The ubiquitous Chinese are second in number. Here I will keep silent and say only that it would be better if they were the Japanese ...

By the way, there are not so many Americans! For them, Hawaii is a very expensive resort, and they dream of vacationing on these islands just like the rest of the world.

The rest of the peoples are represented in more or less equal proportions, and it must be said that our people are not far behind everyone else.

Holidays in Hawaii are not cheap, alas! In addition to the well-known American tips, the system of payment of which does not fit into my own idea of ​​\u200b\u200bvoluntary encouragement for conscientious work, there are some other nuances called state taxes. In general, the prices for everything are the only unpleasant moment of the Hawaiian holiday.

In Honolulu, hotels usually do not include breakfast. But hotel restaurants offer this service. You pay the entrance fee and walk around the table enjoying the variety offered by the hotel's buffet. There is a second option. You can go to the restaurant you like for breakfast, choosing the price-variety of the table that suits you the most. And the third option. Buy something for yourself for breakfast from the proposed options in the stores of the ABC chain. The stores of this network have a lot of different sandwiches, fruit cuts, salad packages, pastries, yoghurts, juices, cheese and meat cuts. There are many options and everyone will find a breakfast to their liking. We have tried all options. The hotels have coffee machines and refrigerators, so you can have breakfast in your room. There is only one moment. The time of breakfast - lunch - dinner is sacred. And there are long queues in front of the eating establishments. If you have the strength and desire to stand in line, which goes fast enough, then this option is very good.

There are a lot of restaurants in the city. At the best, queues of those who wish are obligatorily lined up. The lack of a queue should alert. The portions are huge, which partly justifies the price. Service is fast and almost always with a smile. Bread, butter, ice water - free and as much as you like. The degree of roasting meat is regulated only by your desire. The food is good quality, freshly prepared and beautifully presented. Personally, I could fit either a salad or a main course in myself. Well, if it was supposed to be sweet, then everything else was excluded - portions of sweets are simply catastrophically huge!

From restaurants I can recommend "Duke". Not very expensive and tasty. You order the main menu to the waiter, and you choose salads, snacks, bread for yourself in the buffet, the number of approaches to which is not limited. Tables must be booked in advance, queues are inevitable. There are always a lot of people, especially on weekends. The restaurant is named after the famous and most famous surfer Duke in Hawaii. The restaurant has a collection of his photos, awards, his surf is kept, there is his sculpture.

It is always pleasant to go over the best moments of the past in memory, even though every year the memories become covered with the dust of days, so to speak, but this does not make them less real and beautiful. 🙂 If you ever get lucky as unheard of as I was once lucky, and fate throws you on Hawaiian Islands, then you will undoubtedly wonder: what to see in Hawaii. These magical, colorful, bright pieces of land are safely hidden by nature itself from prying eyes. And yet, sooner or later, civilization reaches even the most unthinkable jungle. Today, Hawaii is no longer such an utter wilderness as it seemed in 1778, when the Briton James Cook first set foot on these lands with the foot of a white man. Thanks to Mr. Cook and the inventors of aircraft - today you can get, for example, from Kyiv to Honolulu in a day and a tail. What I did himself in August 2003. 🙂

But now is not about that! So, what to see in Hawaii - tips from my own experience, plus the opinions of my friends, residents of the island of Oahu. Let's start with the match. Everyone has probably heard about Hawaii: some from jokes about new Russians, and some from a movie about surfers, but these sources hardly claim to be a treasury of the ultimate truth. 🙂 The ridge of the Hawaiian archipelago consists of hundreds of fabulously beautiful islands. Most of them are extremely small, and the US government is doing everything possible to protect these abodes. wildlife at the hands of civilization. For this reason, most of the islands are not inhabited, and even more so officially closed from tourists. Go check it out, of course - I'm almost sure that for a lot of money you can get to any of them, but since these islands are considered closed, we will talk about the main eight islands, which are much easier to get to ordinary person like us. (Although in reality you can only get to six of them, but more on that later).

