November/December 2023
California Rail Discovery June 5th-11th, 2024 Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
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California Rail Discovery June 5th-11th, 2024 $3425 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1025 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO Today board your flight bound for the San Francisco Bay Area for your California Rail Discovery. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel to begin a two night stay in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, San Francisco. “The City by the Bay” highlights fascinating museums, world-class cuisine & amazing shopping. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant in the Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 area. (D) Overnight: San Francisco DAY 2: SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR & BAY CRUISE - MUIR WOODS Today enjoy a San Francisco City Tour to see the Civic Center area, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Seal Rocks & Pier 39. Experience a San Francisco Bay Cruise featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz & the city’s skyline. This afternoon cross over the Golden Gate Bridge enroute to visit Muir Woods National Monument to explore some of the oldest & the tallest Redwood trees in the world. Later enjoy time at leisure to browse the storefronts along Fisherman’s Wharf, sample a chowder filled sourdough bread bowl or take a Cable Car ride. (B) Overnight: San Francisco DAY 3: NAPA VALLEY WINERY - OLD SACRAMENTO WATERFRONT This morning travel into California’s famous Napa Valley, where hundreds of wineries thrive, and stop for a Winery Tour & Tasting to sample some local wines while learning about the wine making process. While Napa is best known for its prodigious Cabernet Sauvignon production, growing conditions are favorable for a wide range of grapes. This afternoon travel to Sacramento and arrive at the Old Sacramento Waterfront to visit the California State Railroad Museum to see beautifully restored railroad cars and locomotives that illustrate rail history in California and the West. Old Sacramento was the commercial hub of the Gold Rush Era & is filled with shops, restaurants and entertainment venues yet retains 1800’s charm with original storefronts and wooden sidewalks. Later check into your hotel for an overnight stay in the “River City”. Tonight join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant in Sacramento. (B,D) Overnight: Sacramento Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
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DAY 4: SACRAMENTO - SIERRA NEVADA RAIL JOURNEY - LAKE TAHOE This morning board an Amtrak Train for a Sierra Nevada Rail Journey through the beautiful snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Lake Tahoe area. Disembark your train in Truckee and board your motorcoach to drive to the spectacular year round resort area of Lake Tahoe to spend the next three evenings in the popular and revitalized South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area. (B) Overnight: Lake Tahoe DAY 5: RENO - VIRGINIA CITY This morning travel through historic Carson City, capital of the Silver State of Nevada enroute to Reno and see the iconic ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’ sign. Visit Reno’s famous National Automobile Museum, recognized as one of the top auto museums in the world featuring the original Harrah Auto Collection of gaming pioneer Bill Harrah. Then visit Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode and once the richest place in the world. The famous Old West town was once the west’s mining metropolis and featured notable residents Mark Twain & Bret Harte. Return to your Lake Tahoe hotel for an evening at your own pace. (B) Overnight: Lake Tahoe DAY 6: LAKE TAHOE CRUISE Today enjoy a Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise for spectacular views of the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains and Emerald Bay which features the 1929 Nordic-style mansion, Vikingsholm. Later enjoy some leisure time in the Lake Tahoe area. Maybe take a stroll down to the lake, do some shopping, take a gondola ride up the mountain or experience the amenities of your hotel. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner will be at a local restaurant in the area. (B,D) Overnight: Lake Tahoe Day 7: LAKE TAHOE-SACRAMENTO AIRPORT This morning transfer to the Sacramento Airport & fly home with wonderful memories of your California Rail Discovery. (B)
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New Orleans & Cajun Country
March 17th-23rd, 2024 $3399 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $800 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS Today arrive in New Orleans for a three night stay in the exciting French Quarter. Tonight be sure to enjoy the “The Quarter” filled with fabulous restaurants and jazz clubs. Overnight: New Orleans DAY 2: NEW ORLEANS - FRENCH QUARTER This morning enjoy a French Quarter Walking Tour featuring the St. Louis Cathedral with adjoining Cabildo and rectory, Bourbon Street, Pirates Alley and the French Marketplace. Next visit the famous Café du Monde to enjoy café au lait and beignets. Later board a Paddle-wheeler Steamboat for a relaxing Mississippi River Cruise. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters, one of the French Quarter’s most famous restaurants. (B,D) Overnight: New Orleans DAY 3: NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR Today enjoy a New Orleans City Tour. Explore the Garden District which features one of the best preserved collections of historic southern mansions in the United States. Visit the Longue Vue Gardens & House, a National Historic Landmark. These ever-changing gardens provide an inspiring destination year-round to learn about native plants and flowers. Also stop to view an Above Ground Cemetery which are both historic & hauntingly beautiful. This afternoon an optional excursion will be available to the Oak Alley Plantation, one of the state’s most visited antebellum homes. This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at the famous New Orleans School of Cooking. (B,D) Overnight: New Orleans DAY 4: NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE - NATCHEZ This morning travel to the capital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge. Stop at the New State Capitol Building to view the