TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES KINDRED TOURS
Kindred Tours is super excited to offer BUBBLE TOURS, to groups of no less than six, but no more than ten passengers, and you put your own group together. Choose a tour that we are currently offering or call the office with special requests. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Kindred Tours at 480-497-2478. Visit our website at www.kindredtours.com.
SAN DIEGO GETAWAY AUGUST 2-5 | MONDAY-THURSDAY $699 PP (BASED UPON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $173 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)
Cool off with us this summer on this 4-day So Cal Getaway! Some of the highlights of this tour include: Three Nights at the luxurious Vieja Casino Resort, Narrated Harbor Cruise aboard a yacht offering both indoor and outdoor seating, and a Trolley Tour of some of San Diego’s most exciting attractions. We’ll also explore Highway 101—a route has been given historic designation by the state of California—winding through Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, La Jolla and so much more. This fabulous tour packs a punch! Call Kindred Tours for the complete itinerary!
WALNUT CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT AUGUST 9 | MONDAY | $99 PER PERSON
We’re beating the heat this summer with a journey into Arizona’s High Country to explore Walnut Canyon. Established as a National Monument in 1915, Walnut Canyon preserves numerous cliff dwellings located along the limestone ledges of this deep canyon in the Flagstaff region. Evidence of human use of these dwellings can be traced back 2,000 years, when the presence of water in this dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. Today Walnut Canyon is a beautiful and fascinating place to explore. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self in in historic downtown Flagstaff, home to many great little restaurants. This is a great tour and we hope you’ll join us!
WHITE MOUNTAIN COOL OFF AUGUST 23-25 | MONDAY-WEDNESDAY $469 PP (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $99 (SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)
Day One: Depart the Valley with a stop on our way to lunch on self in Heber, at The Red Onion. Back in the Transits to HonDah Casino Resort for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the Hon-Dah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, and dinner is included at the Indian Pine Restaurant. Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore a land of thick pine forests, crystal mountain lakes, lush green meadows and abundant watchable wildlife. The high-country temperatures average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. This
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region is also home to ten sparkling lakes, our focus for this scenic driving tour. We’ll explore as much as time allows, with a stop along the way for lunch on self. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy dinner, included. Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant. After lunch we’ll head home. Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains are a terrific getaway and this affordable tour includes so much. Don’t miss it!
MOUNT LEMMON SCENIC BYWAY & THE IRON DOOR AUGUST 27 | FRIDAY | $95 PER PERSON
We’re off to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway—Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley.
THE LAKES OF PRESCOTT & WHISKEY ROW AUGUST 30 | MONDAY | $95 PER PERSON There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self, before we begin this exploration. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pine-scented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is
home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to our summer escape!
EXPLORING THE MOGOLLON RIM ON HORSEBACK SEPTEMBER 2 | THURSDAY | $155 We’re heading toward Payson to explore Arizona’s Rim Country, a region that has been largely preserved as national forest. It is a land of extreme beauty, and it is rich with wildlife. Upon arrival at Kohl’s Ranch Stables, we’ll meet our capable and well-trained horses, and set out on a 1.5-hour journey to the top of Turkey Mountain! There is no better way to explore this region than on the back of a sure-footed horse! The scenery is remarkable, winding past Indian Springs, through Juniper and Ponderosa pines. At the top of Turkey Mountain, we’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Mogollon Rim, and a silent and ancient forest—home to the rare Alligator Juniper, and huge trees that are believed to be at least 700 years old. Riders on this trail often see black bears, bobcats and the Rocky Mountain elk, along with both mule and whitetail deer, javelina and coyotes. The Rim is also home to over 239 species of birds, including eagles and hawks. We’ll explore a trail that winds us around Turkey Mountain before returning to the stable. After our ride we’ll enjoy lunch on self, at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant in Payson, offering delicious and moderately priced lunchtime specials. After lunch we’ll explore more of Arizona’s beautiful Rim Country as a driving tour, with stops at some of the most dramatic overlooks. This is going to be a bucket list of a tour, limited to a very small group—and you need not be an experienced rider—our trusty horses do all the work!
THE BISBEE BLOOMERS GARDEN TOUR SEPTEMBER 4 | SATURDAY | $99 Nestled into the Mule Mountains of southeastern Arizona, picturesque Bisbee offers a cool day away from the heat of the Valley. We’re looking forward to the 19th Annual Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour—a quirky annual event that offers us a rare glimpse into 8-10 secret gardens of Bisbee’s colorful residents. This year’s focus will be on the gardens of Old Bisbee and Warren— both historic districts—plus a bonus garden called the Firewise Demonstration Garden in San Jose. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self in
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