Essential Hawaii
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Highlights
- Experience the tropical lifestyle of Honolulu for yourself and get some surf lessons on one of the world’s most famous coastlines: Waikiki Beach.
- Take a group driving tour to Oahu’s North Shore, past rugged mountains, winding coastlines and gnarly surf breaks.
- Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with manta rays and marine life at sunset as an optional but highly recommended activity.
- Get your hiking shoes on and visit Papakolea Green Sand Beach – one of only four of its kind in the world, and situated near the southern most point in the United States!
- This trip allows you to see the best of Hawaii’s archipelago while also having free time to ‘hang loose’. Take a break and laze by the beach, or go all-out adventure seeker mode – the choice is yours.
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Aloha! Welcome to tropical Hawaii. Your adventure begins in Honolulu, the capital of the most populated island Oahu. Meet your group leader and fellow travellers at a welcome meeting at 3 pm at your hostel. If you do arrive early (recommended), there is a heap to do i...
The day begins with a visit to Hanauma Bay, a nature reserve and snorkelling destination ideal for underwater exploration, a spot of swimming or simply admiring the views of white sand and crystal-clear water. Your group leader will then lead a driving tour to the Nor...
Fly to Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii. A lesser-known fact is that the Big Island of the Hawaiian archipelago, home to the Kilauea Volcano, is also named Hawaii! The town of Kona, as the locals call it, is a lively town on the west coast of the island. Your day i...
Take the opportunity with a free day to explore some of the stunning beaches (some with black sand) and clear lagoons on Hawaii. Your group leader will be able to direct you to a hidden cove or secret lagoon, so maybe pack a picnic, take your snorkelling gear and set ...
Leave Kona today and head to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southern side of the island. On the way, you’ll stop at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park, where you can learn about the ancient Hawaiian belief system of kapu: a code of conduct that und...
Today is the day to hike sections of the mighty Hawaiian volcano, Kilauea. After breakfast, head out to explore the park with your leader. The first stop will be a park ranger talk at the Kilauea Visitor Centre. The group leader will then take you on a driving tour, a...
After leaving the Big Island, fly to the paradise that is Maui and arrive in Kahului. Using this as the base, you’ll have time to explore the island and plenty of opportunity to relax on one of Maui’s beautiful beaches. If adventure is on the agenda, head out of town ...
Hit the road on a Road to Hana driving tour. Hana is a region on the eastern shore of Maui, considered one of the last unspoiled Hawaiian frontiers. This is a full day activity but there is a lot to see and do along the way, and even though it is a relatively short d...
Say a big mahalo (thank you) to the group leader as there are no activities planned on this day. If you’re wanting to stay in Maui, now is a perfect opportunity to go on any optional activities that take your fancy. Perhaps head to Haleakala National Park to its dorma...
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