Art Deco architecture and hear stories about the state’s most famous politician Huey Long. Then visit the Louisiana State Museum featuring thematic exhibits on the diverse aspects of Louisiana history, industry and culture. Later motorcoach into Mississippi and arrive in Natchez, a beautiful town that captures the charm and elegance of the historic south with its Antebellum Mansions. Tonight enjoy a southern experience with an Antebellum Mansion Dinner and Tour in the Natchez area. (B,D) Overnight: Natchez DAY 5: NATCHEZ - LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA This morning enjoy a Natchez Area Tour to learn about the area’s amazing pre-Civil War history. Then visit another beautiful Natchez Antebellum Mansion. Later cross into Louisiana to explore fascinating Cajun Country, founded in the 18th century by French speaking exiles from Canada. Today, the region features a unique blend of French, Creole and Caribbean influences. This afternoon enjoy an eerie Bayou Cruise, a true Louisiana experience. (B) Overnight: Lafayette DAY 6: CAJUN COUNTRY TOURING Today discover Cajun Country. First visit the Jean Lafitte Cultural Center to learn about the life of the famous pirate & unlikely patriot, and about the area’s Acadian heritage and the natural resources of Louisiana’s Mississippi Delta region. Later visit Martin Accordions, the famous shop that has been building hand-made accordions for Cajun & Zydeco musicians from around the world for over 30 years. Enjoy a shop tour and demonstration to learn more about Cajun culture & music. Later travel to Avery Island for a Tabasco Factory Tour, home the world-famous Louisiana hot sauce. Tonight enjoy a fun-filled Farewell Dinner with Cajun cuisine & sounds. (B,D) Overnight: Lafayette DAY 7: LAFAYETTE - NEW ORLEANS - HOME Today depart Lafayette and transfer to the New Orleans Airport for your flight home. (B) Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
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The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw featuring the Historic Gadsden Hotel
December 7th-8th, 2023 & January 30th-31st, 2024 $426 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $65 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’re traveling south to Tombstone—The Town Too Tough To Die—where we’ll find plenty of great little restaurants to choose from and enjoy lunch on self. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Douglas, Arizona. Just a few miles north of the Mexican border, Douglas, a once remote ranching town is home to the infamous Gadsden Hotel. Built in 1902, then destroyed by fire, the Gadsden was rebuilt in 1929 in the Art Nouveau style—offering a magnificent Tiffany stained glass window overlooking the lobby, and a sweeping Italian marble staircase—up which Pancho Villa reportedly rode his horse. The hotel provided gracious hospitality to the growing business brought in by the mining industry and the settling of the Arizona Territory. The lobby of the Gadsden, “the living room,” hosted cattlemen, ranchers, copper mining executives and businessmen. For all of the Gadsden’s rich history, the hotel also had a dark side—catering to gamblers, and notable lawless characters of the American West. Famously haunted, guests and staff members have reported paranormal encounters on every floor, with the third floor seemingly the epicenter. The basement of the Gadsden is beyond fascinating—a 7,000 square foot labyrinth of twenty rooms—which secretly housed bootleg whiskey tunnels, brothels and a notorious speakeasy. We’ll check into our beautifully renovated rooms, and after a refresh we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner, served buffet-style with a glass of beer or wine, and it’s all included. After dinner, we’ll explore the Gadsden, beginning on the third floor, winding our way down into the basement—with guides recounting the darker history that arose from the underbelly of the hotel. Afterwards you might want to call it an early night—we’ve got a big day tomorrow! Day Two: We’ll be up before the crack of dawn to enjoy a continental breakfast, included, at the hotel. Back in the Transits, we’ll hit the road for Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, one of the best places to view sandhill cranes, with an estimated winter population of over 30,000. Located in the Sulphur Springs Valley—a Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat—Whitewater Draw is surrounded by Arizona’s magnificent sky islands. The sandhill cranes spend the night standing in the draw’s shallow waters to evade predators, and then fly out at sunrise, to feed and socialize in the surrounding area. With an impressive wingspan of 6 to 7 feet, the early morning mass ascension of the sandhill cranes is a sight to behold! There is no visitor’s center at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, but there are restrooms. In addition to sandhill cranes, the waters of the draw attract many kinds of ducks, geese, herons, egrets, shorebirds, gulls and terns, as well as various mammals. Don’t forget your camera! Formerly a cattle ranch, Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area was purchased in 1997 and is now managed to enhance wetland habitats and provide waterfowl habitat, and wildlife viewing. After this heart-stopping experience, we’ll travel to Bisbee, located 90 miles southeast of Tucson in the scenic Mule Mountains. Founded in 1880, Bisbee was one of the most cultured cities in the American West—the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Downtown Bisbee still retains much of its cosmopolitan charm, with its mining camp roots also fully on display in the rollicking Brewery Gulch district—once home to 50 saloons and several brothels. We’ll visit the Queen Mine, don hard hats, miner’s headlamps and the always stylish yellow slicker, then head underground and back in time! Retired Phelps Dodge employees will narrate our journey 1,500 feet into the mine, recounting the dangers and dramas of mining days. Afterwards we’ll stroll the streets of Bisbee, now home to many interesting shops and galleries, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self with several fantastic restaurants to choose from. Midafternoon we’ll head for home—a relaxing journey through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona, with plenty of great stops along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic should not be missed!
