2022 - Our 58th Year
Ark Encounter / Creation Museum - Pg. 9
Florida Coastlines - Pg. 5
Pawhuska & Waco - Pg. 8 Virginia & North Carolina Seashores-Pg. 10 Featuring: The Virginia International Tatoo Music Festival
Alaska - Pgs. 6 & 16
Prudent Tours...A Great Way To Go! 1-800-658-1734 or 1-620-947-2353 www.prudenttours.com
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Prudent Tours...A Great Way To Go! 2022 TOUR SCHEDULE February 2022
August 2022
13 Yellowstone in Winter...........................4 19 Florida Coastlines ................................5 28 Alaska - The Iditarod............................6
4 The Best of Alaska.............................16 14 Duluth & Northern Minnesota ............17
September 2022 March 2022 19 Cajun Country/New Orleans................7
April 2022 4 Spring Mystery Tour.............................8 18 Pawhuska & Waco...............................8 19 Branson in the Spring ..........................9 25 Ark Encounter/Creation Museum ........9 27 Virginia & North Carolina Seashores.10
May 2022 6 Canyonlands ..................................... 11 31 West Texas Wonders.........................12
12 Bible Museum ....................................18 17 Scenic Colorado Railroads................19 21 Wisconsin Cranberry Festival............20
October 2022 3 New England Fall Foliage..................21 5 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta ..............22 8 Northwoods Fall Foliage....................22 14 Ozarks Autumn Extravaganza ..........23 17 Mississippi River Cruise.....................24 22 Fall in the Smokies ............................25 24 Ohio in the Fall ........................................26
6 Cape Cod & the Hudson Valley..........13
July 2022
December 2022
11 Grandparents Tour/Denver................14 15 Lake Michigan Circle .........................15
Lynn Wiebe
November 2022 2 Arkansas Getaway.............................27 29 Branson Christmas ............................27
June 2022
Hank Wiebe
4 Smoky Mountain Christmas ..............28 6 Christmas at the Opryland Hotel .......29 8 Omaha Holiday ..................................30 Anna Lockwood
We pick up on all tours in: Wichita, McPherson, Salina, Junction City and Topeka. See page 3 for more information.
PRUDENT TOURS 108 N. Main • Hillsboro, KS 67063
Phone 1-620-947-2353 Toll Free 1-800-658-1734
www.prudenttours.com
HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION RESERVATION/DEPOSIT Reserve a place by calling us toll free 1-800-658-1734. A $50 per person deposit (unless otherwise stated in the tour description) is required and should be paid as soon as you are ready to reserve a place. Early sign-ups are encouraged to assure space on each tour, however we welcome reservations as long as space is available. Reservation forms are located just inside the back cover of this catalog (page 31). Payments may be mailed to: Prudent Tours • 108 N Main Street • Hillsboro, KS 67063 Upon receipt of your deposit a confirmation letter will be mailed to you. You will be billed for final payment four to six weeks prior to the departure of the tour. Tours involving airlines, cruises, trains, or other special accommodations may require a billing date earlier than six weeks. Two to three weeks before departure you will receive your final tour documents. CREDIT CARDS In an effort to keep our prices as low as possible and to avoid charges that add cost to our products, we do not accept credit cards. Published in U.S.A. by Prudent Tours, Inc., Hillsboro, KS 67063. This brochure is valid from December 1, 2021, through the next brochure and supersedes all former brochures.
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HELPFUL TOUR INFORMATION . . . Policies updated January 1, 2022 Regarding COVID 19. . . We will continue to adjust safety measures in response to COVID as needed on a tour by tour basis. PRUDENT TOURS is a small family-owned tour service that has won its reputation on service and economy. It began operating in 1964. The Emprise Bank, Hillsboro, KS, is its reference. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Connections at convenient places; a professional Tour Director; deluxe motorcoach and driver; local guides; all lodging; baggage handling; all sightseeing and attractions listed in bold print. Unless otherwise stated, tour price listed is based on two people sharing a room. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Incidental hotel charges such as telephone calls, room service, meals unless specified, pre & post night lodging, and gratuities for the tour director and driver. SINGLES, TRIPLES, QUADS The price stated in the tour description is per person based on two people sharing the same hotel room. A single supplement of $75 per night applies if only one person is in a room, unless a specific single supplement is stated in the tour description. The supplement is for a single room but does not guarantee a double seat on the motorcoach. If you are willing to share a room you may let us know. If someone else signs up for the same tour and wishes to share a room we will give each of you contact information and let you touch base with each other to determine if that will be a good arrangement for both of you. If you agree to share a room you would travel at the double rate listed in the catalog. Persons who prefer to stay three or four to a room may do so with a discount of $10 per person per night given for triples or quads (this assumes existing bedding) unless otherwise stated in the tour description. ENJOYABLE MEALS Meals are not included in the tour price unless noted in bold print in the tour itinerary. Some of the hotels in which we stay offer a complimentary continental breakfast. While traveling we make every effort to stop at restaurants which offer good food at reasonable prices. On average, one can figure about $20-$30 per day for food depending on your eating habits. Many of our breaks will be at fast-food restaurants because they usually provide quick service and clean restrooms. MINIMUM HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Walking tours and periods of standing are part of many tours. Some sites have limited motorcoach access and many activities include climbing stairs, uneven surfaces or inclines and walking reasonable distances. Tours may include destinations in higher elevations that may have varying effects on individuals. Persons requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and responsible for providing the assistance. Travelers need to be able to: •Walk 15 minutes without having to stop or sit down and rest •Climb stairs, or walk up an incline without stopping •Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down LODGING We stay at quality lodging such as Drury, Holiday, Comfort, Best Western and Hampton Inns. LODGING BEFORE AND AFTER TOURS You may reserve lodging before or after a tour at connecting hotels. We will make the reservations for you and you pay the hotel directly. You will receive confirmation numbers and telephone numbers to guarantee late arrival if needed.
