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Hawaii

Best of Hawaii: Oahu, Big Island and Maui

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A local woman leads a lei making presentation in Waikiki, Honolulu, teaching participants about traditional Hawaiian culture during a Best of Hawaii tour.

Locals in Honolulu, Hawaii, give a presentation in Waikiki, singing to an audience in front of a map of the island of Oahu.

A Waikiki presentation display in Honolulu, Hawaii, featuring traditional Hawaiian items such as gourd drums, feathered rattles, and smooth volcanic stones.

A woman leads a lei-making presentation in Honolulu, Waikiki, Hawaii, while carefully stringing flowers at a table.

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2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

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3 expert-led lectures

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2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

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2 performances

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3 expert-led lectures

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2 flights during the program

2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

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3 expert-led lectures

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2 flights during the program

2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

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18 meals ( 8B, 4L, 6D )

3 expert-led lectures

9 expert-led field trips

2 flights during the program

2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

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18 meals ( 8B, 4L, 6D )

3 expert-led lectures

9 expert-led field trips

2 flights during the program

2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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18 meals ( 8B, 4L, 6D )

3 expert-led lectures

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2 hands-on experiences

2 performances

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When we visit our non-profit community partners as part of a Road Scholar program, all participants generally are required to sign waivers of liability. These waivers can be found in your online account and must be returned to Pacific Islands Institute prior to the program's commencement. Please send the completed waivers by email to info@pac-island.com , by mail to 1144 10th Avenue, Suite 301, Honolulu, HI 96816, or by fax to 808-732-9555. Valid REAL I.D. for adults is required for inter-island flights, along with any required travel documents.

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Arrival day is on November 6, 2027

Meet the group at The Twin Fin Hotel in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Start of Trip: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner and Introductions

Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 14, 2027 in Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui) at Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort

End of Trip: After breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

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Program Arrival Airport

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

From this airport, schedule your flight to arrive no later than 16:00 .

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30- 45 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .

Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8085399400

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations online visit www.robertshawaii.com Upon arrival at baggage claim please look for the yellow Roberts Hawaii signs that will direct you to the pickup area.

Program Arrival Airport

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

From this airport, schedule your flight to arrive no later than 16:00 .

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 - 45 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .

AMPCO Express

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Phone: 8088618294

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

AMPCO Express is the managing contractor of the Airport's Open Taxi System at Honolulu International Airport. Taxi Service is available on the center median fronting the terminal baggage claim areas. See the taxi dispatchers (shirts with black lettering, and the wording TAXI DISPATCHER) for service.

Program Departure Airport

Kahului Airport (OGG)

From this airport, schedule your flight to leave no earlier than 12:00 .

The estimated travel time from the last location is 45 - 60 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 30 miles .

Speedi Shuttle

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Phone: 8772425777

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations online visit www.speedishuttle.com

Program Departure Airport

Kahului Airport (OGG)

From this airport, schedule your flight to leave no earlier than 12:00 .

The estimated travel time from the last location is 45 - 60 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 30 miles .

Maui Airport Taxi LLC

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Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations online visit https://www.mauiairporttaxi808.com/

Program Departure Airport

Kahului Airport (OGG)

From this airport, schedule your flight to leave no earlier than 12:00 .

The estimated travel time from the last location is 45 - 60 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 30 miles .

Roberts Hawaii

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 8085399400

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations online visit https://www.robertshawaii.com/airport-shuttle/maui/

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Arrival day is on 11/6/2027.

Meet the group at The Twin Fin Hotel in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

Start of Trip: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner and Introductions

Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 14, 2027 in Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui) at Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort.

End of Trip: After breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Daily parking fee on Oahu is $35-$45. Parking on Maui is $18-24. Parking in Hilo is free on a first come, first serve basis. All rates subject to change without notice.

Directions

Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to the Twin Fin Hotel

1. Head North on Rodgers Blvd. 2. Turn RIGHT onto HI-92 E 3. Keep right to stay on HI-92 E 4. Continue straight to stay on HI-92 E 5. Use the right lanes to turn slightly right to stay on HI-92 E 6. Turn RIGHT onto Kalakaua Ave. 7. Turn LEFT onto Paokalani Ave. Total Est. Time: 20 minutes The above is subject to change depending on local conditions and roadwork at the time. Follow the signs if provided.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel to Kahului Airport (OGG)

1. Head south on Kaanapali Pkwy toward Nohea Kai Dr. 2. Turn right onto HI-30 E/Honoapiilani Hwy and travel 7 miles. 3. Slight right to continue on HI-30 HI-30 E/Honoapiilani Hwy and travel 12 miles 4. Turn right onto HI-380 towards Kahului and travel 6 miles. 5. Continue on Mayor Elmer F. Cravalho Way 5. Kahului Airport is on the right. The above is subject to change depending on local conditions and roadwork at the time. Follow the signs if provided.

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