Map of Hawaii - 8 main islands of the archipelago (on the map from left to right): Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, Big Island (aka "Hawaii Island")

Information about the main range of the Hawaiian Islands

1. Niihau (Ni?ihau)- the smallest of the Hawaiian islands inhabited by humans - its area is 180 km 2. Known for being the only lake in Hawaii, which is a shelter for the rarest animals, such as the Hawaiian duck, stilt and Hawaiian coot. Many plants growing on the island of Niihau are endemic and are not found anywhere else in the world, for example, wonderful brigamia (the so-called "Hawaiian palm"). As of 2009, only 130 people lived on the island. Niihau Island has been privately owned by the Robinson family since 1864, thanks to the efforts of a smart woman, Elizabeth Sinclair. Therefore, Niihau can only be visited by special invitation. Basically, only relatives of residents or owners are invited to it, as well as some government officials and military personnel. Not surprisingly, this land is also known as the "forbidden island". I bet you and I have little chance of ever getting to Niihau, because it is unlikely that one of the one hundred and thirty natives is mine or your relative!

Niihau - the most inaccessible Hawaiian island

2. Kauai is the fourth largest in the entire archipelago, but this is not its main feature. Approximately in the center of the island is Mount Waialeale. The eastern slope of this mountain is one of the wettest places on the planet, and it once rained non-stop here for 247 days! Thanks to such robust watering, Kauai abounds in vegetation, and it is not for nothing that it was dubbed the "island of gardens." Unlike neighboring Niihau, Kauai is home to a much larger number of people - 67,091 as of 2010, and it is quite possible to get on it. According to many people, including my Hawaiian friends, Kauai is the most picturesque, colorful and interesting place which is definitely worth a visit. Unfortunately, your obedient servant has not yet been to the island of Kauai, but as soon as I visit, I will immediately write about my impressions! 😉

3. Oahu (Oahu)- the island on which I lived for ten months from August 2003 to June 2004. Oahu will forever remain in my heart as the most vivid memory of my childhood and youth. I read several unflattering travel reports about Oahu, in which travelers are advised not to linger on the island, they say this is a huge metropolis, rolled up in asphalt, and all the beauty of Hawaiian nature is lost behind the gloss of expensive skyscrapers. Yes, I agree that Oahu has almost 1 million people, which is about three times the population of all the other Hawaiian Islands combined. In addition, Oahu is the most popular island among tourists in the archipelago - it is visited by about 5 million people annually - of course, this is a lot. But if you look from the other side: 2.5 million tourists fly to Maui, 1.7 million to the Big Island, 1.4 million to Kauai ... This is also a lot! The fact that Oahu is the center island has its advantages. Firstly, gasoline, food and other goods are cheaper on Oahu than on other islands, and it is more suitable for living and long stays. Secondly, there are more hotels, museums, shopping malls, entertainment centers on Oahu, there is a huge sports arena - Aloha Stadium, more opportunities for treatment, cultural recreation and meeting people. And if you feel the urge to hide away from the eyes of people, then you do not have to crowd on the beaches of Honolulu. About 75% of the population is concentrated in the capital, so you should not judge Oahu by the first impression. Except worldwide famous beach Waikiki Beach, nearby Diamond Head, and the Pearl Harbor Museum have much less beaten paths. The North Shore coast, sparsely populated beaches of the eastern and southwestern parts of the island, waterfalls, pineapple and pumpkin plantations, a Japanese pagoda, mountain streams and impenetrable thickets in the center of the island - all this is separated from the noise of the metropolis, but together with it creates the unique charm of the island of Oahu. It is not surprising that Hollywood filmmakers have chosen him so much. "Pirates Caribbean Sea: On Stranger Tides”, “50 First Dates”, the series “Lost: Lost”, the film “Battleship” with Rihanna and many other famous films were filmed on Oahu!