LUXURY MOTORCOACH Travel in style aboard the finest in luxury coaches. There will be a systematic seat rotation on each tour. Traveling partners are rotated together as seatmates. This allows everyone a different view from the motorcoach and gives passengers a chance to meet other people on the tour. There will be few exceptions to the seating plan. Any exceptions must be approved by our office 14 days prior to departure. Smoking, alcohol use, and firearms are not permitted on the motorcoach. DEPARTURE POINTS All our tours pick up passengers at the Wichita Best Western North, McPherson Hampton Inn, and Salina Quality Inn. We offer ADDITIONAL DEPARTURES for tours that travel east on I-70 at the Junction City SAPP Bros. Truck Stop, and Topeka Ramada Downtown. Tours not traveling east on I-70 will have a courtesy shuttle pickup at these locations. There is courtesy parking at each of these locations. LUGGAGE *Our drivers and luggage handlers at our hotels take care of one suitcase per person provided it weighs less than 50 lbs. and does not exceed combined dimensions (width + length + depth) of 62 inches. Your care in staying within these guidelines helps protect your luggage and limits strain on the driver and baggage handlers.Your large suitcase is handled for you from the moment you arrive at the motorcoach at your departure location. It is taken from the motorcoach to your hotel room each evening and returned to the motorcoach in the morning. In addition to your large suitcase, a carry-on bag that you handle is allowed. Carry-on bags must not exceed dimensions of 39 inches. Prior to the departure of the tour you will receive a luggage tag for your large suitcase. If you need to take a second large suitcase, the extra cost is $10 per hotel. *You may be required to manage your own luggage and carry-on without assistance in airports, or places where porterage services may not be available. CLOTHING Travel light and pack casual clothes. Remember you are on vacation. Wash and wear fabrics travel best. Layered clothing makes for easy adjustment to weather changes. It is a good idea to have a sweater or a jacket to wear on board the motorcoach. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. If you need special clothing, we will give you special instructions. FUTURE TRAVEL CREDIT After you have completed a tour you will receive Prudent Money, a credit in the amount of $5 for each day of the tour. The next tour you take with Prudent our office will automatically deduct the applicable amount of Prudent Money off your final payment at the rate of $5 a day. Prudent Money is transferable to someone who has never traveled with Prudent Tours (if transferred prior to final payment). Maximum amount that can be used as well as amount to be earned is listed by each tour. TOUR PARTICIPATION Prudent Tours retains the right to terminate the participation of any tour member at the tour member’s expense if any physical or mental handicap becomes apparent on tour and causes hardship to the Tour Director and/or other tour members. Children should be eight years of age or older to travel (unless otherwise stated). TRAVELERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Prudent Tours will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of our travelers. Be aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act is applicable only within the United States and that accommodations for disabled travelers outside the United States may be more limited. If a traveler requires assistance, he/she should be accompanied by their own companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Prudent Tours personnel, nor its sup-
pliers, may lift or physically assist travelers. Special requests must be made at the time of tour reservation. CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund will be given when cancellations are received in our office by the end of the business day (during office hours) 30 or more days prior to day of departure of the tour except for those tours which state specific cancellation penalties in the tour description. If cancellations are received 30 days or less prior to day of departure the cancellation fee is 20% of the catalog tour price. For cancellations 7 days prior to day of departure or less the cancellation fee is 50% of the catalog tour price. If cancellation occurs the day of departure there is no refund. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you must leave the tour en route, refunds will be whatever net funds Prudent Tours can recover from contractors. *We recommend purchasing trip cancellation /interruption insurance to protect our passengers from losses. *TRAVEL INSURANCE Cancellation/Interruption insurance is available through our office. Travel insurance information is sent after we receive your deposit. Information includes a description of coverage as well as instructions on how to purchase the insurance. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States (including Canada) are required to show proof of citizenship with a valid passport. A passport is valid for 10 years. INSPIRATION Each traveling day begins with a brief devotional thought for the day and prayer. Many tours travel on Sunday and a brief united worship service is conducted while driving. RESPONSIBILITY Prudent Tours and all persons acting as agents accept no responsibility or liability for delays, damage or loss of property, or injury to persons while on a Prudent Tour. Prudent Tours reserves the right to modify the cost or the schedule of the tour if necessary. A FRIENDLY, HONEST & IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER At Prudent Tours we strive to price all our departures accurately and fairly. Sometimes, this means looking into our proverbial crystal ball and estimating future pricing long in advance. Fuel prices continue to fluctuate. We accept these fluctuations without passing them along to you, our valued customers, whenever we can. Whereas it has never been our policy to "nickel and dime" our valued clients, please know that we must have a policy of passing on some of these increases and shortfalls, should they occur. Any adjustment in tour prices would occur on our final billing letter for that tour. In instances where the increases are minimal, we will continue to absorb them as a cost of doing business. Your understanding of this issue is a matter of honesty and trust. We felt it important to mention here. WEATHER CONDITIONS can play a large role in some of our tours. It can affect driving conditions or cause delays and even cancellations to outdoor activities. Prudent Tours and our motorcoach company will do everything we can to ensure that all schedules are met without compromising the safety of our passengers. Since none of us can control the weather we share in the financial responsibility if weather keeps us from some of our planned activities or if we are forced to add to the length of the tour. Some parts of tours may be prepaid and may be non-refundable. In the event of cancellations, Prudent Tours will make every effort to collect refunds and will return to its passengers all refunded money. Prudent Tours is not responsible for activities that are cancelled due to weather conditions and are non-refundable and will invoice passengers if the tour is extended and additional hotel nights are required. PRUDENT TOURS 3
YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER 7 DAYS — $2199
Winter is a magical time to visit Yellowstone Date: February 13-19, 2022 Tour: YW021322 Future Travel Credit: $35 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3 Yellowstone Park Jackson
Pronghorn Antelope may begin to spot the landscape. A late afternoon arrival into Jackson allows us to settle into our hotel which we will call home for the next three nights. 3: Since the roads in Yellowstone are not maintained during the winter we are only allowed to enter on special snowcoaches which hold 10-12 passengers and can handle snow packed roads. The driver on the snowcoach also serves as our guide telling us about the places we are experiencing and helping us look for wildlife along the way. Our snowcoaches pick us up early today for a full day of adventure in Yellowstone National Park (Altitude 7,500’-8,000’). Our first stop is at Flagg Ranch just before entering the park. Here we start the day with a hearty breakfast before continuing with our driver guide into the park. Today our tour takes us to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Along the way stops are made for pictures and to view the various thermal features for which Yellowstone is known. Lunch is included. We arrive back to our hotel in Jackson late in the afternoon.
4: Once again our snowcoaches pick us up early to enjoy another part of Yellowstone National Park. As we did yesterday, we enjoy breakfast at Flagg Ranch before entering the park and heading to the Old Faithful area. Stops are made along the way to enjoy the winter scenery and the different thermal features in this part of the park. Time will be given to watch Old Faithful erupt, to walk along some of the trails and to enjoy this most famous part of the park. Lunch is included. Later we begin our journey back to Jackson arriving in the late afternoon.
