Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. Expedition 8 will travel through four of the world’s different climate zones, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra.
From the many geological features at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Mauna Kea; from the lush valleys of the Hilo and Hamakua Coasts to the jet-black sands of Punaluu Beach, the island of Hawaii is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature.
January 16 – 19 (Return @ PM time on Jan 20th)
Sunday @ 6 AM – leaving from NYC airports
Thursday @ PM time – arriving in one of the NYC airports
– 25 years experienced Backpacking Guide and Wilderness Survivalist
– Founder of Yaalozu Wilderness Survival Camp
– Founder and CEO of TeamCorp International
- Limited to 14 slots
- All-inclusive excluding flights – $3000
- Pair of comfortable sneakers and/or walking shoes that have good traction for slippery surfaces).
- Average daily temp. is 70-80, night temp. can go down in the 50s.
- 2 pairs of comfortable hiking clothes.
- Winter jacket for Mauna Kea and separate rain jacket or poncho.
- Siddur, Tallis, Tefillin, Seforim.
- Personal hygiene, teeth hygiene. (Airbnb supplies soap and shampoo.)
- Sweatshirt, sleeping, and/or lounge clothing.
- Knapsack or day pack.
- Bathing suit, robe, and Crocs and/or water shoes.
- Optional: Binoculars, sunglasses, hiking pole, camelback, or other hydration systems. TeamCorp will be supplying hiking caps and wool hats.
- All food and food preparation items.
- Hiking caps and wool hats.
- Headlamps.
Sunday, Jan. 16
6:00 AM – Flight to Kona, Hawaii
3:00 – PM Land in Kona
5:00 PM – Arrive at house
5:30 PM – BBQ
7:00 PM – Kumzitz on the beach
Monday, Jan. 17
6:00 AM – Shacharis
7:15 AM – Leave to UTV, (Hāwī, HI)
8:15 AM – UTV backcountry tour
11:30 PM – Leave to Waipio Valley
12:45 PM – Waipio Valley
4:00 PM – Drive to Mauna Kea 9,000 ft.
4:40 PM – Acclimatization
5:20 PM – Summit at 14,000 ft.
5:45 PM – Shkia
6:10 PM – Star gazing 11,200 ft.
7:00 PM – Descend Mauna Kea
8:30 PM – Back at Kona
8:45 PM – BBQ/ Kumzitz
Tuesday, Jan. 18
6:00 AM – Leave to Volcano NP
8:00 AM – Boiling Pots (mikva)
9:00 AM – Shacharis
10:00 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Akaka Falls
12:00 PM – Black Sand Beach
1:00 PM – Volcano National Park
2:00 PM – Volcano Tubes Trail
4:30 PM – BBQ
5:30 PM – Volcano Crater Rim hike
7:00 PM – Hike back to car
8:00 PM – Back to Kona
10:00 PM – Arrive at house
Wednesday, Jan. 19
5:30 AM – Leave Kahalu’u Beach Park
6:00 AM – Surf board lessons
8:00 AM – Leave back to house
9:00 AM – Shacharis
10:00 AM – Breakfast
10:30 AM – Pack out of house
12:00 PM – leave to Zodiac Raft trip
12:30 PM – Raft trip & snorkeling
3:30 PM – Finish Raft trip
4:00 PM – BBQ- Chill
6:30 PM – Leave to boat house
7:00 PM – Take Hawaiian sailing canoe
7:30 PM – Night swim with Manta Rays
9:00 PM – Leave to airport
9:30 PM – Airport
11:30 PM – Flight to NY
Thursday, Jan. 20
5:00 PM – Arrive in NY