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SIERRA CLUB –
OCSS
HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE
JUST REDUCED TO $1095*
WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING PARTICIPANTS
WE STILL HAVE SPACE FOR 4
*REFLECTS LOWER AIRFARE AS OF 7/31/2009, MAY INCREASE AT ANY TIME
Sept 15 – Sept 21, 2009
7
Days/6 Nights
Leaders: Richard Glick and Bob Moore
ABOUT THE TRIP
BOOK EARLY
Hawaiian Adventure- Hike, Snorkel and Surf
See a part of Hawaii that few tourists ever get to experience. We will go on
four hikes into the tropical rain forest of Oahu. View waterfalls, flowing
streams, beautiful display of vegetation and magnificent scenic views. You
will also have an opportunity to snorkel at Hanauma Bay, which offers some of
the island’s finest snorkeling. Occasionally you may even see turtles! You
will even have an opportunity to learn to surf with a world famous Waikiki
Beach Boy. Includes round trip
flight, 6 nights lodging and ground transportation. $1195 with SC#/$1250 non-member (ck payable OCSS)
Reserve by March 10. Contact Ldr: Richard Glick 949-859-0255 or rmglick@cox.net
for an applications Subject: Hawaii 08 or Co-Ldr: Bob Moore bimoore1@hotmail.com
714-686-7454. BOOK EARLY, THERE IS A
LIMIT OF 25 PARTICIPANTS.
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ABOUT YOUR LEADERS
I am a retired teacher and spend a lot of time during the
year in the Hawaiian Islands. I have over a decade of experience leading trips
to Hawaii. During this time in Hawaii I have hiked for many years with the
Sierra Club, the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club and on my own. I’ve lead
many small groups on hikes throughout the islands. I have acquired an
extensive amount of knowledge about Hawaii, which includes great places to
hike, snorkel and surf. While the emphases of our trip will be on exploring
the natural beauty of the island, I can also help you plan to see some of the
sights not included in our package during your free time. Having me as a
resource can save you lots of time and dollars compared to what the average
tourist will spend. I get great pleasure sharing Hawaii with my friends and
people I meet. I am looking forward to sharing this experience with you.
Our co-leader, Bob Moore, worked for Arizona Public Service and is now retired
in La Habra
with his wife. He has been
involved with the Sierra Club for over ten years.
He has been co-leading trips with the Sierra Club, including a China
trip last year and this year
HERE’S
WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT THE LAST HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE.
This
trip was my Hawaiian dream come true! Beautiful hikes were very well
organized. Hotel right next to the beach was great. We got to see places that
most tourists never visit and also hit tourist attractions in our spare time.
Excellent planning! Thanks, I had an awesome time.
If
you can only afford to travel to Hawaii once in your lifetime, this trip is
it!
Oahu
is a diverse and beautiful spot. Our Hawaiian Adventure allowed us to
experience the vibrant and lively Waikiki area and the lush tropical forest
and incredible views. We had just the right balance of relaxation and
exhilaration. From early morning swims in the warm Hawaiian waters to the lush
greenery, waterfalls and bamboo forests. We had time to see it all. Our free
day was a great time to see the rest of the island. Thanks for making it
relaxing, fun and affordable.
It
was a wonderful Hawaii trip. Very organized and well-planned trip.
Richard
and Bob are outstanding Sierra Club leaders whose thorough research before the
trip made everything run smoothly during the trip. Richard is very safety
conscious and he provided safety instructions continuously while hiking and
snorkeling. Richard’s familiarity with Hawaii, Oahu, lifestyle and nature
came through with his history lessons and free time hints. Wonderful trip!
Very
organized from the very beginning with enough free time. I felt safe knowing
that all arrangements had been made and secure. Richard was always available
and able to give “insider” tips on individual outings. He’s very
knowledgeable and willing to share and teach. Excellent trip and vacation.
Thanks
so much – a trip I will always remember!
Memories
for a lifetime.
