Optional Excursions
IJCAI-01 has arranged with Seattle V.I.P.
Services to offer IJCAI-01 attendees a special tours program that includes some
of the highlights of Seattle and its surrounding areas. The three optional
tours are listed below. A registration form for these tours will be mailed with
the confirmation of your IJCAI-01 confirmation. For more information, or
to have a tour form faxed to you, please contact AAAI at ijcai@aaai.org.
Independent
Victoria Day Trip (Unescorted)
Friday,
August 3
V.I.P.
Services will arrange for passage aboard the Victoria Clipper for those wishing
to visit the picturesque town of Victoria, British Columbia on their own. A
scenic three hour cruise aboard this catamaran will bring you to this quaint
"Old English" town. You will have plenty of time on your own to visit
the many attractions and shops located within walking distance of the pier.
Reservations aboard the Victoria Clipper can be made for any day of the week.
You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from Pier 69,
which is a short cab ride from the downtown Seattle hotels. You must check in
at the dock 45 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding passes.
Note: Proof
of U.S. citizenship (such as a passport, photo drivers license or certified copy
of birth certificate) is required for all U.S. citizens (including minors)
entering Canada. Foreign nationals should check possible visa needs for entry
into Canada and re-entry into the U.S.
Hours: 7:00 am –
9:45 pm
(Exact times may vary depending on
departure date and boat used, schedule subject to change without notice)
Boat departs Seattle at
8:00 am and arrives Victoria at 11:00 am
Boat departs Victoria at
7:00 pm and arrives in Seattle at 9:45 pm
Includes: •
Round Trip Victoria Clipper Fare
• Seattle V.I.P.
Services Victoria Clipper Voucher
Price: $102.00
per person round trip
May 15 - September 12,
2001
(3 hour Service to
Victoria)
Options: In
order to provide plenty of time to enjoy all the sights in this charming city,
Seattle V.I.P. Services can provide for overnight accommodations in Victoria.
The additional cost will depend on the specific dates and hotel selected.
Note: Guests
wishing to have High Tea at the Empress Hotel should be aware that there is a
dress code. Shorts, blue jeans, jogging attire and t-shirts are not allowed.
Itinerary:
7:00
am Guests arrive at
Pier 69 to begin boarding Victoria Clipper
8:00
am Victoria Clipper
departs for Victoria
11:00
am Arrive Victoria
11:00
am - 7:00 pm Free time in Victoria
7:00
pm Clipper departs
for Seattle
9:45
pm - 10:00 pm Arrive Seattle
Seattle
City Highlights Tour by Night with Dinner in the International District
Tuesday , August 7
Learn
why Seattle has been named one of America's most livable cities! V.I.P.
Services' friendly and informative guides will give historical background on
the area and point out interesting landmarks. Included in the tour is historic
Pioneer Square, the International District, and Alki Point, the birthplace of
Seattle. During the evening, you will enjoy a delicious Chinese banquet in the
International District.
Hours: 6:00 –
9:00 pm
Includes: •
Motorcoach Transportation
• Dinner Inclusive of
Gratuity
• Washington State Sales
Tax
• Seattle V.I.P.
Services Tour Guide
Price: $50.00
per person, excluding alcoholic beverages
Itinerary:
5:30 pm Tour
guide arrives.
5:45 pm Motorcoach
arrives. Boarding begins.
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Travel through downtown, Pioneer Square, Waterfront,
past
Kingdome and into International District
6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Dinner
8:15 pm Depart
fopr Alki. Stop at viepoint to look at Seattle.
Drive
along Harbor Blvd. to view Statue of Liberty
and
Lighthouse before returning to Seattle
9:00 pm Return
to Seattle
Mt.
Rainier Tour
Saturday,
August 11
For
many years Mount Rainier has been the landmark and sacred ground for the
Indians and is now the symbol of natural grandeur for the Northwest. This
majestic peak (Elevation: 14,411 feet) was named by Captain Vancouver of the
English Navy in 1792 for his friend, Admiral Peter Rainier. You will enjoy a
drive through the countryside to Mount Rainier National Park (Elevation: 5,400
feet), with its easy hiking trails that pass waterfalls, massive glaciers and
fields of wildflowers. There is an informative Visitor Center with panoramic
views and slide and movie presentations on the park and its history. Snack and
gift shops can be found at the Visitor Center and the beautiful Paradise Inn. Our
informative guides will help you make the most of your time spent in this
wonderful park. Jackets and sturdy walking shoes are advised. Lunch is on your own.
Hours: 8:00 am -
6:00 pm
Includes: •
Motorcoach Transportation
• Mount Rainier National
Park Admission
• Washington State Sales
Tax and All Applicable Gratuities
• Seattle V.I.P.
Services Tour Guide
Price: $54.00 per person
Itinerary:
7:30 am Tour
Guide arrives.
7:45 am Motorcoach
arrives. Begin boarding.
8:00 - 9:00 am Depart for Mt. Rainier via Enumclaw to Federated Forest
State
Park Interpretive Center and restrooms.
9:15 am Depart
Federated Forest
10:35 - 11:05 am Arrive Grove of the Patriarchies and walk to giant trees
11:05 - 11:35 am Travel to Box Canyon
11:35 - 11:45 am Stop at Box Canyon
11:45 am - 12:05 pm Drive to Paradise
12:05 - 3:00 pm Time on own at Paradise to hike and explore the Visitors
Center.
3:00 - 6:00 pm Return trip to Seattle. Stop at rest stop at Alder Lake.