Experience Hawaii through music, history, and the Aloha Spirit.
Join the Dekalb School of the Arts on an unforgettable journey to the island of Oahu, February 11–17, 2027, where students will learn, perform, and connect in one of the most meaningful destinations in the world. This once-in-a-lifetime experience culminates in a powerful performance at Pearl Harbor—honoring history through the universal language of music.

Thursday, February 11 – Day 1 (D) – Deluxe Airport Transfer to Local Hotel, Traditional Fresh Flower Lei Greeting, Aloha Welcome Orientation Briefing and Dinner, Local Entertainment and Hula Lessons

(B/L/D) – Daily breakfast, Roundtrip Chartered Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Board buses to start our adventure with the Grand Ali’i Tour, a narrated drive across the Ko’olau Mountains to the tropical Windward side of O’ahu.

We are met by our guide, a Polynesian Chief, who will share some of the customs and cultures of the native islanders. We’ll enjoy an educational stroll through botanical gardens and learn to make fire from sticks, husk and open a coconut and much, much more.

It’s not over…. board a raft to access our secluded getaway to Secret Island. Watch out for the live barracuda! The tour includes “fun in the sun” at a private island for the day, including volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle board, badminton, sunbathing, lazin’ in the hammock and so much more! Don’t forget to lather up that sunscreen! Also included is a delicious catered lunch! This evening we will have a group dinner at Local Restaurant back in Waikiki.

(B/L/D) – Daily breakfast, Roundtrip Chartered Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Board buses to start our adventure with the Grand Ali’i Tour, a narrated drive across the Ko’olau Mountains to the tropical Windward side of O’ahu.

We are met by our guide, a Polynesian Chief, who will share some of the customs and cultures of the native islanders. We’ll enjoy an educational stroll through botanical gardens and learn to make fire from sticks, husk and open a coconut and much, much more.

It’s not over…. board a raft to access our secluded getaway to Secret Island. Watch out for the live barracuda! The tour includes “fun in the sun” at a private island for the day, including volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle board, badminton, sunbathing, lazin’ in the hammock and so much more! Don’t forget to lather up that sunscreen! Also included is a delicious catered lunch! This evening we will have a group dinner at Local Restaurant back in Waikiki.

(B/D) – Daily breakfast, We start the day with a visit to the Aloha Stadium for a giant local “Swap Meet” or Flea Market. Here you will be able to purchase souvenirs to take back home. Get ready to have a blast on the Barefoot Beach Catamaran Sail. Ride out past the surfers and beyond to the base of Diamond Head and back. Afternoon lunch (on own) beach and leisure time. This evening enjoy Authentic Hawaiian Luau Show and Buffet Dinner – Experience Nutridge, featured by YELP and Entrepreneur Magazine “Top 15 Mom & Pop Activities in America!!!” The Estate has hosted many icon guests including Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, and was one of Elvis Presley's favorite hang outs on O'ahu. To end the luau, our guests enjoy our Hawaiian cuisine, prepared fresh from a farm-to-table buffet.

(B/D) – Daily breakfast, Roundtrip Chartered Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation. Start stretching as we prepare to hike about 3/4 of a mile to the 760-foot summit of the most recognized mountain in the world - Diamond Head Crater! Bring your camera for a fantastic 360-degree view of the southeast coast! Below, we'll see the lighthouse, coral reefs, sailboats, and even surfers on the waves at Diamond Head Beach! Return to the hotel approximately 11:30am. Afternoon time at leisure. This evening we gather to enjoy a farewell local style picnic dinner as we watch another beautiful sunset

(B) – After breakfast, complete the hotel check out procedure.

Hospitality rooms will be available to freshen up prior to departure. Today is your day to explore. Perhaps a visit to the award winning Honolulu Zoo or the Waikiki Aquarium. Upon return to hotel, quick freshen up

to airport departure. Lunch On own in Waikiki. Deluxe Airport Transfer from Waikiki to Honolulu Airport, Departure from Honolulu.

Arrival Home. This concludes the trip, but we’re sure that you’ll have some new friendships, have been touched by the many diverse customs and cultures, and have experiences and fond memories to last a lifetime!!