Companion Program

Date Description of Tour and Cost
Sunday,
October 28

Grand Circle Island Tour
$52 per person
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 7:15 am and return at 3:15 pm

A full day circle tour of the Island of Oahu. Visit the famous sites of Diamond Head Lookout, Pali Lookout, Hanauma Bay, Halona Point /Blow Hole. See the Exclusive Kahala Estates, North Shore surfing beaches, Waimea Bay, sugar cane and pineapple fields. Stop at Kelemano Plantation for a no-host lunch and visit the famous Byodo-In Temple.

Monday,
October 29

Pearl Harbor/Arizona Memorial/City Tour
$30 per person
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 7:00 am and returns at 11:15 am

An exclusive tour which includes a 75-minute guided tour, documentary film, short boat trip and self-exploration of the USS Arizona Memorial. Museum, museum shops and many self-guided exhibits located throughout the Visitors Center and park grounds. Driving tour includes: Punchbowl National Cemetery, Iolani Palace, State Capitol, Kawaiahao Church and Mission Homes, and King Kamehameha Statue.

Tuesday,
October 30

Kayak Adventure Tour (Morning)
$72 per person, limited to 20 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 8:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm

The adventure begins with a trip to Kailua Beach with safety briefing, mapping and orientation of paddling area. Kayak, paddle, padded backrest, life jacket and picnic lunch* included.
*Please designate turkey, ham, tuna or tofu sandwich on registration form.

Tuesday,
October 30

Kayak Adventure Tour (Afternoon)
$72 per person, limited to 20 people per tour 
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 11:00 am and returns at 7:00 pm

The adventure begins with a trip to Kailua Beach with safety briefing, mapping and orientation of paddling area. Kayak, paddle, padded backrest, life jacket and picnic lunch* included.
*Please designate turkey, ham, tuna or tofu sandwich on registration form.

Tuesday,
October 30

Guided Kayak Tour  (Morning)
$114 per person, limited to 20 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 8:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm

This tour is recommended for beginners. A trained naturalist will guide you along the beautiful coastal area. You will be landing your safe and stable sit-on-top kayak on one of the two-world famous beaches (Kailua or Lanikai) for some snorkeling with our tropical fish and turtles. Your guide is also a master paddler and instructor so you will learn the fun and safe way to paddle your kayak. Guide, kayak, snorkel gear, padded backrest and picnic lunch* included.
*Please designate turkey, ham, tuna or tofu sandwich on registration form.

Tuesday,
October 30

Guided Kayak Tour  (Afternoon)
$114 per person, limited to 20 people per tour 
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 11:00 am and returns at 7:00 pm

This tour is recommended for beginners. A trained naturalist will guide you along the beautiful coastal area. You will be landing your safe and stable sit-on-top kayak on one of the two-world famous beaches (Kailua or Lanikai) for some snorkeling with our tropical fish and turtles. Your guide is also a master paddler and instructor so you will learn the fun and safe way to paddle your kayak. Guide, kayak, snorkel gear, padded backrest and picnic lunch* included.
*Please designate turkey, ham, tuna or tofu sandwich on registration form.

Tuesday,
October 30

Snorkel Adventure
$57 per person, limited to 50 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 8:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm

This package provides a day in an area where sea turtles abound. Includes boogie board, snorkeling gear, and a delicious picnic lunch*.
*Please designate turkey, ham, tuna or tofu sandwich on registration form.

Wednesday,
October 31
Morning

Hawaiian Waterfall Hiking Adventure (Morning)
$44 per person, limited to 36 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 8:00 am and returns at 1:00 pm

Spectacular 2000 foot jagged cliffs tower above as you walk into the lush Koolau mountains that rise above Kaneohe Bay. We visit a picturesque rainforest waterfall and enjoy Hawaii’s unique rainforest plants and birds.

Wednesday,
October 31
Afternoon

Hawaiian Waterfall Hiking Adventure (Afternoon)
$44 per person, limited to 36 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 2:00 pm and returns at 7:00 pm

Spectacular 2000 foot jagged cliffs tower above as you walk into the lush Koolau mountains that rise above Kaneohe Bay. We visit a picturesque rainforest waterfall and enjoy Hawaii’s unique rainforest plants and birds

Thursday,
November 1

Pearl Harbor/Arizona Memorial/City Tour
$30 per person
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 7:00 am and returns at 11:15 am

An exclusive tour which includes a 75-minute guided tour, documentary film, short boat trip and self-exploration of the USS Arizona Memorial. Museum, museum shops and many self-guided exhibits located throughout the Visitors Center and park grounds. Driving tour includes: Punchbowl National Cemetery, Iolani Palace, State Capitol, Kawaiahao Church and Mission Homes, and King Kamehameha Statue.

Thursday,
November 1
Morning

Manoa Waterfall Hiking Adventure (Morning)
$44 per person, limited to 12 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 8:00 am and returns at 1:00 pm

This adventure will fulfill all your fantasies about Hawaii’s lush rainforests, giant ferns, cascading tropical waterfalls, picturesque streams and unique species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

Thursday,
November 1
Afternoon

Manoa Waterfall Hiking Adventure (Afternoon)
$44 per person, limited to 12 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 2:00 pm and returns at 7:00 pm

This adventure will fulfill all your fantasies about Hawaii’s lush rainforests, giant ferns, cascading tropical waterfalls, picturesque streams and unique species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

Friday,
November 2

Snorkel Adventure
$57 per person, limited to 50 people per tour
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 8:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm

This package provides a day in an area where sea turtles abound. Includes boogie board, snorkeling gear, and a delicious picnic lunch*.
*Please designate turkey, ham, tuna or tofu sandwich on registration form.

Friday,
November 2

Waikele Outlet Shops
$25 per person
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 9:30 am and returns at 3:00 pm

Exclusive charter buses take you to Waikele Outlet Shops.

Saturday,
November 3

Polynesian Cultural Center
$74 per person
Leaves Hilton Hawaiian Village at 10:00 am and returns at 10:30 pm

Roundtrip transportation, admission includes 7 Polynesian Villages, and Pageant of Long Canoes as you explore the unique and varied cultures of the South Pacific.

The focus of the Companion program is to provide an opportunity to meet new people and experience Hawaii through a variety of activities. All tours depart from and return to the conference hotel. For tours beginning in the morning, participants are invited to meet for a complimentary Continental breakfast in the Rainbow Room. We hope your visit will be enhanced by the opportunity to experience the beauty of Hawaii through these activities.

For further information, please contact:

Nancy Jaszczak
Companion Program Co-Chair
E-mail: njj@spect.com

Kathy Gullberg
Companion Program Co-Chair
E-mail: kathy.gullberg@gmail.com