Denver Salina Topeka Wichita
Single Supplement $600* WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: December 18-30, 2021 ........................................ $600* December 31, 2021 - February 4, 2022...............$1100* After February 4, 2022......................................No refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. *Plus single supplement if applicable. NEW ! ITINERARY
Day 1: Winter is a magical time to visit Yellowstone. With an average snowfall of nearly 50”, wildlife gather around the steaming hot pools and geysers for a bit of warmth, and trees are transformed by snow crystals from frozen thermal vapors. Our first day takes us along I-70 as we drive through western Kansas and eastern Colorado to our first night in Thornton. 2: The scene changes as we skirt mountain ranges in Colorado and travel to Jackson in northwest Wyoming. 4 PRUDENT TOURS
5: This morning is reserved for relaxing and looking around Jackson. Our hotel is only a couple of blocks from the center of town which makes it convenient to come and go. This afternoon we visit the National Elk Refuge which lies just northeast of the town of Jackson. We ride a horse-drawn sled onto the refuge to get a close view of these majestic animals among thousands of elk who winter on the refuge. Later we travel 90 miles south to Pinedale for the night. 6: Enjoy the Tetons as they fade from our sight. We are on our way southeast through Rock Springs, site of a modern oil boom in the ‘80’s. We look for pronghorn and osprey along the roadside as we continue through Rawlins and Laramie on our way to Denver for night. 7: It has been a unique trip and we reflect and visit about it as our comfortable motorcoach skims the interstate taking us to our destination in central Kansas.
FLORIDA COASTLINES
16 DAYS — $3059 All the way to Key West Date: February 19 - March 6, 2022 Tour: FK021922 Future Travel Credit: $80 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3 Salina Topeka Wichita
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7: Traveling south along the Florida coast, we come to Miami where we take a cruise along scenic Biscayne Bay, enjoying its natural and man-made beauties. Next two nights in Miami.
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Day 1: We are on our way to the Sunshine State to explore its coastlines all the way to Key West. Our travel today takes us south to our night’s lodging in Conway, AR. 2: This morning we leave the natural beauty of Arkansas and travel south and east across farmlands of Mississippi on our way to Montgomery, AL, where we spend the night. 3: Today we travel through southern Alabama and northern Florida to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. Night in St. Augustine. 4: A tour of historic St. Augustine is planned for today. Ponce de León landed in St. Augustine in search of the fountain of youth. This afternoon we venture behind-the-scenes and discover what makes Daytona International Speedway the World Center of Racing. We travel on to Orlando for the next three nights. 5: Today we visit the premier attraction in Orlando, EPCOT Theme Park. Here we enjoy futuristic presentations on space, transportation, agriculture and aquaculture. 6: We visit the Kennedy Space Center and board the NASA sightseeing bus to tour the grounds where the space vehicles are launched.
8: It is 156 miles to Key West on the scenic Overseas Highway. Key West reminds us of a New England seacoast town. Key West’s lush vegetation brings a splendor to its older houses. A 14-mile Conch Train Tour adds to our understanding of this unique place. 9: This morning we drive along the northern border of the Everglades National Park, the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the nation. We enjoy a boat tour of the waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands area this afternoon. Next two nights in Ft. Myers. 10: Today we travel east to Clewiston near the shores of Lake Okeechobee. Our tour begins with an historical orientation of Clewiston and Lake Okeechobee. Next we get an up-close look at a sugar cane farm where we will chop and chew some sugar cane and view the latest farming techniques. We also learn about sugar refining and the citrus juice industry of the area. Later we travel back to Ft. Myers for the night.
11: This morning we visit the Edison-Ford Complex, which contains the winter homes of two of America’s most famous early 20th-century industrialists, Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison. We enjoy an included box lunch as we travel to Sarasota. In 1927 John Ringling selected Sarasota as winter quarters for his Ringling Brothers Circus. The fortune Ringling derived from his circus was spent on his art museum, estate and circus improvements. We visit the Ringling Brothers Estate and the Circus Museum this afternoon. Night in Sarasota. 12: We are on our way to Panama City on the Gulf of Mexico. Night in Panama City. 13: Our morning is spent at the Gulfworld Marine Park with shows starring porpoises and sea lions. This afternoon we visit the Air Force Armament Museum just outside Eglin Air Force Base near Fort Walton Beach. We make a stop at a white sand beach before traveling to Mobile, AL, for night. 14: A visit to the USS Alabama in Battleship Park near Mobile occupies our morning and later we visit the Bellingrath Gardens, a 900-acre estate with landscaped gardens that surround the mansion. Night in McComb, MS. 15: Today our motorcoach takes us across southern Mississippi into central Arkansas to Conway for night. 16: We remember the good times of the Florida Coastlines that were memory makers for us. After a pleasant ride, we arrive in central Kansas and home.
A Great Way to Go!
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ALASKA THE IDITAROD
NEW TOUR!
8 DAYS — $3719 Date: February 28 - March 7, 2022 Tour: AI022822 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 2
INCLUDES: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner $100 Deposit per person Single Supplement $378* WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: December 20, 2021 - January 10, 2022 ............. $1000* January 11 - February 5, 2022.............................$2850* After February 5, 2022......................................No refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. *Plus single supplement if applicable. BAGGAGE FEES - The tour cost does not include baggage fees imposed by the airline. Currently, the fee to check a bag is $30 each way payable to the airline at the time of check-in. You are allowed a carry-on bag at no cost that can be no larger than 22"x14"x9" including wheels and handles.
