hawaiianislands

KONA, HAWAII19.6400° N, 155.9969° W

SUMMER 2020

KONA, HAWAII or LIHUE, HAWAII

JUNE 10 – JUNE 23, 2020

JUNE 26 – JULY 9, 2020

JULY 12 – JULY 25, 2020KOA / LIH

Travel to the island paradise of crashing waves, ecological

wonders and tropical adventures. The stunning coastlines and

turquoise waters of Hawaii have been inspiring adventure for

centuries, and this trip delivers a taste of the island life

less travelled. On this service adventure, you’ll get to

explore underwater wilderness, rugged coastlines, volcanoes

of flowing lava, and the ecological protection projects of

these islands. There is no better way to explore paradise

then by learning to protect it. Immerse yourself in the

island life on this Hawaii adventure.

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“I loved this trip. I loved constantly being in the water and every activity we did. The service was really rewarding and the leaders were so fun.

I’m so glad I went on this trip because of how beautiful

everything we saw was and how it pushed me out of my

comfort zone. ”

Luisa Bartsch, 16, New South Wales, Australia

• Night snorkel with magical manta rays

• Attain your PADI open water SCUBA certif ication

• Earn community service hours working on ecological projects

• Sea kayak along the bright green jagged cliffs of the Na Pali coastline

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Arrive with your team on

the Big Island of Kona.

Orient yourself to island

time and travel to your

first tropical campsite

as you spend your first

night together. Awaken

in paradise for your first

adventure as a group,

and hike the stunning

Polou trail overlooking

dramatic green cliffs to a

rugged black sand beach.

Travel to the Kona coast to begin your training

for PADI open water SCUBA certif ication.

Spend the next few days learning how to travel

safely underwater to a completely new world

of weightless exploration. Once you have

learned the skills necessary, you’ll have access

to a technicolor wonderland of coral, colorful

f ish and underwater wilderness. Hawaii has

some of the most beautiful warm water

reefs in the world, and you’ll get a chance to

thoroughly explore them with your team.

Spend the day flying from the Big Island to the

smaller more remote island of Kauai. Travel

to your beach campsite and settle into the

“Island of Discovery.” You’ll love it here!

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Surf’s up! Wake up to the crashing

waves of Hana-lei Bay with your

first surfing lesson of the trip! Meet

your expert guides beach-side for a

lesson in balancing on a long board

and all things shaka. Truly, a staple

sport on the islands, after surfing

all morning you’ll feel like a true

native!

Spend the next two days serving the

community by volunteering in tropical

botanical gardens on the island. There are

many projects within the three gardens on

Kauai that your group may participate in, but

be prepared to get a little dirty and learn a

lot no matter which project you serve! Some

options include working with a local scientist

to research and preserve native plant species

or cultivating breadfruit with the Breadfruit

Institute located on the Southern Shore. Don’t

forget to take in the breath-taking scenery,

as you’re working in the gardens where scenes

from famous films were shot.

Now that you’re an expert, this

second morning catching waves

should be an (island) breeze! Soon

you’ll be independently catching

waves and soaking in this sacred

and ancient pastime of island life

in the South Pacific. For your

afternoon, enjoy one of the many

beautiful hikes in the area. We

recommend you soak in the scenic

views of this paradise as you reflect

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Travel to the rugged steep emerald cliffs of

the Na Pali Coastline. You may recognize these

cliffs from Hollywood screens, but on this

excursion you’ll be able to see them in real

time. Sea kayak the coastline, offering views

unlike any other, and the ability to explore the

remote beaches only accessible by boat. This

will be a highlight of your trip as its one of

the most famous coastlines in the world for

adventuring.

Spend your last night in paradise reliving

and recounting the adventures you’ve had

together at a f inal Hawaiian banquet. Prepare

yourselves for the travel day back to the

mainland, and savor the memories you’ve

made.

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• Three dynamic trip leaders

• Professionally outfitted activities

• SCUBA Certif ication

• Sea Kayaking

• Community Service

• Lodging

• 3 person tents

• Transportation

• 15 passenger vans

• Internal airfare between islands

• All Meals

• Photos taken during your trip

• Airfare to and from gateway city

• Baggage fees

• Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing +

equipment list provided upon acceptance)

1) Duffel bag

2) Day backpack

3) River shoes or sandals

4) Sleeping bag

5) Bathing suits

• Personal spending money (we recommend

$150)

• Trip insurance (highly recommended)

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AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST

$5395 (Includes internal airfare)

14 Days

10th-11th

Moderate

Kona (KOA) or Lihue (LIH)

12 Students

$1500

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