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The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival
January 19th-21st, 2024 Friday-Sunday $779 (Based Upon Double Room Occupancy) $266 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, as well as plenty of great sightseeing, on our way to beautiful Lake Havasu City! Upon arrival, we’ll check into the brand new contemporary styled Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located in English Village, next to the London Bridge. Guests of the hotel are just steps away from restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. After a refresh, we’ll head out for a fabulous Welcome Dinner at Angelina’s Italian Kitchen, where we’ll enjoy a three-course meal, with several entrée items to select from, a glass of red or white wine, and dessert, included. After dinner we’ll head out to the balloon field to explore the Glow Spectacular, a truly remarkable event, as pilots ignite the burners of their tethered balloons simultaneously and they glow like enormous holiday ornaments. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening in Lake Havasu City, on a festival weekend, where there will be much to see and do. Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to experience the heart-stopping Mass Ascension—an early morning launch of hundreds of balloons—the most amazing display of sound and color! Afterwards we’ll explore all that this thrilling festival has to offer, including tethered balloon rides, food vendor’s booths, live music and so much more. Early afternoon we’ll head off to exciting Laughlin, Nevada—home to eight different resorts, side by side along the beautiful Colorado River, miles of fun-filled recreational and gaming opportunities, and a huge variety of dining choices—making it the perfect destination for lunch on self and a great afternoon. Later we’ll head back to Lake Havasu City where we’ll enjoy a free evening and dinner on self with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re off to explore Oatman, one of Arizona’s most interesting ghost towns. This crazy little town began as a mining tent camp over 100 years ago, but quickly became a flourishing gold mining center in 1915, when two miners struck a ten-million-dollar gold find. Mining in Oatman was short lived. The town survived by catering to travelers on old U.S. Route 66 and nearly died when the route became what is now Interstate 40. Today tame burros roam the streets of lively Oatman, descendants of the early mining burros. We’ll check out the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned in 1939, stroll the historic streets and handfeed the burros. Afterwards we’ll head back to the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Don’t wait to make your reservations for the 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival, designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA! Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
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November Tours
PWD Travelogue November 8th, Wednesday, 10 am-12 pm
Come for the Travelogue, stay for the lunch. This FREE EVENT could not be more fun and informative! Join our representative from Premier World Discovery for an in-depth look at some of “Southwest Adventure Series” the exciting tours being offered by Kindred Tours in partnership with Premier World Discovery in 2024. This meeting will be held at the Kindred Tours office in Sun City West. Do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix attendees, on a first come, first serve basis. th November 5 , Sunday……...………..$115 Kindred Tours We’re on our way to the historic Empire Ranch located 50 miles 13547 W. Camino Del Sol southeast of Tucson and 10 miles north of Sonoita, nestled into Sun City West, AZ 85375 the beautiful rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona. Established Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 R: 1 p.m. in the 1860’s as a ranch on 160 acres with a four-room adobe house, the Empire Ranch would expand over the next 20 years “Southwest Adventure Series” to include over one million acres. The ranch house would become an extended complex with more than 22 rooms and several related structures. Hollywood filmed many classic westerns at the ranch including A Star is Born, 3:10 to Yuma, Duel in the November 9th, Thursday…………..…$145 Sun… just to name a few. In the 1980s a groundswell of public Arizona’s most hidden treasure, the Rock Art Ranch, near Winssupport developed to preserve the ranch and its natural relow, is a privately-owned 5,000 acre cattle ranch that was once sources in their pristine condition. In 2000, the U.S. Congress part of the Hashknife Gang Spread. More than a home to cattle officially designated these 42,000 acres to be Las Cienegas Na- and bison, archaeological records show that people have been tional Conservation Area. Today we celebrate Cowboy Festival, passing through this area for over 13,000 years—hunting and showcasing the Empire Ranch, as well as Western music and gathering groups, semi nomadic and later sedentary farmers, entertainment. We’ll relive cowboy traditions, watch exciting and it is considered a sacred site by Native Americans. Chevelarena events, enjoy plenty of great food on self, experience on Canyon, a narrow, deep and watered gorge, cuts through Western re-enactments and so much more. This annual celebra- the ranch, and thousands of petroglyphs dated from 5000 BC to tion—formerly known as The Empire Ranch Roundup—is a Kin1400 AD, etch the steep canyon walls. Visitors to the ranch can dred Tours annual trek that you won’t want to miss! Depart: NW climb down into the canyon on a natural staircase that has been
The Cowboy Festival at Empire Ranch
The Rock Art Ranch
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supplemented with a few manmade steps, but the canyon can also be experienced comfortably from an observation deck. The “Southwest Adventure Series” Rock Art Ranch also features an excavated Navajo sweat lodge and hogan, and a humble yet remarkable museum of ancient Native American, as well as cowboy artifacts that have been discovered on the property. Before exploring the ranch, we’ll November 7th, Tuesday…………...….$199 enjoy lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at La The Verde Canyon Railroad offers us a wonderful opportunity to Posada Hotel—the last of the great railroad hotels. Considered to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners Region, the Turenjoy the beauty of Verde Canyon from the comfort of a fully quoise Room offers a fabulous and affordable lunch menu, rerestored, slow-rolling vintage FP7 locomotive—one of only 10 flecting the unique flavors of the Southwest. Here at Kindred remaining in North America. This four-hour excursion takes us Tours, we believe that a visit to the Rock Art Ranch is our very on a 20 mile journey through 100 years of history. We’ll view ancient Sinagua Indian ruins in towering cliffs, and travel sturdy best one-day 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. 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 envel“Club Style Series” oping 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. Rich with native flora & fauna, our slow November 11th, Saturday………..…..$110 rolling journey will be heart-stopping early November, as fall Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Aricolor reaches its pinnacle. All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy zona, historic Tubac is a destination for the arts! We’ll spend an spacious living room-style seating, near panoramic windows. afternoon in Tubac enjoying a variety of demonstrations by local Other amenities include a champagne toast upon boarding, full and visiting artists from across the country, complimenting the service cash bars, table service and pre-packaged complimen100 shops, fine art galleries and working artist studios that line tary appetizers. We’ll arrive early to the depot and enjoy a light the streets of this charming village. Tubac is also home to plenty lunch prior to boarding the train. This tour is remarkable with of great little restaurants, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self, at the every changing season. Don’t miss it! Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. restaurant of your choice. All trips to Tubac fill quickly! Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 a.m. NW 9:30 a.m. R: 8 p.m.