4. Molokai (Molokai) visited by less than 90 thousand tourists annually. This is somehow not enough, given that it is located only forty kilometers from Oahu. I thought, obviously, that something must be wrong with this island! But no, on Molokai everything is full of chocolate! Untouched nature, deserted beaches and main city, in which there is not a single traffic light and not a single building is taller than a coconut tree. There are also few hotels on the island, which explains the small number of tourists. Life on the island is very slow, and guests of this wonderful place have everything at their disposal to feel like on the edge of the planet in a real paradise. If I have such a chance, I will definitely plunge into the nirvana of the island of Molokai - they say it's worth it!

beautiful island Molokai

5. Lanai- the smallest of the Hawaiian islands, which anyone can get to. Only 3,102 inhabitants live in its expanses permanently, and Lanai is also known as "pineapple island", because it was previously known for the world's largest pineapple plantation. Today, on the island of Lanai, as well as on Molokai, there are no traffic lights, no traffic jams, no skyscrapers. However, his story is unique in its own way. Surely you have seen the Dole badge on the pineapple and banana boxes in our stores? The founder of this fruit corporation was called James Dole, and in 1922 he acquired the island of Lanai, setting up the already mentioned world-famous plantation on it. In 1985, the island passed into the possession of billionaire David Murdock, as he acquired the corporation, which at that time included Dole. And more recently, in June 2012, another billionaire, Larry Ellison, bought 98% of the island from Murdoch. No one knows how much money Ellison Murdoch paid off, but according to the local newspaper Maui News, it is between $500 and $600 million dollars. Not sour…

By the way, Bill Gates himself played a wedding on the island of Lanai back in 1995! You can't forbid living beautifully! 🙂

6. Kahoolawe (Kaho'olawe)- the smallest and saddest, literally and figuratively, of the main eight volcanic islands of the archipelago. It is 18 km long and only 9.7 km wide. Why is the island of Kahoolave, in my opinion, sad? Judge for yourself: there is very little rainfall on the island, all the moisture settles on the high mountains of neighboring Maui, so Kahoolawe Island is actually either a desert or a savannah. Today, it is closed to almost everyone, only local Hawaiians have the right to visit it for their religious and other needs, but it is not worth it to be sad that we will not be able to visit it. Once upon a time there were small fishing villages on the island, but deforestation and bad climatic conditions, as well as wars with neighboring tribes, did their job, and the island became deserted. From 1830 to 1853, a colony for exiles was located on Kahoolave. Lack of food and water slowly killed offenders, although some managed to swim across to neighboring Maui, but few, judging by the eleven-kilometer distance between them.

7. Maui- the second largest and most visited island, and the third largest in terms of population. 144,444 is not only a beautiful figure, but also the number of permanent residents on the island (according to 2010 data). The nature on Maui is amazing and unique - there are very high mountains, and vast plains, and beaches with turquoise water and pure sand, and expensive hotels, and cheap campsites, and much, much more. You should definitely visit Maui to see everything with your own eyes - here real paradise for surfers and scuba divers! It is noteworthy that Maui is not only famous tourist mecca, but also a solid agro-industrial unit. On a map of Hawaii, at least accurately. Sugar, elite coffee, delicious macadamia nuts, papaya, pineapples and other valuable and very unique products and goods are grown here.

Maui - Waianapanapa State Park

8. Island Hawaii(Big Island, Big Island, Hawaii ? i) - this is one of the two islands that I have managed to visit so far, so I can judge it more or less objectively! The island of Hawaii is the largest island on the map of the United States of America. In everyday life it is called " big island”, so that there is no confusion, because the state is called exactly the same as the island officially. It is difficult to blame the Hawaiians for this confusion, because the Hawaiian language has only 12 letters: 5 vowels and 7 consonants. In general, I'm surprised how, with so many letters, it was possible to come up with a whole language! 🙂 It was on the Big Island that the natives killed and didn't eat Captain Cook. Surprisingly, before visiting the Big Island, I was sure that, firstly, the Papuans killed Cook, and secondly, they not only killed him - they ate him. It turned out that this is absolutely not true, at least that's what Hawaiian historians say. 🙂 What I personally remember on the Big Island is the abundance of greenery, beautiful parks, extensive golf courses, a jungle with a hanging bridge, narrow paths, a gorgeous waterfall and a very good weather! However, the weather in the tropics is almost always good, including on Oahu - for me it was just perfect! +30 almost all year round, there is little rain, the water in the sea is about +24 - the most buzz! It’s a pity that I was on the Big Island for only a couple of days, and we didn’t manage to see much - objectively, for such a huge piece of land, more time is needed to appreciate all the charms of the local color.

