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Hear Hymn Church History Tour
July 25 – Aug 1, 2026

Kirby Heyborne

Dave Palmer
Enhance your study of the Doctrine & Covenants and Church History! These sacred sites will help the restoration come alive in a whole new way.












Everything
You Need To Know
Hear Him Church History Tour
July 25 – Aug 1, 2026
Included:
- Hotel rooms
- Comfortable charter bus
- 2 meals a day
- Admission to all sites/parks/events
- Instruction from qualified tour guides
NOT Included:
- Airfare
- One meal per day
- Incidentals
DAY 1 – SATURDAY
Fly into Philadelphia Airport (PHL) & arrive between 2-5 PM.
Check into our Hotel.
Opening Orientation
DAY 2 – SUNDAY
Visit the Peter Whitmer Farm
Attend Church on Whitmer Farm site
Picnic at Taughannock Falls
Priesthood Restoration Site (Susquehanna County, PA)
Joseph and Emma Smith Home
Susquehanna River
DAY 3 – MONDAY
Private time in the Sacred Grove
Smith Family Farm
The Grandin Press: Book of Mormon Publication Site
Palmyra Temple
Hill Cumorah
DAY 4 – TUESDAY
Niagara Falls
Experience the Maid of the Mist
John Johnson Farm
DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY
Kirtland Temple
Historic Kirtland
Joseph and Emma Smith Home
Drive through beautiful Amish Country
Amish Catered Dinner
DAY 6 – THURSDAY
Amish Country Store
Gameday on the Bus
Nauvoo Pageant
Nauvoo – Trail of Hope
DAY 7 – FRIDAY
Carthage Jail
Nauvoo Temple
Nauvoo City and Missionary Tours
DAY 8 – SATURDAY
Adam-ondi-ahman
Liberty Jail
Week in Review Video
Final Family Devotional and Goodbyes
Fly Home after 2 PM from Kansas City International Airport
Room Pricing:
- Private Room – $2,997/person
- Duo (sleeps 2) – $2,597/person
- Triple (sleeps 3) – $2,497/person
- Quad (sleeps 4) – $2397/person
- Groups of 10 + call for pricing
* PLUS receive an additional $100 OFF per person when you pay in full within 7 days!
Payments & Pricing:
- Payment options?
○ We do NOT accept American Express. We DO accept most major credit cards,
venmo, etc. - Payment due date(s)?
○ Due dates are flexible, depending on when you sign up.
○ Payments are typically due, 4 months and 2 months before the tour.
○ Payment schedules are offered, or a discount for pay in full option. - Pricing? Group discounts? Pay in full discounts? Room sharing discounts?
○ Please reach out directly for possible group discount options.
○ Pay in full right after you book, $100 off/person
○ Room sharing discounts, Pricing & discounts varies per tour.
○ Youth tours, sharing a bed, can save $100’s.
○ If adults want to save, they too can save $100’s, if Hi 5 is able to find them a
roommate.
Tipping Etiquette:
● Tour Guides: Tips are welcome and appreciated! Venmo is accepted/preferred.
● Bus Drivers: Our bus drivers will be with us throughout the trip, helping to keep
us safe and comfortable. A customary tip is $3-$5 per person, per day. For an
8-10 day tour, this usually comes to about $25-$50 per person. If you feel
inspired to give more, it is always appreciated. Daily tips are welcome, however
tipping at the close of the tour may be easiest. Most drivers now accept venmo
and of course cash as well.
● Meals: All meals covered by Hi 5 Live Tours, tip is included. Hi 5 does NOT
cover tips for your personal meals.
Refund Policy:
- Within 48 hours of booking: Everything is fully refundable.
- After 48 hours of booking: The deposit becomes non-refundable.
- 90 + days before the trip: Full refund for all payments except the deposit.
- 60-90 days before the trip: Half refund for all payments except the deposit.
- Within 60 days before the trip: All payments become non-refundable.
- Transferable Anytime: You can receive a full refund, except for the deposit, if you find someone to take your place.
**Please note, All tour itineraries are subject to change due to weather**
Physical Activity Considerations:
● What are the physical and mobility guidelines for the tour?
○ Able to walk up to 1 mile per day
○ Capable of ascending and descending large charter bus stairs
○ Be aware of uneven terrain throughout tour sites
○ Wheel chairs need to be manual and foldable to fit below bus
Airport/Transportation:
● Airport transportation to & from airport, to & from hotel?
○ Youth Tours: Hi 5 Live will be there to transport you to the hotel and bring youback to the airport at the close. Hi 5 Leaders will meet youth at baggage claim.(Youth will be taken to the airport at the close and dropped off in their terminal. They will need to check in, navigate through security and find their gate. If additional assistance is needed please inform us).
○ Adults: For some tours there will be a provided shuttle. Other transportation will
be your responsibility. This info varies per tour and therefore will be
communicated via your tour’s Groupme, following booking.
● Who schedules our flights?
Guests are responsible for scheduling their own flights. However, for a fee, we do
provide assistance with flights. Please contact Vanessa at (801) 885-8990 or vanessahi5live@gmail.com.
● How soon should we book our flights?
We typically recommend 6 weeks out if possible.
● Arrival & Departure Times?
This varies per tour. Check the first and last day of your itinerary on the website.
(It’s okay to arrive early, on day of tour, waiting times may vary according to hotel
room accessibility).
Arrival & Departure, Outside of Tour Dates:
● What’s the process for arriving before, or staying outside tour dates?
○ We can help connect you with our contact person at the tour hotel for you to make your own arrangements for up to 2 extra pre-tour & post-tour nights at a discounted price.
Please contact, Kari at (801) 628-4351 or kari.hi5.livetours@gmail.com.
Kari will need…
■ Names of guests
■ Dates (arriving/staying)
■ Number of rooms needed
Laundry:
● Will we stop at a Laundry Mat along the way?
○ All Hotels have limited facilities. A laundromat stop is planned mid-tour for some
10-day tours.
○ Please Note: If your tour does not have a stop it is because the timing of making
it to appointments at church sites did not allow for this stop. We would suggest
planning on using hotel facilities as an emergency option, and bringing enough to
last.
Luggage:
● How many suitcases can we bring?
○ 1 large suitcase, per person (that will go under bus)
○ 1 backpack or small carry-on for bus, per person (overhead bins on bus are
smaller than plane bins)
Make sure to check the weather as your trip approaches to adjust what clothing you may need to bring.
**Please note: All tour itineraries are subject to change, due to weather.**
GENERAL:
❖ Church clothes for Sunday & Temple
❖ Outfit for each day of the tour + pajamas
❖ Comfortable walking shoes
❖ Swimsuit(s) for hotel pool & possible beach day
❖ Beach towel
❖ Light jacket or sweatshirt for chilly evenings
❖ Light rain jacket (Niagara Falls provides a lightweight, full coverage poncho)
❖ Personal toiletry items
OTHER ITEMS:
❖ Hat, sunglasses
❖ Travel pillow and light travel blanket for bus
❖ Refillable water bottle
❖ BUG SPRAY!!!
❖ Sunscreen
❖ Mesh laundry bag & detergent pod(s) for possible laundry mat stop
❖ Personal medications
❖ Snacks
❖ Device chargers (there are some outlets on the bus)
❖ Scriptures & journal
❖ Temple recommend (Nauvoo Temple does rent clothes for those who opt to do temple work).
❖ We will have stops throughout the tour, especially on longer bus days, for snacks, etc.
MUST HAVES FOR SUMMER TOURS:
❖ Swimsuit(s) for hotel pool & beach day
❖ Beach towel
❖ Sunscreen
❖ Bug spray
❖ Hat, sunglasses
MUST HAVES FOR FALL TOURS:
❖ Lots of layers
❖ Jackets, rain jackets
❖ Gloves
❖ Beanies
Some hotels have laundry services, but very few. We may be able to stop at a laundry mat along the tour.
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Tour
Directors

