26-Day Hawaii & Alaska Teen Tour

Course Description: 26-Day Hawaii & Alaska Teen Tour

Hawaii & Alaska Teen Tour

A once-in-a-lifetime summer adventure that blends the rugged wilderness of Alaska, the cool creative energy of the Pacific Northwest, and the tropical magic of Hawaii 🌺🌄❄️. From dune buggy rides and ziplining to glacier cruises, surfing in Maui, Diamond Head hikes and unforgettable group bonding, this 26-day teen tour is the perfect balance of excitement, discovery, friendship, and pure summer joy.

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Program Highlights �*

• Professional surfing lesson in Maui 🏄‍♂️

• Ride a dune buggy through the Oregon Sand Dunes 🏜️

• Hydro-biking, pedal boating, kayaking & SUP 🌊

• Diamond Head hike + traditional Hawaiian luau 🌺

• Fly high on a thrilling zipline adventure 🌉

• Jet boat the Willamette River 🚤

• Play with Alaskan sled dogs & pan for gold 🐕‍❄️

• Exclusive catamaran snorkel trip at Coral Gardens 🐠

• Learn from professional chefs at a private cooking school 👨‍🍳

• Whitewater rafting on the Nenana River 🌊

• Glacier & wildlife boat cruise 🐋

• Spectacular Denali National Park scenery 🏔️

• Sail the Puget Sound + views from the Seattle Space Needle 🛥️

• Submarine dive in Waikiki 🤿

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Itinerary 🗺️

Days 1–2 — Portland, Oregon

Land in Portland and kick off the adventure with fun icebreakers. Jet boat the Willamette River, ride surrey bikes along the waterfront, battle it out in laser tag, and snap photos at Multnomah Falls. End your nights with iconic Voodoo Doughnuts 🍩.

Days 3–4 — Eugene, Oregon

Clip into a high-ropes aerial adventure park, then head south to Eugene. Ride thrilling dune buggies over Oregon’s massive coastal sand dunes—an unforgettable highlight of the Pacific Northwest.

Days 5–7 — Seattle, Washington

Whirlyball chaos (basketball + lacrosse + bumper cars!), a private cooking school session, the Seattle Great Wheel, Space Needle views, Pike Place Market fish-throwing, MoPOP, and a famously sticky stop at the Gum Wall. A perfect mix of culture and fun 🎡.

Days 8–12 — Alaska (Anchorage • Denali • Fairbanks)

Experience the Last Frontier at its finest.

• Glacier cruise to see towering ice formations

• Gold panning adventure

• Visit a wildlife conservation center

• Ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram

• Whitewater raft the Nenana River with Denali in the background

• Meet real Alaskan sled dogs and learn the history of mushing

A raw, breathtaking look at Alaska’s landscapes, wildlife and traditions.

Days 13–16 — Maui, Hawaii

Stay on gorgeous Ka’anapali Beach.

• Exclusive double-deck catamaran snorkel trip at Coral Gardens

• Rustic surfer town of Pāʻia

• Authentic Hawaiian cuisine

• Sunset luau at the resort

• Professional surfing lessons

Tropical paradise at its best 🌺.

Days 17–19 — Big Island, Hawaii

Arrive by boat into a stunning oceanside resort.

• Snorkel or swim with tropical fish & green sea turtles

• Paddleboard, boogie board, or relax by the pools

• Explore the Kings’ Shops and Queen’s Marketplace

• Visit Volcanoes National Park (Kīlauea + Mauna Loa)

• Evening exploration in charming Old Kailua town

Days 20–26 — Honolulu, Oʻahu

Your oceanfront resort sits on Duke Kahanamoku Beach—one of America’s best.

• Enjoy multiple pools, slides, waterfalls & spas

• Banana boat ride from Koko Marina

• Visit the Dole Plantation for famous Dole Whip

• Diamond Head hike

• Submarine descent to explore underwater reefs

A perfect ending to an epic adventure. Farewell dinner + final night celebrations before flying home.

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Accommodations �*

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort — famous beachfront property with multiple pools, slides, lush gardens and world-class hospitality.

Big Island, Hawaii

Hilton Waikoloa Village — a 62-acre oceanfront resort with tropical gardens, waterfalls, three pools and a salt-water lagoon.

Maui, Hawaii

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa — 40 oceanfront acres, free-form pools, lava tube slide, rope bridge and private lanais.

Portland, Oregon

Embassy Suites Portland Airport — spacious, comfortable and ideal for exploring the city.

Eugene, Oregon

Hyatt Place Eugene — modern rooms and the perfect base for the Southern Willamette Valley.

Seattle, Washington

Even Hotel Seattle Downtown–Lake Union — stylish, wellness-focused, and brilliantly located.

Anchorage, Alaska

SpringHill Suites Anchorage Midtown — suite-style rooms, indoor pool and fitness facilities.

Fairbanks/Denali, Alaska

Hyatt Place Fairbanks or Denali Park Village — cozy, scenic stays surrounded by Alaska’s wilderness.

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What It’s Like ✨

An adrenaline-pumping, friendship-building journey through three unforgettable regions. Expect incredible activities, breathtaking views, and a warm, close group bond from day one.

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Meals 🍽️

Daily breakfast and dinner are included. Enjoy a wide range of teen-approved favorites and local specialties—hibachi grills, local BBQ, Italian favorites, Seattle cafés and Hawaiian treats like Matsumoto Shave Ice.

Lunches are enjoyed in small groups at local cafés and restaurants.

Most dietary needs can be accommodated.

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Transportation 🚌✈️

Travel by chartered deluxe motor coach with a professional driver, plus internal flights to Alaska, to Hawaii and between Hawaiian islands.

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Group Size �*

Typically 28–48 participants, grouped by compatible co-ed age ranges.

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Program Specifics ✈️

Flight to Portland

Staff assist with coordinating flights.

A chaperoned flight from the New York area is available.

Return Flight Home from Oʻahu

Leaders assist with check-in and stay until all flights (within designated times) depart.

A chaperoned flight to NY is also available.

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Rooming 🛏️

Hotels & resorts; rooms are doubles or triples, each participant with their own bed.

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Laundry �*

Weekly trips to laundromats; detergent and dryer sheets provided. A quick laundry lesson is included for first-timers.

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What’s Included ✔️

• All lodging

• Breakfast & dinner daily

• All listed activities & recreation

• Internal flights to Alaska, Hawaii & within Hawaii

• Airport transfers (designated times)

• Gratuities & taxes

Not included: transportation to/from the program, lunches, spending money, snacks, laundry, optional travel insurance.