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The Gardens, Art & Culture of O`ahu

Join garden and art experts for an exploration of the unique public and private gardens of the Island of O`ahu. Additional tours to cultural, art and architectural sites, both ancient and modern, will bring into focus the importance of Hawaii's unique botanical heritage to its history, art and cultural development.

Features:

Tours accompanied by experts in art, horticulture and Hawaiian history and culture.

Eight nights at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel, daily breakfast and several meals at special restaurants.

Round-trip air travel from Los Angeles on Hawaiian Airlines.

This is a small-group tour limited in size to ensure a satisfying, up-close experience for everyone, while allowing time for optional tours and private explorations.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Los Angeles in the morning; arrive in Honolulu early afternoon. Afternoon free. Dinner this evening featuring Island / Asian cuisine at Indigo Restaurant.

Day 2 - Morning visit to Lyon Arboretum followed by a picnic lunch at Queen Lili`uokalani's favorite picnic garden. Afternoon rain forest walk with naturalist featuring endangered Hawaiian plants.

Day 3 - Morning introduction to life of the Hawaiian monarchy with a visit to Queen Emma's Summer Palace. No-host lunch at The Willows restaurant. Afternoon tour focusing on the world-famous tropical tree collection at Foster Botanical Garden.

Day 4 - Morning ecotour to seldom-visited archeological sites in the Ko`olau Poko mountains. Remainder of afternoon free to relax or take optional tours.

Day 5 - Morning visit to two exciting private gardens plus an introduction to lei-making and garden tour at Senator Fong's Plantation. Catered picnic lunch at the beautiful Lanikai Beach, with time for sunning and splashing. Late afternoon free.

Day 6 - Art and history blend with tours of the Bishop Museum and the Contemporary Museum of Art (and its wonderful garden!). No-host lunch at the museum's Garden Cafe. Remainder of day free to relax or take optional tours.

Day 7 - Morning visit to a secluded private garden followed by tours of historic Iolani Palace and Mission Houses Museum. No-host lunch at the Wai`oli Tea Room. Afternoon visit to Kawamoto Orchid Nursery with opportunity to purchase special plants. Late afternoon free.

Day 8 - Travel through pineapple and coffee fields to visit Hawaii's Plantation Village and the Wahi`awa Botanical Garden, followed by a little fun at the Dole Pineapple Maze. We'll have lunch and cruise the North Shore before returning for this evening's Farewell Luau.

Day 9 -Morning free for last-minute shopping. Afternoon departure for home.

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	Featured Garden, Forest & Desert Adventures
		O`ahu You are here
		Costa Rica
		Chiapas

* photo credit	Tropical Connections:
	The Gardens, Art & Culture of O`ahu

Join garden and art experts for an exploration of the unique public and private gardens of the Island of O`ahu. Additional tours to cultural, art and architectural sites, both ancient and modern, will bring into focus the importance of Hawaii's unique botanical heritage to its history, art and cultural development.
Features:
Tours accompanied by experts in art, horticulture and Hawaiian history and culture. Eight nights at the Hawaiian Regent Hotel, daily breakfast and several meals at special restaurants. Round-trip air travel from Los Angeles on Hawaiian Airlines. This is a small-group tour limited in size to ensure a satisfying, up-close experience for everyone, while allowing time for optional tours and private explorations.

	Itinerary
	Day 1 - Depart Los Angeles in the morning; arrive in Honolulu early afternoon. Afternoon free. Dinner this evening featuring Island / Asian cuisine at Indigo Restaurant. Day 2 - Morning visit to Lyon Arboretum followed by a picnic lunch at Queen Lili`uokalani's favorite picnic garden. Afternoon rain forest walk with naturalist featuring endangered Hawaiian plants. Day 3 - Morning introduction to life of the Hawaiian monarchy with a visit to Queen Emma's Summer Palace. No-host lunch at The Willows restaurant. Afternoon tour focusing on the world-famous tropical tree collection at Foster Botanical Garden. Day 4 - Morning ecotour to seldom-visited archeological sites in the Ko`olau Poko mountains. Remainder of afternoon free to relax or take optional tours. Day 5 - Morning visit to two exciting private gardens plus an introduction to lei-making and garden tour at Senator Fong's Plantation. Catered picnic lunch at the beautiful Lanikai Beach, with time for sunning and splashing. Late afternoon free. Day 6 - Art and history blend with tours of the Bishop Museum and the Contemporary Museum of Art (and its wonderful garden!). No-host lunch at the museum's Garden Cafe. Remainder of day free to relax or take optional tours. Day 7 - Morning visit to a secluded private garden followed by tours of historic Iolani Palace and Mission Houses Museum. No-host lunch at the Wai`oli Tea Room. Afternoon visit to Kawamoto Orchid Nursery with opportunity to purchase special plants. Late afternoon free. Day 8 - Travel through pineapple and coffee fields to visit Hawaii's Plantation Village and the Wahi`awa Botanical Garden, followed by a little fun at the Dole Pineapple Maze. We'll have lunch and cruise the North Shore before returning for this evening's Farewell Luau. Day 9 -Morning free for last-minute shopping. Afternoon departure for home.