Kilauea Military Camp Wild Ginger and Tours

KMC is a resort with a surprising array of amenities and activities. You can have a fulfilling vacation without leaving the grounds. For those of you who do, our tours cover the many wonders of the Big Island. Due to limited seating, advance reservations recommended. Please call (808) 967-8333 or direct from Oahu at 438-6707.
Itinerary and prices are subject to change without notice.

Volcano Chain of Craters Road Tour:
Monday, Thursday, & Sunday Mornings, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Route is through Chain of Craters Road, past Mauna Ulu and Lava River Bed Lookout.
Fiscal Year 2008: Adult $21.00/Child $11.00
Fiscal Year 2009: Adult $24.00/Child $12.00

Volcano Crater Rim Tour:
Monday, Thursday, & Sunday Afternoons, 1:00 - 4:15 p.m
Learn about the rich history of Hawaii’s volcanoes. The 11-mile crater rim drive lets you discover the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, Halema’uma’u Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea ’Iki, Kilauea Visitor Center, Volcano House and Volcano Art Center. Fiscal Year 2008: Adult $21.00/Child $11.00
Fiscal Year 2009: Adult $24.00/Child $12.00

Hilo Tour:
Wednesday & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Enjoy the charm of Hilo Town and its surrounding community. Tour includes Hilo Farmer's Market, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies, Lili’uokalani Park, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm, and Akatsuka Orchid Garden.
Fiscal Year 2008: Adult $29.00/Child $15.00
Fiscal Year 2009: Adult $32.00/Child $16.00

Circle Island Tour:
Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Explore the beauty of the Big Island. Set foot onto a black sand beach, sample fresh baked local breads, view lush tropical rainforests, stark lava fields, green country pastures and everything in between! Tour highlights include the Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Punalu’u Bake Shop, Pu’uhonua O Honaunau (Place of Refuge; $3.00 entry fee not included), Kailua-Kona, Waimea Country and Hamakua Coast.
Fiscal Year 2008: Adult $37.00/Child $19.00
Fiscal Year 2009: Adult $40.00/Child $20.00

CUSTOM TOURS/CHARTER SERVICE
KMC also offers island wide charter service, customized tours, and airport transportation. There are passenger vans for 12-15 people and larger buses that accomodate from 24-51 people. Rates depend upon type of vehicle and range from $30-$86 per hour (FY2008) plus a one-hour service time charge. FY2009 Rates vary from $35-$90 per hour. Advance reservations required. Please call our Groups Director at (808) 967-8333 or e-mail: groups@kmc-volcano.com

OTHER RECREATIONAL OFFERINGS
Contracted helicopter tours, golf packages, etc. are available at discounted rates to KMC guests. The Recreation Lodge features video games, pool tables, board games, and more. The Bowling Lanes offer discounted rates for groups of 16 or more people with advance reservations. Outdoor recreation includes a tennis court, basketball court, baseball field, volleyball area, and lawn games. Please call the Recreation Lodge at (808)967-8352 for information.

WILD GINGER TOUR PACKAGE*
This specially-designed tour package highlights many of the Big Island’s popular attractions. Includes three nights lodging, four island tours, most meals and Hilo Airport transfers.
*Itinerary and prices are subject to change without notice.

ITINERARY
Arrival days should be scheduled from Sunday through Thursday in accordance with the KMC shuttle pick-up times noted below for Hilo Airport. (The KMC shuttle does not pick up at Kona International Airport.) Flight information will be needed to schedule airport shuttle; 48 hour advance notice is required.

Scheduled pick-up times at Hilo Airport are:
11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

While on tour, drop off times at Hilo Airport are:
Wednesday & Saturday 3:30 p.m. (approximate)
Friday 6:00 p.m. (approximate)

Other departure times leaving from KMC are noted under "Shuttle Service"

The airlines recommend that passengers check-in 90 minutes prior to flight departure to allow ample time for security clearance and unexpected delays.

Guests may also choose to extend their stay for a few more days to do their own sightseeing of the Big Island. See "KMC Nightly Room Rates" for more information. The KMC shuttle can be arranged for transportation to Hilo Airport to pick up a rental car.

MEALS: 3 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners are provided.
(Please note: An additional fee will be charged for special event buffets.)

TOURS: Volcano Chain of Craters Road Tour, Volcano Crater Rim Tour, Hilo Tour and Circle Island. See KMC Tours for description.

Wild Ginger Package Options	Check-In	Check-Out	Tours - See KMC Tours for descriptions
Red Ginger	Sunday	Wednesday	Monday-Chain of Craters Road Tour & Crater Rim Tour Tuesday-Circle Island Tour Wednesday-Hilo Tour
White Ginger	Monday	Thursday	Tuesday-Circle Island Tour Wednesday-Hilo Tour Thursday-Chain of Craters Road Tour & Crater Rim Tour
Yellow Ginger	Tuesday	Friday	Wednesday-Hilo Tour Thursday-Chain of Craters Road Tour & Crater Rim Tour Friday-Circle Island Tour
Pink Ginger	Wednesday	Saturday	Thursday-Chain of Craters Road Tour & Crater Rim Tour Friday-Circle Island Tour Saturday-Hilo Tour
Blue Ginger	Thursday	Sunday	Friday-Circle Island Tour Saturday-Hilo Tour Sunday-Chain of Craters Road Tour & Crater Rim Tour

WILD GINGER RATES 2008:
Effective October 1, 2007 and subject to change without notice.

