Hawaii
Best of Hawaii: Oahu, Big Island and Maui
Program No. 21586RJ
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Best of Hawaii: Oahu, Big Island and Maui
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
9 days
Program Begins
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Program Concludes
Kaanapali, HI (Island of Maui)
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
18 (
8B, 4L, 6D
)
Activity Level
From
5,749Be 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.
Best of all, you'll...
- Learn about environmental projects at a historic fish pond and nonprofit community organizations on the east coast of Oahu.
- Visit the home of the sporadically active Kilauea volcano!
- Snorkel along the dazzling coral reef of Molokini Crater.
Featured Expert
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 the program
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 2 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over varied terrain including paved paths, sidewalks, and park trails with occasional uneven, rocky and sandy or damp sections. Standing up to 3 hours per day. Program will require approximately 11 miles of walking over 7 days. Extent and duration of walking during independent exploration is according to personal choice. Expect varied temperatures and humidity; coastal areas are warm and humid year-round while higher elevations can be cooler with wind chill. Elevations up to 4,100 feet. Travel requires boarding and disembarking motorcoaches and minibuses several times a day and unavoidable use of stairs. Must be able to use stairs in order to navigate field trip sites; elevators and ramps not available at all locations. Snorkeling in a protected cove requires competent swimming skills and upper body strength to climb a boat ladder from the water. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group
(13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Books and Resources
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
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