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In addition to your Participant information form that you fill out online, there are additional forms which are required to attend and participate in this program. The Road Scholar Parental Consent Form is required for child participation in the program. Pacific Islands Institute liability release waiver is also required for all child participants by Pacific Islands Institute’s insurance carrier. Individual vendors may also require separate liability waivers which much be signed. The Snorkeling Equipment/General Health Questionnaire, Risk Release Form is required from all participants (adult & child) and it must be signed, and notarized. All forms must be returned prior to the program’s commencement to Pacific Islands Institute. DO NOT send these forms to Road Scholar Headquarters. These forms are included in the program preparatory materials participants will receive after enrolling.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.
If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on July 19, 2025
Meet the group at The Twin Fin Hotel in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner; Day 2 morning orientation.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Kona, Big Island of Hawaii at Royal Kona Resort
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Kona International Airport (KOA)
From this airport, schedule your flight to leave no earlier than 11:00 .
The estimated travel time from the last location is 20-40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the last location is 10 miles .
Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8665702536
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
You can also make reservations online at www.robertshawaii.com/konaexpress/index.php
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
From this airport, schedule your flight to arrive no later than 15:00 .
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30- 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8668982523
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Pick up locations are conveniently located on the ground level. 1.Baggage Claim A (sidewalk) 2.Baggage Claim C (adjacent to building next to escalators) 3.Between Baggage Claim D & International Arrivals (sidewalk) 4.Baggage Claim H (center median) Please look for the Roberts Hawaii Guest Service Agents dressed in yellow aloha shirts to arrange your shuttle transportation. Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle signs are located throughout the airport to provide directions to the nearest ticket counter or pick up location. You can also make reservations online at www.robertshawaii.com
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
From this airport, schedule your flight to arrive no later than 15:00 .
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30- 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
Speedi Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8772425777
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
For more information or to book, refer to www.speedishuttle.com
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
From this airport, schedule your flight to arrive no later than 15:00 .
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 - 45 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .
AMPCO Express
Taxi
Phone: 8088618294
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
AMPCO Express is the managing contractor of the Airport's Open Taxi System at Honolulu International Airport. The state established this Airport Open Taxi Management system for taxi drivers from all taxi companies to be able to pick-up at the airport. Taxi Service is available on the center median fronting the terminal baggage claim areas. See the taxi dispatchers (shirts with black lettering, and the wording TAXI DISPATCHER) for service.
Kona International Airport (KOA)
From this airport, schedule your flight to leave no earlier than 11:00 .
The estimated travel time from the last location is 15-35 minutes .
The estimated distance to the last location is 8 miles .
Speedi Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8772425777
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Prices subject to change. For more information, please visit www.speedishuttle.com
Kona International Airport (KOA)
From this airport, schedule your flight to leave no earlier than 11:00 .
The estimated travel time from the last location is 20 - 40 minutes .
The estimated distance to the last location is 10 miles .
Aloha Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 8083255448
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Rates subject to change
Arrival day is on 7/19/2025.
Meet the group at The Twin Fin Hotel in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner; Day 2 morning orientation.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Kona, Big Island of Hawaii at Royal Kona Resort.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Daily parking fee on Oahu is $35-$45. Parking in Kona is $25-35. All rates subject to change without notice.
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel to Kona Airport (KOA):
1. Go Northeast on Palani Road toward Kuakini Hwy. 2. Turn LEFT on to Queen Kaahumanu Hwy/Highway 19. 3. Stay on Hwy 19 for almost 7 miles 4. Turn LEFT onto Keahole Airport Road 5. Follow signs to airport 6. End at Kona Airport. Total Est. Time: 20 minutes Total Est. Distance: 8.5 miles
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to the Twin Fin Hotel
1. Head North on Rodgers Blvd. 2. Turn RIGHT onto HI-92 E 3. Keep right to stay on HI-92 E 4. Continue straight to stay on HI-92 E 5. Use the right lanes to turn slightly right to stay on HI-92 E 6. Turn RIGHT onto Kalakaua Ave. 7. Turn LEFT onto Paokalani Ave. Total Est. Time: 20 minutes The above is subject to change depending on local conditions and roadwork at the time. Follow the signs if provided.