White Mountain Cool Off

August 29th -31st, 2023 Tuesday-Thursday

$499 (Double Occupancy) $110 (Single Supplement)

Day One: Run away with us this summer to Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains and escape the heat of the Valley! We’ll enjoy several great stops including one for lunch on self in historic Payson as we journey to Pinetop, Arizona. Late afternoon we’ll check into the Hon-Dah Casino Resort our headquarters for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the Hon-Dah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, with brand new bedding. Dinner is on self tonight at the Indian Pine Restaurant, where the very affordable menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free evening with a cocktail at Spirits Bar, or relax in the heated pool, spa or sauna. Hon-Dah’s casino offers over 800 slots and live poker, if you enjoy a little gambling.

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. This high-country destination offers scenery much like Canada or the Pacific Northwest and at elevations of 6,500 to 9,000 feet temperatures that average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. Arizona’s White Mountains are 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 to enjoy dinner, on self, at the Indian Pine Restaurant and a free evening.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy a scenic loop on our return to the Valley, taking us through the Salt River Canyon a 2,000 foot-deep river canyon, so gorgeous and loaded with history that it is often referred to as the Little Grand Canyon. This stretch of highway is broad and well-paved offering some of the most dramatic views ever seen from a window! We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant, where the price is right and the food is great. After lunch we’ll hightail it for home with plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains offer a fabulous and affordable summertime escape! We hope you’ll join us!

July Tours

“Southwest Adventure Series”

4th of July in Santa Fe

July 3-6, Mon-Thurs………………..…$957

This trip is full. Use the Waitlist!

“Club Style Series”

Mystery Tour

Back by Popular Demand!

July 8th, Saturday………………….…....$85

Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway

July 10th, Monday...…………………..$110

With the first hint of summer, we’re ready 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. Along the way there are many pull-off points for photo opportunities, or just to enjoy the magnificent landscape. 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. A charming eatery offering delicious homemade soups, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and more, the Iron Door is most famous for their chili & cornbread combo and fresh baked pies. 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.

Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

Snowbowl’s Scenic

Gondola Ride

July 11th, Tuesday………………….....$128

We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting new Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona your opportunity to enjoy expansive views from the San Francisco

Peaks at 11,500 feet! On a clear day we’ll see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon. The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’ s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional outdoor seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!

Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Club Style Series”

Lowell Observatory

July 13th, Thursday……………..….....$155

Experience the famously dark skies of Flagstaff, Arizona, home to Lowell Observatory. Our Dark Skies Program will include 1.5 hours of private stargazing, using the new 24” (0.6m) Dyer Telescope. We’ll also enjoy a laser-guided constellation tour in the adjoining McAllister Observing Plaza. When not observing, we’ll be free to explore other parts of the observatory on our own, including:

Giovale Open Deck Observatory, with six telescopes of varying sizes, including a 32” (0.8m) reflecting telescope.

Historic Clark Refractor, which mapped the moon for Apollo. Pluto Discovery Astrograph and Zeiss Blink Comparator. We’ll arrive in Flagstaff in time to enjoy dinner, on self, at the restaurant of your choice. Don’t miss this exciting tour!

Depart: Mesa 2 p.m. Scts 2:30 NW 3:15 R: 12 p.m.

Southwest Adventure Series”

San Francisco Peaks

Scenic Loop & Diablo Burger

July 18th, Tuesday……….....................$129

Here’s a Kindred annual trek that kicks off in historic Flagstaff, with a stop for lunch at Diablo Burger, an Arizona local foodsbased burger joint. Lunch alone is worth the drive! Diablo Burger partners with local farmers, ranchers, bakers, cheese makers, brewers, vintners to create “landscape-scale conservation that you can taste.” Which is just a lot of fancy talk for the best cheeseburger in the American Southwest. We’ll order off a huge menu, then settle on the patio with our award-winning burgers, fries and soft drinks, and it’s all included! Later we’ll head north on Highway 180, better known as the San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road, one of Arizona’s most beautiful scenic byways a loop that takes us all the way around Arizona's highest mountain winding through a land of pine forests and aspen groves, open prairies and rustic homesteads. This incredible tour offers a great escape from the heat of the Valley! Make a reservation and join us you ’ll be glad you did!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Bearizona

July 20th, Thursday…..…………….….$137

Journey with us to Williams, Arizona, home to Bearizona Arizona’s premier wildlife park! We’ll enjoy a remarkable closeup experience with a wide variety of animals from the comfort of our own Transit vans, winding our way through 160 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. We’ll view bison, black bears, wolves and more animals that are indigenous to North America living comfortably in spacious, natural environments. Later enjoy a leisurely stroll through Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walkthru, offering an up-close experience with playful smaller animals. Lunch is on self, with two very different eateries to choose from, including Canyonlands a 6,000 square foot themed restaurant featuring soaring canyon walls and ancient ruins, a 25foot waterfall and breathtaking views of Bearizona’s jaguar exhibit. Canyonland’s menu runs from hickory smoked BBQ to fresh garden salads, gourmet burgers and more. If a quick bite is more to your liking, consider Bearizona Grille, offering outdoor deck dining and stadium favorites, such as hot dogs, cheesy nachos, soft pretzels and adult beverages. This tour is always a total blast and can be enjoyed all summer long!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