For bookings made during non-black out periods, a $50.00 credit for use at the KMC General Store will be issued per reservation for packages beginning on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Please call for details.

Wild Ginger Rates Fiscal Year 2008 Per Person rate based on double* occupancy* KMC rates are exempt from the 11% Hawaii state excise and hotel room taxes.	E1-E5	E6-E9 O1-O3 W1-W3 NF1-NF3 GS1-GS10 DAV Widows	O4-O10 W4-W5 NF4-NF6 GS11-GS15 TLA PCS TDY Retired DOD Foreign Military	Sponsored Civilian
1 Bedroom Apartment	$298	$352	$366	$382
1 Bedroom Apartment with Jetted Tub	$318	$345	$384	$402
1 Bedroom Cottage	$309	$334	$375	$393
1 Bedroom Cottage with Jetted Tub	$328	$354	$394	$412
2 Bedroom Cottage	$348	$373	$417	$442
2 Bedroom Cottage with Kitchen	$372	$397	$441	$466
2 Bedroom Cottage with Kitchen & Jetted Tub	$390	$417	$459	$486
3 Bedroom Apartment	$379	$405	$451	$480
3 Bedroom Cottage with Kitchen & Jetted Tub	$432	$457	$504	$534
Additional Child ages 6-11	$115	$115	$115	$115
Additional Adult	$198	$198	$198	$198

Wild Ginger Rates Fiscal Year 2008 Per Person rate based on single* occupancy* KMC rates are exempt from the 11% Hawaii state excise and hotel room taxes.	E1-E5	E6-E9 O1-O3 W1-W3 NF1-NF3 GS1-GS10 DAV Widows	O4-O10 W4-W5 NF4-NF6 GS11-GS15 TLA PCS TDY Retired DOD Foreign Military	Sponsored Civilian
1 Bedroom Apartment	$399	$453	$534	$567
1 Bedroom Apartment with Jetted Tub	$438	$492	$570	$606
1 Bedroom Cottage	$420	$471	$552	$588
1 Bedroom Cottage with Jetted Tub	$459	$510	$591	$627
2 Bedroom Cottage	$498	$549	$636	$687
2 Bedroom Cottage with Kitchen	$546	$597	$684	$735
2 Bedroom Cottage with Kitchen & Jetted Tub	$582	$636	$720	$774
3 Bedroom Apartment	$561	$612	$705	$762
3 Bedroom Cottage with Kitchen & Jetted Tub	$666	$717	$810	$870
Additional Child ages 6-11	$115	$115	$115	$115
Additional Adult	$198	$198	$198	$198

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all active duty and retired Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard), Reserve, National Guard, and Other Uniformed Services (Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.) Also, Armed Forces dependents, current and retired Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees including Coast Guard Civilian Employees, and sponsored guests. (Other personnel on official business with the Department of Defense may also be eligible.)

PLEASE NOTE:

Valid military ID or Departement of Defense ID and current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) required for check-in.
Advance Reservations required.
Reservations accepted up to a year in advance
Maximum stay is 14 nights. Extensions may be granted with prior approval.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Pets, firearms, and fireworks are prohibited.

FOR INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS

From Oahu:	438-6707 (direct dial).
All Others:	(808) 967-8333 24-Hour Front Desk and Reservations (808) 967-7315 Headquarters and Administration
Fax:	(808) 967-8343
E-mail:	reservations@kmc-volcano.com
Web Site:	kmc-volcano.com
Online Reservations:	kmc-volcano.com/reservations.asp
Address:	KMC at Kilauea Volcano A Joint Services Recreation Center Attn: Reservations P.O. Box 48 99-252 Crater Rim Drive Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0048

DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
A one night deposit by Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard or American Express is required within 15 days of your booking date. It is refundable if a CANCELLATION notice is received at least 30 days prior to your arrival date. All arrival and departure date changes must be made prior to this 30-day period to avoid a deposit forfeit and/or EARLY CHECK-OUT FEE (equivalent to one night’s lodging). Late check-outs when approved are subject to a LATE CHECK-OUT FEE.

CHECK-IN: 3:00 p.m. • CHECK-OUT: 11:00 a.m.

SHUTTLE SERVICE: Available to and from the Hilo Airport for authorized patrons and sponsored civilians.
FY 2008 Fee: $7 per person, one way for E-7 and above. Schedule as noted below. No charge for E1-E6 Active Duty (unless TDY) and immediate family members.
FY 2009 Fee: $8 per person, one way for all passengers. Schedule as noted below.

Shuttle Service will be dispatched only with an advance request of at least 48 hours. Allow 1 hour travel time each way.

DEPART FROM KMC LOBBY:
8:30 a.m. • 12:00 p.m. • 2:30 p.m. • 4:45 p.m.

PICK-UP AT HILO AIRPORT:
11:00 a.m. • 1:30 p.m. • 3:45 p.m. • 6:30 p.m.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK FEE:
KMC is located within the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle or $5 per person on our shuttle will be assessed at the toll booth. The fee is good for seven days. Please retain your receipt to re-enter park. Various National Park passes such as the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, etc. are honored.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
To reach KMC, travel south on Hwy.11 and turn into the main entrance of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park located between mile markers 28 and 29. Drive one mile past the Kilauea Visitor Center on Crater Rim Drive to KMC. There is a grassy front lawn and lava rock wall at the front of the camp. The Front Desk is located in Building 40, the main headquarters. Travel time from Hilo Airport is about 1 hour and from Kona International Airport approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

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