Day 1: An early morning start allows us to pick up in Wichita, McPherson, Salina, Junction City and Topeka and arrive at Kansas City International Airport for our flight to Alaska. On arrival into Fairbanks we check into our hotel. Weather permitting we have a chance to view the Aurora Borealis. Next two nights in Fairbanks. 2: Breakfast included. Later, enjoy a city tour of Fairbanks including a visit to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, and the Museum of the North where we have a chance to learn about the history and culture of Interior Alaska. This afternoon is at your leisure for optional tours such as dog mushing, Arctic Circle Flightseeing, as well as many others to choose from. Tonight, you’ll have another chance to view the Aurora Borealis. 3: Breakfast included. After a transfer to the Fairbanks Rail Depot we board the world-famous Alaska Railroad for the scenic journey south to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Keep an eye out for views of Denali from the north face to south face. Upon arrival in Anchorage we are transfered to our hotel. Next four nights in Anchorage. 6 PRUDENT TOURS
4: Breakfast included. Today, enjoy a city tour of Anchorage featuring the historic downtown area, Lake Hood where 190+ floatplanes take off and land daily, and Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Earthquake. There is time for lunch on own today. Later, travel along the scenic Seward Highway and enjoy an included visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where we have a chance to see Alaska’s Wildlife up close and personal. Tonight we enjoy Iditarod festivities and dinner at the Musher’s Banquet. 5: Breakfast included. Today, travel north to meet four-time Iditarod Champion Martin Buser at his Happy Trails Kennel. Hear personal stories while viewing a glimpse of the grandeur Alaska has to offer along the Iditarod Trail. Later we return to Anchorage with an included stop at the Iditarod Headquarters en route. 6: Breakfast included. This morning we head to 4th Avenue to get a great spot at the Official Ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. Spend time cheering on mushers from all over the world. Mushers depart the starting gate every two minutes. Watch each of them depart or take off early and enjoy the Iditarod festivities in Anchorage. This afternoon we visit the Anchorage Museum, a large art, history, ethnography, ecology, and science museum in the heart of downtown Anchorage. 7: Breakfast included. This morning we depart from our hotel for the adventure north to Willow for the restart of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race. Be sure to dress in layers to maximize staying warm as the entire day is spent outside cheering on your favorite dog teams. En route, stop at a local grocery store in Wasilla to pick-up your own snack and lunch items. Prepare for a bit of a walk to find the perfect spot along the fence line of the race. Mushers take off across Willow Lake on their 1,049-mile journey by dog sled to Nome. The Willow Community Center is open and offers a break from the cold with vendors selling food and drink as well as local crafts. Don’t miss out on snacks throughout the day! It is our goal to see as many of the Mushers depart as possible while still arriving back at the Anchorage Airport in plenty of time for our overnight flight home. 8: This morning our motorcoach meets us at the Kansas City airport to return us to our departure points.
CAJUN COUNTRY / NEW ORLEANS 8 DAYS — $1609 Date: March 19-26, 2022 Tour: CJ031922 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
Cajun customs, food and music, quaint New Orleans, and the historic river cities of the deep south are our destination.
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Day 1: Cajun customs, food and music, quaint Salina Topeka New Orleans, and the historic river Wichita cities of the deep south are our destination. After a pleasant drive Greenville through Oklahoma and northern Texas, we turn Lafayette east towards Jennings Greenville where New Orleans we spend the night. 2: This morning we drive through the piney woods of eastern Texas. In the afternoon we follow the Red River Valley through central Louisiana. We have a tour of Natchitoches with a knowledgeable guide, then travel on to Lafayette for the next two nights. 3: Our day begins with a swamp cruise. As we cruise under 500-year-old cypress trees we hear about how they were harvested when boats were not available many years ago and about the Spanish Moss that covers them and its many uses. Along the way we have a chance to see many species of birds, alligators and other wildlife. Next we tour Lafayette with our local guide. Some of the points of interest today are The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and its 450-year-old live oak tree, and the architecture of old Lafayette. Next we visit Martin Accordions where we see firsthand the process of making these musical instruments. We have the pleasure of enjoying Cajun music and storytelling with the Martin family. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant where we also enjoy live Cajun music. ▼
4: The Conrad Rice Mill is the oldest rice mill in the U.S. This morning we tour the mill and learn about rice production in Louisiana. Next we travel to Avery Island, a mysteriously beautiful place where the pepper fields grow. Here we see where the McIlhennys have been producing Tabasco hot sauce since 1868. Following lunch we continue to Morgan City and the International Petroleum Museum where we experience the life and challenges of the offshore oil industry. Later we continue to New Orleans where we spend the next two nights. 5: We start our day with a walking tour of the French Quarter where we see Jackson Square, Pirates Alley and St. Louis Cathedral. Next we board our motorcoach with our local guide for a driving tour of New Orleans. Since lunch will be later today, we stop for an iconic New Orleans treat, beignets and coffee. Our lunch is on the Steamboat Natchez as we enjoy a Harbour Jazz cruise. 6: Traveling north from New Orleans we enter plantation country. Our first stop is at Laura Plantation. The centerpiece of this plantation is its brightly colored house which stands in contrast to the stately white plantation houses in the area. Next we visit Oak
Alley Plantation appropriately named for the large oak trees that line the path leading to the large antebellum home. We have time to explore the grounds, tour the home and have lunch during our visit. This afternoon we continue north to Jennings, LA. Night in Jennings. 7: This is the harvest season for crawfish and this morning we learn about Louisiana’s favorite food on a local crawfish farm. We experience the habitat, harvest, calculation, distribution, and consumption of Louisiana’s #1 crustacean. In the afternoon we drive north in Texas to arrive in Greenville for the night. 8: We have experienced Cajun Country and the Deep South and are on our way home. A pleasant drive through Oklahoma brings us to our departure places.
“This was our first bus tour vacation. Louisiana and the itinerary were why we picked this vacation for this year. The pace was great (awesome) for us and we absolutely loved all the guides and attractions. Food was really good as we were so excited to taste the culture and styles of Louisiana’s foods. We had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed ourselves on this bus trip/vacation.” “Stops were excellent and there are things we saw that we would not have seen on our own.” PRUDENT TOURS 7
SPRING MYSTERY TOUR
6 DAYS — $1399 Come Along With Us Without Knowing Where You Are Going Date: April 4 -9, 2022 Tour: MY040422 Future Travel Credit: $30 Departures: All departure points–Information pg. 3
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Don’t ask, we can’t tell you where we are going! Just pack your suitcase and join us for a fun-filled tour.
PAWHUSKA & WACO 4 DAYS — $679 Featuring: The Pioneer Woman Mercantile & Magnolia Market Date: April 18-21, 2022 Tour: PW041822 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
Day 1: Our destination this morning is Pawhuska, OK, home of Ree Drummond and the Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Following our arrival there is time to shop in the Mercantile before we enjoy an included lunch at the Pioneer Woman Event Center. Following lunch there is more time to explore the Mercantile (don't forget to go upstairs and check out 8 PRUDENT TOURS
the bakery) before we continue south to Norman for the night. 2: We continue south into Texas arriving in Waco in time for a city tour that allows us to drive by some of the houses featured on Chip and Joanna's "Fixer Upper" television show. A stop at Harp Design's store to see some of Clint's latest creations is part of the tour. Night in Waco. 3: Most of today is spent in Waco. We start by going to Magnolia Market at the Silos. Here we get to shop for some of Joanna Gaines' handpicked home decor and lifestyle goods featured on her television show. There is opportunity to ride the free Waco trolley to other shops in the area. Lunch will be on your own from the food trucks or the bakery at the Silos or at other restaurants along the
route of the trolley. In mid-afternoon we board our motorcoach to drive to Denton for the night. 4: Heading north toward home we stop in Arcadia, OK, at Pop's which boasts a signature collection of 700 kinds of soda and sparkling water.
