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sight·see·ing \sīt’sē’ĭng\
n: looking at places of interest Never been to San Diego before? Want to get the lay of the land,
experience the city’s history, do a little shopping? Sign up for a
sightseeing tour! Please note that tour reservations must be made by
March 28 in order to guarantee participation.
MONDAY, APRIL 28
San Diego City Tour & Harbor Cruise
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$45.00 Per Person
Historical Mexico – Tijuana Style with Wine Tour,
Tasting and Lunch
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cross the border into Baja for fun shopping in Tijuana, a shopper’s
and bargain hunter’s paradise. You’ll find stores, stalls, arcades
and underground passageways filled with bargains from all over
the world. Graze the gamut of Mexican bargains from the finest
Austrian crystal and French perfumes, to clothing, blankets,
jewelry and authentic hand carved Mexican handicrafts. Then
off to L.A. Cetto Winery for a tasting of excellent Mexican wines.
Lunch is served at a restaurant along Avenida Revolution.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Passport is
required.
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Led by a trained guide, the tour vividly recreates the late 1800’s
when the city near the waterfront fell into disrepair and the Stingaree
district flourished. Learn about the marketing secrets of the naughty
ladies of the Stingaree and discover the haunts of famous former
resident Wyatt Earp. The tour also highlights many of the best
Victorian style commercial buildings constructed in San Diego during
the years between the Civil War and World War I. Topping off the
Walk Through History is a stop at Ghirardelli Chocolate factory for
an old-fashioned ice cream sundae with your choice of toppings.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended and lunch will be
on your own.
$34.00 Per Person
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
TRAVEL & AccomModations
Begin your tour in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, continue on through
to Balboa Park, and then enjoy a one-hour fully narrated tour on
San Diego Bay aboard a Harbor Excursions boat with scenic views
of Coronado, North Island, the Embarcadero and Cabrillo National
Park. Lastly, venture off to picturesque “Old Town,” the first European
settlement in California, where you will have some free time to browse
the unique shops, enjoy lunch on your own at a local restaurant or
travel back to early San Diego through the historic displays of Old Town.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended and lunch will be
on your own.
Walk Through History – Gaslamp Quarter
Patriots Tour and USS Midway
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
While touring aboard an amphibious SEAL vehicle, learn about
San Diego’s proud military heritage. Cruise alongside North Island
Naval Air Station where aviation activity may include helicopters
in the air performing hovering exercises, and S-#3 Vikings making
touch and go landings on the main landing strip. North Island
Naval Air Station is officially known as the “Birthplace of Naval
Aviation. Keep an eye out for members of the elite fighting force,
Navy SEALS, training on the Bay and many types of aircraft flying
maneuver in and out of North Island Naval Air Station. The tour
continues with a self audio-guided tour of the USS Midway, the
famous aircraft carrier that set new standards of naval aviation.
Note: Lunch will be on your own.
$86.00 Per Person
$69.00 Per Person
Register now at www.RIMS.org/RIMS2008
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Temecula Wine Tasting and Lunch
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
While most of the world thinks that the only California wines are produced
in the Northern California Sonoma and Napa regions, Southern California
has some great wineries of its own. Our first stop in Temecula Valley
will be at one of the fifteen local wineries that include a tasting and an
introduction to the centuries-old tradition of wine making. Enjoy lunch at
one of the restaurants in the beautiful wine country and conclude with a
tour and tasting at a second local winery.
$119.00 Per Person
Tall Ship Sailing on the Californian
TRAVEL & AccomModations
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Enjoy the captivating allure of a majestic sailing yacht. The Californian
was built from the ground up in 1984 at Spanish Landing in San Diego
Bay. She was launched with great fanfare for the 1984 Summer Olympic
Games in Los Angeles. While basking in your half-day sail, enjoy
viewing San Diego favorites such as the graceful Coronado Bridge, the
Star of India clipper ship and Naval Base Coronado, home of aircraft
carriers, Naval Air Station North Island and the Naval Amphibious Base,
aboard one of the most well known tall ships in America.
$106.00 Per Person
San Diego Zoo – Behind the Scenes Tour
1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
See the San Diego Zoo the way everyone wishes they could–from
behind the scenes. Find out what flamingos have in common with
hot dogs and just how much it costs to feed 4,000 animals every
day! The adventure begins with a tour guide to greet your group,
followed by private guided bus tour, a visit to an off-exhibit area
and unlimited stay on Zoo grounds for the remainder of the day.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
$88.00 Adult, $79.00 Child (3 – 11 yrs)
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San Diego Wild Animal Park or WAP Photo Caravan
9:30 am – 3:30 pm (choose either tour)
The San Diego Wild Animal Park is a 1,800-acre wild life preserve
where 2,200 animals roam free over vast expanses, as they would at
home in Africa, Asia and South America. During your 30-minute guided
“Journey into Africa” vehicle tour, you’ll be eye-to-eye with wildlife and
get a new appreciation for just how huge a rhinoceros or Cape buffalo
is. In this open space, you’ll see goliath herons, ostriches, and other
members of the extensive bird collection mixing and mingling with
gemsbok, sable antelope, Patterson’s eland and reticulated giraffe,
just as they would in the same habitat in Africa.
