AUTHENTIC HAWAII

With an Exclusive Stay at a Private Mansion

March 1-6, 2016

HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION2016 WORLDW IDE TRAVEL P ROGRAMS

TRAVELS 2016

AUTHENTIC HAWAIIMARCH 1-6, 2016

EXPERIENCE A HAWAII FEWVISITORS GET TO KNOW . . .

Join fellow Harvard alumni on anexploration of Hawaii’s Big Island withan exclusive stay at a private historicmansion located in Hilo.

This grand home, known as the ThomasGuard House, is located in thecommunity of Reed’s Island, where theHawaiian royals used to reside. Built in1916 by British banker Thomas Guard,the house is a stunning example of neo-classical architecture. The property hasbeen placed on the National Register ofHistoric Places and has hosted somefamous guests—including George Lucasduring the production of Indiana Jonesand the Raiders of the Lost Ark, whichwas shot in the nearby rain forest.

Visiting Hilo’s historic downtown is like

stepping back in time. Explore themuseums, shops, galleries, andrestaurants; and mingle with thefriendly and diverse residents.

Take daily excursions to experience thearea’s natural wonders—magicalwaterfalls, lush gardens, and dramaticvolcanic landscapes.

For a well-rounded experience, you willalso visit academic institutions andorganizations working to advancescientific understanding and preservethe rich heritage of the area.

This insider’s exploration of the BigIsland is perfectly timed to help youescape from the winter weather. Spaceis limited, so be sure to get yourreservation in today. This enchantingsetting will create memories for alifetime!

TRIP OVERVIEW

Thomas Guard House Akaka Falls

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MARCH 1, TUESDAY

ARIIVE HILOArrive at Hilo Airport on the Big Island ofHawaii. You will be met by one of your guidesand transferred to beautiful Reed’s Island, tothe Thomas Guard House. You will spend fivenights at this exclusive historic mansionsurrounded by tropical rainforests,waterfalls, rivers carved by volcanoes, andgorgeous gardens. The epitome ofexclusivity and comfort, The Thomas GuardHouse will be your home away from homefor the next six days.

In the late afternoon, walk through thepeaceful Liliuokalani Gardens, named afterHawaii's last reigning monarch, QueenLiliuokalani. Located on Hilo's Banyan Drive,this authentic Japanese garden wasdedicated in 1917 as a tribute to Hawaii'sfirst Japanese immigrants, who worked inthe island’s sugar cane fields. Thisbeautifully landscaped park features archingred bridges over fishponds, rock gardens,pagodas, Japanese stone lanterns, and ateahouse. Views of Hilo Bay and Moku Ola(Coconut Island) enhance this remarkablelandscape.

In the evening, relax at the Thomas GuardHouse or enjoy fine dining with your fellowhousemates at the elegant Hilo Bay Café,featuring stunning bay views and finecontemporary American as well as Hawaiianand Japanese cuisines. (MEALS ALOFT)

MARCH 2, WEDNESDAY

AKAKA FALLS, RICHARDSONBEACH & MAUNA KEA SUMMIT OBSERVATORYEnjoy the daily breakfast served at theThomas Guard House on the open vernada,or lanai. After breakfast, tour Akaka FallsState Park, 14 miles north along theHamakua Coast. Visit two gorgeouswaterfalls on a pleasant 0.4-mile uphill hike

that takes you through a lush rainforestfilled with wild orchids, bamboo groves, anddraping ferns.

Follow the paved footpath to the 100-footKahuna Falls. Continue to follow the looparound the bend, where you'll discovertowering Akaka Falls, dropping 442 feet intoa stream-eroded gorge. Beautiful Akaka Fallsis perhaps Hawaii Island's most famouswaterfall. Easily accessible, this hike takesless than an hour.

Visit Hakalau Beach with its old mill andbeautiful beach park. An impressive metalbridge was built here in 1940s to connectthe main loop on the Big Island.

Return to downtown Hilo for lunch at CaféPesto, which offers a colorful menu of locallygrown organic greens, freshly caught fish,and delicious pastas and pizzas. Afterward,tour Richardson Beach on the Four MilesDrive to experience its rocky seawalls andparks where locals swim, dive, surf, and fish.

In the afternoon, depart for a tour of theMauna Kea Observatories. The observatoriesare an independent collection ofastronomical research facilities located onthe summit of Mauna Kea, home to 13 of thelargest and most advanced telescopes in theworld. At almost 14,000 feet, the location isideal for astronomical viewing because of itsdark skies, towering position above most ofthe water vapor in the atmosphere, clean air,good weather, and an almost equatoriallocation. Please consult your physician to besure you are fit for this excursion. (B,L,D—boxed dinner)

MARCH 3, THURSDAY

IMILOA ASTRONOMY CENTER &HILO’S HISTORIC DOWNTOWNIn the morning, visit the world-famous ImiloaAstronomy Center, a public science centerdedicated to sharing and interpreting theastronomy conducted on the summit of

Mauna Kea. Imiloa presents the astronomyatop Mauna Kea within the framework ofnative Hawaiian traditions of navigation andexploration. Tour the facilities and learnabout the ongoing scientific and culturalresearch within the context of thecommunity. Watch a show at the world’s first3-D digital dome in the planetarium andstroll through gardens featuring native andPolynesian-introduced plant life.

