After years of relentless dedication, you deserve to celebrate this milestone in the very place that awarded you this prestigious degree. 4U Tours has designed a complete 6-day journey in Honolulu — combining the UH Mānoa Commencement Ceremony, Oahu's breathtaking natural beauty, the depth of Polynesian culture, and historical landmarks you will never forget.
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Dec 15 – 16 · Day 1 & 2
Honolulu City Tour · Circle Island
Arrive · Explore · Discover
Gordon BierschHonolulu City TourPearl HarborCircle Island Tour
Highlights · Day 1 & 2
Day 1: Arrive Honolulu · Gordon Biersch lunch · Honolulu City Tour (Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, Chinatown, Pali Lookout). Day 2: Full Circle Island Tour · Haleiwa · North Shore · Tony Roma's dinner.
🍺Gordon Biersch Brewery — Day 1Welcome lunch at Honolulu's beloved waterfront brewery · Begin the journey in style
🏛️Honolulu City Tour — Day 1Chinatown · Pearl Harbor · Nuuanu Pali Lookout · King Kamehameha Statue · Iolani Palace — the only royal palace on US soil
🌊Circle Island Tour — Day 2Drive the full circumference of Oahu · Haleiwa Town · North Shore · Sunset Beach · Famous garlic shrimp lunch on the roadside
🥩Tony Roma's Dinner — Day 2Legendary baby back ribs at Tony Roma's Aloha Tower · End Day 2 with a satisfying harbour-side feast
Accommodation · Day 1 – 6
Full Journey · 5 Nights
Waikiki · Honolulu, Hawaii
All hotels are located in central Waikiki with ocean-facing rooms, just 2–5 minutes' walk to Waikiki Beach. Choose your preferred tier based on your comfort and budget.
5 nights
Ocean-facing
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Dec 17 · Day 3
Polynesian Cultural Center
Spirit of Polynesia
Native Village Experience6 Polynesian CulturesGateway Buffet DinnerPolynesian Show
Highlights
One of Hawaii's most beloved attractions — where six living Polynesian cultures come alive in a single immersive, full-day experience. Both Dinner and Show are included in the tour.
🌺Native Village Tour — 6 CulturesWalk through 6 living villages: Hawaii · Samoa · Fiji · Tahiti · Tonga · Aotearoa (Maori) · Authentic crafts, costumes & performance
🛶Canoe Pageant on the LagoonA colourful procession of traditional outrigger canoes · Music · Dance · Vibrant Pacific performance
🍽️Gateway Buffet Dinner — INCLUDED17 Dec · Sumptuous traditional Polynesian-style feast · Fully included in the tour price
🎭Polynesian Cultural Show — INCLUDEDAn evening of Polynesian song, dance & spectacular fire performance · Fully included in the tour price
Day 3 Schedule · Thu 17 Dec
🌅MorningDepart Waikiki to Laie · Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle
🌺AfternoonPolynesian Cultural Center · Native village exploration · Canoe Pageant
🍽️EveningGateway Buffet Dinner (included) · Polynesian Cultural Show (included)
🌙NightReturn to Waikiki hotel · Relive the magic of Polynesia
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Dec 18 · Day 4
Ala Moana · Aloha Dinner Cruise
Free Day & A Night on the Pacific
Ala Moana CenterAloha Tower MarketplaceDinner Cruise — IncludedPacific Sunset
Highlights
A day of freedom followed by an unforgettable evening on the water — shop at Ala Moana, then sail into the golden Pacific sunset aboard the Aloha Dinner Cruise(included in tour).
🛍️Ala Moana CenterOne of the world's largest open-air shopping centres · 350+ stores · Luxury brands · Local gifts · Free time at own pace
⛵Aloha Dinner Cruise — INCLUDED18 Dec · Board at Aloha Tower Marketplace · Dinner + live entertainment onboard · Sail into the golden Pacific sunset
🌅Pacific Sunset on the OceanWatch Honolulu and Diamond Head fade into the horizon as Anh / Chị cruise the open Pacific waters
🏛️Aloha Tower LandmarkOne of Hawaii's most iconic buildings · Historic lighthouse-style tower overlooking Honolulu Harbour
Day 4 Schedule · Fri 18 Dec
☀️Morning – AfternoonFree time · Ala Moana Center · Shopping · Waikiki Beach · Dining at own pace
🚢EveningTransfer to Aloha Tower Marketplace · Board the Aloha Dinner Cruise (included)
🍽️NightDinner + entertainment aboard · Sunset over the Pacific · Return to Waikiki hotel
Your VEMBA degree from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa — placed in your hands, on this very island of Hawaii. No place more fitting. No moment more earned.
🎓UH Mānoa Commencement CeremonyOfficial graduation at Stan Sheriff Center · Cap & Gown · VEMBA degree conferral on stage
📸VEMBA Cohort CelebrationGroup photography on campus · Shared memories with classmates · A milestone that cannot be repeated
🌺Lei CeremonyThe traditional Hawaiian floral garland welcoming every new graduate · Aloha Spirit in full bloom
🏛️UH Mānoa CampusOne of the leading research universities in the Pacific · Your degree, placed in your hands on Hawaiian soil
Day 5 Schedule · Sat 19 Dec
🌅MorningTransfer to UH Mānoa · Stan Sheriff Center · Cap & Gown preparation
🌙EveningCelebration dinner at own pace · Last night in Waikiki · Cherish every moment
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Dec 20 · Day 6 · Farewell Hawaii
Departure · Return Home
Fly home carrying your degree — and thousands of memories
Hotel Check-outOZ201 · OZ735HNL → ICN → SGNSafe Journey Home
Return Journey · Sun 20 Dec
Six extraordinary days in Hawaii come to a close — the memories, the milestone, the moments — all tucked safely inside Anh / Chị's heart as the journey home begins.
