Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa Kailua-Kona, The Big Island , Hawaii
Ninety Nines Inc. - 2010
Hosted by Southwest Section
July 5, 2010 - July 9, 2010
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TOURS
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| Pre-Conference Tours |
7/2 - 7/5/2010 Island Hopping - See registration forms for costs and details. |
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Ocean Kayaking
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A short walk from the Sheraton, explore the birthplace of Kamehameha the Great (Keauhou Bay) and head south along the cliffs toward Kuamoo Bay. Be on the look out for dolphins, manta rays and turtles. The sea caves catch ocean swells that make this a highlight of the adventure. The next stop allows ample time to snorkel the reefs. Then climb up to a vantage point above the cove to enjoy refreshments. From this vantage point above the cove, many are tempted to jump into the cool, clear waters 12-25 feet below! The water is deep and safe enough to meet the temptation. Head off shore once again to hopefully ride the trade winds home. Wear swim suits. Bring sunscreen, hat and a cover up.
Minimum 6/Maximum 12 persons.
Included: kayak rental, guide, towel, snorkel equipment, gratuities and taxes |
Cost: $92
Day: Monday 7/5 & Friday 7/9
Tour Departs: 8:15
Tour Returns: 12:00 |
Country Waterfall Hike
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Soak up the best of Hawaii. The walk is an easy 1.5 mile loop trail. Discover waterfalls, ancient Hawaiian terraces, streamside trails, footbridges, flumes and an expansive coastline view. With easy walking, beautiful country, and a chance for a dip in a mountain stream with cascading falls overhead, this hike is unique! Guests must be able to walk over uneven muddy terrain and manage short climbs. Not recommended for those with back or neck problems. Children must be 6 or older. Dress in comfortable clothing and wear a hat, sunglasses and a swimsuit under your clothes. Hiking shoes or sturdy footwear required. Shoes and clothes may get stained with volcanic red dirt or mud! Minimum/Maximum 10 persons
Included: round trip transfer, walking sticks, water bottles, rain gear, towel, beverages and snacks, guide, gratuities, taxes and fees. |
Cost: $165
Day: Monday 7/5 & Friday 7/9
Tour Departs: 7:30
Tour Returns: 12:30 |
Kona Coffee Farm and Historic Area
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Step back in time and visit a working coffee plantation and museum operated by the Kona Historical Society. This “living” farm not only offers a guided tour but each stop on the walking tour features authentic “characters” in traditional costume demonstrating their specific craft. Drive through historic Kailua-Kona along the way.
Minimum 30/Maximum 50 persons
Included: Round trip transportation, entrance fees, escort/guide, bottled water, gratuities, and taxes. |
Cost: $145
Day: Monday 7/5 & Friday 7/9
Tour Departs: 8:30
Tour Returns: 1:00 |
Painted Church and City of Refuge Tour
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Overlooking beautiful and historic Kealakekua Bay, St. Benedict's Painted Church is a fascinating place to visit on your journey to the Big Island of Hawaii. This present church was erected in 1899 by Father John Velghe. Without any professional training and using house paint on ordinary wood he beautified the church with his paintings. In those days few Hawaiians could read and so he taught with pictures-most successfully. St. Benedict's Church, with its unique art work, is listed in the Hawaii State Register of Historic places and the National Register of Historic Places. Next visit Pu'uhonuao Honaunau National Historical Park (Place of Refuge). Step back in time to a sanctuary of Hawaii’s past where traditional Hawaiian lifestyle is preserved. Ancient temples and ki’i (wooden images) whisper stories from the past. The history of old Hawaii comes alive at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau. Walk along the ocean, past Keone’ele Cove where once only ali'i (chiefs) were allowed to go. Imagine the Kapu breakers fleeing their pursuers as they swim across the bay to the safety of the pu'uhonua. Marvel at the engineering accomplishments of the Hawaiians as you pass along the great wall and heiau. The people and places here have left many untold stories. Today, the park continues as a sanctuary for visitors seeking a peaceful place and as a safe haven for all of the native wildlife living here.
Minimum 30/Maximum 50 persons
Included: round trip transportation, entrance fees, escort/guide, bottled water, gratuities and taxes. |
Cost: $82
Day: Monday 7/5 & Tuesday 7/6
Tour Departs: 8:00
Tour Returns: 1:30 |
Volcano Helicopter Tour
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Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Tour the most geologically active environment on earth -- the famous Kilauea volcano, which has been continuously erupting since 1983. View lava flows and black sand beaches. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore the lush rainforests of the Hamakua Coast. The towering sea cliffs open into the dramatically deep and meandering valleys of the Kohala Mountains. Beautiful waterfalls cascade thousands of feet into the rainforest below and remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. This is the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure. FAA requires all passengers weigh in. Passengers over 240 lbs may require a “comfort” seat at a supplemental fee. Bring cameras only, no backpacks, purses or other personal items.
Included: transportation, flight, taxes and gratuities |
Cost: $585
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7/5-6 & 7/7-8
Tour Departs: 7:45
Tour Returns: 12:15 |
Circle Island Flight Tour
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Climb aboard this Cessna 208 Caravan - Departing from Kona Airport, experience the beauty and history of
Kona on this 1 hour and 50 minute flight beginning with the Captain Cook Monument at beautiful Kealakekua Bay, Miloli'i (Hawaii's last native fishing village), and South Point. Then, fly over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with the active volcano (Pu'u'O'o), Hilo Bay, Akaka Falls, and up the Hamakua Coast to the spectacular
Waipi'o, Waimanu and Pololu Valleys. Finally, see the rolling hills and sweeping pastures of Parker Ranch and the turquoise waters of the Kohala Coast. Valid Government issued photo ID required to board plane. Dress warmly due to air conditioning.
