Everlight Solar Elite Big Island Retreat
Just show up. We'll take care of the rest!
World-Class Accommodations & Adventures
This retreat is the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure in one of the most beautiful places in the world!
**Accommodations, excursions and meals included!
Full itinerary below.**
Itinerary
Day 1 (Mon. Feb. 28)
- Arrive, check-in, hangout- Free time: Use the Tripio app (included free with your trip) to find places to go visit that you don’t see on the itinerary for the group.
- We have a few cars and drivers, so find a crew and go enjoy the island!
- Enjoy the mansion, games, pool & hot tub
- 6:30pm: Dinner at sunset at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 2 (Tues. March 1)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- TBD as more people arrive, likely Sean will take execs to some dope spots while Jared coordinates rides and check-ins with incoming group
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 6:30pm: Dinner and orientation at sunset at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 3 (Wed. March 2)
- Breakfast @7:30am
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 1:20pm: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel + Catamaran Excursion
- 5:30pm back at the mansion for sunset and pool time
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 4 (Thurs. March 3)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- 8:30am: Hilo Waterfalls & Lava Tubes Excursion (90-min drive)
- Home by 4pm(ish)
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 5 (Fri. March 4)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 6:30pm: Dinner at the mansion
- 8pm: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Excursion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 6 (Sat. March 5)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- 8:30am: Local Hawaiian Farmers Market (60-min drive)
- 10:30am: Epic Mountain Hike with Sugarcane Chute Waterslide
- Home by 4pm(ish)
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 7 (Sun. March 6)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- Checkout day for non-exec group
- Free Day (Beaches, Kona Coffee Farms, Downtown Kona Shopping, etc.)
- Explore using the free Tripio app (even group heading home, most flights are at night, so enjoy the day!)
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 8 (Tues. March 7)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- 8:30am: Cliff Jump the Southernmost Point of US + Snorkel Two Step with Underwater Cave Swim-through (90-min drive)
- Home by 3pm(ish)
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 9 (Mon. March 8)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- 9am: Helicopter Tour of Big Island, including Volcanoes National Park (conditions permitting, 45-min drive, checkin @ 9:45
here)
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 10 (Wed. March 9)
- Breakfast @ 7:30am
- 8:45am: Shark Dive- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 7pm: Dinner at the mansion
- Socializing, games, movies and good times at the mansion
Day 11 (Thurs. March 10)
- Checkout @ 11am
- Explore using the free Tripio app (most flights home are at night, so enjoy the day!)
- Beach, explore, etc.
- Say "see ya laters" (the group will be so close at this point it won't be "goodbye")
Instagram Story Highlights
Nothing But 5-Star Reviews!
"Thanks so much for such an amazing trip. You guys absolutely crushed it. Our crew couldn't be more thankful. We definitely look forward to more in the future with you guys!" - Jasmin S., Everlight Solar President's Club Retreat (Feb. 2021)
We freaking loved you guys. You made the whole trip! It was everyone's favorite trip we've done so far! Thank you sooo much for all of your hard work through the craziness." - Kim O., Caliber Smart Elite Trip (Jan. 2021)
"This trip has been surreal. Thank you Tripio for planning one of the most amazing trips of my life." - Nick S.
"This was such an amazing trip! Thanks to Tripio for putting it all together! One of the coolest locations I've ever stayed at!" - Jimmy R., Keller Williams
"If you haven't traveled with Tripio, you need to! Such a great trip! Can't wait to do another with them!" - Chantel B.
"Heaven really is a place on earth. So many amazing memories! Thankful I got this experience." - Danny H.
Meet Your Guides, Sean & Jared Bingham
As seen on Shark Tank
Accompanying you on this retreat are Sean & Jared Bingham, who appeared on ABC's Shark Tank™ where they closed a deal with Robert Herjavec. Together they have explored more than 60 countries, started and sold 3 companies, and are experts in travel and adventure. They're here to ensure that each of you has an unforgettable Big Island experience!
This will be the trip of a lifetime!
What's Not Included:
* Airfare/transportation to and from Kona, Hawaii (but we're here to help you through the process, it's easy.)
