Hawaii Trip 2010 - Trip Program
07 / April / 2010 - Wednesday - Arrival
Students coming from Milwaukee will arrive Honolulu according to the flight information below:
- Delta flight 7275 departing Milwaukee at 12:05pm to arrive in Minneapolis at 1:21pm
- Delta flight 2159 departing Minneapolis at 2:25pm to arrive in Seattle at 4:02pm
- Delta flight 2433 departing Seattle at 5:45pm to arrive in Honolulu at 8:59pm
(The Rotary Chaperon will be with the group flying from Milwaukee, the coordinators from Seattle)
Transfer to hotel, check in and rest.
08 / April / 2010 - Thursday - Diamond Head
09:00AM Breakfast and morning orientation.
Free time at the swimming pool then we will hike up Diamond Head; an extinct volcanic crater with awesome 360-degree views of the island and Waikiki bay.
Return to the hotel and dinner (included) to recover the energy from the afternoon physical activities.
09 / April / 2010 - Friday - Explore the Island and Surf Lessons
08:00 Breakfast and a tour of the Island where we will visit its neighborhoods, different attractions and learn about the history of this island state. Part of this tour will be traveling inland where we drive though the pineapples fields on the way to the North Shore. Stops may include Haleiwa, an old surf town, view of the massive surf waves at Pipeline, Sunset and Bonzai Beaches, and swim with the tropical fish on in Turtle Bay.
To make this day even more exiting we will all exercise our sense of adventure and try to learn the sport Hawaii is famous for: Surfing. Exclusive lessons is part of this day program.
Catered Picnic lunch on beach (included)
In the afternoon we may finish the tour with a visit to Pali Lookout for views over the island.
10 / April / 2010 - Saturday - Snorkeling
08:00 Breakfast and then depart for a morning 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. The afternoon is arranged for swimming at the beach, playing volleyball or practice your new skills in Surfing.
11 / April / 2010 - Sunday - Catamaran Ride
08:00 Breakfast and walk to the beach where we will board a Catamaran for an exciting sailing trip around Waikiki Bay.
In the afternoon our destination is Ala Moana shopping center for a shopping stop, and dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company (included).
12 / April / 2010 - Monday - Polynesian Cultural Center
08:00AM Breakfast and free time on the beach.
02:30PM Departure to an exiting visit to 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.
Dinner Buffet (included).
13 / April / 2010 - Tuesday - Luau
09:00AM Breakfast and free time.
03:50PM We will leave the hotel to Germaine's Luau, where you will take in the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands. Enjoy the spectacular show at the ocean’s edge, under the stars and palm trees. Be touched by the magic of ancient Hawaii and its splendor. Feel the touch of Aloha.
Dinner Buffet (included).
14 / April / 2010 - Wednesday - Pearl Harbor
09:00 Breakfast and free time. In the afternoon we will visit 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.
Last dinner at Planet Hollywood (included).
07:00PM Departure to the airport for flight home. Students going to Milwaukee will fly according to the information
below:
- Delta flight 2282 departing Honolulu at 9:55pm to arrive in Seattle on Thursday the 15th of April 2010 at 6:38am
If you are not taking this flight (land only), try to book your flight for departure at night so you wouldn't miss out any activities the last day.
15 / April / 2010 - Thursday - Arrival Home
- Delta flight 2383 departing Seattle at 7:05am to arrive in Minneapolis at 12:24pm
- Delta flight 7320 departing Minneapolis at 1:00pm to arrive in Milwaukee at 2:09pm
Arrival in Milwaukee or the closest airport where host parents/Rotary will meet you to take you home.