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Ideal climate all year round inviting beaches, amazing landscapes - this is Hawaii. Many would like to take a look at these paradise islands at least with one eye, but the prices bite. However, real travelers always have a couple of trump cards in their pocket, that is, secrets for saving the budget even in such pretentious places.

More options - less price

Read periodically the news of tourism. Sometimes they bring good news. For example, about the fact that in 2018 the American low-cost airline Southwest will start flying to the Hawaiian Islands. What does it mean? That prices will fall - firstly, because it is a low-cost airline, and secondly, because competition will increase. Statistics say that the appearance of a low-cost airline on the route immediately reduces prices by 15 percent. So it's easier. In addition, it is not necessary to watch flights exclusively to the capital of the state of Honolulu (there are no direct flights from Russia, in any case, fly through some major US airport). There are Hilo and Kona International Airports on the Big Island of Hawaii. Check how much air tickets cost.

Time is money

A standard trick to reduce your travel budget is to choose a low season period. For the Hawaiian Islands, these are the last two weeks of January, February, May, September and October. In this case, you should not worry about the weather - it is always good there. In addition, in February you are almost guaranteed to see humpback whales, and September is the time of the "Aloha Festival" - a celebration of local culture with songs, dances and flower parades.

Hostel or apartment

Of course, hostels in Hawaii cannot be called very cheap - $ 35-40 per bed in common room. However, this is the cheapest option here. But this price includes breakfast, wi-fi, sometimes even a transfer to the beach and the airport, as well as discounts on some events ordered through the hostel. Well, if you are traveling with a group: then you can rent an entire dorm for four, for example. And even better - apartments with a kitchen.

Sit where you are

I mean, stay on the same island. Of course, it is interesting to look at everything - the Hawaiian Islands are very diverse, and each of them is interesting in its own way. But since we're saving. Based on this, it is better to stay on Oahu or the Big Island, since that is where the airports where you will fly into are located. In addition, these are the largest and most popular islands, which means that there is more choice of housing, food and entertainment, as well as opportunities not to spend all the money.

Explore Public Transport

The islands have various public transport networks that can help you save a lot on travel. On Oahu, for example, it's The Bus, which offers multiple routes and a day pass for as little as five dollars when one ride costs $2.50. So, after spending an evening on the relevant sites, you will understand how to save your budget from big expenses, and at the same time learn where everything is located.

Eating without difficulty

Avoid expensive restaurants tourist places(this should be done not only in Hawaii). Let's try to find out from the locals in which establishments they eat, and we'll go there. Or to the farmers' market, where we can buy the freshest products cheaply (if you live in an apartment, you can cook on your own). Also, follow the Eatthestreet project on their website or follow them on social media. Food trucks with delicious food come to the squares of different cities according to a certain schedule and arrange a belly and street food festival for everyone.

Look for free entertainment

First of all, this local beaches- in fact, why go to Hawaii, if not to swim and sunbathe. Don't miss the most interesting:

Punaluu Black Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. The sand here is actually volcanic lava, which has been polished by sea water for years, and then pleasant. Just be careful: black sand heats up faster and stronger than light sand, it can reach burns. Unfortunately, this beach is intended only for sunbathing, swimming in this place is inconvenient due to sharp stones and cold springs. But you can see how they crawl ashore to bask in the sun sea ​​turtles.

The red beach of Kaihalulu on the island of Maui is a haven for nudists and extreme people. Maybe you don’t belong to them, but isn’t it curious to look at the contrast of dark red sand with the bright green of the trees and the blue of the ocean?

Another black beach is Punalu. The same color, the same turtles, you should also not swim, because the water here is quite cool.

The green beach of Papakolea - imagine, and it happens! The sand contains chrysolite crystals, which give it a green or olive color. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to take out sand, by the way, as well as from other colored beaches in Hawaii.

Mahaiula Beach, three kilometers north of Kona Airport, is covered with white sand.