Visit the College of Hawaiian Language foran introduction to its Hawaiian Cultural andLanguage Preservation program. Theprogram is being tested as a template torestore and preserve indigenous language.

In the afternoon, tour Hilo’s historicdowntown, Hawaii Island’s biggest smalltown featuring century-old woodenstorefronts housing a variety ofsophisticated galleries, shops, restaurants,and cultural sites. Start your walk onKamehameha Avenue facing beautiful HiloBay and discover the variety of shops,restaurants, and attractions. The PacificTsunami Museum chronicles the cataclysmicnatural disasters of 1946 and 1960 thatforced Hilo to rebuild farther inland usingparkland as a buffer.

In the evening, savor a home-cooked dinnerfeaturing fresh farm-to-table delicaciesprepared by a local Hawaiian chef. (B,D)

Before dinner, you may enjoy a Hawaiianlomi lomi massage at the local spa, fiveminutes from the Thomas Guard House.Advance reservation required.

MARCH 4, FRIDAY

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARKHawaii Volcanoes National Park encom-passes two active volcanoes: Kilauea, one ofthe world’s most active volcanoes, andMauna Loa, the world’s most massive vol-cano. In recognition of the need to preserve

Liliuokalani Gardens Halema'uma'u Vent

HIGHLIGHTS• Travel with a Harvard study leader who will provide a rich educational pro-gram in Hawaii.

• Visit the beach in Waipio Valley that was recently named one of the 10 mostbeautiful beaches in the world by Condé Naste Traveller.

• See lava glowing against the dark night sky at Hawai‘i Volcanoes NationalPark.

• View the sunset from above the clouds at the summit of Mauna Kea and learnabout the advanced astronomical research taking place on the mountain.

• Visit the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Imiloa Astronomy Center and Planetar-ium for an insightful interpretation of the astronomy being conducted on thesummit of Mauna Kea.

• Enjoy a private performance of traditional Hawaiian music and dance by theaward-winning husband-and-wife team of Manu Josiah and Leilehua Yuen.

Hawaii’s outstanding natural environment,Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was desig-nated as an International Biosphere Re-serve in 1980 and a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 1987. The park gives scien-tists insight into the birth of the HawaiianIsland and is the location of ongoing stud-ies into the processes of volcanism. Experi-ence the dramatic volcanic landscapes andrare flora and fauna found here. The bestand closest place to observe a volcaniceruption is from Jaggar Museum overlook,and other vantage points at the summit ofKilauea provide views of Halema'uma'uCrater.During daylight, the robust plume of vol-canic gas is a constant and dramatic re-minder of the molten rock churning in alava lake beneath the crater floor. Aftersunset, Halema'uma'u continues to thrillvisitors with a vivid glow that illuminatesthe clouds and the plume as it billows intothe night sky.An optional four-mile hike of Kilauea Iki trailthrough the lush crater is an invigoratingand intimate way to experience the vol-canic terrain and ecology. A box lunch in-cluding fruit and sandwiches is provided.

After exploring the park, settle in for a sun-set dinner. Then, emerge to watch the vol-cano glow at night near the crater. (B,L,D

MARCH 5, SATURDAY

HILO FARMER’S MARKET,WAIPIO VALLEY, TROPICALBOTANICAL GARDENIn the morning, tour the bustling HiloFarmers’ Market. Afterward, drive to WaipioValley, and immerse yourself in thisdramatic landscape surrounded by cliffsthousands of feet high. The valley is thechildhood home of King Kamehameha I—and an important center for political andreligious life in Hawaii. Waipio Valley wasonce the home of thousands of NativeHawaiians. Today, fewer than 100 residentslive among the waterfalls, taro fields, andrivers permeating the valley. Hawaii Island'stallest waterfall, Hiilawe Falls, cascadesdown 1,300 feet in the back of Waipio.Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.

In the afternoon, tour the famous HawaiiTropical Botanical Garden. This 40-acre“garden in a valley on the ocean” situatedon the lush Hamakua Coast is a naturallyformed greenhouse benefiting from fertile

volcanic soil and natural protection fromtradewinds. Photographers, gardeners,botanists, scientists, and nature loversfrom around the world are drawn to thismuseum of living plants. Over 2,000species, representing more than 125families and 750 genera, are found in thisone-of-a-kind garden. Throughout thisgarden valley, nature trails meanderthrough the tropical rainforest, crossingbubbling streams, passing several beautifulwaterfalls, and offering exciting oceanvistas along the rugged Pacific coast.