Verde Canyon Railroad
Tubac Fall Art Walk
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8 the streets of this charming village. Tubac is also home to plenty to be enjoyed at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Home to a of great little restaurants, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self, at the grove of 40-foot Chinese pistachio trees—famously ablaze in restaurant of your choice. All trips to Tubac fill quickly! shades of red and burgundy by late November—the sight of this Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 am. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 stand of trees alone is worth a fall pilgrimage. Founded in 1924 p.m. as a desert plant research facility and living museum, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the oldest botanical garden west of the “Southwest Adventure Series” WEST Mississippi. An easy main trail runs through the park, leading visitors to various exhibits and natural areas. Before visiting the Arboretum, we’ll enjoy lunch on self in historic Superior, Arizona, where we’ll have a few different restaurants to choose from and there is sure to be something for everyone. Depart: NW 9 Phx 9:30 a.m. Scts 9:45 a.m. Mesa 10:15 a.m. R: 4 p.m.
The Sonoita/Elgin Wine Trail
November 17th, Friday…………….....$159 “Club Style Series” Journey with us through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona to explore the Sonoita/Elgin Wine Trail. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, surrounded by the Huachuca, Whetstone and Santa Rita Mountains, this region offers stunning views in every direction. This is Arizona’s premier wine country, officially designated by the ATF as an American Viticultural Area, with active wineries for over 40 years, and ranches and farms going back generations to the 1830’s. This area has been farmed for well over 4,000 years. We’ll visit colorful and kooky AZ Hops and Vines, where award winning wines are served on tasting trays with assorted snacks, allowing visitors to relax with a flight of five wines inside the tasting room or outside on the patio. We’ll also enjoy a casual lunch at AZ Hops and Vines before making our way to Lightning Ridge Cellars, a small family winery established in 2005, offering wines based upon their Italian heritage. Lightning Ridge Cellar’s wines are made from classic Italian varietals— Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo… and more. We’ll enjoy a flight of rich, full-bodied Italian wines and maybe even play some bocci ball! Later we’ll explore as much of this scenic region as time allows. Don’t miss it! Depart: NW 7:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
The Desert Belle Paddleboat Cruise
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Fall Foliage Finale
November 21st, Tuesday…..……..…...$99 We are on our way to Beautiful Saguaro Lake, where we’ll board the Desert Belle, a double-deck paddleboat, featuring a climate controlled lower level, and an upper deck with awnings. Winding for ten miles through the Tonto National Forest in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Saguaro Lake ranks as the most popular of the four Salt River Project lakes. We’ll enjoy an 80-minute narrated paddleboat cruise—entertaining and educational— offering some of Arizona’s most breathtaking scenery. We’ll arrive early enough to enjoy lunch on self at Shiprock Restaurant, conveniently located at Saguaro Lake Marina. Shiprock’s affordable menu runs from fresh salads and handcrafted sandwiches, to burgers, fish & chips and more. This relaxing local tour is priced right, loads of fun and perfect for everyone! Depart: NW 10:30 a.m. Phx 11 a.m. Sct 11:15 a.m. R: 5:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving at Barleen’s
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You can always predict how the fall foliage will move around the “What if today, we were just grateful for everything?” state of Arizona, with the final and most dramatic blast of color Charlie Brown We’re thrilled to announce our annual trek to
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9 the Barleen’s Dinner Show for the Thanksgiving Day matinee performance! We’ll arrive before noon to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixin’s, topped off with a fat slice of chocolate cake. Lunch is included and a full bar serving specialty cocktails, wine and beer will be available and on self. After this fantastic meal, we’ll kick back for a variety of music, including country, rock & roll, blues, boogie woogie, big band and gospel. These are the songs you’ll know, brought to you by masterful musicians. Don’t wait to call in your reservations for a performance that always sells out months in advance! Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:30 p.m. Scts 10:45 Mesa 11 a.m. R: 4 p.m.
