Hawaii International Conference
on System Sciences
Hilton Waikoloa Village
and
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
January 4 - 9, 2004
Sunday, January 4 and Friday, January 9, 2004
Tour A
Volcano Discovery Hiking Adventure
$146.00 per person
Hawaiian Walkways’ routes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompass lush
rain forests, lava tubes, steam vents, craters, a desert, islands of vegetation
isolated by lava flows, and, sometimes, eruption sites with molten lava. We
reach into seldom-visited corners of this active volcano, giving our hikers
uncrowded settings.
Kilauea remains a sacred place for those who follow traditional Hawaiian
practices. Our exploration of these varied realms opens us to the astonishing
scientific story of island creation and evolution, and the remarkably insightful
explanations of the people of old – ka po’e kahiko – for the phenomena they
observed so well.
Tour Time: Depart Hotel at 7:30 am and return at approximately 5:30 pm
Capacity: Minimum Required: 8 Hikers per van
Maximum:
10 Hikers per van / 40 Hikers per day
Includes:
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Exclusive Narrated and Guided Tour
Round Trip Hotel Transfers
Light Packs, Lunch, Beverages, Walking Sticks and Rain Gear
Ratio of One Guide per Ten Hikers
Guide Gratuity and State Tax
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Tour A / Volcano Discovery Hiking Adventure – Continued
Notes:
- Distance & Walking Time: Up to 4 miles, in about 5 hours
- “When” flowing lava is accessible, we will get groups as close as
safely possible.
- The footing on hardened lava is rocky and uneven. Closed shoes
are a must. Forest paths are smoother, mostly on natural surfaces.
- Some routes involve descents into craters as much as 400 feet
below.
- Because of the different climates, hikers need to be prepared for
sunny weather (with a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen) and for
cool, perhaps misty weather (with a light jacket/sweatshirt).
Vendor: Hawaiian Walkways, Inc.
Additional Questions – Phone: 808-775-0372
Email: hawaiianwalkways@verizon.net
Tour B
Volcanoes National Park with Circle Island Tour
$72.75 per person
The Big Island of Hawaii is a continent in miniature. Experience it’s wonders and
excitement. We’ll take you from lush tropical rain forests to the rim of awesome
Kilauea caldera. You’ll enjoy panoramic views in unmatched comfort from
spacious, deluxe “big window” Premier Mini or Motor Coaches. This highly
personalized scenic tour is fully narrated and features many stops to allow you to
get the most from your day. Join us for an experience you’ll long remember!
Tour Highlights:
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Kailua Town
Kealakekua Bay Overlook
Place of Refuge
Coffee Plantations
Black Sand Beach
Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea Iki Crater
Thurston Lava Tube
Volcano Observatory
Jagger Museum
Tour Time:
Capacity:
Includes:
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Steam Bluffs & Crater Drive
Fern Tree Jungle
Orchid & Anthurium Nursery
Hilo City
Water Falls
Hamakua Coast
Sugar Fields
Macadamia Nut Factory
Parker Ranch Lands
Waimea District
Depart Hotel at 7:00 am and return at approximately 6:30 pm
Minimum Required: 21 Passengers on Mini Bus
42 Passengers on Motorcoach
- Exclusive Narrated Tour
- National Park Entrance Fees
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- Guide Gratuity and State Tax
Tour B / Volcanoes National Park with Circle Island Tour - Continued
Notes:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring light jacket and camera with
plenty of film
- “No-Host” Lunch available at Volcano House Restaurant
Vendor: Polynesian Adventure Tours
Additional Questions – Phone 808-329-8008
Email: gordonkona@polyad.com
Additional Tours and Activities Available
Tour 1
Kohala Coast Helicopter Adventure
$230.00 per person
This popular, action packed tour will leave you awestruck at the incredible
beauty of the Kohala Mountains with its towering ocean cliffs and deep
meandering valleys including Waipio, Pololu and Waimanu.
Includes:
- Approximately 50 minutes of flight
- Roundtrip Transfers
*Please Indicate Morning or Afternoon Preferred
Tour 2
Big Island Helicopter Spectacular
$440.00 per person
Discover all the Big Island's beauty and volcanic fury on this complete island
aerial tour. Explore the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala
Mountains with dozens of cascading waterfalls and enjoy the lush rainforest of
the Hamakua Coast enroute to Madame Pele's lava flows... this tour is for those
who want it all!
Includes:
- Approximately Two Hour Event
- Roundtrip Transfers
*Please Indicate Morning or Afternoon Preferred
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Tour 3
Waipi'o on Horseback and Taro Farm
$78.25 per person
Our guests will travel approximately one and one half hours from the hotel to the
meeting spot at Waipi'o Lookout. From here, a four wheel drive van takes
guests into the valley to the stable.
This tour offers specially guided excursions on horseback in secluded Waipi'o
Valley. Small groups savor the charm of this 2 1/2 hour adventure in old Hawaii.
