- Trip Program
08 / April / 2020 - Wednesday - Arrivals
Aloha!
Arrive at the Honolulu airport; the starting point of the tour.
Transfer to hotel and check in.
9 / April / 2020 - Thursday - Diamond Head Hike
Diamond Head Hike
Breakfast, orientation and then get ready, because today we will hike up Diamond Head; an extinct volcanic crater with awesome 360-degree views of the island and Waikiki bay.
The afternoon will be perfect for some free time at the swimming pool and/or beach and after, some delicious dinner.
10 / April / 2020 - Friday - Surf Lessons
Surf Lessons
Today is the day to try your hand at the sport Hawaii made famous - SURFING!!!
You will have a surf lesson and learn to surf on the beaches in Waikiki!
After your lesson, if you wish to continue to master your surfing skills we will be able to arrange for you to rent surf boards (at your own expense) and take to the waves!
Free time then meet for dinner.
11 / April / 2020 - Saturday - Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Breakfast and then depart for a day of snorkeling. Snorkel and mask will be provided and you will be able to swim with the colorful reef fish in a protected cove called Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is both a Nature Preserve and Marine Life Conservation District and a very famous and popular tourist destination on the Island. The Bay features an abundance of species of fish (about 400 species) and the beautiful sea turtles! You’ll feel like in paradise in this ultimate Hawaiian experience.
Dinner (included).
12 / April / 2020 - Sunday - Catamaran and Talent Show
Catamaran Ride/Talent Show
Breakfast
EASTER SUNDY
Meet at the beach for a Catamaran Ride to view the shores of Waikiki from the water! Watch for sea turtles, dolphnis and much more on this amazing ride in the waves off Waikiki Beach!
In the afternoon, our destination is Ala Moana Shopping Center. Here you will have a chance to shop before dinner.
We will have dinner at the famous Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, the restaurant chain made famous after the success of the movie “Forrest Gump”. The movie based on his life, philosophy and love of shrimp. We’ll also have lots of fun on our Talent Show!
13 / April / 2020 - Monday - Pearl Harbor Tour
Pearl Harbor and Dinner in the Park
Breakfast and then a visit to Pearl Harbor and tour the USS Arizona National Monument. There we will learn about the biggest air attack against US and how it launched United States participation in World War II.
We will then depart for a tour of Oahu, where we will visit its neighborhoods, check different attractions and learn about the history of this island state. Part of this tour will be traveling inland where we drive through the pineapples fields on the way to the North Shore. Stops may include Haleiwa, an old surf town, views of the massive surf waves at Pipeline, Sunset and Bonzai Beaches.
In the afternoon we will visit the fabulous Polynesian Cultural Center where eight South Pacific nations are represented, in recreated villages and exhibits which offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn about — and participate in — the customs of each island: Samoa, Aotearoa (Maori New Zealand), Fiji, Hawaii, Marquesas, Tahiti, Tonga and Rapa Nui (Easter Island). With its large lagoon, waterfalls, lush tropical flora, and an "erupting" volcano, the Polynesian Cultural Center captures all the romance and excitement of the South Pacific islands. A visit represents a chance to travel through Polynesia in a single day, and participate in the celebration of centuries of Polynesian culture — no passport required.
Luau Dinner Buffet (included).
14 / April / 2020 - Tuesday - Hard Rock Cafe - Free Time - Depart Hawaii
Hard Rock Cafe/Depart/Aloha Hawaii
Breakfast at Hard Rock Cafe (included).
Free time to visit the beach prior to going to the airport if time allows prior to your departure.
Depart to the airport for flight home.
15 / April / 2020 - Wednesday - Arrival Home
Aloha!
Arrival at your destination, either late the 14th of April or on the 15th of April, depeding on your flights, where you should make arrangements with Rotary or your host family to pick you up to transfer you to your home.