, MAUI Maui is known as the "Valley Island," a place where every gorge is filled with lush foliage and abundant plant life. Today is yours for independent touring or participating in optional shore excursions of your choice. You may choose to visit the Iao Valley and see the famed Iao Valley Needle, a 2,250-foot lava rock that pierces the clouds. Or, visit the Tropical Plantation and take a tram ride through 60 acres of commercial fruit crops including sugarcane, mango, coffee, flowering ginger and more. Afterward, walk through their nursery and visit the agricultural village with its fascinating displays. (B,L,D)
Today we visit the Alii Kula Lavender Farm, an 8.5-acre farm with over 50,000 lavender plants. Take in the fragrance and the panoramic views of Maui as you tour the gardens where lavender grows year-round. We have lunch at the Ulupalakua Ranch Store, a deli serving fresh meat from the ranch, at Tedeschi Vineyards nestled among rolling green pastureland, great distinguished trees, majestic mountain vistas, and sublime seascapes below.
Day 7, Friday, January 19 KONA, HAWAII
Today we visit Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company where nuts and coffee are grown and processed; and Kahua Ranch, an 8500-acre working cattle ranch overlooking the lush pasture lands of the Kohala Mountains and the Pacific coastline. We enjoy lunch at Merrimans Restaurant, described as “Hawaiian Art Deco wth a splash of French Country.” This afternoon we visit Honopua Farm, a beautiful family farm featuring organic vegetables, Waimea lavender and fresh cutflowers before returning to the ship. (B,L,D) Day 8, Saturday, January 20 NAWILIWILI, KAUAI
This morning we visit Kauai Coffee Estate, Hawaii’s largest coffee grower with 3,400 acres under cultivation; and Guava Kai Plantation, a working plantation that offers you an insight into Hawaii’s diversified agriculture and the beauty of a year-round orchard, where you may sample the tropical refresher, guava juice. After our time here, we travel along a scenic route back to the pier to re-board our ship. (B,L,D) Day 10, Monday, January 22 HONOLULU/MAINLAND
Day 11, Tuesday, January 23 MAINLAND/HOMETOWN Arriving on the mainland early this morning, we connect on our flight back to our hometown.
All rates shown are U.S. Dollars (per person in double or twin room/cabin) Above prices include government taxes of approximately $59 - $89 (depending on cabin category) and port charges of $140. Prices based on two persons per room/cabin. Prices for singles or triples are available upon request. All farm touring, meals during cruise portion, and pre- & post-cruise touring/activities are included. Terms and Conditions AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Airfare is not included in the above prices. Booking through Dehoney Travel you can take advantage of zone fares on Northwest Airlines. Sample fares to Honolulu round trip from St. Louis $911; Boston & Charlottesville, VA $962; Detroit & Indianapolis $961; Phoenix & Seattle $560. The sample fares are based on a discounted booking class and cannot be guaranteed until an air reservation is made. Once a reservation is made the ticket must be issued within 10 days. Air tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If at the time of making a reservation a lower air fare on Northwest is available, you will enjoy a 10% discount on some fares. A published fare ticket must be issued within 24 hours of making the air reservation. Dehoney Travel staff will also check alternate air carriers for you from your area to be sure to get the best schedule and lowest fare for you to travel. NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, Travel Protection Program; optional shore excursions on January 17 & 20; tips while aboard ship & while touring; passport fees;meals not listed as included; items of personal nature; and any item not specifically listed as included. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All United States and Canada citizens must carry a valid passport as proof of citizenship. PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa). A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due on October 30, 2006. Important Further Details: SOLD OUT FOR 2007 Please see the attached brochure for complete details of Cancellation rules, delay or deviation of cruise, and responsibilities. Click here to download the full color brochure, with prices, terms, and conditions for the tour. Click here to download your reservation form (please read the terms and conditions first). SOLD OUT FOR 2007 Click here for details on the more than 14 farm stops we will visit. Need More Information: email: info@dehoneytravel.com or jane@eckertagrimarketing.com |
Day 2, Sunday, January 14 OAHU
Gaze up from this charming town and see snow-capped Mauna Kea volcano. It’s just one of the scenic marvels in this exotic greenhouse of lush tropical plants, towering banyan trees, thundering falls and enough flowers to fill a rainbow. Arid deserts, steaming fissures and volcanoes that blow their tops are just as impressive. 
transform Hawaiian Vanilla blossoms into the richest, most aromatic vanilla beans in the world. Next we visit Wailea Ag Group, known for their fresh Hearts of Palm, where we have lunch and then see how their innovations changed abandoned cane fields into a thriving exotic orchard. Our final stop thisafternoon is Green Point Nursery, one of the largest tropical cut flower producers, before returning to the ship. This evening we sail by Mount Kilauea and enjoy the formal evening aboard ship. (B,L,D)
Day 6, Thursday, January 18 KAHULUI, MAUI
A highlight this afternoon is the Surfing Goat Dairy, winner of 13 national cheese-making awards and whose cheese is featured in many hotels and restaurants throughout the islands. Following our tour here, we return to the ship. (B,L,D)
King Kamehameha. Captain James Cook. The Fire Goddess Pele. The stuff legends are made of - and the island of Hawaii is just that legendary. The entire island is home to countless places that escape comprehension: Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes; tropical rainforests; lava deserts; towering mountains; beaches of white, green and black; and waterfalls careening through vibrant valleys of color. 
For decades Hollywood has had a love affair with Kauai. Soon you'll know why. Scenes from Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, King Kong, and South Pacific were all filmed here. Exploring Kauai - location of Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific - for yourself, you'll discover a land of contrast, a land so diverse it defies belief. Today is yours - you may choose an optional shore excursion such as a scenic boat drive up the Wailua River, during which you will be entertained with local music, dance, and narrations. Or, take a brief walk to the Fern Grotto, a hauntingly beautiful cave and romantic spot where thousands of couples choose to get married. Or, visit the valley of the Sleeping Giant and take a short walk to Opaeka's Falls, where the Wailua River makes a dramatic plunge over a high cliff. You'll see places you never dreamed existed. And once you've been there, you'll always dream of going back. (B,L,D)
Day 9, Sunday, January 21 NAWILIWILI, KAUAI
We arrive back in the port of Honolulu this morning. After we disembark we begin our Pearl Harbor/City of Honolulu tour. Our tour begins at Pearl Harbor, where we can browse through historic displays at the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. We watch a film of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack and then board a Navy launch for a trip to the USS Arizona Memorial. We drive through Honolulu to view the Kawaihao Church, the statue of King Kamehameha, Honolulu Hale (also known as City Hall), Iolani Palace (the only royal palace on American soil) and the Mission Houses Museum. Following our tour, we are transferred to the Honolulu Airport for our return flight to the mainland with connection on to our hometown. (B) 
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