earned reputation for knowing how to throw a party! We’ll be leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later. Don’t miss it! Depart: NW 6 a.m. Phx 6:15 a,m. Scts 6:30 a.m. Mesa 7 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
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A Smalltown Christmas
at the Gaslight Theatre November 24th, Friday…………….....$144
Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977 and the audience is part of the show! It's Christmas time 1961 in Smalltown, U.S.A., but no one seems to be in the holiday spirit except for student, Rolinda Porter. With help from an unexpected source, Rolinda seeks to bring the Christmas Spirit back to Smalltown and to save the town itself from a problem of another kind. Will Rolinda and her friends save Smalltown in time for Christmas? Will the Christmas Spirit return to Smalltown? Will there still be time for Rock and Roll? Find out in this Rockin' Holiday Show! 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 lunch on self. Voted Tucson’s Best Diner, Little Anthony’s famously serves great sandwiches, pizza, fresh salads and so much more. Enjoy dinerstyle milkshakes, adult beverages, and fantastic desserts, all served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour. Depart: NW 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. Scts 9 a.m. Mesa 9:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
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The 39th Annual
Bisbee Historic Home & Building Tour November 25th, Saturday……………$130 More than a dozen historic homes and buildings will open their doors the weekend after Thanksgiving, offering visitors a rare glimpse behind the scene, during the 39th Annual Bisbee Historic Home & Building Tour. This year’s tour will focus on the Warren neighborhood—Arizona's first planned community— designed as a bedroom community for the more affluent citizens of the mining district. Warren has a remarkable collection of Arts and Crafts style bungalow houses and many have been recognized as historic places. Every trip to Bisbee is a complete blast. This living ghost town is home to many wonderful restaurants, where we will enjoy lunch on self. Bisbee is known as an artist’s hamlet, respected for its eye on preservation, with a well
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Pima Air & Space Museum
November 27th, Monday…………….$128 The concept for Pima Air & Space Museum began in 1966, during the celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 25th anniversary. The commanders of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, along with the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASD), recognized that the historic World War II and 1950’s era aircraft stored on the base were rapidly disappearing. It wasn’t just the metal that was going into the smelters, but also the aviation heritage of the country. The base officials began to set aside examples of many types of aircraft stored in MASD’s yards. These planes were placed along the base’s fence line so that the public could view them. So much has happened since 1966! Today Pima Air & Space is one of the world’s largest non-government funded aerospace museums, featuring a display of over 400 aircraft and 125,000 artifacts. We’ll enjoy a 1-hour narrated tram tour through 80 acres, learning about the highlights of the museum’s collection. We’ll also explore The Dorothy Finley Aerospace Gallery and The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. The Pima Air & Space Museum is home to Flight Grill, a beautiful quickservice restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Navy and Air Force fighters. We’ll enjoy lunch on self at Flight Grill, where the menu features hand-pressed burgers, fresh salads and Sonoran cuisine, as well as daily specials. This fascinating tour should not be missed! Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:15 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
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Sonoita/Elgin Wine Tour
November 30th, Thursday……………$159 See November 17th for the complete itinerary. Depart: Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m Mesa 8:15 a.m R: 7 p.m.
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stand, including three historic houses furnished in the 1880’s period. We’ll enjoy a candlelight tour of the Officer’s quarters, all decked out in Victorian style Christmas decorations, led by a tour guide in period clothing. We’ll also enjoy dinner on self, at Johnny Rockets, conveniently located at Cliff Castle Casino, on our way to the fort. The menu at Johnny Rockets offers a trip back in time—all-American favorites, including burgers and fries, fresh baked apple pie, hand-dipped malts and so much more. There’s even a one-nickel jukebox on every table! Don’t miss it! Depart: Mesa 1 p.m. Scts 1:30 p.m. NW 1:30 p.m. R: 10 p.m.
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Consistently ranked among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Art Shows in the nation, the Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history, making it one of the oldest festivals in the Southwest. A point of pride for Tempe residents, this urban festival features more than 350 artists from around the country, live music and entertainment across multiple stages and food vendors galore. This fantastic festival is always a complete blast and a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping! Depart: Phx 9 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m. Mesa 9:45 a.m. R: 4 p.m.
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December 11th, Monday…………...….$75 We’re off to explore the nation’s largest animated light show— World of Illumination! This holiday extravaganza is a symphony of light and sound, masterfully synchronized to your favorite holiday music. The technology behind Illumination is wild, using the most advanced hardware and software the lighting world has to offer, millions of lights, making it the first fully animated interactive holiday show in the Southwest. We’ll kick back and enjoy this drive-through experience from the comfort of our own Transits, then top it all off with a stop for Christmas cookies served with hot coffee and Bailey’s Irish Cream. Delicious!
Tempe Festival of the Arts a beloved community tradition! “The Backyard Series” WEST VALLEY December 2 , Saturday……………....$75 World of Illumination Depart: Phx 4:30 p.m. Scts 4:45 p.m. Mesa 5:15 p.m. R: 9 p.m.
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The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw & the Historic Gadsden Hotel
Dec 7-8, Thursday-Friday……………$426 See page 5 for the complete itinerary.
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Fort Verde Holiday Candlelight Tour
December 13th, Wednesday………….$75 See December 11th for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 5 p.m. R: 9 p.m.
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World of Illumination
December 14th, Thursday……………..$75 See December 11th for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 5 p.m. R: 9 p.m.
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The Missions of Southern Arizona December 18th, Monday…..………...$120
Journey with us south of Tucson to explore the Missions of Southern Arizona, beginning with Mission San Xavier del Bac— more commonly known as “The White Dove of the Desert.” Considered by many to be the “Sistine Chapel of North America,” San Xavier del Bac is famous for its intricate paintings th December 9 , Saturday……………...$117 Mission on the walls and ceiling. Built by early Spanish missionaries, San Experience a wintry holiday evening through the eyes of frontier Xavier del Bac is one of several adobe chapels and missions in a soldiers and their families at Fort Verde State Historic Park. chain that once stretched from northern Mexico to the western Once a base for General Crook’s army scouts and soldiers—Fort United States. Still a Catholic parish, Mission San Xavier del Bac Verde, Camp Verde, and Camp Lincoln— were home to officers, continues to serve the Tohono O’odham community for whom it doctors, families, enlisted men and scouts. Now a State Park, was established in the late 1600’s. Later, back in the Transits, Fort Verde is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars we’ll continue south to the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac, period fort in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still
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through some of the West Valley’s most exciting holiday light hotspots. This whirlwind tour includes so much, but don’t be worried, we’ll get you home tucked in bed before Santa gets to town! Depart: NW 1 p.m. Scts 1 p.m. Mesa 1:30 p.m R: 8 p.m.