In the evening, enjoy a special farewell atthe Thomas Guard House, where adelectable Hawaiian banquet accompaniedby Hawaiian cultural experts, Manu Josiahand Leilehua Yuen, make for the perfectend of your authentic Hawaiian experience.(B,L,D)

MARCH 6, SUNDAY

DEPART HILOAfter breakfast, one of your guides willaccompany you to the Hilo Airport for yourdeparture. (B)(Note: Checkout at the Thomas GuardHouse is at 10:30 a.m.)

Manu Josiah Sea turtle

GENERAL INFORMATIONTOUR COST INCLUSIONS: Accommodations at the Thomas GuardHouse; Airport transfers; All meals listed in the itinerary; beer and wineat lunches and dinners; Turndown and cleaning service for your room;All sightseeing, entertainment, and cultural activities listed in theitinerary; All ground transportation as listed for the tour; local tourguides; Harvard Study Leader; $200,000 emergency medicalevacuation insurance; Gratuities to guides and drivers; Preparatorymaterials.

TOUR COST EXCLUSIONS: Airfare; Porterage; Meals not listed in theitinerary; Excess baggage charges; Travel insurance; Liquor and otheritems of a personal nature.

RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a spaceon this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please eithercall us at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806 or fill out and mail or fax theregistration form found in the back of this brochure. Reservations areacknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment hasbeen reached. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure, andmust be paid by check. Payment terms will be sent to you with yourreservation confirmation from our partner tour operator.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be made inwriting to the Harvard Alumni Association. Cancellation penalties basedon the date of receipt of written notice are as follows: 91 or more daysprior to departure, a cancellation fee of $500 per person is retained; 90-46 days prior to departure, $1,500 per person; 45-31 days prior todeparture, $2,500 per person; 30-0 days prior to departure, no refundis made.

AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Air cancellations and penalities are based oneach carrier and ticket. Be sure to review these policies beforepurchasing air.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY AND COSTS: The itinerary is subject tochange at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator.Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of theindividual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfareand currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printingand are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everythingpossible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary toinstitute a surcharge.

INSURANCE: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellationinsurance. An application for insurance will be provided by the HAAupon confirmation.

RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitationsof liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement ofresponsibility is available at alumni.harvard.edu/travel/trips/hawaii-2016 and can be sent to you upon request. If you are not able to accessthe Internet, please call HAA Travels at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806

DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure theaccuracy of information presented in this publication. HAA Travels northe tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting fromuse of the information contained herein. Information contained in thisbrochure is subject to change.

QUESTIONS: Please call HAA Travels at 800.422.1636 or 617.496.0806,email: haatravels@harvard.edu.

PRICING: MAIN TOUR Not Including Air

Room Categories: Private Suite Deluxe Room Aloha Room

Per Person, Double Occupancy $3,850 $3,550 $3,250

Single Supplement $1,390 $990 $890

THOMAS GUARD HOUSE ACCOMMODATIONS

PRIVATE SUITES

The two private suites in the mansion have kingand queen beds, respectively. Both suites offergorgeous waterfall views, sitting areas, desks, andprivate ensuite bathrooms.

DELUXE ROOMS

The three deluxe rooms in the mansion havequeen beds, a sitting area, a desk, and privatebathrooms.

ALOHA ROOMS

The two aloha rooms in the mansion are locatedon the garden level and have a queen and twinbeds, respectively, with a shared bathroom. Theserooms are perfect for a family or friends travelingtogether.

TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL 800-422-1636 OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

