Itinerary & Activities
San Francisco
Finally, the first day of your Hawaiian/Alaskan Adventure teen tour is here! Your trip of a lifetime to the lands of Ice & Tropical Paradise begins as we jet to San Francisco • Make lots of new friends and start bonding with your group during our fun Introductions and Ice Breakers • Cross the Golden Gate Bridge, ride down the hills of San Francisco on the Cable Cars and race your friends down famous Lombard Street, known as the “crookedest” street in the world • Take a walk through Pier 39 on Fisherman's Wharf • Learn to cook from scratch in a private, hands-on setting at Cooking School • At Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory, we’ll feast on the best Ice Cream Sundaes ever!
Lake Tahoe
We travel to beautiful Lake Tahoe where you’ll check into your suite at the Lake Tahoe Beach Lodge • Who's ready for a Beach Day on Lake Tahoe? Have a blast Tubing & Water-skiing with professional instruction on the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe. Enjoy a chill beach day with all of your new friends on the sandy shores of the lake • Spend the evening ice skating with your friends at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
Medford
Our next three stops take us through Oregon, one of the most exciting, activity oriented parts of the tour! • Hold on tight as we go high speed Jet Boating on the legendary Rogue River, where we'll experience the soaking thrill of 360 degree turns and the rush of the rapids. Rushing white water, beautiful scenery, and an abundance of wildlife will be seen on this high-adventure speedboat trip through Hellgate Canyon – be prepared to get soaked!
Eugene and Oregon Sand Dunes
Our adventure continues as we head to Eugene, Oregon, where we'll visit the beautiful campus of the University of Oregon , home of the Oregon Ducks • Hold on tight as we sail across the Sand Dunes of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, on our exhilarating Sandrail Dune Buggy Ride. Professional drivers will take us on this high-speed adventure, racing across 19 miles of sand dunes along the coast. You have never experienced anything like this - it is awesome!
Portland
Next, we head to Portland, the latest hot-spot in the Pacific Northwest. Known for being a clean, green and super friendly city, Portland is now considered one of the top foodie cities in the country • Visit the beautiful International Rose Test Garden where you'll stroll through rows of over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 different varieties • Check out the top attraction in the Pacific Northwest: the Oregon Zoo to see Asian elephants, red pandas, and African lions • Explore the world's largest independent bookstore, the famous Powell's Books.
Seattle
Soak up the cool vibe at Pike Place Market and grab lunch overlooking the waterfront of the Puget Sound, get chosen out of the crowd to catch a fish at the famous Pike Place Fish Market, and - of course - visit the original Starbucks! • For an incredible view of Seattle and Mt. Rainier, we'll ride the elevator to the very top of the Space Needle (true fact: the Space Needle is 1,320 Milky Way bars - 605 feet- tall) • We'll wrap up our time in Seattle by playing Whirlyball, a fast-action game combining motorized bumper cars, lacrosse and basketball.
Whistler & Vancouver
Our awesome summer continues as we head to the resort town of Whistler • Enjoy the fresh mountain air as we fly through the forest on our Zipline Canopy Adventure • Zip over the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains while experiencing stunning aerial vistas above Fitzsimmons Creek • Then it's time to get crazy on our professionally run photo Scavenger Hunt, which sends us on outrageous adventures through the town of Whistler • In Vancouver, hold on tight as we walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge, where we'll also explore the Cliffwalk, a walkway that clings to the cliffs above the canyon, and Treetops Adventure, a network of 7 suspension bridges in the tops of the trees • Have a blast at Granville Island Marketplace, where we'll sample delicious food, browse the colorful market stalls, and watch the talented street entertainers.
Fairbanks
Our time in the "Land of the Midnight Sun" has finally arrived! Put on your favorite flannel as we begin our Alaskan Adventure with a fun night of Axe Throwing • At our visit to a Dogsledding Base Camp, we’ll meet a musher, learn about dogsledding and the dogs’ care, watch the sled dogs train, and hold and cuddle adorable husky pups! • On our Gold Panning Adventure, we’ll experience the thrill of the Gold Rush as we search for real gold.
Denali
Marvel in awe at the beautiful landscape of Denali National Park and see America’s tallest peak, Mount Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) • Enjoy views of stunning unspoiled wilderness and see incredible wildlife from the bus including dall sheep, moose, caribou, and possibly even grizzly bears • Experience exhilarating thrills and unmatchable views on our Denali Rafting Trip, as our rafting guides take us on riveting rapids through Nenana River Canyon
Anchorage
Our adventures continue in Anchorage, best known for its trails, wildlife, and glaciers • We’ll experience the majesty of Alaska’s glaciers up close on our Glacier Boat Trip when our boat pulls just 300 yards away from Portage Glacier, where we’ll watch fractures of ice break off the glacier and crash into the water below • Ride an aerial tram up in the clouds to the top of Mt. Alyeska, where we’ll see picturesque Turnagain Arm, several “hanging” glaciers, and endless peaks of the Chugach Mountain range • We’ll tour the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s orphaned and injured wildlife, including reindeer, wolves, black and brown bear, moose, and bison • On our beautiful Sea Kayaking trip, you’ll be amazed by spectacular views and the serenity of the turquoise waters • With great excitement for the grand finale of our trip, we fly to the land of Tropical Paradise – Hawaii!
Maui
Our unbelievable visit to Hawaii begins with a flying start as we jet to the Valley Isle of Maui • Located along Kaanapali Beach, the beautiful Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa will be our home while we're in paradise on Maui • Have a blast with your friends in our resort's winding outdoor Pools with dazzling Waterfalls and views of the Pacific Ocean • You'll never believe how warm the ocean is here – and the best part is – the beach is right at our resort! • An amazing day of Snorkeling awaits us as our 65 foot catamaran sails to the Molokini Crater. On our Snorkel Cruise Adventure, we'll enjoy a fun waterslide, bar-b-que lunch, and awesome snorkeling amongst colorful Tropical Fish and giant Sea Turtles.
Hawaii
Our short jet flight takes us to the "The Big Island", where we'll check into Hawaii's most talked about hotel, the outrageous Hilton Waikoloa Village. The fantasy begins as we board our monorail or boat that takes us to our rooms • Soak up the sun as we swim and snorkel in the many pools and lagoons, connected by waterfalls and waterslides. We'll tour the Big Island, photograph waterfalls in the Rainforest, run barefoot on the Black Sand Beaches, and visit Volcanoes National Park where we will marvel at the hot steam jets blasting from the natural underground sauna.