Grand Rapids HS Band / Merrie Monarch 2028

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Grand Rapids HS Band / Merrie Monarch 2028
Honolulu, HI, USA
Apr 17 - 24, 2028
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$3,450
Deposit: $250

About this trip

Welcome to the Grand Rapids High School Band Hawaiian Tour Registration Site!

Aloha from Hawaii State Tours!

We’re excited to have you join us for an unforgettable trip to Hawaii. This tour offers a unique opportunity to perform, explore the islands, experience Hawaiian culture, and create lasting memories with fellow band members.

Thank you for being part of this adventure—we look forward to an amazing week of music, friendship, and fun in paradise! 🌺🎶🌴✈️

Mahalo!

What's included

Deluxe Motocoach

All Deluxe Air-Conditioned Transportation

Full-time Tour Director

Full-Time Local Tour Director with 24/7 Local Emergency Support

Hotel Portage

Hotel Portage & Baggage Handling

Various Gratuities

Tips to Drivers, Servers and Activity Guides that are Included in the Package

Liability Insurance

— $1,000,000 Liability Insurance Coverage

6 Nights Lodging

4 Nights in the Twin Fin Waikiki Beach or similar. — 2 Nights in the Royal Kona Resort or similar

Many Meals

6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Various Activities

Scheduled Group Activities as listed on the Itinerary

Online Registration

Online Registration and Individual Billing

Airfare

Round-trip Airfare from Home Airport to Honolulu

Interisland Airfare

One-way Airfare from Oahu to Big Island

Matching Aloha Shirt

Group Aloha Shirts

What's not included

Money for Shopping

Additional Meals

Baggage Fees

Your Tour Guide Gratuity

Travel Insurance

Trip Protection / Travel Insurance, is made available after registration, for an additional charge. TraWick is an independent Travel Insurance Company.

Shipping of Instruments

Personal Spending Money

Day 1 — Mon, April 17

Day 1 — Mon, April 17 image

Arrival to Hawaii

Depart Home Airport for Honolulu. Upon arrival, Traditional Fresh Flower Lei Greeting and motorcoach transfer to the hotel. Aloha Welcome Orientation Briefing with your Full-Time Local Tour Director. Dinner at Queen Kapiolani Bandstand with Music and Hula Lessons (or similar).

Day 2 — Tue, April 18

Day 2 — Tue, April 18 image

Diamond Head Hike and Visit Secret Island

Early morning Diamond Head Crater Hike (sunrise views over Waikīkī). Breakfast to-go style. Grand Ali’i Secret Island Tour with Polynesian Chief: Lunch will be served at the private island with swimming, volleyball, kayaks, and more. Afternoon: Stop at Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout, Rainforest Drive. Dinner at your own in Waikīkī.

Day 3 — Wed, April 19

Day 3 — Wed, April 19 image

Remember the Hero's Performance

Breakfast at Restaurant 604. Pearl Harbor Visitor Center / Museum. Group Performance at Pearl Harbor (coordinated with Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum). Bento (box) lunch on site. Return to Waikīkī; Honolulu Highlights City Tour — ʻIolani Palace, King Kamehameha Statue, State Capitol, Chinatown. Evening: Dinner at your own in Waikīkī. Pending: Jazz Band Performance on Pool Deck at the Hotel

Day 4 — Thu, April 20

Day 4 — Thu, April 20 image

Famous North Shore Tour and Nutridge Luau

Breakfast at/near the hotel. North Shore Tour – Stop at Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town for Lunch with $20 Cash Allowance included. Evening: Experience Nutridge Luau

Day 5 — Fri, April 21

Day 5 — Fri, April 21 image

Travel to Big Island

Breakfast at/near the hotel. Morning: Inter-island Flight to Kona, Hawaii. Check in to Royal Kona Resort. Prepare for tomorrow's parade. Dinner at your leisure in Kailua-Kona with $25 Cash Allowance

Day 6 — Sat, April 22

Day 6 — Sat, April 22 image

Merrie Monarch Festival Performance

Early morning departure from the hotel. Pending: Stop at Akaka Falls. Breakfast bentos at Merrie Monarch (closed to the public) rehearsal. Transfer to the parade start point. Merrie Monarch Festivals Parade and Lunch with the local high school(s). Following the parade, Hawaii Volcano National Park and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach for Picnic Dinner. 2 Hour drive back to Kailua-Kona

Day 7 — Sun, April 23

Day 7 — Sun, April 23 image

Explore Kona Town / Depart for home

Breakfast at/near hotel. Motorcoach transfer to Kailua-Kona International Airport (KOA) for departure flight home.

Day 8 — Mon, April 24

Day 8 — Mon, April 24 image

Arrive Home

Arrive to your hometown. Share the memories that will last you for the rest of your life.

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