Bearizona

July 21st, Friday.…………………….....$137

See July 20th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Verde Canyon Railroad Morning Ride

July 22nd, Saturday…………………....$199

What could be more pleasant than a lazy Saturday morning train ride, aboard a fully restored, slow-rolling vintage locomotive, through the beautiful, wild and remote Verde Canyon! This fourhour excursion takes us on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. We’ll view ancient Sinagua Indian ruins in towering cliffs and travel sturdy trestles and bridges a testament to the hard work of the men who built them over 100 years ago. We’ll roll through a 680-foot tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock the tunnel enveloping passengers in total darkness before the train rolls back into the Arizona sunshine. The confluence of high desert and wetland in the Verde Canyon creates a remarkable habitat for wildlife and waterfowl All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room-style seating, near panoramic windows, and all cars connect to open-air viewing platforms. The on-train continental breakfast includes assorted pastries, fresh fruit and a champagne toast. Bottled water is available throughout the tour. Mimosas are available for purchase and a full bar service is available in every train car. We’ll arrive back to the depot early afternoon and then it’s just a hop-skipand-a-jump to historic downtown Cottonwood, where we’ll en- joy lunch on self, with several wonderful little restaurants to choose from.

Depart: Mesa 6:30 a.m. Scts 7 a.m. Phx 7:15 a.m. NW 7:45 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Discover Williams

July 25th, Tuesday…………………….$110

Nestled in the pine country of northern Arizona, just 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, historic Williams offers something for everyone. With Route 66 as its main drag, downtown Williams is home to one of the best-preserved stretches of the Mother Road in America. We’ll enjoy lunch, on self, downtown, where we’ll have plenty of great little restaurants to choose from. Back in the Transits, we’ll head into the heart of the Kaibab National Forest. We’ll visit Dogtown Reservoir a lovely little forest lake situated at the base of towering Bill Williams Mountain. Dogtown Lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog “towns” that once covered the open areas near its shore. We’ll also visit cool and deep Kaibab Lake, and explore as much of this region as time allows. Beat the heat this July and come with us!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m. NW 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Silver City, NM & the Trail of the Mountain Spirits

July 27-29, Thurs-Sat…………….…...$579

See page 14 for the complete itinerary.

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Club Style Series”

The Revengers at the Gaslight Theatre

July 30th, Sunday………………….…..$132

Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977. It is a time of peace and prosperity across the galaxy. What is the cosmic force keeping the balance of the Universe?

The Energy Cube! Safe somewhere on the Planet Earth, its exact whereabouts are only known by the beloved group of superheros, The Revengers! But trouble is brewing on the distant Planet of Xerox. Long forgotten and overlooked, the Evil Ruler, Zanor, seeks power and control over the Universe. Will Zanor succeed? Located in the old Jerry Lewis Theatre in Tucson, the Gaslight is also home to the award-winning Little Anthony’s Diner, where we ’ll enjoy an early dinner on self. Voted Tucson’s Best Diner, Little Anthony’s famously serves great sandwiches, pizza, fresh salads and so much more. Enjoy diner-style milkshakes, adult beverages, fantastic desserts, served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour.

Depart: NW 2:30 pm. Scts 2:30 p.m. Mesa 3 p.m. R: 11 p.m.

August Tours

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

The Lakes of Prescott

August 1st, Tuesday…………………..$110

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. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. 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. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pinescented 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 a Kindred Tours Classic!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

The Lakes of Prescott

August 2nd, Wednesday……………..$110

See August 1st for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

East

Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

August 7th, Monday……………….….$128

We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting new Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona your opportunity to enjoy expansive views from the San Francisco Peaks at 11,500 feet! On a clear day we’ll see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon. The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’ s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional outdoor seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series

” WEST

Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

August 8th, Tuesday…………………..$128

See August 7th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

August 10th, Thursday………………..$129

Over 50,000 years ago space and earth came together when a huge iron-nickel meteorite, approximately 150 feet wide and weighing several hundred thousand tons, impacted an area outside of Flagstaff, with a force 150 times greater than an atomic bomb. The result of this impact was devastation for miles and the creation of the giant bowl-shaped cavity we call Meteor Crater, which measures 550 feet deep and almost a mile wide. Today you can experience the Crater in an air-conditioned indoor viewing area, outside on one of the observation decks and self-guided trails, or on a guided tour along the rim. We’ll explore Meteor Crater Visitor Center, one of the most popular attractions in Northern Arizona. Discovery Center & Space Museum boasts hands-on exhibits and displays, where you can immerse yourself in the science and history of meteorite impacts around the world and we’ll enjoy Impact! Theater to learn about the history and geology of the crater. Before visiting Meteor Crater, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel the last of the great railroad hotels. Considered to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners Region, the Turquoise Room offers a fabulous and affordable lunch menu, reflecting the unique flavors of the Southwest. Join us for this remarkable tour!

Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m Mesa 8:15 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

“Club Style Series”

San Diego

Summertime Getaway

$899 This trip is full. Use the Waitlist.

Aug 15-18, Tues-Fri…………………….