Hawaii

Best of Hawaii: Oahu, Big Island and Maui

Program No. 21586RJ
Join locals to explore Hawaii with an insider’s perspective, learning about unique island ecosystems, exploring Volcanoes National Park and snorkeling colorful reefs in Lanai!

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At a Glance

Be immersed in the natural wonders, culture and history of America’s paradise — Hawaii! On this three-island adventure that begins on Oahu, journey along the breathtaking East Coast to marvel in the iconic natural beauty of Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay. Experience Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii, and cap off your learning adventure on Maui exploring a working pineapple farm and snorkeling its pristine waters.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 1-2 miles daily.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn about environmental projects at a historic fish pond and non-profit community organizations on the east coast of Oahu.
  • Visit the home of the active Kilauea volcano!
  • Snorkel along the dazzling coral reef in Lanai.
Featured Expert
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Andrew A Lockwood
Andrew Lockwood is the President of Pacific Islands Institute, an educational travel company specializing in cultural and eco-experiences throughout Hawaii and the Pacific and has a great appreciation for the life-changing impact of global travel. He has been creating and coordinating Road Scholar programs since 1992 and carrying luggage for Elderhostel participants as a high school student in the early 1980s when his mother was the Hawaii Loa College Elderhostel Director. Andrew is an involved husband and parent of three children.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Andrew Lockwood is the President of Pacific Islands Institute, an educational travel company specializing in cultural and eco-experiences throughout Hawaii and the Pacific and has a great appreciation for the life-changing impact of global travel. He has been creating and coordinating Road Scholar programs since 1992 and carrying luggage for Elderhostel participants as a high school student in the early 1980s when his mother was the Hawaii Loa College Elderhostel Director. Andrew is an involved husband and parent of three children.
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Meals
19 Meals
8 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
6 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Oct 19, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024
  • Oct 19, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024
  • Sep 07, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Oct 19, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Jan 11, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Feb 08, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Feb 22, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Mar 08, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
  • Nov 08, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii to Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui))
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
3 nights
Honolulu
The Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is located in the heart of Waikiki and 2 blocks away from the world famous Waikiki Beach. Just out the hotel front door is the International Marketplace, filled with diverse dining options, shopping, and often live performances and craft fairs. It is also within walking distance of other popular attractions such as Kapiolani Park (great for morning or evening walks), the Honolulu Zoo, and the Waikiki Aquarium.
2 nights
Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
3 nights
Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.





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