I
got to experience a good variety of activities, especially the final hike. It
was great to do this as a Sierra Club activity.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
1. Round trip airfare from LAX to Honolulu
2. Hotel room for six nights (double occupancy), a single supplement is available($380) if you prefer not having a roommate.
3. All ground transportation for hikes and to/from airport.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
1. Cost of any optional activities, such as learn to surf ($40 plus tip) or Hanauma Bay snorkel trip ($15 includes Entrance Fee, Mask, Snorkel, Fins and RT. Transportation).
2. Meals
3. Tips
4. Trips and excursions you go on during your free time.
ABOUT OUR HOTEL
We will be staying at the Aqua Bamboo hotel in central Waikiki. To learn more about the hotel please visit their website at http://www.aquaresorts.com/aqua-bamboo/index.htm .
The hotel also provides a free continental breakfast each morning that includes coffee, tea, juice, fruit and pastries.
ITINERARY
Sept 15-21
Day 1: Tuesday
Travel day. Check-in to Hawaiian Air by 7:00 A.M. Check in to hotel and explore Waikiki on your own. Meet up with your co-travelers for a no host dinner.
Day 2: Wednesday
Start the day off with an optional surf lesson with the world famous Waikiki Beach Boy, Todd Camenson. Waikiki is considered one of the best places in the world to learn how to surf. Cost is $40 plus tip. You should be able to stand up on your first lesson. Todd will be available for additional lessons throughout the week. Or, if you’re ready, rent a board and enjoy the surf as much as you like on your own.
After you have dried off and had a bite to eat, we will meet at 1:00 p.m. for our first Sierra Club hike. We will ride to the Manoa Falls Trail head. From there we will hike a little over 2 miles round trip through a beautiful rain forest to Manoa Falls. This is considered an easy to moderate hike.
Day 3:
Thursday
Snorkel at Hanauma
Bay. We will board the bus in the morning and ride to Hanauma Bay to Snorkel
and enjoy the beautiful beach. Cost is $15 (includes transportation, snorkel
gear and entrance fee). In the
afternoon we will hike the Kalawahine/Monoa Cliff Trails. This is a 4-mile
moderate trek though a lush rain forest with many flowers and tropical plants.
We will even pass through a thick bamboo forest.
Day
4:
Friday
Free Day. A list of many optional touring sites will be made available to you. Or, just relax at the beach in Waikiki. You will want to be back for the 62nd Annual Waikiki Aloha Festival that evening. You won’t want to miss this exciting annual event. The main street in Waikiki, Kalakaua, is closed off to cars and used for the festival. There will be as many as eight stages set up for entertainment that ranges from Hawaiian music and dance to rock. There is always something for everyone throughout the evening. They also have dozens of vendors selling food and crafts.
Day 5:
Saturday
Morning hike in the Makiki Heights Nature preserve. This is a beautiful 5-mile moderate loop hike through the forest. At the top we will take a short walk on a side trail that leads to a magnificent view of Honolulu. You will have the afternoon free.
Day 6:
Sunday
Hike the Wiliwilinui trail. This is a five-mile round trip moderate (1st two thirds) to very strenuous (last third) hike. At the top there is a spectacular view that allows you to see around most of the island. The first part of the hike is on a dirt road on a ridge that overlooks two beautiful valleys on either side. At the end of the road, we scramble up a narrow steep path to the top of the mountain to enjoy the view. We will break into two groups where the steep path starts. Only those looking for a strenuous adventure will continue to the top. The others can enjoy the view from where they are and start a relaxing walk back to the trailhead with two of the leaders.
Day 7: Monday
Enjoy a relaxing morning in Waikiki and fly back to the Mainland in the
afternoon.
CANCELLATION POLICY
After reserving your space, the following cancellation
policy will be followed. It is recommended that you consider buying trip
insurance.
1. Up to September 1, just the cost of the airfare.
2. After September 1, no refunds. Consider trip insurance.
