"Live Nature" is a social enterprise operated Sai Kung District Community Centre. As early as in 2008, the Centre has been subsidized by the Sai Kung District Council to operate a "Eco-tour Guide Training Scheme" which recruited and trained a group of conservationist and nature lovers in Sai Kung for tour guide techniques. After completion of the scheme, these docent guides assisted in the setting up of "Live Nature", with the support of Sai Kung District Community Centre. By 2012, the Centre has been sponsored by a seed scheme under the "Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme" by the Home Affairs Department. Under such scheme, "Live Nature" operated as a social enterprise and with a base in Sai Kung, keep on exploring the wonders of ecological and natural attractions to be brought forward by "experiential" Eco-tours and activities.
With Sai Kung as a starting point, to promote a series of "experiential" Eco-tours and activities for popularization of natural attractions in the area and knowledge related with nature conservation.
Through the implementation of the scheme, it enables the participation of different parties including those from industries of cruise, tour, food & beverage as well transportation in the operation of "experiential" Eco-tours, besides of a continuous uplifting of service level, it can also help to support the growth of eco-tourism in the community, consolidation the various operators who shared the same ideology in the field for sharing, exploring and deploying the opportunities and resources including the accumulation of talents for the future development of "experiential" Eco-tourism. It also serves to contribute for a foundation ground for promotion of social enterprises sharing the same mission so that groups of organizations from general public can work together with various sectors including governmental, commercial and civilian under a self-sustainable principle and environment for the benefits of local communities and normal enterprises.
Qualifications for eco-tour guides:
Holders of Sai Kung Eco-tour foundation course, and/or
Post-Secondary education qualification (major in geography, biology, history or social science)
Or completed the Level-3 tour guide qualifications under the Skills Upgrading Scheme
Or holder of First Aid certificate recognized by the government
Over 2 years working experience in eco-tourism
This tour is available every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday (except Lunar New Year’s Day and the Second Day of Lunar New Year). Visitors will meet at the Sai Kung Volcano Discovery Centre, from where they will travel to High Island Reservoir (East Dam) by chartered coach. An on-board tour guide will give commentaries on the attractions along the coach route. Visitors will explore the East Dam on their own and take the return coach at the specified time.
Round Trip Combination
Combination 1: 09:30 Setting off 12:30 Returning (Package also available)
Combination 2: 11:30 Setting off 15:30 Returning (Package also available)
Combination 3: 14:30 Setting off 17:30 Returning (Package also available)
*Full refund or rescheduling would be made if activity affected by adverse weather, that is Amber Rainstorm Warning or the Typhoon Signal No.3 warning or above is hoisted within two hours before departure on tour date. Rescheduled activities should be carried out within three months; otherwise no refund will be made.
*In the event of sudden adverse weather or environmental condition change during the tour, the tour guide or the officer-in-charge may decide whether to cancel the activity, and no refund in that case.
*The coach will not wait for latecomers (please arrive 10 mins before) and paid fees will not be refunded to latecomers or no-shows.
*Paid fees will not be refunded if participants cannot make the trip for personal reasons or request cancellation. No tour change and participant's name change, or rescheduling will be accepted.
*Please be reminded that no pets are allowed to join ALL guided tours unless it is specially arranged for bringing your pets.
*Participants must provide real-name registration for event insurance needs, otherwise the registration will be canceled and the payment will not be refunded.
**For enrollment please through online on or before 23:59 on the week of Tuesday before departure, on site enrollment also available.
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● Construction of High Island Reservoir
● Know more about Sai Kung anicent caldera and formation of hexagonal rock columns and their specialities
● Understand the marine erosion processes
● Geoconservation
● Overview of Long Ke Wan
Time of Tour:
1st tour : 10:15 - 12:15 Biu Tsim Kok Geo Trail(Package also available)
2nd tour : 12:30 - 14:30 East Dam Geo Trail(Package also available)
3rd tour : 15:15 - 17:15 East Dam Geo Trail(Package also available)
Attention:
#Gathering Place: East Dam Monument of High Island Reservoir
#Transportation not included
*Full refund or rescheduling would be made if activity affected by adverse weather, that is Amber Rainstorm Warning or the Typhoon Signal No.3 warning or above is hoisted within two hours before departure on tour date. Rescheduled activities should be carried out within three months; otherwise no refund will be made.