Kirby Heyborne
Tour Director
Kirby Heyborne is an Emmy- and Grammy- nominated actor, narrator, musician, and comedian known for his roles in films like Saints and Soldiers, The Three Stooges, and The Best Two Years, as well as his work on the hit FOX sitcom Free Ride. He’s appeared in national commercials for major brands and is the host of the BYUTV series Making Good, where he combines his musical talents and passion for service, working with nonprofits around the world.
A celebrated audiobook narrator, Kirby has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy nomination and two Odyssey Awards, for his work on over 2,000 audiobooks, including popular series like Dragonwatch and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
As a musician, Kirby is known for crafting heartfelt songs that resonate with audiences and have been featured in movies and TV shows. He’s also the co-founder and director of the celebrated musical improv comedy group The Society.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kirby is deeply committed to his faith and family, cherishing his role as a husband and father. His greatest fulfillment comes from spending time with his wife and three children, and his dedication to service and uplifting others.

Dave Palmer
Tour Director
David “Brother” Palmer is the cofounder of Hi 5 Live Tours, where faith, history, service, and pure joy meet on the road. A lifelong teacher and storyteller, David has spent more than 25 years in Seminaries & Institutes and currently serves as the Director of the Gila Valley Institute in Thatcher, Arizona. He holds a master’s degree in Human Relations from Northern Arizona University and brings a warm, gospel-centered approach to every journey he leads.
Through Hi 5 Live Tours, David helps create unforgettable experiences—from Church History Tours and Belize Humanitarian Trips to Youth Adventures and the music-filled “Hear Hymn” Tours—all designed to help travelers feel the Spirit, deepen their testimony, and build meaningful connections.
David travels with his favorite companion and eternal teammate, his wife, Tia, whom he married in 1997. Together, they are the proud parents of four and delighted grandparents. Whether he’s guiding a temple day, singing Restoration hymns on sacred ground, or handing a hammer to a teen in Belize, David’s goal is simple: help people hear Him, feel joy, and see the world through the lens of faith.