Compare Family Rafting In Dinosaur National Monument, Utah by Sierra Club Outings vs Honolulu Hawaii Experience 7D/6N by Bamba
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| Duration | 4 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 895 | $ 1,752 |
| Price Per Day | $ 224 | $ 250 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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All meals from lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day will be provided, as will snacks |
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| Description |
Splash through Class II-III whitewater rapids and float down peaceful stretches of Utah's spectacular Green River. Canyon walls tower above us as we float back in geologic time to when dinosaurs dominated this land. We'll also swim, hike, see Native American rock art, and enjoy games in camp. The perfect family vacation, this trip is suitable for river novices and children ages six and older. We will use three or four 18-foot, oar-powered rafts, each guided by an experienced and licensed river guide. Trip members may freely switch boats during the course of the day and throughout the trip. In addition to the oar boats, we will have inflatable kayaks and a paddle raft for part-time, shared use. Each night we will make camp at a different site along the river. After everyone helps unload the equipment off the rafts, we will each set up our own tent sites and have some time for other activities while the river guides begin dinner preparation. |
Explore all of the best and most beautiful parts of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu on this action-packed 7-day journey. Hike, snorkel, swim, sail, and relax the days away on this incredible tropical island getaway. |
Day 1:
The morning of our departure, we will meet in Jensen, Utah and then take a three-hour van ride to the launch site in Colorado. Shortly after we begin our four-day float, we enter the dramatic "Gates of Lodore," a dramatic portal to the colorful maze of the Green River's Lodore Canyon.
Day 2:
We'll experience several dramatic rapids, including Harp Falls, Triplet Falls, and the exciting "Hells Half Mile." We'll stop later in the day for a hike up a quiet side canyon.
Day 3:
On the next day, we'll pass through Echo Park, where the Yampa (the last undammed tributary of the Colorado) joins the Green River from the east. The river curls right around imposing Steamboat Rock, which rises 1,000 feet above us.
Day 4:
The final day we'll travel through Whirlpool Canyon, Island Park, and Rainbow Park to our take-out location below Split Mountain Gorge, Utah, near the quarry that gives Dinosaur National Monument its name.
Each day we'll stop for lunch at a secluded beach and spend the night in a reserved campground listening to the river flow. While we will have some group activities, there will be plenty of time for individual exploration and children will find lots of interesting activities. You will have a chance to hike side canyons, build beach castles, look for lizards, scan the canyon walls for eagles and bighorn sheep, view rock art, swim, or simply find a quiet place to absorb the beauty of the canyon and the music of the river.
We will return to Jensen after our take-out, via a 30-minute van ride. Our arrival time in Jensen is usually mid-to-late afternoon of day four. The trip closes with a "no host" farewell dinner in Vernal.
Day 1: Honolulu, United States
Day 2: Honolulu, United States
Day 3: Honolulu, United States
Get ready to embark on an incredible downhill bike ride through Oahu’s mountain road with epic views above Waikiki, Honolulu and Manoa Valley
The trail is located on sacred land and offers visitors a different and unique glimpse of the island
During the 5-mile ride, you will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you the area’s cultural history as you discover diverse landscapes
When you reach the grassy park at the bottom, it's a short drive to Kewalo Basin for your 2-hour catamaran sail.
Leave your shoes for a snorkel to explore underwater while you keep an eye out for colourful reef fish
Enjoy some time to go swimming and snorkelling
To bring the day to a close, you will be transported back to your Waikiki hotel.
Day 4: Honolulu, United States
Day 5: Honolulu, United States
Get ready for the ultimate experience to soak up all the beauty and culture of Hawaii in just one day! After being picked up in Waikiki, you will be swept away to the island’s most breathtaking landmarks and destinations, including the spouting “Blow Hole,” and the renowned Kualoa Ranch, which is nestled against the stunning Koolau Mountains
Start your sightseeing tour with the Diamond Head, A 200,000-year-old defining volcanic structure formed in the Honolulu Volcanic Series
It’s a worldwide symbol of the Hawaiian Islands! Afterwards, visit Kahala Estates, a large concentration of some of the most expensive real estate and beachfront properties in Hawaii in which many celebrities and business moguls vacation homes.
Continue with the Halona “Blow Hole” Lookout and see how this volcanic lava tube propels water into the sky like a whale’s blowhole! Make a stop at the Waimanalo Town, a quaint, scenic town is known for its local flavor and numerous plant nurseries and agricultural lots that extend back toward the Koolau Mountains, followed by another stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, the bewitchingly scenic lookout was also the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, one of the bloodiest conflicts in Hawaiian history
It was here that Kamehameha I conquered the island of Oahu on his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands.
Get ready to visit the amazing Byodo-In Temple, a picturesque Buddhist temple tucked in the Valley of the Temples, is a half-sized replica of the 900-year-old temple in Japan
It has been featured in the TV series Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., lost and the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor
Then, go to Chinaman’s Hat, the basalt islet in Kaneohe Bay, is shaped curiously like a hat
According to Hawaiian mythology, the island is formed from the remains of a giant lizard or dragon’s tail that was chopped off and tossed in the ocean.
For the final part of this amazing tour, get to know Kualoa Ranch to enjoy the Legends and Legacy at Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve owned by eight generation descendants of Fr
Gerritt P
Judd. On 4,000 acres, it is one of the most sacred places on the island, with their goal to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the lands
The Laie Hawaii Mormon Temple, which is the first temple built by the Latter Day Saints Church outside the continental United States, this beautiful complex features breathtaking lush tropical gardens of Hawaiian foliage and flowers, cascading water features and more.
Last but not least, visit the North Shore Surfing Beaches, the surfing mecca of the world! Watch out for the massive waves that have attracted so many surfers to its shores
These beaches are also a popular area for filming
Finish at the Dole Plantation, Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience,” see pineapples from all over the world and try the delicious Dole Whip ice cream. (Approximate 20 min stop.)
*Please note that hotel pick-ups are between 6:45 a.m. – 7:25 a.m.
Day 6: Honolulu, United States
Enjoy a sunset cruise specially created for fun-loving people! On this cruise, it doesn't matter if you come alone or accompanied, here you will find the best party partners while enjoying our famous "Holokai Hooch" cocktail
All drinks are included during the cruise! Give yourself a moment to relax with a refreshing drink while you enjoy an incredible sunset.
Day 7: Honolulu, United States
Transfer from Honolulu to Honolulu
