Day 1: Friday, March 6

Friday afternoon, we'll gather at OEL Basecamp to prepare for our exciting adventure ahead! We'll organize and pack all necessary gear, ensuring everyone has what they need for the trip. We'll drive to the Philadelphia airport, and stay at a nearby hotel. We'll go to bed early in preperation for the long travel day ahead.

Day 2: Saturday, March 7

We will wake up early for a 6:00am flight! The flight has a brief layover in Los Angeles, CA. We'll land in Lihue, Kauaii at 5:00pm local time. We'll grab some dinner and head to our campsite for the night!

Day 3: Sunday, March 8

Waking up well rested, refreshed, and in beautiful Hawaii, we'll enjoy a slow morning on the beach. We'll visit the town to grocery shop and pick up supplies for the week. Once we have everything we need, we'll enjoy a hike along the iconic Napali Coast before returning to camp for the night.

Day 4: Monday, March 9

Today we'll pack up our beach campsite and head to the mountains. We'll drive about 2 hours, meandering along the coast before making our way up and into the center of the island. We'll set up camp in Kōkeʻe State Park. From there we'll take a sunset hike through the lush forests to see the sun set over the ocean, far below. We'll return to camp for dinner and conversation under the stars.

Day 5: Tuesday, March 10

Early wake up! Today we'll go on a challenging and rewarding hike down into (and then out of) Waimea Canyon. Hiking through this ancient and incredible landscape will surely be a highlight of the trip. In the evening we'll return to our campsite for dinner and rest!

Day 6: Wednesday, March 11

Another early morning - we'll rise and shine with the sun to have breakfast, pack up camp, and head to the coast! We'll board a zodiac raft and spend the rest of the day exploring the island by boat. We'll visit secluded beaches, snorkel in the clear water, and have a picnic. At the end of the day we'll head to a new campsite on the coast to set up and settle in for the night.

Day 7: Thursday, March 12

This is our last full day in Hawaii! We'll spend the morning swimming in the ocean next to our campsite, exploring tide pools, and enjoying nature. In the afternoon we'll pack up camp and head to a hotel, where we'll enjoy a comfortable final night on the island, and our first night sleeping indoors all week! Our evening will consist of a traditional Hawaiian Luau and dinner. This final evening will be a celebration of our week; the experiences we've had, challenges faced, and friendships made.

Day 8: Friday, March 13

We'll enjoy the morning in the hotel, exploring the beach and swimming in the pool. We'll return our gear, pack up all of our items one final time, and explore Lihue before checking in for our flight in the evening.

Day 9: Saturday, March 14

After departing Lihue on Friday night, we'll have a brief layover in Los Angeles, CA and arrive back to the Philadelphia Airport at 4:00pm local time. We'll drive back to campus, and pick up dinner on the way. After arriving back to Bucknell around 9pm, everyone will return to their Residence Halls for a much needed night of sleep after a long travel day. and an amazing week!

*This is a rough schedule with estimated times and locations that are subject to change.

Full Cost: $3,500 per person

The cost associated with this trip helps offset the cost of meals, airfare, lodging, guiding services, and equipment for this trip. Once notified that you are selected for participation you will be asked to commit to following payment schedule:

• Deposit 1: $1,000 (due December 10th)

• Deposit 2: $1,000 (Due January 24th)

• Final Payment: $1,500 (Due February 28th)

We can accept cash or check only. Alternative payment plans may be available upon request.

Deposits are non refundable and non transferable.

Inclusions

• Transportation to and from Kauai, Hawaii

• Meals and snacks from dinner on Friday (3/06) through dinner on Saturday (3/14)

• A night in a hotel in Philadelphia and six nights of camping and lodging on Kauai

• All group camping gear, including but not limited to tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, headlamps, all kitchen items, canoes, and more.

• Guided 1-day boating and snorkeling experience through off the Nāpali Coast.

• Some clothing as needed (rain jacket and rain pants, baselayers and mid layers)

Exclusions

• Personal gear and items

• Any food purchased separately from group meals (e.g. gas station snacks, airport snacks, additional meals beyond pre-planned group meals, etc.)

• Any souvenirs, shopping, or optional, non-predetermined experiences

• All expenses incurred in the event of early or late departure not related to an emergency (transportation, extra hotel night, etc.)

OEL Adventure Trips, including Extended Break Trips, provided to Bucknell students have limited capacity. If a student signs up and doesn’t show for the program, it’s disruptive for everyone involved and takes away from other student’s experience. We understand that things come up and life happens. We get it. We simply ask that you notify us as soon as possible and let us know of your cancellation. You can do this by communicating directly with us through the CONTACT US portion of our web portal.

Cancellation Policy*

Trip payment, including deposits, are non refundable (except by the Payment Transferability Policy - see below).

Payment Transferability Policy*

All payments received specific to this trip are subject to the cancellation policy listed above in this section. In the event that a trip participant is no longer able to attend, all non-refundable fees paid can be transferred to another non-enrolled participant and yield a full refund. In simple terms, if someone is able to fill the spot of an already enrolled participant, non-refundable fees paid become refundable in full. The OEL professional staff will make attempts to fill any vacant spots by servicing an associated waitlist, marketing the availability, etc. There is no guarantee that a vacancy will be filled. If a participant cancels their spot on this trip, and it cannot be replaced by another participant, all non-refundable fees remain non-refundable.

No Show Policy*

Students who miss a trip's preplanned departure from campus will not be allowed to join the trip at a later time. Students who miss a trip's preplanned departure will forfeit all fees paid associated with this trip (no refund of any amount provided).

*Exceptions to above expectations and/or policies may be considered for adjustment on a case by case basis as determined by the OEL professional staff.

Registration for this trip will open on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at 12:00pm Eastern. Application materials are due within three days of registration. Spaces for this trip are limited and will be filled through an application selection process.

Applications will be reviewed on the following dates:

• Monday, November 3rd (Priority Deadline)

• Monday, November 17

• Monday, December 1

Registration closes December 1st. Applicants will be notified if they are selected within 1 business day after the reviewed date (as listed above). Deposits are due within 1 week of acceptance. Depending on the number and strength of applications, the trip may be filled prior to December 1st. If you would like to increase your chances of being selected, please apply prior to November 1st.

Those not selected will remain on the waitlist in the case that a spot opens up later on.

NOTE: All applicants will be added to an ongoing waitlist until applications are reviewed and participants selected.

Registration Information

This trip is open enrollment to all current Bucknell students. A Bucknell ID number is required to register.