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Hawaii’s National Parks: Exploring Four Islands from Volcanoes to Pearl Harbor

Program No. 2810RJ
Join local experts on an exploration of Hawaii’s volcanoes, where you’ll learn about Hawaiian mythology, unique island ecology, natural monuments and sacred sites.
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National ParksRegional StudiesOn the RoadSmall GroupMilitary History
Length
13 days
Rating (4)
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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
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Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025 (Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii)
Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025 (Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii)
Jan 06, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026 (Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii)
Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 (Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii)
Oct 27, 2026 - Nov 08, 2026 (Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
12 Breakfasts
10 Lunches
9 Dinners
Total: 31 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Royal Kona Resort
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Kailua-Kona
The Royal Kona Resort is a full service hotel in downtown historic Kailua-Kona village, on the ocean with three separate buildings/towers. It features a natural salt-water swimming lagoon and sandy sunning area, in addition to a split-level freshwater pool and children's pool.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Molokai
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Kaunakakai
Hotel Molokai, the only hotel on the island of Molokai, is a rural, relaxed oasis in a busy world. With its charming A-frame architecture, Polynesian-style decor, ocean front detached cottages, and location a few miles from Kaunakakai town, it is a genuine hideaway and treasure from all things mainstream. There is breathtaking natural beauty, deserted beaches, no high-rise buildings, and an ‘old’ Hawaii feel in Molokai.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Twin Fin Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Honolulu
The Twin Fin Hotel is on Kalakaua Avenue, just steps away from the renowned Waikiki beach, a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. We’re on the mellow Diamond Head side of Waikiki, but only a short stroll to unique eateries and iconic attractions. As a gathering place for guests to discover local music, art, and a lasting connection with the community that surrounds them, you’ll find refreshed guestrooms, updated design, and authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture in our revitalized hotel. And of course, front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott's King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Kailua-Kona
The Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is a beachfront hotel located on the Big Island of Hawaii's Kona Coast and is 8 miles from Kona International Airport and 105 miles from the city of Hilo. This former king's residence in the heart of the historic fishing village of Kailua-Kona overlooks Kamakahonu Bay and is within easy walking distance to Hulihee Palace, shops, and restaurants in town. Historic artifacts and images are located throughout the hotel.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Molokai
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Kaunakakai
Hotel Molokai, the only hotel on the island of Molokai, is a rural, relaxed oasis in a busy world. With its charming A-frame architecture, Polynesian-style decor, ocean front detached cottages, and location a few miles from Kaunakakai town, it is a genuine hideaway and treasure from all things mainstream. There is breathtaking natural beauty, deserted beaches, no high-rise buildings, and an ‘old’ Hawaii feel in Molokai.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Twin Fin Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Honolulu
The Twin Fin Hotel is on Kalakaua Avenue, just steps away from the renowned Waikiki beach, a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. We’re on the mellow Diamond Head side of Waikiki, but only a short stroll to unique eateries and iconic attractions. As a gathering place for guests to discover local music, art, and a lasting connection with the community that surrounds them, you’ll find refreshed guestrooms, updated design, and authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture in our revitalized hotel. And of course, front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott's King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Kailua-Kona
The Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is a beachfront hotel located on the Big Island of Hawaii's Kona Coast and is 8 miles from Kona International Airport and 105 miles from the city of Hilo. This former king's residence in the heart of the historic fishing village of Kailua-Kona overlooks Kamakahonu Bay and is within easy walking distance to Hulihee Palace, shops, and restaurants in town. Historic artifacts and images are located throughout the hotel.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Molokai
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Kaunakakai
Hotel Molokai, the only hotel on the island of Molokai, is a rural, relaxed oasis in a busy world. With its charming A-frame architecture, Polynesian-style decor, ocean front detached cottages, and location a few miles from Kaunakakai town, it is a genuine hideaway and treasure from all things mainstream. There is breathtaking natural beauty, deserted beaches, no high-rise buildings, and an ‘old’ Hawaii feel in Molokai.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Twin Fin Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Honolulu
The Twin Fin Hotel is on Kalakaua Avenue, just steps away from the renowned Waikiki beach, a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. We’re on the mellow Diamond Head side of Waikiki, but only a short stroll to unique eateries and iconic attractions. As a gathering place for guests to discover local music, art, and a lasting connection with the community that surrounds them, you’ll find refreshed guestrooms, updated design, and authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture in our revitalized hotel. And of course, front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Hilo
Comfortable, laid back Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an authentic taste of Hawaii's Big Island. The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is located right on Hilo Bay and only two miles from Hilo Airport. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the property. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott's King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Kailua-Kona
The Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is a beachfront hotel located on the Big Island of Hawaii's Kona Coast and is 8 miles from Kona International Airport and 105 miles from the city of Hilo. This former king's residence in the heart of the historic fishing village of Kailua-Kona overlooks Kamakahonu Bay and is within easy walking distance to Hulihee Palace, shops, and restaurants in town. Historic artifacts and images are located throughout the hotel.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Lahaina
This beachfront hotel is situated on 11 acres and located just steps from the ocean on the white sands of Kaanapali Beach. Free daily cultural lessons on topics including hula, ukulele, and Hawaiian language are just one of the reasons this property is known as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel”. The property’s thoughtful design features Hawaiian cultural artifacts and art throughout, including employee-made makamae (precious gifts) shadow boxes that contain traditional handmade Hawaiian items in each guest room.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Molokai
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Kaunakakai
Hotel Molokai, the only hotel on the island of Molokai, is a rural, relaxed oasis in a busy world. With its charming A-frame architecture, Polynesian-style decor, ocean front detached cottages, and location a few miles from Kaunakakai town, it is a genuine hideaway and treasure from all things mainstream. There is breathtaking natural beauty, deserted beaches, no high-rise buildings, and an ‘old’ Hawaii feel in Molokai.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Twin Fin Hotel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Honolulu
The Twin Fin Hotel is on Kalakaua Avenue, just steps away from the renowned Waikiki beach, a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. We’re on the mellow Diamond Head side of Waikiki, but only a short stroll to unique eateries and iconic attractions. As a gathering place for guests to discover local music, art, and a lasting connection with the community that surrounds them, you’ll find refreshed guestrooms, updated design, and authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture in our revitalized hotel. And of course, front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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