Posts Tagged ‘Hawaii Educational Tours’
Akaka Falls State Park
Akaka Falls State Park Just 11 miles north of Hilo you will find a true tropical paradise within paradise, the Akaka Falls Park. The pièce de résistance of this park is the 442-foot scenic waterfall that is the namesake of the park, Akaka Falls. Akaka means ‘split, separation, or crack’ in Hawaiian, a name that…
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Hawaii State Capitol During your Oahu adventure be sure to save plenty of time to stop at the Hawaii State Capitol, the official statehouse of Hawaii that is located in downtown Honolulu in Oahu. This grand 1960s building was first commissioned by John A. Burns, the second governor of Hawaii, in 1969. The building replaced…
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East Shore Island Tour Tour Oahu’s stunning East Coast with this half-day driving tour highlighting all the best, most beautiful, and biggest attractions on the coastline! Pali Look Out – More officially known as Nu’uanu Pali, Pali translating to ‘cliff’ in Hawaiian, this section of the windward cliff of the Ko’olau Mountain is located…
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Laie Mormon Temple Sitting on a small hill just 1/2 mile from the ocean in the town of Laie, on the northeast shore of Oahu, you will find the Laie Mormon Temple, the temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints first established here in 1919. The 42,100-square-foot temple “shines as a beacon…
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Dole Pineapple Plantation Chug, wander, shop, ride, taste, or stroll—there are plenty of ways to explore Dole Plantation. Complete your tropical experience by taking your group to the Dole Pineapple Plantation in Oahu, this famous fruit brand offering guests an educational and entertaining behind-the-scenes look at their pineapple operations in Hawaii. This attraction originally operated…
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Grand Circle Tour This extremely entertaining tour will take you through 120 miles of Oahu’s top attractions and most beautiful sights, showing off ‘the best of the best of Oahu’. Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guides will provide live narration along the way, allowing you to learn interesting historical and cultural facts along the way.…
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Sea Life Park Hawaii Whether you’re watching penguins jump in and out of the water, enjoying the company of lovebirds, or stepping into the breathtaking world of Hawaii’s sharks, Sea Life Park will delight you. – Sea Life Park Hawaii Welcome to Sea Life Park Hawaii, Hawaii’s #1 Marine Park located in east Oahu. This…
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Waipi’O Valley Overlook The Waipi’O Valley Overlook, located in sunny and beautiful Waimea, is among the most popular scenic destinations on the Big Island. More specifically located along the northern Hamakua Coast, this boyhood home of King Kamehameha is a very important site for Hawaiian history and culture. The valley is considered sacred, both religiously and…
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Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park Aloha, and welcome to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. This expansive and extremely scenic state park is located just 12 miles south of Kaika Village in South Kona. Kealakekua Bay is the site of the very first contact between Hawaiians and Westerners, today a traditionally religious and historic site visited…
Read MoreHilo Hawaii Farmers Market
Hilo Hawaii Farmers Market Start your morning off at the locally loved and truly intriguing Hilo Farmers Market, the twice-weekly outdoor open-air market. This market takes place each Wednesday and Saturday on the corners of Kamehameha and Mamo Street, from 6 am to 4 pm. There are over 200 local vendors here, each providing the…
Read MorePolynesian Culture Center Luau
Polynesian Culture Center Luau Head to the Polynesian Cultural Center, located along Kamehameha Bay, for an attraction like no other. Here, they welcome groups to explore the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands, the entire property containing over 42-acres of tropical splendor, traditional culture, and intriguing local history. While here your group will be able to…
Read MoreKing Kamehameha Statue(s)
King Kamehameha Statue(s) The King Kamehameha Statue is the perfect place on the island to pay your respects to a dynasty past for the Royal Hawaiian Kingdom, a truly impressive memorial statue located in North Kohala. More specifically, the statue sits right in front of the North Kohala Civic Center, this depiction of a famous…
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