* Lunches (breakfast, dinner & plenty of snacks are included daily)
* Alcoholic beverages (clean drinking water & a variety of other non-alcoholic drinks are provided at breakfast & dinner)
* Any activities you want to do while in Hawaii that are not listed here
* Travel Insurance (here's
a site we recommend if you want travel insurance)
FAQ's:
**Accommodations: The accommodations are luxurious and based on the size of your group, most rooms and bathrooms will be shared with others in your group. To accommodate everyone in this group, we have reserved the mansion you see above as well as a very nice nearby Airbnb for sleeping, but meals and many activities will be held at the mansion.
**Getting There: E Z P Z ;) Airport is KOA (Kona, Hawaii) with daily flights from every major airline.
**How firm is the Itinerary? Some of the top excursions are booked in advance and are firm, but this is your trip! If there's something you don't want to participate in or something else you'd rather do, we'll help you do that! We'll stick to the itinerary for all those who want to join the main group.
* Purchasing this trip, accepting it as a gift or prize, attending and/or participating in this trip in any way means you have read and agreed to the Official Adventure Hunt/Tripio Waiver. What's Included:
* Large, luxury mansion with open floor plan & lots of space
* 100-foot infinity pool
* Hot tub
* Luxury kitchen
* WiFi
* Theater room
* Catamaran Snorkel Excursion
* Manta Ray Night Snorkel Excursion
* Waterfalls & Lava Tubes Excursion
* Hike & Waterslide Excursion
* Tripio Pro to help you explore in your free time
* Transportation on the island for the duration of your trip (drivers are responsible for the cars)
* Breakfast, Dinner & snacks daily with the group
* Socializing, games, laughs and good times every night with the best group of people you’ll ever find
* Group Share: Living a Happy, Healthy, Successful Life
* Expert knowledge and guidance from local tour guides as well as the Tripio team who has been here with large groups many times before to ensure even your free time on the itinerary is packed with all the adventure and/or relaxation you want!
* Kona Airport transfer to & from luxury accommodations
* Be part of an exclusive group and make friends and memories that will truly last a lifetime, including the Tripio Team
Pack light! We've done multiple 14-day trips here with just one carry-on. You can do it. We challenge each of you to pack just 1-2 carry-on bags!
- 2 swimsuits
- Clothes for each day (as a guy, I usually take a few t-shirts, a couple pairs of shorts, 1 pair of pants, 1 long sleeve shirt/hoodie, a few underwear–washer & dryer in mansion
- SandalsHike/water shoes (Chacos, Tevas, etc.)
- Regular shoes
- Water bottle (to reuse daily on excursions)
- A hat of some sort for extra sun protection
- Rain jacket
- Travel size toiletriesTravel size sunscreen
- Travel size insect repellent
- Travel size hand sanitizer
- Sunglasses
- Phone, laptop, chargers
- Wallet + ID
- Face mask Negative
- Covid-19 test results as outlined below
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Travel Insurance (recommended, especially with Covid issues still lingering, no refunds will be issued if you happen to test positive or something as we can't control that)
- About $100 cash in 20s, 10s and 5s. This will be used for tipping locals. Sean and Jared do not accept tips, but ask that if you appreciate a service, please tip the local guide or service provider.
Execs:
Check-in: Mon. Feb. 28 – Checkout: Thurs. March 10
Others:
Check-in: Tues. March 1 – Checkout: Sun. March 6
- Airport code is KOA (Kona, Hawaii)
- Everyone needs a negative covid test before departure
- Test must be taken no more than 72 hrs before arrival in Kona
- Test must be from approved Hawaii Travel Partner
- Full list of approved partners here:
https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/- I prefer Walgreens because it’s a free, non-invasive, self-administered test at their drive through locations, by appointment only though
- Make appointment here:
https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_vanity_testing - CTR (Choose The Red) as these are the NAAT rapid tests. Approved by Hawaii with results in an hour.
- Appointment time slots are released daily at 5pm or midnight for 3 days out.
- Appointments book up quick, so don’t forget to schedule.
- Create a free account here:
https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/
- Register your Trip here:
https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/trips (address: 75-5785 Pikake Place, Kailua-Kona. use your own phone number)
- Once you have your negative covid test (or vaccine), add it here:
https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/exceptions - Complete health questionnaire here:
https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/healthrecords
