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Hawaii: The Island State

Tour length: 6 - 8 Days
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Overview

Travel with your students to the Island State, home to archaeological sites, volcanic cones, lush marine life and World War II memorials. Discover Hawaii’s royal beginnings and Polynesian traditions on this comprehensive tour, perfect for history and science students.

Highlights:

  • Hanauma Bay
  • U.S.S. Arizona Memorial
  • Dole Plantation
  • Diamond Head
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Imiloa Astronomy Center
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Day 1: Honolulu

  • Arrival in Honolulu
  • Receive a lei greeting
  • Make a photo stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout
  • Take a walking tour of Waikiki
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Day 2: Honolulu

  • Snorkeling in Waikiki
  • Take a guided tour of Honolulu
    • Punch Bowl Cemetery
    • King Kamehameha statue
    • State Capitol
  • Enjoy free time at the International Marketplace
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Day 3: Honolulu

  • Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
  • Visit the USS Bowfin
  • Visit the USS Missouri
  • Enjoy free time in downtown Honolulu
  • Enjoy a dinner cruise
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Day 4: Honolulu

  • Visit the Dole Pineapple Plantation
  • Attend the Ali'i Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center
    • Lei greeting
    • Luau meal
    • HA Breath of Life show
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Day 5: Hilo

  • Hike Diamond Head
  • Enjoy free time at Waikiki Beach
  • Flight to the Big Island
    • Board an inter-island flight to Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island, the largest of the inhabited Hawaiian islands.
  • Short guided tour of Hilo
  • Visit Imiloa Astronomy Center
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Day 6: Hilo

  • Visit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
  • Travel to Kona
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Day 7: Kona (optional extension day)

  • Stop at Waipio Valley Lookout
  • Visit Place of Refuge at Honaunau
  • Enjoy free time at Kona Beach (departure time permitting)
  • Depart for home
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Day 8: Kona (optional extension day)

  • Arrive home
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No matter where you go with Smithsonian Student Travel, no matter your length of tour, you are guaranteed an all-inclusive experience. All of our tours feature round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations with professional overnight security, breakfast and dinner daily, air-conditioned motorcoach and gratuities.
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Air-conditioned motorcoach while on tour
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation (6 nights on 8-day tour)
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Full-time Smithsonian Student Travel tour director
  • Sightseeing tour led by a licensed guide
  • Visits to special attractions per itinerary
  • Educational materials developed by the Smithsonian
  • Overnight security
  • Gratuities
  • Smithsonian Membership


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