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Adventure Tours in Hilo, Hawaii (USA)

3 Adventure Programs in Hilo, Hawaii (USA)

Travel For Teens

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USA for Older Teens: Hawaii Big Island Service and Adventure

We’ll dive right into Hawaii’s biggest island on an adventure sure to leave you feeling rewarded and refreshed. Team up with a local marine conservation organization to earn 20 hours of community service while becoming ambassadors for a healthy Hawaiian ecosystem. Experience hands-on learning while working closely with marine biologists on important projects focused on the ocean and local sea life. Snorkel, survey reefs, collect ocean data and become educated about reef ecology. After three days of our marine biology project, you’ll officially become a certified reef teacher! Plenty of adventure will complement our service projects — swim in secret waterfalls, sail alongside pods of dolphins, witness an active volcano glow at night, snorkel with giant manta rays, take a surf lesson, and much more on this incredible journey to discover the best of Hawaii! These programs are designed to nurture older teens and teach them to be more savvy travelers. Because as you grow, your interests and needs do too. So get ready to explore the very best the 50th State has to offer, connect with nature and local communities, and learn how to be an independent traveler!

Pacific Discovery

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Hawaii, Fiji & New Zealand Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery

Journey through Hawaii, Fiji, and New Zealand on a 10-week adventure that blends exploration, cultural immersion, and personal growth. Surf volcanic coastlines, hike through lush rainforests, and volunteer on conservation projects that protect Polynesian ecosystems and honor Indigenous traditions. Engage in meaningful cultural exchange—learn traditional crafts, connect with local elders, and experience daily life through a lens of respect and curiosity. This isn’t just travel; it’s hands-on learning with real impact. Whether you're supporting reforestation efforts or participating in community-based initiatives, your contributions are grounded in ethical partnerships. With leadership development, guided reflection, and a close-knit group of peers, you'll build confidence, skills, and a clearer sense of purpose. Whether you’re on a gap year, seeking academic credit, building your resume, or craving deeper connection, this journey offers challenge, insight, and transformation. Explore with intention. Return with purpose. Reach out to Learn More!

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An experience that changed my life!

November 14, 2022by: Payton Thompson - United StatesProgram: USA for Older Teens: Hawaii Big Island Service and Adventure
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Travel for Teens gave me experiences that will last me a lifetime and new friendships. This past summer, I visited Hawaii’s Big Island with TFT, and I genuinely feel like my life has changed for the better. Whether surfing at Kahalu’u Beach Park, experiencing a native luau, watching the sunset from 14,000 feet altitude at Mauna Kea, or even hanging out by the pool with my friends, I enjoyed every moment of it. We got to partake in a perfect blend of service in the community, learning about the natives and the fantastic island they live on, and thrilling experiences. Everyone on my trip, including the counselors, came from different backgrounds and areas of the world, giving many perspectives on the activities we did each day. My fantastic trip leader Maria helped all of us become comfortable with each other so that none of us had to experience any anxiety that we worried about being so far from home. By the end of the trip, I had many new friends. I talked to them regularly and learned so much about the Big Island that I was not ready to leave. Honestly, this was the most amazing trip I have ever been on, and I am so excited to go on another one this upcoming summer.

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