Highlights of California and Hawaii
With rugged mountains, rainforests, wildlife and waves, Hawaii evokes images of a land before time and invites adventure and relaxation in abundance. Combine beaches and surf with the buzz of San Francisco and Los Angeles for the perfect family getaway.
Journey highlights
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An itinerary that can be enjoyed at any time of the year
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Enjoy adventures galore from snorkelling with manta rays to helicopter flights over volcanoes, surfing and river tubing
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Stay at fun and family-friendly accommodation throughout with plenty of facilities for the whole family
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Explore LA by bike and get up close to the stars with a visit to Universal Studios
- Highlights itinerary:Our Highlights Journeys are designed to include bucket list destinations and activities paired with unparalleled insider access, exclusivity and industry-defining luxury accommodation
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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Both California and Hawaii are great year-round destinations. The very best time of year to travel is from April to October with the peak travel season being from June to August. In Hawaii, temperatures are high throughout the year but never excessive, as humidity levels are manageable. There is a rainy season from December to March when the scenery is at its most lush and long, hot days break up the rainy spells.
Itinerary
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Your holiday will begin in San Francisco, spending three nights at the uber-cool 1 Hotel. San Francisco is a great city to walk around, so spend your days exploring its distinct neighbourhoods, cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, pay a visit to Alcatraz Island and even catch a baseball game.
Accommodation: 1 Hotel San Francisco ( 3 nights )
Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America
From here, fly to Kauai where adventures can be enjoyed both on land and at sea. Enjoy horse-riding, surfing, diving, deep-sea fishing, mountain biking or hiking and be sure to soar over the island on an exhilarating helicopter tour for spectacular bird’s eye views.
Accommodation: Koa Kea ( 3 nights )
Kohala Coast, Hawaii's Big Island
Hop over to Big Island for five nights at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Don't let appearances deceive you here - the building may not look like anything special from the outside but the location and service are fantastic, the restaurant raved-about and the rooms charming and comfortable. Her you can unwind on the crescent shaped sand that sits in front of the property and explore the ocean by catamaran. Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment is available for guests to use and a golf course and tennis courts are there to take advantage of. We have included a night swim with the manta rays, aonce in a lifetime experience to come up close and personal with these extraordinary gentle giants during a night time snorkel.
Accommodation: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel ( 5 nights )
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)
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| May 2025 | £5,700 | £900 | plan your trip |
| June 2025 | £6,300 | £1,000 | plan your trip |
| July 2025 | £6,300 | £1,000 | plan your trip |
| August 2025 | £6,300 | £1,000 | plan your trip |
| September 2025 | £5,700 | £900 | plan your trip |
| October 2025 | £5,700 | £900 | plan your trip |
| November 2025 | £5,100 | £800 | plan your trip |
| December 2025 | £5,100 | £800 | plan your trip |
| January 2026 | £5,100 | £800 | plan your trip |
| February 2026 | £5,100 | £800 | plan your trip |
| March 2026 | £5,700 | £900 | plan your trip |
| April 2026 | £5,700 | £900 | plan your trip |
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May 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,700
Deposit from*£900
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June 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£6,300
Deposit from*£1,000
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July 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£6,300
Deposit from*£1,000
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August 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£6,300
Deposit from*£1,000
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September 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,700
Deposit from*£900
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October 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,700
Deposit from*£900
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November 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,100
Deposit from*£800
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December 2025
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,100
Deposit from*£800
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January 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,100
Deposit from*£800
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February 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,100
Deposit from*£800
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March 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,700
Deposit from*£900
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April 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£5,700
Deposit from*£900
- plan your trip
Experiences in this tour
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![Alcatraz Island - San Francisco]()
View ExperienceExplore Alcatraz Island
Journey to Alcatraz Island to visit the world-renowned Cellhouse on a self-guided audio tour
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View ExperienceWarner Bros. Hollywood Behind the Scenes Tour
Warner Bros takes you “into-the-scenes” of your favourite shows at the world’s busiest motion picture and TV studio. From Batman to Argo, to The Big Bang Theory to Friends, the studio will show you how the magic is made. The tour is 3 hours for 8yrs+.
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![Big Island Volcano by Land and Air]()
View ExperienceBig Island Volcanoes by Land and Air
Marvel at black sand beaches and eerie lava tubes on this incredible full day tour by helicopter and on foot, taking in highlights of Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park, accompanied by a private guide.
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![Kohala Zip and Dip Tour]()
View ExperienceKohala Zip and Dip Tour
Spend an exhilarating day in North Kohala with a guided zipline and aerial canopy adventure high above the forest floor, picnic on the rim of Pololu Valley and swim under a private waterfall, fed by a cool mountain stream.
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![Universal Studios VIP Tour]()
View ExperienceUniversal Hollywood VIP Experience
Star treatment awaits the fortunate few on this exclusive guided behind-the-scenes tour, revealing world class production facilities & movie sets normally closed to the public and enjoying front-of-line access to all rides, attractions & gourmet lunch.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 020 8682 5030 to start planning your holiday.
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