Over the 7 days we follow paths through all these landscapes. We begin our journey on the sunny Kona coast at the comfortable King Kamehameha Hotel, named after the man who first united the islands. Day one of hiking takes us down to Kiholo Bay, with lunch and swimming at The Blue Lagoon - a wonderful way to start the trip. Other Kona coast highlights are; the ancient Hawaiian City of Refuge, where native Hawaiians could find sanctuary in times of strife; the Captain Cook Memorial on the edge of beautiful Kealakekua Bay and our traditional Japanese dinner at the venerable Hotel Manago, now run by the 3rd generation of The Manago family!

From our next base, the historic Volcano House, on the edge of Kilauea crater, the sights and sounds of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park await. Hikes lead through still steaming craters, to ancient lava tubes and into rain forests of Ohia trees and Hapua ferns. With luck, we may spot the endangered Nene goose, the state bird, wandering through its native habitat.

On now to Hilo, the city of flowers. The snow-capped Mauna Kea (13, 796') forms a majestic backdrop. Along the Hamakua coast are hidden some of Hawaii's most gorgeous waterfalls and we will discover some of them on our way to the black sand beaches of Waipio Valley.

Our final 2 nights take us to the town of Waimea, and the rolling hillside landscapes of Hawaiian cowboy country!

The last night of our 7 day adventure features authentic Hawaiian music and dance.

• Hawaii's Volcano National Park
• The Kona Coast
• Tropical rain forest
• Fascinating town of Captain Cook
• Green, black and white sand beaches
• Traditional Hawaiian fare

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