Kivakapu beach is calm, peaceful, without noisy discos and bars, but with crystal clear water, for which divers adore it.

In addition, on the Waikiki beach of Oahu, for example, there is the Royal Hawaiian Center with free programs for everyone who wants to learn local dances, play the ukulele or Hawaiian massage and other interesting things.

walk

Well, hiking is also good fun. You walk, you walk, you breathe air. It’s good for the body, for yourself - it’s time to think about something or, conversely, to distract from any third-party thoughts. There are many trails in Hawaii for walking, and you only have to pay to enter the national park if the trails are located there: $ 10 per person or $ 20 per car if you are suddenly on wheels. The best places for hiking are: Kalalau Trail on Kauai, Diamond Head on Oahu, Hawaii Volcanoes national park on the Big Island and Haleakala National Park on Maui.

Look for tours with discounts or coupons

There are companies in Hawaii that offer discounts or discount coupons for various activities, tours or entrance tickets. For example, like this. Discount coupons can be found in local newspapers or This Week magazine, which should be available at the airport.

Do you know why the Aloha Islands are often called the home of treasures that are not found anywhere else on earth? Then head to Hawaii and see for yourself the spectacular cliffs on the Napali Coast of Kauai Island, picturesque coast Waikiki Beach on Oahu, miles of white sand beaches at Papohaku on Molokai, dolphins in the waters of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai, Haleakala Volcano on Maui and experience the power of primordial energy in national park"Hawaiian Volcanoes" in Hawaii. Choosing one island for your first visit to Hawaii is very difficult, and there is no single right answer to the question of where to go first.

Most likely, you will begin your trip to Hawaii from the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on the island of Oahu. These are the biggest air gate Hawaiian Islands, hosting most of the tourists. All local and many international airlines operate flights to Oahu, so you can get to the island from anywhere. There are also direct flights from the US mainland to Maui, Kauai and the island of Hawaii, but it is best to fly to Oahu, from where you can get to any island in the archipelago, including Lanai and Molokai.

When you arrive in Hawaii, breathe deeply and you will smell the plumeria scent that literally floats in the air. Visit the historical sites of the islands and learn more about the rich Aloha culture. Explore off the beaten path, such as the beaches of small towns that you won't find on postcards. Learn to stand on a surfboard, snorkel, kayak and get a Hawaiian tan. And don't forget to attend the traditional Hawaiian luau party, where you can experience the full taste of the local culture and enjoy the art of the hula dance.

The routes of Hawaii are endless, they are limitless: romantic evenings, family fun, whale watching, climbing volcanoes. Regardless of whether you will spend time actively or sit back, you will get the most vivid impressions from the trip. And first, visit six unique islands Hawaiian archipelago. You will understand that the first trip here will not be the last. The best way for Russian travelers - this is an option. Going to Hawaii, it will be useful to learn the history of these amazing islands.

Hawaii or the "Aloha State" was annexed to the United States in 1959 and became the 50th state of the country, but the history of the archipelago does not begin from this moment, but goes back centuries. Approximately 1500 years ago, the inhabitants of the Marquesas Islands first landed on the land of Hawaii. They sailed here in fragile canoes, guided by the stars, and this despite the fact that the Merkiz Islands are 2000 nautical miles away.

After 500 years, immigrants from the island of Tahiti brought their beliefs in gods and demigods to Hawaii, introduced the strictest social hierarchy and founded the kapu (taboo) system. Hawaiian culture flourished for several centuries, giving humanity the art of the hula dance and the super popular sport today - surfing. But not everything was as smooth as it seems. The ruling chiefs constantly feuded over land holdings, and bloody conflicts on the islands were the norm.