$70.00 Adult, $64.00 Child (3 – 11 yrs)
Get closer than you ever dreamed on a PHOTO SAFARI into the heart of
the preserve where wild animals eat out of your hand.
$182.00 Adult, $175.00 Child (8-15 yrs)
La Jolla Lunch and Shopping
THURSDAY, MAY 1
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
La Jolla isn’t just another tourist town. “The jewel” is an apt
description of this charming village with its many upscale boutiques,
fine restaurants, art galleries and charm of a Mediterranean isle.
And the shopping in La Jolla is incomparable! Your tour begins
with a narrated tour of La Jolla on board deluxe Motor coaches.
After getting the lay of the land, the group is dropped at a central
location to wander the shops and explore the sights of the area. Enjoy
ocean views while you stop for lunch at a local La Jolla Restaurant.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Cost: $92.00 Per Person
Coronado Walking Tour
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Rich in history, natural beauty and a charming ocean village
atmosphere, Coronado is most deserving of its royal nickname, “The
Crown City.” Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a leisurely,
narrated walking tour where you’ll learn that the Inn was once the
home of John Spreckels, sugar king and San Diego benefactor.
Then stroll down the boardwalk while you marvel at the waterfront
mansions and see the house where The Wizard of Oz was written.
Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended and lunch will be
on your own.
$46.00 Per Person
TRAVEL & AccomModations
San Diego Bay Dinner Cruise
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Spirit is a modern, sleek, cruise ship-style yacht with 360 degree
picture window viewing. While enjoying a two and one-half hour cruise,
you will be served a luxurious three course plated dinner, prepared
freshly on board. Each deck of the Spirit has its own high quality sound
system and live entertainment or DJ for your dancing pleasure. While
you are dining, the ship will be passing by such San Diego favorites
as the graceful Coronado Bridge, the Star of India clipper ship and the
classic Hotel del Coronado. Gaze at the beautiful sights of San Diego
as the bustling city takes on the luster of city lights at night.
$97.00 Per Person
Register now at www.RIMS.org/RIMS2008
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San Diego Tours Registration Form part one
The Event Team - Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.
Registration forms must be received at The Event Team office (a USA Host Affiliate) by Friday, March 28, 2008. A confirmation will be faxed or mailed to you
and should be considered your receipt. Please present this receipt at the Tour Booth in Lobby D of the San Diego Convention Center to receive your tour tickets.
Actual tour tickets must be presented to board tours. Tour booth hours are Sunday from 10:00 am–5:30 pm, Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and
Wednesday from 8:00 am–4:00 pm. The Event Team is not responsible for any tickets not picked up during the advertised ticket hours. Departure point and
ticket distribution for tours will be from Hall E of the Convention Center. Please be at your departure point 15 minutes prior to the departure time. We reserve
the right to cancel a tour due to lack of registrations. In that event, your money will be refunded in full AFTER the conference. Payment must be in U.S. dollars.
Please fax form to: (619) 785-5822.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tour Time
Price Adult
San Diego City Tour & Harbor Cruise
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$45 Mexico Shopping, Wine Tasting & Lunch
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$69
Historic Gaslamp Walking Tour
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$34
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tour Time
Price Adult
Patriots Tour & USS Midway
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
$86
Temecula Wine Tasting and Lunch
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$119 Tall Ship Sailing - Californian
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$106 San Diego Zoo - Behind the Scenes Tour
1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
$88
$79 Tour Time
Price Adult
Price Child
San Diego Wild Animal Park
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$70
$64 San Diego Wild Animal Park - Photo Caravan
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$182
$175 La Jolla Shopping and Lunch
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
$92 San Diego Bay Dinner Cruise
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$97 Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tour Time
Price Adult
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
$46
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Coronado Walking Tour
Price Child
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San Diego Tours Registration Form part two
Personal Information – Please print or type. Fax and/or E-mail information required.
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Make checks or money order payable to:
The Event Team
2635 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92108
Or FAX your credit card information to: (619) 785-5822
CANCELLATION:
nThere is a $10 fee per person tour if you cancel or request an exchange. No refunds or exchange will be given after March 28, 2008.
n Optional Tour registration deadline is March 28, 2008. Any registrations made after March 28th will be on a first-come, first-served, space-available
basis.
nAll tours are subject to cancellation if minimums are not met. Refunds for canceled tours will be issued no later than 6 weeks after close of the
conference.
nWhere indicated, all tour prices include round trip transportation, The Event Team Tour Guide, tax, lunch (where indicated) and all gratuities.
nUnless the tour is cancelled by The Event Team, all refunds must be requested in writing no later Friday, March 28, 2008. There will be no refunds
on-site. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing.
nInclusions – All tours are fully narrated, escorted and inclusive of fees, admissions and gratuities. Meals are only included where noted.
nADA Regulations – In compliance with ADA regulations, The Event Team will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Americans with disabilities
are given equal and reasonable opportunity to participate in the tours offered. To better serve your needs, please e-mail The Event Team at tours@
eventteam.com.
nThe undersigned releases The Event Team, RIMS and any of its employees from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, losses
(to person or property), damages, injuries (including personal or bodily injury or death), expenses (including attorney fees) or other liabilities of any
kind, by or in favor of any person, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the event, regardless of cause or fault.
Signature:_________________________________________________________________Date:________________________________
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