On the Road: Best of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Oahu
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- I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
- I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Walking up to 1 mile throughout the day; flat terrain.
Program Registration. 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet c...
Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; sidewalks; stairs in the 2-storey museum; elevators if needed; maintained trails. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approx. 10 miles; about 1.5 hours aboard throughout the day with multiple stops.
At the hotel, we’ll ...
Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; sidewalks, paved paths, park trails. Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approx. 200 miles; about 5 hours aboard throughout the day with multiple stops.
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Walking about ½ mile on garden pathways; periods of standing.
With our Study Leader at the hotel, we’ll start our day with an introduction to the Hawaiian language during which we will learn about proper pronunciation and other tips to aid us throughout our jour...
Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; uneven, damp, potentially dark terrain, park trails. Driving approx. 100 miles throughout the day with stops; about 3-4 hours total aboard motorcoach.
After checking out of the hotel, we’ll board our motorcoach and set ou...
Walking about 2 miles throughout the day; paved sidewalks. Snorkeling at local bay for 1-2 hours; swimming distance dependent on personal preference.
We’ll start out by traveling a short distance from Kailua-Kona by motorcoach to Kahalu’u Bay for a snorkeling cl...
Dependent on personal preference.
Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. You might like to attend local church services, visit the farmers ...
Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; rocky, sandy terrain in coastal environment. Typically very warm; bring sun protection, water, etc. Driving approx. 30 miles throughout the day with stops; about 2 hours total aboard motorcoach.
Setting out from the hotel...
Inter-island flight to Maui Island; about 1 hour. Driving about 40 miles throughout the day; approx. 1.5 hours total.
After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer via motorcoach to the Kona airport (10 miles, ½ hour) for our flight to Maui.
Upon arrival...
Walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day; flat terrain; standing approx. 1 hour in the museum. Driving approx. 10 miles throughout the day, about 1 hour total; motorcoach and use of local bus.
After breakfast, we’ll board a motorcoach to begin exploring histor...
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Free Time. Take this opportunity to relax, enjoy the area and do what interests you most. Inquire at hotel front desk for morning whale watching tours (o...
Driving to Haleakala National Park is approx. 70 miles; about 2 hours each way. Slow and limited walking at 10,000 feet elevation with temperatures often in the 40s Fahrenheit with wind chill; bring some warm clothes.
To begin our day, we’ll travel via motorcoac...
Driving to Maui airport is approx. 40 miles; about 1 hour. Inter-island flight to Kaua’i Island is about 1 hour. Drive from Kaua’i airport to the hotel is approx. 40 miles; about 2 hours with stops. Walking about 1 mile total throughout the day; paved paths.
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Free Time. Take the day to see and do what interests you most.
Free time.
At leisure.
On your own to enjoy what you like.
On your own to explore the local fare.
On your own.
Walking about 1.5 miles; approx. 1 hour; park trails at 4,000 feet elevation. Drive to Waimea is approx. 50 miles each way; about 1.5 hours.
En route to the Waimea Canyon, we'll detour through picturesque Hanapepe Town with historic plantation style store fronts...
Walking about 1.5 miles throughout the day; beach and paved paths. Driving via school bus approx. 50 miles; 2-3 hours over the course of the day.
After transferring via school bus to Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, witness some of the best birding opportunitie...
Inter-island flight to O'ahu Island is about 1 hour. Driving approx. 15 miles; about 2 hours with stops. Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; on street and beach sidewalks.
After checking out of the hotel, we’ll transfer to the Lihu’e airport for our flight ...
Walking and standing in museums for about 1-2 hours. Driving approx. 15 miles, about 1 hour throughout the day.
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Walking about 1-2 miles throughout the day; paved paths and garden trails. Driving approx. 80 miles, about 2-3 hours over the course of the day with stops.
While traveling aboard the motorcoach, a local expert will share information regarding the geology and his...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. Independent departures to Honolulu Airport available by taxi, no reservation required. Transfer to the airport is included for those who booked transportation through Road Scholar Air.
We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventu...
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