BRANSON IN THE SPRING
Featuring: “Jesus” & Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve
4 DAYS — $879
Date: April 19-22. 2022 Tour: OZ041922 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
INCLUDES: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 3 Dinners
Day 3: • Buffet Breakfast • Guided Tram Tour of Dogwood Canyon Nature Preserve • Lunch • The Johnson Strings Matinee Show • Dinner • The Dutton's Evening Show Day 4: • Buffet Breakfast • Return Home
Last chance to see in Branson!
Day 1: • Dinner • Grand Jubilee Evening Show Day 2: • Buffet Breakfast • Doug Gabriel Morning Show • Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise • "Jesus" Evening Show at Sight and Sound Theater
ARK ENCOUNTER / CREATION MUSEUM 6 Days – $1099 Featuring: Northern Kentucky Date: April 25-30, 2022 Tour: AE042522 Future Travel Credit: $30 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3
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Day 1: We are on our way to Northern Kentucky to visit two museums dedicated to interpreting and bringing scripture to life. Our travel today takes us through Kansas and Missouri to Fairview Heights, IL, for night. 2: We continue east through southern Illinois, Indiana and on to Louisville, KY. This afternoon we tour the American Printing House for the Blind, one of the largest and oldest non-profit organizations designing and manufacturing products for the visually impaired. Later we travel to Florence where we spend the next two nights.
3: This morning we are off to Hebron, home of the Creation Museum. The state-of-the-art 75,000square-foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Adam and Eve live in the Garden of Eden. Children play and dinosaurs roam near Eden’s Rivers. The serpent coils cunningly in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Majestic murals, great masterpieces brimming
with pulsating colors and details, provide a backdrop for many of the settings. This evening we enjoy dinner as we cruise along the Ohio River with BB Riverboats. 4: We are headed to Williamstown to visit Ark Encounter which features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you’ll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. Later in the afternoon we drive to Shelbyville, KY. Dinner this evening is at Claudia Sanders’ Dinner House, a resttaurant made famous by Claudia’s famous husband, The Colonel. 5: Shelbyville is the Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World. This morning we visit a horse farm with a local guide. Later we continue west through Indiana and Illinois. Night in St. Peters MO. 6: Today we travel back home to Kansas enjoying what we have seen and learned along the way. PRUDENT TOURS 9
VIRGINIA & NORTH CAROLINA SEASHORES 14 DAYS — $3049
NEW TOUR!
Featuring: The Virginia International Tatoo Music Festival Date: April 27 - May 10, 2022 Tour: VC042722 Future Travel Credit: $70 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3
Includes: 13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 6 Dinners Single Supplement $1075* WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: March 31 - April 19, 2022 .................................$1140* April 20 - 26, 2021.............................................$1525* Day of Departure............................................No Refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. *Plus single supplement if applicable.
Day 1: With great anticipation we depart Kansas headed east to Virginia and North Carolina. Today we travel through Kansas and Missouri and spend the night in Fairview Heights, IL. 2: We continue east today traveling through Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky to get to Barboursville, WV, for the night. 3: A short drive this morning brings us to Beckley and the Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum. Here we take an underground tour with a veteran miner who gives firsthand accounts of working in the mines. There is also time to visit the buildings to better understand what life was like in an early 20th-century coal camp. While still in Beckley we visit Tamarack, an artisan center featuring the works by West Virginians. Later we travel into Virginia to Richmond for the night. 4: Just down the road from Richmond is Colonial Williamsburg, the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country. We spend the day immersed in the 18th-century life of Williamsburg. We experience re-enactments of pivotal events in history, walk the streets and visit the restored buildings which helps us understand Williamsburg’s place in American history. Night in Williamsburg. 5: This morning we visit the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The 175-acre garden features 53 themed gardens and natural gardens. A box lunch is included. This afternoon we go to Scope Arena in downtown Norfolk to attend the Virginia International Tattoo Festival. Blending tradition and entertainment, including bagpipers, military bands, fife, drum corps and drill teams are just some of the over 1,000 performers who come to Virginia once a year for the festival. Later we check into our oceanfront hotel in Virginia Beach which will be our home for the next three nights. Dinner is included this evening. 10 PRUDENT TOURS
6: This morning we visit Virginia’s Eastern Shore by way of the Cheapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Our first stop is to tour Cherry Stone Aqua Farm, the largest oyster and clam farm in the US! Next there is time to explore the bayside village of Cape Charles. There is time for lunch on your own and to browse in this quaint town. Next we stop at the Chatham Vineyard and Winery before going back to Virginia Beach where we have time to enjoy the boardwalk and shops. Dinner this evening is included at Waterman’s Surfside Grille, an oceanfront favorite for decades. 7: Today we head into Norfolk for a narrated Norfolk Harbor/Naval Base tour. Step aboard the Victory Rover Cruise for a front row seat to the naval fleet. We’ll tour one of the world’s busiest seaports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet. Next we visit the Nauticus Museum, featuring the Battleship Wisconsin. There is time to visit the museum which showcases our naval history and to walk on board the USS Wisconsin. Later this afternoon we return to our hotel to relax or explore the boardwalk. This evening we visit the Virgina Beach Military Aviation Museum. With over 70 planes from the WWI and WWII era many stories of brave men and women come to life in the museum. Dinner is included with USO style singers to entertain us. 8: This morning we are headed south to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. “Banker” horses roam free across the northern stretches of the Outer Banks. Today we hear about this unique breed whose history in the Outer Banks dates back to the 1500’s. As we continue south we encounter the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the first of many we see in the Outer Banks. After we check into our hotel for the next three nights, dinner is included at the Sugarcreek Restaurant. 9: We continue our time on the Outer Banks with a stop at the Wright Brothers Memorial. Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, NC, where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. We visit the monument to the Wright Brothers near where they had their historic first flight. At Roanoke Is-
land Festival Park we visit a replica of Sir Walter Raleigh’s merchant ship, Elizabeth II. There are also demonstrations of woodworking, blacksmithing and leatherworking. We also view the film “The Legend of Two-Path” about the impact of the colonists’ arrival on Native American life. Dinner this evening is included at Captain George’s Seafood Buffet. Night in Nags Head. 10: Traveling south from Nags Head we visit Bodie Island Lighthouse and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse as we travel along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The National Seashore is one of the most extensive linear stretches of undeveloped coastline on the Atlantic coast. A one hour ferry ride gives time to enjoy our box lunch before bringing us to Ocracoke Island considered the pearl of the outer banks. Once home to legendary pirate, Blackbeard, the island enchants visitors with 13 miles of pristine beaches and quaint fishing villages. We have a chance to stop at a beach before getting back on the ferry and heading back to Nags Head. Dinner tonight is included at Lone Cedar Cafe. Night in Nags Head. 11: This morning we depart the Outer Banks and begin our journey back to the midwest. A stop near Creswell at Somerset Place offers a comprehensive and realistic view of 19th century life on a large North Carolina Plantation. In the afternoon we make a stop in Raleigh to see the North Carolina State Capitol before continuing to Statesville for the night. 12: Today we visit Chimney Rock a giant granite monolith that rises 315 feet above the foot of the gorge in which it stands. An elevator brings us to the top allowing exceptional views of the surrounding hills. Lunch is included before we continue to Cookeville, TN, for the night. 13: We depart the Volunteer State and are headed to Paducah, KY, this morning. After an included lunch you have a choice to visit the National Quilt Museum OR take a tour of Paducah including the Flood Wall Murals. Later we continue to St. Peters, MO, for the night. 14: Our final day of travel brings us through Missouri and into Kansas as we think about the memories we have made along the way.