PRICING: MAIN TOUR Not Including Air

Room Categories: Private Suite Deluxe Room Aloha Room

Per Person, Double Occupancy $3,850 $3,550 $3,250

Single Supplement $1,390 $990 $890

DISCOVERINGEASTERN EUROPESEP 24-OCT 10, 2015MICHAEL HORNBLOW

A BALKAN MOSAICOCT 1-14, 2015

LEGENDARY TURKEYOCT 3-17, 2015

MYSTICAL INDIAOCT 8-25, 2015DAVID AGUILAR

EXPLORINGAUSTRALIA & NEWZEALANDOCT 17-NOV 7, 2015JOCK PHILLIPS

EASTERN & ORIENTALEXPRESS: BANGKOKTO SINGAPORE(FEATURING BALI)OCT 22-NOV 3, 2015

MOUNT EVERESTBASE CAMP TREK OCT 25-NOV 11, 2015

BEST OF PATAGONIA(BUENOS AIRES,SANTIAGO, CALAFATEAND TORRESNATIONAL PARK)NOV 6-19, 2015

NEW ZEALAND FORSTUDENTS & ALUMNIJAN 8-17, 2016

CARNEVALETRADITIONS INVENICEJAN 26-FEB 1, 2016

GATEWAY TO ICELANDFEB 12-15, 2016STEPHEN MITCHELL

AUTHENTIC HAWAIIMAR 1-6, 2016

KENYA & TANZANIA MAR 2-18, 2016

TREASURES OFJORDANMAR 9-19, 2016

MUST SEEGUATEMALA MAR 10-17, 2016

GARDEN ISLES &GRAND ESTATESFROM HONFLEUR TOPORTSMOUTH ON SEA CLOUD IIJUN 6-14, 2015LEO DAMROSCH &JOYCE VAN DYKE

WILD GALÁPAGOS ONISABELA IIJUN 8-16, 2015RICHARD WRANGHAM

MACHU PICCHU TOTHE GALÁPAGOS ONCORAL IIJUN 9-23, 2015DANIEL LIEBERMAN

NORTH POLEEXPEDITION ON 50 YEARS OF VICTORYJUNE 25-JULY 9, 2015JAMES MCCARTHY

THE BALTIC'S AMBERCOAST ON SEA CLOUD IIJUL 13-24, 2015CAROL SAIVETZ

CRUISING RUSSIA'SWHITE SEA &NORWAY'S NORTHCAPE ONSERENISSIMAJUL 17-27, 2015DANIEL JACOB

ALASKA'S GLACIERS &THE INSIDE PASSAGE:JUNEAU TOVANCOUVER ONL’AUSTRALJUL 18-25, 2015FRAN ULMER

MACHU PICCHU TOTHE GALÁPAGOS ONCORAL IIJUL 18-AUG 1, 2015JEFFREY FROST

CROATIA, ALBANIA, &THE IONIAN SHORESOF ITALY & GREECE: ASUMMER IDYLLICCRUISE ON ARTEMISAUG 17-30, 2015HARVEY COX & NINATUMARKIN

TRANSPACIFICVOYAGE ON SILVER SHADOW SEP 16-OCT 2, 2015FRAN ULMER

THE AEGEAN COASTSOF GREECE & TURKEY:AN EXTRAORDINARYODYSSEY TO THEWONDERS OF THEANCIENT WORLD ONVARIETY VOYAGER OCTOBER 13-25, 2015

CRUISINGPATAGONIA'SCHILEAN FJORDS ONVIA AUSTRALISOCT 20-NOV 2, 2015MARK VAN BAALEN

SPAIN'SMEDITERRANEANCOAST: BARCELONATO MALAGA ON SEA CLOUDOCT 28-NOV 4, 2015DIANA SORENSEN

INDIA, SRI LANKA &THE MALDIVES ONISLAND SKYNOV 27-DEC 14, 2015

COSTA RICA & THEPANAMA CANAL ONTERE MOANA JAN 1-9, 2016 BRIAN FARRELL

EXPEDITION TOANTARCTICA ON LE BOREALJAN 26-FEB 8, 2016DAVID AGUILAR

TAHITI, FRENCHPOLYNESIA & THETUAMOTU ISLANDSON TERE MOANA ONPAUL GAUGUINFEB 4-14, 2016ROBERT DARNTON

JOURNEY THROUGHTHE PHILIPPINES ONCALEDONIAN SKYMAR 12-28, 2016

DUTCH AND FLEMISHLANDSCAPES ONAMAPRIMA APR 10-18, 2016

THE GREAT JOURNEYTHROUGH EUROPE:THE NETHERLANDS,GERMANY, FRANCE &SWITZERLANDFEATURING THEGLACIER EXPRESSJUN 26-JUL 6, 2015SUE SCHOPF

ENCHANTING DOURORIVER ON AMAVIDASEP 26-OCT 6, 2015PATRICK BOWE

INDIA'S GANGESRIVER ON BENGAL GANGADEC 30-JAN 15, 2016 DIANA ECK

AMAZON RIVERADVENTURE ONZAFIRO FEB 19-28, 2016

PRIDE OF SOUTHAFRICA, NAMIBIA,BOTSWANA, &ZIMBABWE ONZAMBEZI QUEENMAR 3-17, 2016PETER DEL TREDICI

FAMILY CHINAADVENTUREJUN 27-JUL 9, 2015MICHAEL SZONYI

FAMILY IRELAND: ANARCHAEOLOGICAL &HISTORICAL JOURNEYJUN 28-JULY 6, 2015JAMES ENGELL

JOURNEY TO THELANDS OF GODS &HEROES: A FAMILYLEARNINGADVENTURE IN THEANCIENTMEDITERRANEAN ON ARETHUSAJUL 6-17, 2015JONATHAN WALTON

TANZANIA FAMILYSAFARIDEC 26, 2015-JAN 6,2016STEPHEN GREENBLATT

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