From Aloha Vibes Tour
We will pick you up from your Hotel in Waikiki and drive to Honolulu Historical Center, our first stop is at the Iolani Palace - a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom’s political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.
Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States, the Palace is one of the most recognizable buildings in Hawaii. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, Iolani Palace tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani walked the grand halls.
After going back in time with the Iolani Palace visit, we will take you to the Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Founded in 1889, it is the largest museum in Hawai'i and has the world's largest collection of Polynesian cultural artifacts and natural history specimens. Besides the comprehensive exhibits of Hawaiiana, the museum's total holding of natural history specimens exceeds 24 million, of which the entomological collection alone represents more than 13.5 million specimens (making it the third-largest insect collection in the United States).
We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (lunch not included in tour price) and have a fun afternoon at the Zoo.
The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of the 300-acre royal Queen Kapiʻolani Park. The Honolulu Zoo features over 1,230 animals in specially designed habitats.
Water;
Sunscreen;
Cameras to take pictures;
Valid ID card;
Wear comfortable shoes;
Money for souvenirs, lunch and tips.
Luxury transportation from waikiki hotel (pickup/dropoff);
Water;
Light snack;
Guide (we encourage you to tip the tour guide/driver).