CANYONLANDS 10 DAYS — $2049 Date: May 6-15, 2022 Tour: CL050622 Future Travel Credit: $50 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
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Day 1: A land of national parks, desert wilderness and green forests awaits us. We’re off to the Canyonlands, passing over the western Kansas plains and eastern Colorado. Night in Denver. 2: We drive west along I-70 through the Rocky Mountains toward Grand Junction where we visit the Colorado National Monument, seamed with canyons more than 600-feet deep. Night in Grand Junction. 3: Today we continue west as we follow the Grand River Valley before arriving in Moab, UT. In the afternoon we visit Arches National Park with the greatest concentration of stone arches in the world. Leaving Arches we drive west to Richfield for the night. 4: This is a day to remember as we visit two of our national parks. In the morning we visit Bryce Canyon National Park with some of the most colorful rocks on the earth’s crust. We take a tram tour in Zion National Park for an unforgettable experience. Wind, water and time have transformed its earthly elements into awesome canyons. Night in Kanab.
5: Today we travel into Arizona for a visit to Page on the shores of Lake Powell. A boat cruise contrasts the blue water with the stark desert rock formations. The Grand Canyon is next. Nowhere else in the world is there a canyon so deep for so great a distance. The South Rim affords a series of incomparable views. Night in Grand Canyon National Park.
9: Just east of Montrose we visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The park contains 14 miles of the narrowest portion of the canyon where the distance across at the rim is 1,100 feet and only 40 feet across near the riverbed below. We continue our journey east this afternoon to Colorado Springs for the night.
6: This morning we are free to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Canyon. You may choose to rise early to see the dramatic sunrise at the Canyon, ride the shuttle service that allows Canyon views from different locations or simply relax and enjoy the view from our hotel which sits near the rim of the Canyon. In the afternoon we travel to the northeastern Arizona town of Kayenta for the night.
10: The beauty of the national parks and canyonlands of the southwest are fresh on our minds as we make our way back home.
7: Today we travel into southern Utah for an off-road tour in open air vehicles into Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park where isolated monoliths of red sandstone tower 1,000 feet above the valley floor. This afternoon we visit Four Corners Monument where Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico join. Night in Cortez, CO. 8: A short ride takes us to some of the largest and best cliff dwellings in existence in Mesa Verde National Park. This afternoon we travel north. Night in Montrose.
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WEST TEXAS WONDERS 6 Days – $1549 Date: May 31 - June 5, 2022 Tour: WT053122 Future Travel Credit: $30 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3
Includes: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 5 Dinners
Day 1: Our Mystery Tour in 2021 was such a success we wanted more of our friends to experience it. Today we travel through Kansas, Oklahoma and almost through the state of Texas to Amarillo, our home for the next two nights. After we check into the hotel we are off to the Big Texan Steak Ranch for an included dinner. 2: In 1974 ten Cadillacs were partially buried nose down outside of Amarillo as a form of public art. Cadillac Ranch is our first stop today to puzzle over this curious art form. Next we stop at Jack Sizemore’s Vintage RV Museum. Here we see RV’s from the 1930's through the 1970's. Step back in time, reminisce and enjoy the progression of the RV industry from its inception till now. This afternoon we visit the American Quarter Horse Museum. Interactive exhibits, artwork and interactive multimedia presentations tell the story of the American Quarter Horse from its early racing days in Virginia to modern ranching in the Southwest. Next we are off to Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States. Following a guided tour of the canyon we enjoy an included chuckwagon dinner. After 12 PRUDENT TOURS
dinner we have a behind the scenes look at how “Texas”, the outdoor drama is produced. Next we attend a performance of “Texas" in the Pioneer Ampitheater. 3: A little later start this morning has us heading for the Los Cedros Ranch outside Amarillo. Here we enjoy a breakfast/brunch as we listen to cowboy music and stories and watch the cowboys and cowgirls perform on their horses. Later we drive to Lubbock, one of the major agricultural centers of Texas. Our first stop is at the Buddy Holly Center which chronicles the life and music of the Lubbock native. After checking into our hotel we are off to an included dinner at a local restaurant. Night in Lubbock. 4: We start the morning with a tour of Lubbock and a stop at Prairie Dog Town. Next we have a guided tour of the American Wind Power Center which has an exhibit hall with more than 100 American-style windmills from 1868 to the present. The center also houses 4,000 feet of “G” scale train track with railcars and scenery from the early 1900s. Lunch today is at the Hand of the Cook Kitchen where we have a tortilla making class before we enjoy an included Taco Bar lunch. At the Fibermax Center for Discovery we learn about cotton, cotton picking through the ages as well as the agricultural history of West Texas and the south plains. Dinner tonight is included at the Triple J Chophouse followed by a performance at the Cactus Theater. Night in Lubbock. 5: This morning we are headed to Oklahoma City. A mid-afternoon arrival at our hotel allows us time to freshen up before departing for our evening activities. Dinner this evening is at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in the Stockyards area of Oklahoma City. Following dinner we walk to the Rodeo Opry House for an evening of musical entertainment. Night in Oklahoma City.
6: Our first stop today is at the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown District. The museum honors the rich history, vibrant spirit and unlimited future of the banjo. The museum’s collection contains more than 400 instruments, recordings, film, video, printed music, instructional materials, ephemera and memorabilia associated with the banjo. The museum contains the largest collection in the world of banjos on public display. Lunch is at Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar and Grill before we head north back to Kansas.
