“WE OFFER PERSONALIZED SERVICE… SECOND TO NONE’
LINCOLN SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA
TERRY RUSH - DIRECTOR
DESTINATION: HONOLULU, HAWAII
DATES: DECEMBER 5 – 10, 2011
Travel Consultant Candace Hensley Cell # 224-338-9344
Airport Greeter Julie Teselle Cell # 402-202-5977
Tour Escort David Millwood Cell # 808-234-9496
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
PLEASE ARRIVE NOT LATER THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED FLIGHT
-Julie will be meeting all groups flying from Omaha and will assist with check in. Please call her if you have any questions throughout the day.
Morning Groups arrives at Omaha’s Eppley airport, proceed through check in and security
***Bob Rogers Travel representative will meet you and assist with check in.
NOTE EVERYONE needs to bring a picture ID along with their ticket. There may be surcharges for overweight/large equipment – please be prepared to pay.
Morning Groups arrives at Lincoln Airport, proceed through check in and security
***Bob Rogers Travel representative will meet you and assist with check in.
NOTE EVERYONE needs to bring a picture ID along with their ticket. There may be surcharges for overweight/large equipment – please be prepared to pay.
Upon arrival Receive a fresh flower lei greeting in the baggage claim area after arriving in Honolulu
PM Load motor coaches; depart for Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
175 Paoakalani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Phone: 1 808 922 3861
PM Check-in to the hotel
8:30 PM Enjoy Aloha Welcome Pizza Dinner at the hotel
PM Room Check
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6
7:45 AM Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel
8:45 AM Load motor coaches
9:00 AM Depart for Diamond Head (Please split the group into 3 groups)
Traveling to Hawaii’s most famous landmark Diamond Head with the experience of climbing to the summit is exhilarating. Only 99 stairs and a 1.4 mile trail separate you from the 763ft. summit where you’ll experience a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view. But don’t be fooled, it’s a strenuous hike!
AM Make the hike up Diamond Head- Don’t forget comfortable shoes & water!!
11:30 AM Load motor coaches; return to the hotel
PM Lunch on your own (student cost)
2:00 PM Depart for Ala Moana Center
3:00 PM Lincoln Southwest H.S. Orchestra performs at the Ala Moana Center
PM Dinner on your own at the Makai Market ($10 meal money provided)
Within the Ala Moana Center, the Makai Market is home to more than 20 food stands, and three sit-down restaurants. You can choose from any kind of cuisine, including American, Hawaiian, vegetarian and Indian.
PM Time to shop and explore the World’s Largest Open Air shopping mall
8:00 PM Load motor coaches; return to the hotel
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
7:00 AM Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel
Note: Bring uniforms to Pearl Harbor
8:30 AM Load motor coaches; depart for Pearl Harbor
Home to the final resting place for the USS Arizona and many of the 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941.
View the film: “Pearl Harbor Story”
11:00 AM 1st group views the movie
11:15 AM 2nd group views the movie
11:30 AM 3rd group views the movie
Afterwards, board the Navy Launch to visit the resting place of the U.S.S. Arizona.
1:00 AM Lincoln Southwest H.S. Band Performs at U.S.S. Arizona
2:00 PM Boxed lunches delivered to Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center
2:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for Honolulu Highlights City Tour
Tours include Punchbowl National Cemetery, Iolani Palace, King Kamehameha statue
and other historic downtown Honolulu attractions
PM Return to the hotel to freshen up
5:30 PM Group one depart on foot to the Hard Rock Café
6:00 PM Group one enjoys a group dinner
7:00 PM Group two depart on foot to the Hard Rock Café
7:30 PM Group two enjoys a group dinner
Afterwards Time to shop at the International Marketplace
The International Market Place has been an island tradition for years upon years. With over 130 carts, shops and artisan stands, this open-air setting in the heart of Waikiki remains a must-see-and-do for that special gift or souvenir. Take time to talk story with the local craftspeople, and snap a photo by a cascading waterfall under a century-old banyan, original home of Donn the Beachcomber.
PM Return to the hotel
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
AM Breakfast at the hotel
Morning Time to enjoy the beach and explore Waikiki Beach
PM Lunch on your own (student cost)
1:00 PM Load motor coaches; depart for the Kewola Basin
Please note that group will need to be split into two groups – Pineapples & Coconuts; to take the ferry’s out to the Red Dolphin Boat
1:30 PM Depart on Ferry’s
Afternoon Enjoy time as a group privately on the Red Dolphin
Enjoy this 11,000 square foot catamaran on the water! Activities to include Water Trampoline, Water Slide, Swimming, Diving Platforms, Sun Bathing, Assorted Water Toys! Snorkeling gear is also available for rental for a small fee
5:00 PM Seating begins for dinner
PM Enjoy dinner on the catamaran
6:30 PM DJ/Dance Party begins at sunset!
Enjoy the latest music while enjoying the beautiful views of Waikiki Beach at night!
PM Load ferry’s to head back to Kewalo Basin- Groups: Pineapples & Coconuts
PM Return to the hotel
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
Please note that the group will be split into two groups- Pineapples & Coconuts. In order to accommodate the group- group will have to be split for the Chief’s show.
7:00 AM Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel; Load motor coaches
8:00 AM We start our adventure with the Grand Alii Tour, a narrated drive across the Koolau
Mountains to the tropical Windward side of O’ahu. Includes brief stop at the Pali Lookout. The Nuuanu Pali Lookout, a half mile past the Queen Emma Summer Palace. We’ll drive through a canopy of trees overhead draped with hanging vines and philodendrons. In 1795 King Kamehameha routed O’ahu’s warriors up the trail during his invasion of the island. Warriors were forced over the cliffs. Local residents never visit the lookout at night because of the ghost warriors that still walk the trail!!
9:00 AM Group 1 We are met by our guides, an Authentic Polynesian Chief and his faithful
Warriors, who will share some of the customs and cultures of the native islanders. We'll enjoy an educational stroll through actual royal lands complete with manicured botanical gardens. Get ready to learn how make fire from sticks, visit the site of several movie sets, husk and open a coconut and much, much more!!!
Group 2 Depart for Secret Island
It’s not over…- Imagine boarding a raft to cross an 800 year old ancient fish pond to access our secluded getaway. Watch out for the live barracuda! The tour includes "fun in the sun" at a private island for the day to include snorkelling, volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, horseshoes, badminton, swimming and sunbathing, lazin' in hammocks and more!
12:00 PM Also included is a delicious, picnic style, catered lunch with all the trimmings! This is
what Hawaii is all about!!!
1:00 PM Group 1 Depart the island for a visit with an Authentic Polynesian Chief and his faithful
Warriors.
2:00 PM Group 2 Depart the island for return to hotel.
2:30 PM Boards bus for return to hotel.
4:30 PM Load motor coaches; depart for Germaine’s Luau!
PM Enjoy an authentic Hawaiian Luau – Final Farewell
Experience the food, music and hula of the traditional Hawaiian feast
9:30 PM Load motor coaches; return to the hotel
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
AM Breakfast at the hotel
12:00 PM Check out of the hotel; hospitality rooms will be available to hold luggage
Afternoon Final time to enjoy the beach and get your last minute shopping in
3:45 PM Head over to Queen’s Surf Beach
Queen's Surf Beach is located right in Waikiki on Oahu and is actually a section of Waikiki Beach
4:00 PM Enjoy a final picnic at the beach!
NOTE: Hospitality rooms will be provided to freshen up before the trip home.
Evening Load motor coaches; depart for the airport