Note: The Wright
Company, LLC will offer a 7% discount for HICSS participants and their guests on all tours booked prior to December 15,
2004.
Tour 1
Volcano Discovery Hiking Adventure $146.00 per person
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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.
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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: - Exclusive Narrated and Guided Tour
- Light Packs, Lunch, Beverages, Walking Sticks and Rain Gear
- Ratio of One Guide per Ten Hikers
- Guide Gratuity and State Tax
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 smooth, 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).
Tour 2
Volcanoes National Park with Circle Island Tour $72.75 per person
The Big Island of Hawaii is a continent in miniature. Experience its 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!
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Tour Highlights:
- Kailua Town - Steam Bluffs & Crater Drive
- Kealakekua Bay Overlook - Fern Tree Jungle
- Place of Refuge - Orchid & Anthurium Nursery
- Coffee Plantations - Hilo City
- Black Sand Beach - Water Falls
- Kilauea Iki Crater - Sugar Fields
- Thurston Lava Tube - Macadamia Nut Factory
- Volcano Observatory - Parker Ranch Lands
- Jagger Museum - Waimea District
Tour Time: Depart Hotel at 7:00 am and return at approximately 6:30 pm
Capacity: Minimum Required: 21 Passengers on Mini Bus
42 Passengers on Motorcoach
Includes: - Exclusive Narrated Tour
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Guide Gratuity and State Tax
Notes: - Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring light jacket and camera
with plenty of film
- “No-Host” Lunch available at Volcano House Restaurant
Tour 3
Kohala Coast Helicopter Adventure $230.00 per person
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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
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Tour 4
Big Island Helicopter Spectacular $443.75 per person
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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 |
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*Please Indicate Morning or Afternoon Preferred
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.
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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.
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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
Paniolo Cycle Adventure $83.33 per person
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Includes: - 8:15 am - 1:00 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 7
Snorkel
Sail
$87.00 per person
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Experience first class adventure aboard the Big Island's finest excursion
vessels. The
“Noa Noa” is an extremely safe, stable and comfortable
riding 50' custom sailing catamaran. Fully equipped with
restrooms, shaded areas, a fresh water shower and
spacious decks for sunbathing. This sail includes
continental breakfast, snorkeling, sightseeing,
swimming, lunch and a full bar while anchored.
Includes: - Snorkel Sail, 9:00am - 49 Passenger Maximum |
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Tour 8
*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."
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Includes: - 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
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Tour 9
Deep Sea Fishing $850.00 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 enable guests to see the action while they avoid over-exposure to the sun.
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Includes: - 6:30 am -11:30 am or 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Maximum of 6 Passengers per boat - Fishing Gear, Tackle, Captain and Crew
Additional Expense: - Round-trip transportation via 6-passenger taxi vans @ $116.00 per taxi
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Tour 10
Atlantis Submarine Tour $84.25 per person
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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, 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
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Additional Expense:
- Round-trip transportation via 6-passenger taxi vans @ $128.00 per taxi
(Shuttle
from Hilton and Marriott available)
Tour 11
Valley Waterfall Hiking Adventure $125.00 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.
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The turnaround point is Kapoloa Falls, which provides one of the most dazzling photo opportunities the island has to offer. This breathtaking waterfall drops 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 sea cliffs and waterfalls.
Includes: - Valley Waterfall Hike, 7:00 am - 12:20
pm or - Round-trip narrated transportation - Naturalist led guided nature walk
- Snack/Beverage service: sandwiches,
pastries, - Exclusive access onto private property - Rain ponchos
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Tour 12
Kohala Mountain Kayak Cruise
$88.55 per person
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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 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 - 11:30 am or 12:30 - 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
Waipi’o Waterfall Adventure $98.95 per person
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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 the spectacular scenery to erase the bounds of time.
The hiking here is excellent; the setting is unmatched anywhere.
Notes: - Hiking
Distance: 3 Miles
Includes:
- Wai’pio Waterfall Adventure, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm - Round-trip narrated transportation - Maximum 10 Hikers Per Van - Naturalist Guide
- Light Packs, Snacks and Beverages, Walking |
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Kona Cloud Forest Botanical Walk $98.95 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
Oahu Island Tour $297.00 per person
Note: Tour does not operate on Sundays
Depart Hotel @ 5:45 am 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 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.
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Includes: - Roundtrip Jet Service - Narrated Tour - No Host Lunch |
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Tour Highlights: - 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, Iolani Palace and Statue of King Kamehameha
- State Capital and Iolani Palace
- Experience serene Punchbowl National Cemetery (drive-thru)
- No Host Lunch in Waikiki
- Nuuanu Rain forest & Pali Lookout
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Tour 16
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars
Adventure
$161.46
per person
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A Journey through Space and Time….The summit of Mauna Kea is renowned as the world’s greatest astronomical observing site. It is also one of Hawaii’s most sacred cultural sites. Travel through space and time as we transport you across striking and surreal landscape that reveals Hawaii's past. Learn about the remarkable evolution and changes our island’s natural world has experienced. Dine with us, local bento style, at a historic ranch outpost. Stand in awe at the top of the world’s tallest volcano amidst the largest collection of telescopes on earth and some of the most dramatic scenery you will ever witness. Then, after a sensational sunset, let our Naturalist Guide reveal the wonders and world-class clarity of our Hawaiian night skies. |
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Notes: Fitness Level: Easy. Those with respiratory or heart conditions, pregnant women or those in poor health should not attend. No children under 16 allowed.
- Clothing: Light Sweater or Sweatshirt, Long Pants and Covered Walking Shoes
- Restroom: Available throughout tour
Includes: - Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm (changes seasonally)
- Round-trip narrated transportation
- 10 Guests per Van / 2 Vans Maximum per Night
- Expert Naturalist Guide
- Picnic Dinner, Hot Beverages and Cookies
- Private Astronomy Show and Hooded Parkas
Tour 17
Whale
Watch
$61.45 per person
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Encounter the
majestic humpback whales in the National Marine Sanctuary located along the
Kohala Coast. Experience first hand their dramatic behaviors narrated by a
marine naturalist. Guaranteed whale sightings or your next trip is free
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. |
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Whale Watch, 7:30 am - 9:30 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, or 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm - Soft drinks, juice and dry snacks - Round trip hotel transfers - 49 Passengers Maximum |
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