CAPE COD & THE HUDSON VALLEY 15 DAYS — $3229 Featuring: Cape Cod & The Islands Date: June 6-20, 2022 Tour: HV060622 Future Travel Credit: $75 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3
Mahwah, NJ, where we spend the night. Herkimer 5: Our destination this morning is Newport, RI. Once the Hyannis Geneva hub of Colonial commerce, Poughkeepsie Titusville Newport is now known as the Columbus hot spot for the elite. A local Kansas City Mahwah New Stanton St Louis guide comes aboard our motorcoach for a tour through Newport’s Old Town, Ocean Drive and “Millionaires Row”. We stop for a tour at The Breakers known as Newport’s most opSingle Supplement $1020* WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ ulent mansion. Following our time in Newport we conINTERRUPTION INSURANCE. tinue on to Hyannis, MA, where we spend the next four nights. Dinner included. CANCELLATION PENALTY: 6: After breakfast this morning our local guide April 25 - May 19, 2022.....................................$1000* brings us to HY-Line Docks where we board the ferry May 20 - June 5, 2022.......................................$1525* to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Upon arrival we Day of Departure............................................No Refund enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island where we learn about the history and lifestyles of the islanders. *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. Before boarding the ferry back to the mainland we visit *Plus single supplement if applicable. Oak Bluffs with its brightly painted cottages and decorative “gingerbread” trim. Dinner is included this evening. 7: Breakfast at our hotel gives us a good start to a full day of touring. We travel the Old Kings Highway winding through centuries of Cape Cod history on our way to Provincetown at the extreme tip of Cape Cod. We take time to enjoy the shops and galleries that make this artists/fisherman village so unique. This afternoon we board an excursion vessel for an amazing whale watching experience. Dinner is included in Provincetown before we return to Hyannis. 8: Following breakfast our local guide takes us on a tour of Hyannis which includes the John F. Day 1: Some of the treasures of the Northeast United Kennedy Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Hyannis States await us as we leave Kansas and head east for Port and a view of St. Francis Xavier Church, the sumexciting visits in Providence, RI; Cape Cod, MA; and mer parish of the Kennedy family. Next we visit Sandinto New York’s Hudson Valley. Today we travel wich, the oldest town on Cape Cod. We view the through Missouri to Collinsville, IL, for night. Village Green, the Great Salt Marsh, a cranberry bog 2: Our trip today takes us through the fertile farmland and Cape Cod Bay. Then it is on to America’s Homeof Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Night in Columbus, cap- town, Plymouth. Photo stops are made at Plymouth ital of Ohio. Rock and the Mayflower II, a reproduction of the 3: Our drive this morning brings us to Pittsburgh, ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. This PA. Our afternoon is dedicated to having a local evening we enjoy a lobster dinner. guide give us a tour of this city which is famous 9: Following breakfast at our hotel we head west tofor its three rivers: Allegheny, Monongahela and the ward New York State. This afternoon we have a local Ohio. Night in New Stanton. guide join us for a tour of the United States Mili4: As we continue east through Pennsylvania we tary Academy in West Point. The tour visits Cadet make a stop in Hershey which is known worldwide for Cape and Trophy Point as well as time to visit the muits chocolate. We visit Hershey’s Chocolate World seum and visitor center. Next two nights in Poughkeepwhich is the visitor center for the Hershey Foods Cor- sie. poration. In the afternoon we continue our drive to
10: The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Eleanor Roosevelt. This morning we tour the Cottage and grounds which was the only place that she felt she could ever call her own. Next we tour and enjoy lunch at the Culinary Institute of America. This afternoon we tour Franklin Roosevelt’s Home and Museum including the film in the Wallace Center on the life of the Roosevelt family. 11: This morning we make the drive to Albany, New York's capital city. We tour the Capitol and the Empire Plaza with a local guide. Later we continue west to Herkimer for a cruise on the Erie Canal. The cruise takes us through Lock 18 which raises and lower vessels 20 feet. The fully narrated cruise features the past, present and future of the world's most iconic waterway. Night in Geneva. 12: The Finger Lakes region of northern New York is known for its scenic beauty, its quaint towns and villages and its many museums. Today a local guide shows us around the area and helps us enjoy some of the charm of the region. In late afternoon we travel to Olean for the night. 13: This morning we drive to Titusville, PA, where we board the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad for a three-hour ride through the countryside. Traveling in vintage train cars we learn about the people and places that made up Pennsylvania Oil Country where oil history began. After our train excursion we board our motorcoach and continue to Columbus, OH, for night. 14: Our travel today takes us through western Ohio, Indiana and Illinois as we are headed to St. Peters. MO, for the night. 15: We have time today to reflect on the many new and wonderful experiences as we return home to Kansas.
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GRANDPARENTS TOUR / DENVER 4 DAYS $1069 – One Adult in room $819 – Per Adult based on two adults in the room (Adults & Grandchildren 16 & over) $529 – Ages 8-15 (Minimum age is 8 on this tour) Date: July 11-14, 2022 Tour: GP071122 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
Casa Bonita. In the afternoon we visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, one of the largest natural history museums in the country. 3: After a day of learning it is time for us to experience firsthand some of the wonders of the Colorado Mountains. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, pulled by a 1920’s locomotive engine takes us through silver mining country. A stop along the route allows us to take a tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine. Following a pizza party lunch, Clear Creek Rafting serves as our guide as we take a 11⁄2 hour beginner’s whitewater rafting trip down Clear Creek. Those who choose not to do the raft trip may go into historic Idaho Springs to browse on own. 4: With exciting Colorado adventures fresh in our mind we head back to Kansas.
Day 1: We head west toward Colorado on a tour that is sure to be an adventure to remember for both young and old alike. This afternoon we stop in Burlington, CO, to ride the Kit Carson County Carousel. Fortysix carved animals adorn the antique carousel which has been restored to its 1920’s condition. Following this nostalgic ride we continue to Denver where we spend the next three nights. 2: Our morning begins with a tour through Hammond’s Candy Factory. We find out first-hand how hard candy is made. Next we visit the Downtown Aquarium, boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits. For lunch today we head to
“My children went on the Grandparents/Denver Tour with their grandparents. There is not a single thing they thought should change. They both already asked my parents if they can go again next year. My oldest has figured out how many she can still get in before she is too old. Every activity they loved.” “I asked my granddaughter if she wanted to do the tour again and she said “again - again - again.” “We had a blast on this tour. It was a special time with our grandchildren that none of us will forget.” 14 PRUDENT TOURS
LAKE MICHIGAN CIRCLE 10 DAYS — $1929 Date: July 15-24, 2022 Tour: LM071522 Future Travel Credit: $50 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 St. Ignace
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Day 1: The Lake Michigan region is our destination on this tour. We travel through central Kansas and Missouri on our way to overnight in Collinsville, IL. 2: Traveling north through the middle of Illinois this morning brings us to the city of Pontiac by noon. After an included lunch there will be a short time to look at some of the murals on the sides of buildings in the downtown area. Later we continue on to Chicago where we begin our visit with a local guide to help us understand the workings of this great commercial city. Night in Chicago. 3: This morning begins with a cruise on the Chicago River to look at the architecture of the different buildings. Later our boat goes through a lock
on the river that allows us to go onto Lake Michigan and enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline. Next we visit Navy Pier before departing the city for Benton Harbor, MI, where we spend the night. 4: This morning we visit the De Grandchamp Blueberry Farm near South Haven. We have an opportunity to view firsthand the growing and harvesting of blueberries. Next we stop in Holland to visit a factory that produces Delftware and wooden shoes. We continue to Charlevoix where a local guide gives us a tour of this beautiful resort town. Night in Petoskey.