The trek takes a leisurely pace as guides narrate throughout the ride, explaining
the history, legends and facts of life in the valley. The path meanders through
lush jungle trails along the hillside; through streams and rivers; and on to ancient
Hawaiian villages. Riders see dramatic 1,200-foot waterfalls, taro patches, lotus
ponds, wild horses, exotic flowers, plants, native trees and birds. Spend quality
time on one of Waipi'o's largest taro farms. Learn and experience one of
Hawaii's oldest forms of farming that produces taro, a Hawaiian staple that helps
feed our local community.
- Minimum of two and maximum of fourteen riders per excursion.
- Tour Times:
9:30 am (Depart hotel by @ 8:00 am, Rtn 2:00 pm)
1:00 pm (Depart hotel by @ 11:30 am, Rtn 6:00 pm)
Additional Expense:
- Round-trip transportation via 6-passenger taxi vans @ $170.00 per taxi
Tour 4
Paniolo Cycle Adventure
$83.25 per person
Take a journey back in time to the days of paniolos (Hawaiian cowboys), as you
cycle through Hawaii's high country with magnificent views of Maui and the
Kohala Coastline.
Includes:
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9:00 am - 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Maximum Group of Six Guests per Tour
Hotel Transfers
Picnic Lunch
Tour Leader, Escort Van and 21-Speed Bikes
Tour 5
Snorkel Sail
$87.00 per person
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Experience first class adventure aboard the Big Island's finest excursion vessels.
The "Sea Smoke & Alala" are extremely safe, stable and comfortable riding 50'
custom sailing catamarans. They are fully equipped with restrooms, shaded
areas, a fresh water showers and spacious decks for sunbathing. This sail
includes continental breakfast, snorkeling, sightseeing, swimming, lunch and a
full bar while anchored.
Includes:
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Snorkel Sail, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Buffet Lunch and Full Bar
All Snorkel Gear and Instruction
49 Passengers Maximum
Tour 6
*Scuba Diving
$137.00 per person
Exploring the underwater environment of Hawaii is a treat not to be missed.
Selective anchorages and dive site rotation helps minimize diver impact and
promotes preservation of the unique formations we've come to enjoy. "It's diving
at its' very best."
Includes:
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7:45 am -11:45 am
Dives from 38' Lani Kai Dive Boat
Transfers to Boat are Included (10 minute transfer)
Includes Equipment, Two Tanks and Instruction
Snacks and Beverages
*Certified divers only
Tour 7
Deep Sea Fishing
$600.00 per charter
Landing the "Big One" will be a thrilling experience for beginners or experts alike.
Perhaps they will hook into a Marlin, Ahi (Yellow Fin Tuna), Mahi Mahi, Ono,
Barracuda, Sailfish or Aku (Oceanic Bonita).
These 47’ – 58’ deluxe boats are fully equipped with the finest tackle and gear
available, fighting chair, restroom, comfortable seating and shaded areas that
still enables guests to see the action while they avoid over exposure to the sun.
Tour 7 / Deep Sea Fishing – Continued
Includes:
-6:30 am -11:30 am or 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Maximum of 6 Passengers
- Fishing Gear, Tackle, Captain and Crew
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Additional Expense:
- Round-trip transportation via 6-passenger taxi vans @ $116.00 per taxi
Tour 8
Atlantis Submarine Tour
$84.25 per person
Kona, a historical town with a charming harbor steeped in the traditions of the
sea, provides a perfect backdrop and departure point for an adventure beneath
the sea. Board a specially designed ferry boat that will transport guests to the
Atlantis dive site offshore.
Once aboard the submarine, guests will descend to depths of up to 100 feet. An
educational commentary will entertain the passengers during the voyage lasting
approximately 50 minutes. Learn about this aquatic paradise teeming with exotic
fish and precious black coral as well as the volcanic evolution of the ocean floor.
After the dive, guests re-board the ferry where they will be able to enjoy the
beautiful Big Island mountain scenery as they cruise back to the Harbor. This
educational tour lasts almost two hours, extends from the old to the new, from
above to below and from adventure to relaxation.
Includes:
- Four Dives Daily
- 65' Vessel
- 46 Passengers Maximum
Additional Expense:
- Round-trip transportation via 6-passenger taxi vans @ $128.00 per taxi
Tour 9
Valley Waterfall Hiking Adventure
$99.00 per person
This fairly level and easy three-mile walk is nestled in a lush, forested valley,
crossing over delightful waterfalls. This incredible trail, carved into the cliffside a
thousand feet above the valley floor, passes over quaint footbridges, hidden
water tunnels and reveals breathtaking scenic views through the valley to the
cliffs above the ocean. Your guide will educate and fascinate you with stories of
the area’s natural, cultural and geologic history.
Tour 9 / Valley Waterfall Hiking Adventure – Continued
The turnaround point is Kapoloa Falls, which provides one of the most dazzling
photo opportunities the island has to offer. This breathtaking waterfall drops
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three hundred feet above you and two hundred feet below as it cascades over
the trail. On the way back, enjoy a private and secluded lookout point where you
will experience the unforgettable panorama of Hawaii’s magnificent pali coastline
with its miles of towering seacliffs and waterfalls.
