What Makes EXP Journeys' Hawaii Experiences Unique?
Why is EXP Journeys focusing on Hawaii for Winter 2026?
Fresh off being named North America’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2025 by the World Travel Awards, EXP Journeys is turning its focus to Hawaii as its top winter destination. Following the 2023 coastline fires, Hawaii has undergone a revitalization, and EXP is offering travelers custom-crafted, meaningful journeys that prioritize sustainability, local connection, and comfort.
What sets EXP Journeys' Hawaii trips apart from other tour operators?
EXP Journeys takes a personalized, luxury-first approach that includes:
Private Villas Instead of Hotels: Stay in estates like Hale ‘O Ka La, offering privacy, comfort, and amenities like private chefs, snorkel gear, and farm-fresh meals.
Cultural Immersion: Learn surfing from local pros, sail in outrigger canoes with expert Hawaiian guides, and join NOAA researchers to help track sea turtles.
Stress-Free Sunrise Adventures: Experience Haleakalā's sunrise wrapped in blankets and sipping hot cocoa, away from the crowds.
Hands-On Culinary Journeys: Shop with your chef at local farmers markets and participate in meal preparation using Hawaii’s rich bounty.
Off-the-Grid Exploration: Gain exclusive access to private lands and waterfalls via partnerships with local landowners.
How does EXP support local communities and sustainability in Hawaii?
EXP Journeys, a Certified B Corp, works directly with conservation groups, landowners, and artisans to ensure tourism benefits local ecosystems and economies. Guests engage in experiences like:
Learning about native flora and fauna from researchers
Supporting sustainable farming and local artisans
Exploring areas respectfully under guidance of native stewards
What types of travelers are ideal for EXP's Hawaii experiences?
Perfect for families, couples, friend groups, and corporate retreats looking for:
A luxury experience rooted in local culture
Exclusive access to remote areas
Personalization and ease with every detail handled
How can travelers plan a trip to Hawaii with EXP Journeys?Custom itineraries are designed to match traveler interests, group size, and pace. With inter-island flights and private charters simplified by new Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian Airlines partnerships, it's easier than ever to explore the islands. For more information or to plan a custom trip, visit www.expjourneys.com or email hello@expjourneys.com.
About EXP Journeys
Founded in 2012 by veteran guides Kevin Jackson and Andrew Roberts, EXP Journeys is a Certified B Corporation™ travel company curating bespoke travel experiences across North and South America to Antarctica. With roots deeply embedded in the guiding community and a proprietary training program that sets the industry standard, EXP approaches every itinerary with a blend of creativity, experience, and environmental responsibility, ensuring that each journey is both memorable and sustainable. Whether it’s heli-accessed wilderness or their ‘Leave No Trace’ mobile camps tucked into the most breathtaking corners of the American West, EXP specialises in crafting experiences that are at once intimate and impactful.
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