🏨Hotel Check-outFinal morning in Waikiki · Savour one last view of the Pacific · Transfer to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
✈️Flights: OZ201 & OZ735Honolulu (HNL) → Seoul Incheon (ICN) → Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) · Asiana Airlines
🎓Fly Home as a GraduateAnh / Chị's VEMBA degree · Memories of Waikiki, PCC, Aloha Dinner Cruise & the graduation stage at UH Mānoa · A journey complete
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A Journey Complete
"Not just a graduation — a journey of a lifetime"
6 days in Hawaii — Honolulu City Tour, Circle Island, Polynesian Cultural Center, Aloha Dinner Cruise, and the graduation stage at UH Mānoa. The Land of Aloha awaits.
Four Experience Pillars
One journey · four dimensions
Every moment of your 6 days in Hawaii is intentionally designed — so you don't just graduate, but truly live inside the Land of Aloha.
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Historic Commencement
The UH Mānoa Commencement Ceremony places your VEMBA degree in your hands on Hawaiian soil. A milestone that cannot be repeated — celebrated exactly where it belongs.
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Discover Oahu
Circle Island Tour around the full island — from the legendary big waves of the North Shore to the Dole Plantation pineapple maze and pristine hidden beaches. Oahu always has more to offer.
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Culture & History
Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, Polynesian Cultural Center — three destinations that reveal the full depth of Hawaii: from wartime memory to royal heritage to vibrant living Polynesian culture.
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Waikiki · Freedom & Luxury
5 nights in an ocean-view Waikiki hotel — with the world's most famous beach right outside your door. Dinner at your own pace, shopping at Ala Moana, sunsets from the balcony.
Moments · Hawaii
Six moments you will never forget
Waikiki Beach
Crystal-clear turquoise waters · Honolulu
North Shore
World-famous legendary waves
Oahu Highlands
Lush tropical mountains and valleys
Waikiki Palms
Tropical paradise · Steps from the ocean
Commencement
UH Mānoa · VEMBA Graduation 2026
Emerald Oahu
The most beautiful island you will ever see
By the Numbers
A journey perfectly designed
6
Days in Hawaii
5 nights · Waikiki Beach
5+
Top Destinations
Pearl Harbor · Iolani Palace · North Shore · PCC · Graduation
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Graduation Moment
A milestone that cannot be repeated
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Lifelong Memories
Land of Aloha · Dec 2026
Private Vehicle
English-speaking guide · Comfort throughout the entire journey
5-Star Service
4U Tours' commitment to the highest quality at every step
Travel Insurance
Full coverage included for the entire duration of the trip
Private Group
Exclusive VEMBA cohort program · No mixed group tours
Included & Not Included
Transparent · no hidden fees
✓ Included in the tour price
✓Round-trip Air Ticket · OZ736/OZ232 (SGN → HNL via ICN) · OZ201/OZ735 (HNL → SGN via ICN)
✓5 nights accommodation in Waikiki · Ocean View room (see Pricing for hotel options)
✓Private air-conditioned vehicle + English-speaking Guide throughout
✓01 Dinner on 17 Dec · Gateway Buffet Dinner + Polynesian Show at PCC (included in tour)
✓01 Dinner on 18 Dec · Aloha Dinner Cruise at Aloha Tower (included in tour)
✓Admission fees: Polynesian Cultural Center · Aloha Dinner Cruise · All tour stops as per Itinerary
✓UNLIMITED Bottled water + wet tissue throughout the journey
✓Full-trip travel insurance
✓Tipping for Guide & Driver
✕ Not included in the tour price
✕US Tourist Visa (B1/B2 Visitor Visa)
✕Meals outside the program · Lunches · Personal expenses
✕Shopping · Room upgrades
Stay & Tour Pricing
Two options · one extraordinary journey
Same complete itinerary · same experiences · price includes Land Tour + Round-trip Air Ticket (SGN → HNL → SGN via ICN).
Rates estimated · valid until end of July 2026 · Subject to change Nov–Jan festival season · Confirm at least 3 months in advance · Excludes Visa · 8% VAT not included
Option 1 · 3-Star
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG
⭐⭐⭐ · Standard with Ocean View · Waikiki · 250 USD / room / night (2 pax)
USD 4,360
per person · double occupancy
Land Tour Package: USD 3,101
Round-trip Air Ticket: USD 1,259 OZ736 / OZ232 (SGN → HNL via ICN) OZ201 / OZ735 (HNL → SGN via ICN)
5 nights · Holiday Inn Express Waikiki (3★)
Private transportation + English-speaking Guide
All admissions + 02 included Dinners (17 & 18 Dec)
Travel Insurance · Guide & Driver tipping
Estimated price valid until end of July 2026. Prices subject to change during Nov–Jan festival season.
📅 Confirm Early — Reserve Your SpotRates estimated, valid until end of July 2026. Prices are subject to change during the festival season (November to January). Early confirmation at least 3 months in advance is strongly recommended to secure current rates.
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Hawaii VEMBA Graduation 6D5NDec 15–20, 2026 · Honolulu, Hawaii