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ZooLights
December 26th, Tuesday…………….$110
We’re on our way to the Phoenix Zoo, but don’t expect to see any live animals. Animals created from lights are the star of this show! With almost four million lights and 700 light sculptures, this great festival just keeps getting better, offering the wonderful holiday displays that we’ve grown to love, including MUSIC IN MOTION featuring the music from the movie Polar Express and CAROL OF THE BELLS by Arctic Express. We’ll begin with an early dinner on self, at Portillo’s, located at Tempe Marketnd December 22 , Friday…………........$155 place. This wildly popular eatery is a Chicagoland favorite since Presented on the Main Stage, this comedic confection will make 1963, when Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. Today you want to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to the Portillo’s menu includes their famous Chicago-style hot hear! When Buddy, a stowaway orphan turned would-be elf, realizes he’s a larger-than-average human, a journey unfolds to dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, chopped salad, cheese fries, and homemade chocolate cake. The Italian beef is slow-roasted for find his birth father and true identity. Although New York City and his family unveil some harsh realities, Buddy’s heartfelt de- four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked French bread. Then, it's dipped in hot gravy made with their hometermination proves to everyone the real meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved 2003 film, and coming back to The Phoe- made blend of seasonings that they’ve been perfecting for 50 nix Theatre Company for a second time, this musical adaptation years. Ask for the Chicago-style hot dog “dragged through the garden” and you’ll understand what all the hype is about! This is a sugary treat the whole family will enjoy during the holiday tour’s gonna be a blast! Don’t miss it. season. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at the Miracle Mile Deli, Depart: NW 3:30 p.m. Phx 4 p.m Scts 4:15 p.m. Mesa 4:30 prior to the show. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, the Miracle p.m. R: 9:30 p.m. Mile serves the best deli sandwiches and homemade soups, along with great daily specials including a roast turkey plate, Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls, meatloaf, mac & cheese, and “Southwest Adventure Series” so much more. It’s gonna be FUN! Depart: NW 10:30 a.m. Phx 10:30 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m. Mesa 11 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
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Elf the Musical at Phoenix Theatre
Tombstone & Bisbee
“Club Style Series”
December 28th, Thursday……………$110
Entertain your out-of-town guests this holiday season with this wild west tour to Tombstone—where they wanna go, then to Bisbee—where they oughta go! We’ll head south, with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to “The Town Too Tough To Die.” Tombstone, with its rowdy, drunken, bullet riddled past, is home to several great little restaurants, including the worldfamous Big Nose Kate’s Saloon. Lunch is on self at the restauDecember 24th, Sunday……………..$184 rant of your choice and afterwards we’ll take a little time to stroll Christmas Eve at Durant’s is a Kindred Tours Holiday Classic! A the very same blood-soaked streets as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc true Arizona landmark, Durant’s is famous for its humble pink Holliday, Johnny Ringo, and Wyatt Earp—just to name a few! exterior and backdoor entrance through the kitchen. Once inLater we’ll jump back in the Transits headed for Bisbee. Foundside, get ready for some old-school elegance in a private dining ed in 1880, driven by a booming mining industry, Bisbee beroom, beautifully decked out for the holidays. We’ll begin our came a thriving community nearly overnight. Now a living ghost late afternoon dinner with a glass of cabernet, chardonnay, or a town, Bisbee is home to interesting shops and galleries, terrific sparkling prosecco, as well as an appetizer tray served with hot restaurants and neighborhoods full of artfully restored Victorian La Brea bread with garlic leek butter. Our second course offers and European-style homes. We’ll spend some time exploring a choice of spinach or Caesar salad. Entrée choices include: the downtown area and the Brewery Gulch District, before visit8-oz Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Salmon with Mango Ginger Glaze, ing some of Bisbee’s most notable sites, including St. Patrick’s Chicken Picatta with Lemon Caper Sauce, and Jumbo Shrimp Catholic Church—a magnificent monument to Bisbee’s early Scampi with Linguini. All entrees will be served with choice of residents who wanted to transform a mining camp into one of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Rice Pilaf, Waffle Fries or the largest commercial centers in Arizona. Located 90 miles Sweet Potato Fries. We’ll follow it all up with a choice of two dif- southeast of Tucson in the Mule Mountains, Bisbee draws visiferent Celebration Desserts. Coffee, soda and iced tea are intors from around the world. cluded. After an early dinner, get ready to mingle and jingle at Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m. our office in Sun City West, where we’ll be hosting a cocktail Mesa 8:15 a.m. R: 8 p.m. hour before hopping back in the Transits and setting sail
Christmas Eve Dinner at Durant’s
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Sister’s Christmas Catechism
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It's "CSI: Bethlehem" in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to the Magi's gold? ("We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri - they were in a barn after all.") Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you've ever seen. With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister's Christmas Catechism sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions. Presented in the Judith Hardes Theatre, offering an intimate theatre experience that allows for audience participation, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is the zany holiday performance that should not be missed! We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, prior to this matinee performance, in the downtown Gilbert Heritage District. Loaded
with small town charm and walkable streets lined with culinary powerhouses, the Heritage District offers something delicious for everyone! Depart: NW 9:30: a.m. Phx 10 a.m. Scts 10:15 a.m. Mesa 10:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
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New Year’s Eve at Barleen’s Dinner Show
December 31st, Sunday……………...$149
We’re ringing in the new year at Barleen’s Arizona Opry, with an extended version of their popular variety show, and a champagne or sparkling cider toast with the East Coast at 10:00 p.m.! This festive evening begins with a delicious dual entrée dinner and a fat slice of chocolate cake. Dinner is included and a full bar serving specialty cocktails, wine and beer will be available and on self. Later kick back for a variety of music including country, rock & roll, blues, boogie woogie, big band and gospel. These are the songs you’ll know, brought to you by masterful musicians. Let’s get this party started! Join us for this Kindred Tours Holiday Classic. Depart: NW 4 p.m. Scts 4:30 p.m. Mesa 5 p.m. R: 11:30 p.m.