Includes:
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Valley Waterfall Hike, 7:00 am - 12:20 pm or 12:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Round-trip narrated transportation
Naturalist led guided nature walk
Snack/Beverage service: sandwiches, pastries, island chips,
juice, soda, water
- Exclusive access onto private property
- Rain ponchos
Tour 10
Kohala Mountain Kayak Cruise
$88.55 per person
This special tour provides guests with a historical briefing while enroute to the
waterway, via 4x4 vans. Upon arrival at the ditch, which is 1000 feet above sea
level in the Kohala Mountains, guests receive a safety briefing prior to boarding
their kayaks.
The kayaks are stable, high tech and double hulled with a five person capacity.
They have been selected for guest comfort and safety as no kayaking
experience is required.
The tour goes through 7 tunnels, over 4 flumes and in 5 ditches. The "cruise"
terminates in a sheltered area with a restroom and facilities for changing attire.
Refreshments and light snacks are served.
Includes:
- Kohala Mountain Kayak Cruise, 8:30 am - 11:30 am
or 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Depart Hotel @ 7:30 am or 11:30 am)
- Maximum of Twelve Guests per tour
- Refreshments and Light Snacks
Additional Expense:
- Round-trip transportation via 6-passenger taxi vans @ $132.00 per taxi
Tour 11
Waipi’o Waterfall Adventure
$118.00 per person
This hike route provides a rare opportunity to skirt the rim of the Island’s most
immense and best-beloved valley. Historical trails take us to places where we
can securely view streams and waterfalls close-up, and the ocean and valley
floor well over 1,000 feet below. Crucial times in Hawaii’s past unfolded in the
scenery at our feet. Imagination comes alive as the guide’s narration blends with
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the spectacular scenery to erase the bounds of time.
excellent; the setting is unmatched anywhere.
The hiking here is
Notes: - Hiking Distance: 3 Miles
- Clothing: Sun Protection, Windbreaker or Sweatshirt and Sturdy
Shoes with Good Traction.
Includes: -
Wai’pio Waterfall Adventure, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm – 6:00
pm
Round-trip narrated transportation
Maximum 10 Hikers Per Van
Naturalist Guide
Light Packs, Snacks and Beverages, Walking Sticks and Rain
Wear
Tour 12
Kona Cloud Forest Botanical Walk
$118.00 per person
A surprisingly short distance from the arid coast is a lush forest on slopes of the
sleeping volcano called Hualalai. There we find a private and very special
sanctuary that nurtures plants, birds and the human spirit with its peaceful
isolation. As we move quietly through native forest, and among palms, tree
ferns, blossoms and bamboo from around the world, our senses are soothed by
the cool air, the songs of birds and the thousand shades of green the forest
displays. Engaging information is presented about the wide-range of botanical
specimens and the geographic context.
Notes: - Hiking Distance: 1.5 Miles
- Clothing: Lightweight Pants or Shorts, Windbreaker or Long-Sleeved
Shirt and Sturdy Shoes with Good Traction.
Includes: -
Kona Cloud Forest Botanical Walk, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm or 12:30
pm – 4:30 pm
Round-trip narrated transportation
Maximum 10 Hikers Per Van
Naturalist Guide
Light Packs, Food and Beverages, Walking Sticks and Rain Wear
Tour 13
Oahu Island Tour
Depart Hotel @ 5:45 am
$246.00 per person
Return to Hotel @ 8:15 pm
Relive a "Moment in History" with this visit to Pearl Harbor, the Arizona Memorial
and Visitor Center, and tour the USS Missouri (admission included). See the
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City of Honolulu and see the serene National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
of Punchbowl. You’ll enjoy the spectacular views from the famed Nuuanu Pali
Lookout and marvel at the rainforest surrounding Nuuanu Pali Drive.
Note: Tour does not operate on Sundays
Includes:
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Roundtrip Hotel Transfers
Roundtrip Jet Service
Narrated Tour
No-Host Lunch
Tour Highlights:
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Arizona Memorial Visitor Center
Board the Arizona Memorial
USS Missouri Wardroom Orientation Center – maps,
models, photos, artifacts and a brief film prepare you for
your shipboard visit
Take a guided tour aboard the “Mighty Mo” – the last
battleship built by the US Navy (admission included).
Surrender Deck – tour the area that ushered in a New
Era in the Pacific on September 2, 1945
Kawaihao Church, State Library and Archives plus City
Hall, the Mission Houses and Statue of King
Kamehameha
State Capital and Iolani Palace
Your visit to Oahu includes a mid-day break at Hawaii’s
Festival Marketplace surrounding the historic Aloha
Tower. Enjoy a free daily entertainment while you shop,
dine and take in Honolulu’s Waterfront
Experience serene Punchbowl National Cemetery (drivethru)
Nuuanu Rain forest & Pali Lookout