The National Host Committee welcomes you to explore the very best of the Hawaiian islands by foot, by boat or bike, and to discover the beauty and power of Hawaii through the Special Congress Excursions. These one of a kind adventures are led by knowledgeable local guides and have been organized into smaller groups for more hands-on experiences with the islands’ natural and cultural landscapes. Whether you’re trekking through Volcanoes National Park or tasting your way around the kalo festival on Oahu’s North Shore, we hope you see as we do that there is simply no other place on Earth like Hawaii.
Planet at the crossroads
1-10 September 2016, Hawaiʻi
Special Congress Excursions
The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), the Kaua`i Conservation Alliance (KCA) and County of Kaua`i are partnering to present the Kaua`i Conservation Expo and Expeditions.
- Location: Island of Kaua`i, Various Locations
- Dates: September 7-9, 2016
- Cost: Varies depending on excursion
- Pick up location: Kiahuna Resort, (Po’ipū)
Although remote, Kaua`i is a biodiversity and conservation hotspot. Because of the threat of extinction of many species of its flora and fauna, considerable resources and professional talent have been focused here. To highlight the incredible diversity and scope of conservation work on Kaua`i, a landmark event will take place over the course of three (3) days, and highlighting, science and research partnering organizations are conducting ng on the Island of Kaua`i. More than thirty (30) organizations are partnering to create this post-conference event. In a one day Expo and ten (10) different field excursions, the Kaua`i Conservation Expo and Expeditions will foster connections between local practitioners, global leaders, and educators, to create conversation opportunities about current and past conservation efforts and practices.
A variety of excursions and workshops are being offered during this three day event; each event must be signed up for individually. Attendees may choose not to participate in all three days of activity; however participation in Day One’s celebration and Expo is strongly encouraged to provide the broadest perspective on the range of biocultural conservation activities taking place on Kaua‘i.
Important Information
- Excursion are available for four major Hawaiian islands, Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island.
- Participants are responsible for arranging their own airfare, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations for excursions. Please carefully review the excursion description to determine whether additional air travel, ground transfers or overnight stays are required.
- All excursion reservations must be made 30 days prior to the scheduled excursion date.
- Any cancellations of confirmed excursions must be made 30 days prior to the scheduled excursion date to receive a full refund. No refunds for excursions cancelled within 30 days of the scheduled date.
- Full payment is required to confirm your booking. The following major credit cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express.
- Upon completing your excursion reservation online, you will be emailed a receipt of payment followed by a confirmation of your excursion tour.
- All excursions will be conducted in English.
- Minimum and Maximum reservation numbers apply. If excursion tours don’t proceed, your payment will be fully refunded.
Disclaimer
- While every effort is made to ensure that the information on this website is correct, some of the information, particularly those supplied by third parties, can change without notice. Organizers of the IUCN World Conservation Congress ("we") make no representation about the content or suitability of the information on this website. We disclaim all warranties (whether implied or express) relating to the information on this website, and we are not liable for any losses or damage that arises from the use of this information.
- We make no warranty as to the weather, or that excursions will be uninterrupted, timely or meet the requirements and expectations of excursion participants.
- We disclaim responsibility and liability for any loss or damages that arises from dealings or disputes between excursion participants and excursion leaders.