BEACHES CANYONS WATERFALLS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SWIM & SNORKEL

PAINTED SUNRISES/SUNSETS DAY HIKES LODGE, CABINS & CONDOS      

ITINERARY (Subject to Change)

JUNE 23 SATURDAY - Fly from LAX to Lihue, Kauai (may require transfer in Honolulu to inter-island flight). Pick up vans, groceries and supplies and head to YWCA Camp Sloggett next to Kokee State Park for three nights. Delicious fresh fish BBQ dinner.  
JUNE 24 SUNDAY - Hike Awa’awapuhi Trail to views of the canyon and NaPali coast 4000’ below.
JUNE 25 MONDAY - Hike along the top of Kalalau Valley to Pihea Lookout and beyond thru the Alakai Swamp to Kilohana Lookout.
JUNE 26 TUESDAY -Drive to our cabins at Kahili Mountain Park. Savor Manuel’s Ginger Chicken at Salt Pond Beach Park with ocean swimming.
JUNE 27 WEDNESDAY - Tour National Tropical Botanical Gardens. Our oceanfront condos will provide respite for three nights.
JUNE 28 THURSDAY - Hike the amazing Kalalau Trail to Hanakapai Beach to explore lave tubes. At Kee Beach snorkel amongst the most colorful tropical fish!
JUNE 29 FRIDAY - Free day to shop in Hana, rent a kayak for ocean or river (your expense), swim Hanalei Bay. Our farewell ALOHA DINNER will be at a local restaurant.
JUNE 30 SATURDAY - Drive to Lihue Airport for the end of the Sierra Club trip.

WHAT'S INCLUDED  -   MEALS:  All breakfasts and dinners included (from dinner June 23 through breakfast June 30) with ALL participants helping to shop for, prepare, cook, and clean up the meals. Lunch­es and snacks are purchased by the participants. Grocery stores and/or eateries are available when not hiking. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS:   All ground transportation and logistics on Hawai'i are included as stated in the itinerary. Side trips, special excursions, etc., which are not on the itinerary, are not allowed. MISCELLANEOUS:  3 nights lodge, 2 nights cabins, and three nights shared rooms at condo. Group cooking and commissary gear, park admission fees.

PRE‑TRIP MEETING:   A late May, highly recommended, pre‑trip meeting, with pictures and refreshments, provides an opportunity to meet fellow participants, find a roommate, and ask questions.                                                                                                                                      
AIRLINE TICKETS:  Please book your air transportation early - frequent flier seats are limited, and available seats during the summer are in high demand. Please arrange to arrive at the Lihue Airport, Kauai no later than 1pm on June 23, and to depart no earlier than 11am on June 30. We can suggest a travel agent. We DO NOT wait at the airport to pick up passengers from late flights and will make just ONE trip to the Lihue Airport for departures the morning of Saturday, June 30, 2012. You may extend your airline return date as you do not need to fly back with the group.                                                                                                        

CONDITIONING:  Hikes vary from moderate to moderately strenuous, however they are not fast-paced (we do not race). See the current Schedule of Activities of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter for local hiking and conditioning opportunities. All of the trip day hikes, swimming and snorkeling are optional. Moderate hikes vary from 4-6 miles and up to 1,500' gain and loss.                                

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Day pack, sunscreen, water bottle, mosquito repellent, ten essentials, snorkeling gear, personal items, sleeping bag and a small travel pillow, lunches and snacks, etc. A detailed list of items to take will be sent in May, along with a participant list so that you may arrange for a roommate.

DOCUMENTS: Your Sierra Club number.

RESERVATIONS:  Send check and three (3) large (#10) self-addressed stamped envelopes to the leader, Bill Crane, 22351 Mission Circle, Chatsworth, CA 91311-1257. $1424 ($1567 non-member) before June 1; after June 1 $1567/$1724. Make checks out to Sierra Club Backpacking Committee.

CANCELLATIONS:  There is a $75 per person non-refundable processing fee. Additionally, cancellations received in writing after April 1 incur a $375 penalty; after May 3 a $624.50 penalty; after June 1 or no-shows forfeit all monies. NO EXCEPTIONS!                                                                                                                                                                                                                

END OF TRIP: The Sierra Club trip ends on the morning of Saturday, June 30, 201, at the Lihue Airport on Kauai.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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By participating, I agree to abide by all Sierra Club rules while on this outing. I have read the Sierra Club Rules of Conduct in the current Angeles Chapter Schedule. I understand the Cancellation Policy and the Balance Due Date.
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