In 1778, Captain James Cook landed on the island of Kauai in Waimea Bay and named the archipelago in honor of the Earl of Sandwich - Sandwich Islands. Cook's merit was that he opened the way to the west, but a year later the captain died here, in Kileikkua Bay on the island of Hawaii. In 1791, Kamehameha, a native of the island of North Kohala, began to unite all the warring clans of the islands and in 1810 created the Kingdom of Hawaii. In 1819, less than a year after the death of King Kamehameha I, his son Liholiho abolished ancient system taboo. In 1820, the first missionaries arrived on the islands and filled the void left by the abolition of the kapu, and Hawaii gradually became sea ​​port for whaling, merchant and fishing vessels. While whaling flourished in Lahaina Harbor on Maui, European-introduced diseases were killing local residents.

Western influence steadily increased, and in 1893 the American colonists, who controlled the entire economy of Hawaii, destroyed the Hawaiian Kingdom in a bloodless coup. In 1898, Hawaii became part of the United States. In the 20th century, the sugar and pineapple plantations that fueled the Hawaiian economy began to attract Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Portuguese immigrants to the islands, which influenced the ethnic composition of the modern population of the Aloha Islands. Thus Lanai, thanks to James Dole, became the world's leading exporter of pineapples and was nicknamed "Pineapple Island".

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese unexpectedly attacked Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, and four years later, on board the American battleship Missouri, which is now in Pearl Harbor, Japan signed an act of unconditional surrender. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th US state. The Hawaiian Islands are not only one of the most popular tourist destinations, but a place where you can feel the spirit of Aloha, so try not only to sunbathe and have a good swim, but also to get acquainted with the history and culture of Hawaii, which will make your trip here even more impressive and memorable.

What is the time difference between Hawaii and the US mainland? The Hawaiian Islands are located in a time zone corresponding to 10 o'clock GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), which is 5 hours behind the Eastern Time Zone and 2 hours behind the Pacific Time. Hawaii does not observe Daylight Savings Time, so between March and November, add one more hour to this time difference.

What are the largest airports on the islands? Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu is largest airport Hawaiian Islands, hosting the main flow of tourists. All local and many international airlines operate flights to Oahu, and from here you can get to any other island in the archipelago. From the continental United States there are flights to the islands of Maui, Kauai and Hawaii.

Do I need a car to travel around the islands? There are excellent sea and air links between the islands, but if you rent a car, you can see the most interesting corners Hawaii. Many guests of the islands prefer to order Bus tours which is also very convenient. If you don't know how to drive, you can get by public transport, which is available on most islands, or take a taxi.

What do you need to take with you? It is always warm in Hawaii, so it is not necessary to bring warm clothes with you. But if you plan on climbing volcanoes like Maui's Haleakalu, don't forget to bring a sweater and jacket, which can come in handy in the evening too. Suits and ties are practically not worn in Hawaii, so you can not take them with you. Even if you wish to look into a respectable restaurant or night club Suitable for everyday wear. You can buy traditional Hawaiian shirts and flip flops at the first store you come across. The American dollar is used in Hawaii. Traveler's checks are not needed, as everywhere you can pay with a credit card or withdraw cash from an ATM. Don't worry if you forgot something at home - in retail stores and shopping malls Hawaii has everything you need.

What is the best time to travel to Hawaii? Any season is suitable for a trip to the Hawaiian Islands. AT summer period it's warm and dry here average temperature varies between + 23-29 ° C. It gets cooler from December to March, but thanks to the trade winds, Hawaii is always comfortable. Hawaii's whale watching season runs from late December to early May, while November to February is the perfect time to surf on the north coast.

How to call Hawaii? The state code for Hawaii is 808.

What is Hawaii? This is the cleanest beaches, clear ocean, warm weather all year round... And, of course, cocktails of all colors of the rainbow, flower necklaces around the necks, rose petals on the floor, a giant lambada, an incredible limbo and much more! Let's go?! :)

TRAVEL PROGRAM:

On this day, our group arrives in Hawaii, namely, the most famous Hawaiian island, the city with the alluring name of Honolulu....

Having started our acquaintance with Hawaii from the capital, we will take our breath away from the majestic rocky mountains, but most importantly from the contrast of nature and the fast-paced rhythms of a large American city! We get used at every step to say - Aloha! Here everywhere we will be reminded of American films, unhurried people, flower necklaces, street musicians with their Ukuleles - small stringed instruments will immediately set us on the right wave of relaxation and tropical paradise)

Upon arrival, we will immediately rent our jeeps at the airport and go to the hotel for settlement!