Gallivants 2023-2024 Highlights of England, Scotland & Wales Historic Savannah & Charleston
November 1st-9th, 2023………………………………..$4399 March 22nd-28th, 2024………………………………….$3725
Spain & Portugal Highlights
Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise
Music Cities Christmas
California Rail Discovery
November 2nd–10th, 2023……………………………...$4445 April 16th-24th, 2024………………..………starting at $5395 November 28th-December 3rd, 2023…………...…….$3225 June 5th-11th, 2024……………………………………...$3425
Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets Alpine Swiss Villages & Rails
November 30th-December 4th, 2023………………....$3225 July 2nd-10th, 2024……………………………………....$5399
The Sandhill Cranes of White Water Draw Cape Cod & the Islands
December 7th-8th, 2023………………………………….$426 July 20th-26th, 2024……………………………………...$3449
San Antonio Holiday
Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival
Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore
December 9th-13th, 2023…………………………….....$2575 August 4th-10th, 2024…………………………………...$4149 January 19th-21st, 2024…………………….…………….$779 August 14th-20th, 2024………………………………….$3299
The Sandhill Cranes of White Water Draw Great Canadian Cities
January 30th-31st, 2024………………………………..…$426 September 18th-26th, 2024…………………………….$4349
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Highlights of the Douro with Spain
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Rancho de la Osa
The Most Historic Place in Arizona! February 28th-29th, 2024 Wednesday-Thursday $599 Per Person Single Room Occupancy $469 Per Person Double Room Occupancy $429 Per Person Triple Room Occupancy High in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, 590-acre Rancho De La Osa is surrounded by 120,000 acres of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Historically rich, Rancho De La Osa’s headquarters was originally a village for Tohono O’Odham Indians, possibly dating all the way back to the Hohokams. The ranch is also home to the oldest continually used building in Arizona—built by Jesuit missionaries in 1720—to be used as a place of worship, a trading post and an inn for travelers. In 1916 Pancho Villa attempted to take the ranch, leaving a cannonball lodged in an adobe wall. Following the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, the ranch became part of the United States and was purchased in the late 1800’s by cattle baron Colonel William Sturgis, who built the great hacienda. In 1925 Louisa Wetherill, a noted archaeologist purchased the ranch and opened it to guests the following year. By the 1930’s Rancho De La Osa became a political hotbed, hosting President Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senator Adlai Stevenson and many others. William Clayton famously wrote the Marshall Plan in what is now known as the Clayton House. Hollywood celebrities who visited the ranch included, Joan Crawford, Tom Mix and John Wayne, just to name a few. Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, spent time at the ranch and Zane Gray regularly wrote there. Today Rancho De La Osa offers a remarkable guest ranch experience, with fabulous food—much of it locally sourced—and a great wine list. There are endless activities to keep you busy from sunup to sundown, although many guests are drawn to the ranch for its tranquility and remarkable scenery. Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and a little sightseeing, in the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Sasabe, Arizona, where the adventure really begins! We’ll check into our rooms and take some time for a refresh, before heading into the dining room for a fabulous dinner, included. Day Two: A delicious breakfast will be served buffet style in the dining room, included. The morning is yours to enjoy. Rancho De La Osa is a wildlife photographer’s dream, and you’ll want to discover every corner of this fascinating property. Several ala carte activities are available at an additional price, including a one-hour horseback ride for $40. Early afternoon, we’ll enjoy lunch in the dining room, included, before getting back on the road. We’ll explore an incredibly scenic loop tour of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, as we sightsee our way back to the Valley. This whirlwind tour includes so much!