*In the event of sudden adverse weather or environmental condition change during the tour, the tour guide or the officer-in-charge may decide whether to cancel the activity, and no refund in that case.
*The tour will not wait for latecomers (please arrive 10 mins before) and paid fees will not be refunded to latecomers or no-shows.
*Paid fees will not be refunded if participants cannot make the trip for personal reasons or request cancellation. No tour change and participant's name change, or rescheduling will be accepted.
*Please be reminded that no pets are allowed to join ALL guided tours unless it is specially arranged for bringing your pets.
*Participants must provide real-name registration for event insurance needs, otherwise the registration will be canceled and the payment will not be refunded.
*This tour is service in Cantonese (English or Mandarin is also available)
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(1) Enroll online and pay with Paypal
(2) Cash deposit to our HSBC bank account 819-548017-001 (Sai Kung District Community Centre Limited), email or fax the deposit slip along with all participant’s names to ecotour@skdcc.org or 2798 9711.
(3) Visit “Volcano Discovery Centre” for enrollment. (Sai Kung Waterfront Park, next to Sai Kung Bus Terminus.)
Operating Hours:
Everyday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on the first and second days of Chinese New Year
Enquiry: 8200 0248
1. Full refund or rescheduling would be made if activity affected by adverse weather, that is Amber Rainstorm Warning or the Typhoon Signal No.3 warning or above is hoisted within two hours before departure on tour date.
2. Rescheduled activities should be carried out within three months; otherwise no refund will be made.
1. In the event of sudden adverse weather or environmental condition change during the tour, the tour guide or the officer-in-charge may decide whether to cancel the activity, and no refund in that case.
2. Paid fees will not be refunded if participants cannot make the trip due to personal reason or request for cancellation. Replacement on tour and participant's name, or rescheduling will not be accepted.
3. The tour will not wait for latecomers, therefore paid fees will not be refunded for latecomer or no-show.
1. Do not climb the rock columns or trample on severely weathered or eroded surfaces. Watch out for shifting or slippery rocks.
2. Do not take away any rock, fossil, mineral or silt. It is an offence to dig up, damage or deface any rocks in Hong Kong. All Geosites are under the protection of the Country Parks Ordinance and Marine Parks Ordinance.
3. Wear suitable hiking shoes, hats and clothes. Also take gloves, first-aid kits and weather-proof clothes with you.
4. Prepare basic necessities including ample of drinking water, medication (if any), sun block, rain gear, and insect repellant.
5. Yacht tour participants should take motion sickness medication one hour prior to the departure time if needed.
6. All tours include HK$100,000 accidental and disablement insurance coverage, additional insurance coverage can be purchased under participants’ discretion.
7. Please arrive at the gathering place on time, no refund due to late arrival or no-show.
1. The Centre will notify participating groups if the schedule of a certain day still applies at two hours prior to commencement, according to the guidelines on outdoor activities in adverse weather.
2. Activities of the day will be suspended if the Amber Rainstorm Warning or the Typhoon Signal No.3 warning or above is hoisted within two hours before departure.
3. Affected activities will be postponed or cancelled depending on individual circumstances. Participating groups will be notified of related arrangements within a week.
4. The schedule of guided tours might be adjusted or cancelled depending on tidal or wave conditions.
5. Participants are asked to follow the tour guide's instructions to prevent accidents.
6. In the event of sudden adverse weather or great wind on the sea during the process, the tour guide or the director on duty may decide whether to cancel the activities. But no refund will be made in that case.
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