Today we will rest after a tiring flight.

Oahu is a volcanic island in pacific ocean, and its capital Honolulu (by the way, the capital of the entire state of Hawaii) is some incredible cocktail of magnificent sandy beaches, modern skyscraper palaces, a stunning ocean, business suits and bikinis.

After waking up and having breakfast, without wasting time, we will go to the study the best beaches Waikiki and Kahala! We will travel among tropical gardens, pineapple plantations and picturesque hills where luxurious hotels are located, many of which are world famous thanks to high quality service and hospitality.

The main part of the island is occupied by 2 mountain ranges with extinct volcanoes. They encircle the island on the east and west sides. Between them stretched the valley, southern part which turns into a rugged bays coastline. Here is located the famous US Navy base Pearl Harbor, the attack on which on December 7, 1941, Japan unleashed the war in the Pacific. It is here that we first of all will go, we will go to the memorial battleship Missouri! After all, this is part of history - the Japanese surrender agreement was signed on it and just an object that is interesting from a technical point of view. It stands in Pearl Harbor, near Ford Island - everything around is interesting from a historical point of view. It's also home to the Pacific Aviation Museum, the Arizona Memorial, and even a real submarine, the Bowfin!

After visiting Pearl Harbor, we will go to dine at one of the restaurants in Honolulu, where you should definitely try the local island sea food!

In general, 80% of the total population of the Hawaiian Islands lives on this island. It can be safely called the most populated and economically developed island of the archipelago. The island is famous for its rich nightlife with many clubs, restaurants, bars - we will explore this part in the evening!

Overnight at the hotel

In the morning, after breakfast, we will go straight to the airport, where we will rent our cars and at 11:20 we will fly to the largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago, which is called Hawaii! Or Big Island!

And we deservedly spend the most time here, as much as 5 days!

The flight will take 30 minutes, and we will arrive in Hilo, the capital of the island of Hawaii

It is the largest and at the same time the youngest island of the archipelago. Its area is 62% of total area islands. At the base there are 5 volcanoes, including the most active volcano in the world - Kilauea, whose activity has not stopped since 1983. As usual, we rent our jeeps right at the airport and move to the place of the first overnight stay, a hotel located on the coast! The hotel is located near the airport, so the journey will take no more than 10 minutes!

After checking into the hotel and a short break, we will move to scenic road on the West Coast islands where you will want to stop literally every 100 meters and take pictures of this beauty!

In the evening enjoy tropical fruit cocktails!

Today we will not wake up early, we will have a good rest, have breakfast, swim in the warm ocean, and only after that we will go on a deeper exploration of the island!

And one of the must do adventures to try is kayaking in the ocean! Under you is absolutely transparent turquoise, reefs and fish!

All this action takes place in one of the most colorful lagoons of the island, exactly in the place where, according to legend, the natives ate the discoverer of the island - James Cook!

Tired and happy, we return to our hotel, share photos, and play our signature expedition ONE LIFE Mafia!

Today is waterfall day! Let's go to the western part of the island and visit Akaka State Falls Park! It is about 18 km from the capital of the island, Hilo,

Let's take a tropical walk to the very beautiful waterfall Akaka, whose height is more than 130 m. Then we will walk along the right edge of a deep gorge and go to the Kahuna waterfall! Next, our hiking for the trained - because the next waterfall is the highest of all - 442 m and is called Hiilawe, to inspect it, we will first go down to the Vaipio valley, and back we will climb a steep slope!

The day will be full of impressions and so high!

For lunch, let's head to an American steakhouse! Vegetarians need not worry, there is always a choice of seafood and salads, with the usual giant American portions.

The Hawaiian Islands are crowned with an underwater volcanic ridge and are the highest on earth active volcanoes. Volcanic activity in big island archipelago, the island of Hawaii, continues to the present. Here is located National Park Hawaiian volcanoes, where we will go today!

We are waiting for lava tunnels, not completely solidified lava under our feet, patterns created by flows and more reminiscent of art house, plants breaking through the crevices of dried magma.