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Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore August 14th-22nd, 2024 $3299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $800 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: ARRIVE RAPID CITY Today arrive in Rapid City. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions. (D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 2: MOUNT RUSHMORE - CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL This morning visit Mt. Rushmore, where remarkable sculptures of the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln, each standing 60 feet high, are carved into the rugged granite mountainside to an incredible likeness of these former US presidents. Continue onto the Crazy Horse Memorial, still in progress, to view the giant mountainside sculpture of the famous Indian Chief astride his pony. This afternoon visit Custer State Park, a famous wildlife preserve. Home to a herd of 1,500 free roaming buffalo, Custer State Park is the perfect setting for our thrilling Buffalo Jeep Safari. Later we’ll enjoy dinner at the famous State Game Lodge, built 1920 and listed on the national register of historic places with past guests including Presidents Coolidge & Eisenhower. (B,D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 3: DEVIL’S TOWER - DEADWOOD Today journey west into Wyoming to visit Devil’s Tower National Monument to view the 867 foot monolith. Return east into South Dakota to visit historic Deadwood, the 1876 hard scrabble gold mining and gambling camp. Once home to legendary figures, the likes of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock, the entire city of Deadwood is today, a national historic landmark. Later drive through beautiful Spearfish Canyon, a scenic journey into the Black Hills. (B) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 4: THE MAMMOTH SITE - THE JOURNEY MUSEUM This morning travel to The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs and explore the museum, housing the largest concentration of mammoth remains in the world—61 examples of the extinct wooly behemoth, a distant cousin of today’s elephant. Later visit Rapid City’s newest attraction, the city-owned $12 million The Journey Museum, which traces the geology of the Black Hills and tells the story of the people who inhabited these lands. The Journey features four museums, including the Sioux Indian Museum. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace. (B) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 5: BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK - FORT HAYS Today explore Badlands National Park, located between the White and Cheyenne Rivers. This area is home to spectacular examples of weathering and erosion—fantastic ridges, cliffs and canyons of variegated color. Later explore the famously kitschy Wall Drug Store, known for its “Free Ice Water”. This afternoon visit the Fort Hays Dances with Wolves Movie Set, to see some of the original buildings used in the Oscar winning film. We’ll also enjoy a lively Chuckwagon Supper & Cowboy Show. (B,D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 6: 1880 TRAIN - MT. RUSHMORE AT NIGHT This morning enjoy a short drive to Hill City. Explore Hill City’s interesting Main Street before boarding The 1880 Train for a rail journey through legendary Wild West history and breathtaking scenery, on an authentic narrow gauge railroad dating back to the Black Hills Gold Rush. Later visit The Black Hills Gold Factory. Tonight’s special Farewell Dinner will be served at the K-Bar S Ranch, nestled into the beautiful Black Hills, just outside Keystone. Following dinner, experience the drama and illumination of Mt. Rushmore at Night. (B,D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 7: RAPID CITY - FLIGHT HOME Today depart from Rapid City filled with wonderful memories of your Black Hills, Badlands and Mount Rushmore Tour. (B) Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
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September 18th-26th, 2024 $4349 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1125 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix Call the office or visit our website for the complete itinerary.
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Montreal City Tour Notre Dame Cathedral Via Rail Train - Montreal to Quebec Quebec City Tour Montmorency Falls 1000 Islands Cruise Ottawa City Tour Toronto City Tour
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Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park August 4th-10th, 2024 $4149 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) Single Supplement ($1175) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: ARRIVE CALGARY Arrive in Calgary, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with fellow travelers. (D) Overnight: Calgary DAY 2: BUFFALO JUMP - GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Today travel south and visit Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. The interpretive center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and bears witness to a custom practiced by native people of the North American plains for nearly 6000 years. Later enter Waterton Lakes National Park and see the historic and spectacularly situated Prince of Wales Hotel. Travel across the border into Montana and Glacier National Park. The isolated location of the park leads to fewer visitors during the summer season, making it a haven for some of the world’s endangered species such as the gray wolf and grizzly bear. Stay in the park and enjoy dinner this evening. (B,D) Overnight: Glacier National Park DAY 3: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - KALISPELL/WHITEFISH This morning our destination is the heart of Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent. The excitement begins as you board a 1930’s Red Jammer Touring Car for a ride over the Going to-the-Sun Highway, acclaimed as one of the most beautiful roadways in the world. The 52-mile journey crosses the Continental Divide through Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,680 feet and includes the Weeping Wall and Birdwoman Falls along with many spectacular mountain vistas. We’ll stop at Lake McDonald for lunch on your own. Continue onto the Kalispell/Whitefish area of Montana for an overnight stay. (B) Overnight: Kalispell/ Whitefish Area DAY 4: KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK - BANFF Head north through British Columbia along the western slope of the Canadian Rockies, into the heart of Canada’s great timberlands and Kootenay National Park. See the bright red walls of Sinclair Canyon and travel through Radium Hot Springs. Arrive in Banff for a three-night stay in the heart of the Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
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Canadian Rockies. Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and shops. (B) Overnight: Banff DAY 5: BANFF - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY This morning travel north along much of the Icefields Parkway, situated between Lake Louise and Jasper, and considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. See a panorama of snowcapped mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, waterfalls, canyons and often wildlife such as moose, big-horn sheep and bear. Scale Bow Pass with a stop to see turquoise blue Peyto Lake. Then ride in the specially designed Ice Explorer on the 1000 foot-thick Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield. The experience features a guided tour of the glacier and engaging commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes. Return to Banff for an evening on your own in the lively yet quaint downtown area on Banff Ave. (B) Overnight: Banff DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE & BANFF TOUR - BANFF GONDOLA Today see two of the crown jewels of the Canadian Rockies: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise. First stop to view spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Next stop at the Chateau Lake Louise to explore and capture spectacular views and photos of Lake Louise & Victoria Glacier. Later enjoy a Banff Area Tour including Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain and the Hoodoos. Cap off another scenery filled day with a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain via the Banff Gondola. From the summit see six stunning mountain ranges and the sweeping Bow Valley before you, the views are nothing short of breathtaking. Tonight enjoy a memorable Farewell Dinner in the Banff area at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: Banff DAY 7: BANFF - CALGARY - FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to Calgary and fly home filled with wonderful memories of the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park. (B)
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