Hawaii Landscapes & Culture in 7 days

Climb the 99 steps to the summit of Diamond Head, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Honolulu Volcanic Series. This 763-foot volcanic tuff cone offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the coastline.

Board a catamaran for a snorkel cruise along the coast, complete with a delicious lunch. Students will snorkel in the brilliant blue waters, exploring vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and on occasion, spinner dolphins and humpback whales.

Climb to the top of a cliff on the Koʻolau Mountains for breathtaking views of Oʻahu’s lush countryside and sparkling turquoise waters.

Explore lush tropical farmlands and discover the rich heritage of Hawaiian farming and aquaculture, along with today’s efforts to promote sustainability and local food production.

Visit Hawaiʻi’s premier cultural park, dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditions of Polynesia. Explore island villages like Fiji and Tahiti, try hands-on activities and games, enjoy a scenic canoe ride through the park, and end the day with HĀ: Breath of Life, a spectacular evening show featuring cultural music, dance, and storytelling.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening where you'll experience a traditional Hawaiian luau complete with a buffet dinner and live cultural performances. Savor island favorites like kalua pork and fresh poke while enjoying hula, music, and storytelling set in a lush tropical setting.

Hike through lush tropical landscapes to scenic vista points overlooking the cascading Kahuna Falls and Akaka Falls, which plunge 442 feet into the gorge below.

Visit this planetarium and museum, designed to showcase the connection between Hawaiian cultural traditions and groundbreaking astronomical research conducted at the summit of Mauna Kea.

Make a scenic stop at Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot waterfall set in a lush Hawaiian rainforest. Students can snap a photo and see how the falls got their name—from the mist that often catches the sunlight just right to create vivid rainbows.

Enter this national park, located in a lush tropical hapuʻu fern forest. Continue your exploration at the Steam Vents, where groundwater travels down to hot volcanic rocks and rises back to the surface as steam.

Explore this unique black sand beach, where volcanic lava meets the ocean and cools rapidly, shattering into tiny basalt fragments that give the beach its dark color.

Travel to Kona, Hawaii and receive a traditional flower lei upon your arrival.

Explore Ali’i Drive’s historical sites, including Ahuʻena Heiau, which was once King Kamehameha’s place of worship, and Huliheʻe Palace, which was used by royalty as a vacation home and now serves as a museum featuring ancient Hawaiian artifacts.