Kilauela Volcano, the main volcano of the park, is traditionally considered the sacred home of the volcano goddess Pele. Hawaiians used to visit the crater to bring gifts to the goddess. The first white people climbed that volcano only in 1823, they were the English missionary William Ellis and the American Asa Thurston. Kilauela is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. He has been unable to calm down since 1983. Thomas Jagger set up a museum on the edge of that caldera. Exhibits are everything related to volcanoes - scientific equipment, clothing used by volcanologists, and so on. Some windows of the museum offer a wonderful view of the Calauela caldera and the Galemaumau crater. The museum bears the name of Jagger, who was also the first director of the Hawaiian Volcanic Observatory, adjacent to the museum. But for tourists, the entrance to the observatory is closed. In the park, you can see the results of hundreds of thousands of years volcanic activity. Which formed both the islands themselves and their ecological system.

Today we will continue our volcanic surveys and visit the HIGHEST VOLCANO ON THE PLANET!

So, stock up on warm clothes and hit the road! We are waiting for the volcano Mauna Kea! This is dormant volcano, with a height of 4,207 m, and if you measure its height from the base, which is under the waters of the ocean, then this is the most high mountain in the world (above 10,000 m). Imagine, it is higher than Everest. The age of the volcano is more than 1 million years and this is the most sacred mountain Hawaiian mythology. Mauna Kea is not only sacred to the ancient Hawaiians, but also unique to our time. The combination of altitude, climate, purity and humidity of the air made it perfect place for astronomical observatory, 13 telescopes of world importance are located here!

And we will drive our jeeps to the very top of this volcano! By the way, here the temperature easily drops to negative levels!

No wonder they say - America is a country of contrasts!

Farewell Big Island!

Today at lunchtime we check out of our hotel, chill on the beach for a few hours and go to the airport to check in the jeeps and fly to last island along our route!

Our 4:20 pm flight with a short layover in Honolulu will take us to the island of Kauai, the most old island archipelago!

The island of Kauai is truly a piece of paradise - light, fluffy Hawaiian breezes, dark black-and-red rocks descending into a foamy-white coastline; crystal green waves crashing on soft sand and lush palm trees high above. Golden clouds at dawn and enchanting flowers around, tall trees creating tunnels and arches. Flowing waterfalls and sprawling resorts with gorgeous pools and beautiful beaches. Happy families are like peas on the sand, and playful sea turtles that dance on the waves a few steps from my feet, sinking into the wet, white sand.

Again, the car rental procedure familiar to us, then we settle in a hotel on the coast and, like real Hawaiians, we are not in a hurry!

The day was full of flights and transfers, rest

The age of the island is about 6 million years, which is why it is the most "inactive" of all the volcanic islands of Hawaii. This is really "Garden Island", since its entire territory is minimally touched by civilization, and the law prohibits the construction of buildings higher than a coconut tree. The island blooms and is full of greenery also because it is the wettest place on the planet. There is even a record in the Guinness Book.

Today our goal will be Waimea Canyon, the most grand canyon in the Pacific!

We will make several hours of trekking along the landscape trails of the island!

Tired but happy we will return to the hotel! Last night in Hawaii, let's have a real WHITE PARTY!

Wake up later, as we have a long day of flights ahead of us, today we will begin our long journey home!

But while we are in this tropical oasis, we will try to see everything that only we associate with an island lost in the ocean: beaches, mountains, plateaus, canyons, waterfalls, jungles and fertile valleys. All this: majestic mountains in the clouds, lush vegetation, interesting animal world, white beaches, turquoise waters of the ocean - attract people from all over the world in search of " paradise" on the ground. Drive through part of the island where there are waterfalls and ocean "geysers" the visual effect of heavy surf into the rugged coastline!

At 17:08 our flight to Honolulu, we will preliminarily rent jeeps and pack our bags right to the house!

Half an hour flight and we are back in Honolulu!

There are 2 hours of time to buy airport souvenirs and go to board an international flight!

Farewell to Hawaii, farewell to the TEAM!

We will really become a big family during this time!