Included: Transportation, Flight, Taxes, Gratuities |
Cost: $360
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7/5-6 & 7/7-8
Tour Departs: 6:45
Tour Returns: 10:45 |
Atlantis Submarine Tour
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An unforgettable 35-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48 passenger submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials, where guests explore a 25-acre natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants! A new adventure awaits you at depths up to 100 feet! Enjoy the view in air-conditioned comfort and safety. Children must be 36 inches or taller to ride submarine.
Included: transportation, exclusive submarine ride, taxes and gratuities |
Cost: $140
Day: Thursday 7/8
Tour Departs: 9:00
Tour Returns: 11:30 |
Kilauea Volcano Adventure
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Enjoy a stop at a Coffee Plantation during the two hour drive to the National Park. The recent eruptions of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in the Park have captured the world's imagination. This narrated Volcano Adventure features a hike over the lava flow that covered the village of Kalapana and famous Kaimu black sand beach in the 1980's. Experience a short walk to the newest accessible black sand beach covering an area that was once the ocean. Look to the east and see the slopes of Volcanoes National Park where steam or lava flowing to the sea may be seen. Explore Volcanoes National Park, Jagger Museum, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Crater and Lava Tree State Park. This excursion continues on to majestic Rainbow Falls where the rushing water interacts with the golden sunshine to create rainbows. Visit a colorful anthurium and orchid nursery. A stop will be made at the Volcano House for lunch which is not included. On the return drive enjoy the scenic views of the Hamakua Coast along with a short stop at Parker Ranch, the largest independently owned ranch in the world.
Minimum 30/Maximum 50 persons.
Included: Round trip transfers, guides, bottled water on bus, taxes and gratuities |
Cost: $125
Day: Thursday 7/8 & Friday 7/9
Tour Departs: 8:00
Tour Returns: 6:00 |
Mauna Kea Observatory
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(Ages 16 and older only)
The summit at Mauna Kea is renowned as the world’s greatest astronomical observing site. It is also one of Hawaii’s most sacred cultural sites. Learn about the remarkable evolution and changes the island has experienced. Stop for a picnic style dinner at an historic ranch outpost. After dinner, make your way to the summit for a memorable sunset. Stand in awe at the top of the world’s largest volcano amidst the largest collection of telescopes on earth, and some of the most dramatic scenery you’ll ever witness. Rated easy, but not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy or poor health. Scuba divers note summit altitude is over 13,000 feet elevation. Wear warm clothing (long pants, sweater or jacket, covered shoes). A parka is provided. Seats for this trip are very limited.
Minimum/Maximum 12 persons per van/Maximum 2 vans.
Included: Round trip transportation, parka, dinner, private star show, hot cocoa and cookies, and driver/guide gratuity. |
Cost: $250
Day: Thursday 7/8 & Friday 7/9
Tour Departs: 2:15
Tour Returns: 10:30 |
Scuba Diving Expedition
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The island of Hawaii, though very large, is a baby island in geological terms. As yet, no fringing reef protects the corals (mostly lobe and cauliflower types), which must be tough to withstand the lashing of seasonal storm waves. The underwater scenery gives rugged and beautiful testimony to the unfathomable power of the earth under creation. Join in on this 2 tank, 2 site exclusive adventure.
Included: transportation, all gear, taxes, and gratuities |
Cost: $182
Day: Tuesday 7/6
Tour Departs: 7:00
Tour Returns: 1:00 |
Sunset Cruise
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Walk down to the beach for boarding on a catamaran. Relax and enjoy a luxurious 2 hour sail along the southern coast of the Big Island and view sunset in a unique and special way. Bring a light jacket, sunglasses, camera and sunscreen.
Minimum 50/Maximum 100 persons
Included: light appetizers, taxes and gratuities. |
Cost: $75
Day: Tuesday 7/6 & Thursday 7/8
Tour Departs: 5:00
Tour Returns: 7:30 |
Morning Snorkel Tour
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The tour departs Keauhou Bay at 9:00AM. Enjoy a beautiful Kona morning cruise along the coastline to Kealakekua Bay. Delicious 100% Kona coffee and fresh island fruit organically grown is served for breakfast in addition to muffins, danish, and tropical juice. There is 2 1/2 hours for fun at Kealakekua Bay which includes two 15-foot water slides and a high jump platform from the top deck! While at the bay, lunch of burgers with fruit, chips, soft drinks and juice will be served. A cash bar is available. Note: Wear swim suits, sunscreen, hat and cover up.
Minimum 40 persons
Included: Round trip transfer, chartered boat, snorkel equipment, guides, towels, gratuities and taxes. |
Cost: $135
Day: Tuesday 7/6 & Thursday 7/8
Tour Departs: 8:15
Tour Returns: 2:00 |
| Post-Conference Tours
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7/9 - 7/11/2010 - See "Island Hopping" and registration forms for costs and details. |
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| Post-Conference Cruise
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7/7 - 7/17/2010 - See "Post-Conference Cruise" and registration forms for costs and details. |
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Contact Information:
Martha Phillips, martha99s@yahoo.com, 805-498-9852
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Carol Vautin, vautin@verizon.net, 805 379 0793
Webmaster: Maureen Kenney, Southwest Section
Last Updated: Sep 1, 2009
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