5: This morning we travel to Mackinaw City where we board a ferry that takes us to Mackinac Island. Because motorized vehicles are not allowed on the island we tour the island on horse-drawn carriages. Lunch is included at the fabulous Grand Hotel. Late afternoon we take the ferry to St. Ignace where we spend the night. 6: As we leave St. Ignace we travel through the upper peninsula and along the west coast of Lake Michigan
to Green Bay, WI, where we have a tour of Lambeau Field. Next two nights in Green Bay. 7: Today a guide shows us Door County, one of the most naturally intriguing and picturesque areas of North America. Door County is often called the Cape Cod of the Midwest. We visit the beautiful Bjorklunden Chapel along the shore of Lake Michigan. This chapel is a replica of a Norwegian Stavkirke with intricate hand carvings and painted murals. Lunch is included at a traditional Door County Fish Boil.
8: The Manitowoc Maritime Museum is our first stop this morning. The museum’s exhibit galleries depict the history of shipping on the Great Lakes. Of note is an exhibit of submarine building during World War II. No visit to Wisconsin would be complete without a stop at one of the many cheese shops for which the state is famous. Our stop allows a chance to sample and purchase some locally made cheese. Night in Janesville. 9: We travel into northeast Iowa with a stop in Dyersville at the site where the movie "Field of Dreams" was filmed. Later we continue our travel through the heart of Iowa and spend the night in Des Moines. 10: We all agree that the last nine days have been a rich experience as we glide effortlessly on our modern motorcoach to central Kansas and home.
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THE BEST OF ALASKA 8 DAYS — $4279
Date: August 4-11, 2022 Tour: AK080422 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3
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May 10 - June 15, 2022.......................................... $250* June 16 - July 12, 2022.....................................$3380* After July 12, 2022 .......................................No Refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. *Plus single supplement if applicable. BAGGAGE FEES - The tour cost does not include baggage fees imposed by the airline. Currently the fee to check a bag is $30 each way payable to the airline at the time of check-in. You are allowed a carry-on bag at no cost that can be no larger than 22"x14"x9" including wheels and handles.
Day 1: Exciting adventures await us as we anticipate the adventure of a lifetime to America’s last frontier. An early morning start allows us to pick you up in Wichita, McPherson, Salina, Junction City or Topeka to Kansas City International Airport. Our flight takes us to Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City. Upon arrival into Fairbanks we are met by our local guide, and transferred to our hotel where we spend the next two nights. 2: Breakfast included. Today includes a scenic city tour of Fairbanks. First we cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler, and experience the thrill of river travel, lunch included. Next we tour Gold Dredge #8. We view the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and ride the Tanana Valley Railroad through the gold fields
of the Interior. Alaskan miners explain mining history and we get a chance to pan for gold. Later today we visit Santa Claus’ House located in North Pole where every day is Christmas. 3: This morning our motorcoach takes us to the Fairbanks Rail Depot where we board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic train ride south to Denali. Breakfast included on board. Tonight we re-live Alaska's early days as we enjoy Denali's Cabin Nite dinner and show. Next two nights at Denali. 4: Breakfast included. Today, we travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour and search the vast wilderness for bear, moose, caribou, and dall sheep. This six to eight hour journey is narrated by our driver/guide, allowing for insight into the animals as well as the flora and fauna of this unique region. A snack is included on board. The rest of the day will be at your leisure for optional activities such as guided hikes, flightseeing, rafting, as well as others to choose from. 5: Breakfast included. We then board our deluxe motorcoach for a scenic drive south to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Included today is a visit to the quaint town of Talkeetna where you will have time to explore on own. Continue to Anchorage with included stops at the Veteran’s Memorial as well as the Iditarod Museum. Overnight in Anchorage. 6: Breakfast included. Today we continue south to the coastal community of Seward. Upon arrival, we
board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the face of a glacier, and keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, as well as many others. Lunch is included on board. Overnight in Seward. 7: Breakfast included. Today we drive to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. En route, we stop to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where we have a chance to see Alaska’s wildlife up close. Upon arrival in Anchorage, we enjoy a city tour featuring Lake Hood where 190+ floatplanes take off and land daily, Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Earthquake, and the historic downtown area. Tonight we share stories of our Alaskan Adventure at a closing night dinner. It is time to say goodbye to our local tour guide and driver as we are transferred to the Anchorage Airport for our overnight flight home. 8: This morning our motorcoach meets us at the airport for return to our departure points.
“Thank you for a wonderful Alaska Tour! We did a lot of research before we signed up for this trip. We felt this tour offered the most for the money of anything we looked at. We were extremely pleased with our experience!” “I was very happy with this tour and feel we got good value for our money. A native Alaskan told me we were scheduled to see all the best places so that set my expectations high. Pace of tour was about right. I went with the expectation of a relaxing worry free trip and got just what I expected.” 16 PRUDENT TOURS
DULUTH & NORTHERN MINNESOTA 8 Days – $1729 Date: August 14-21, 2022 Tour: DL081422 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3 Duluth
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Day 1: Today we travel north from Kansas on our way to see new and exciting sights in Minnesota and Wisconsin along the Lake Superior shoreline. Night in Des Moines, IA. 2: Continuing north this morning we arrive in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This afternoon we tour with a local guide to see and hear about these sister cities that grew up on either side of the Mississippi River. Later, we have easy access to the Mall of America which is across the street from our hotel. Night in Bloomington. 3: Once again we head the motorcoach north as we travel to Duluth, one of the largest inland seaports in the world. Our first stop in Duluth is the Heritage and Arts Center where exhibits tell us the story of early Duluth. Next we visit the Great Lakes Aquarium which explores the marine life associated with Lake Superior. Our hotel is located on Canal Park which allows for leisurely strolls along the lake shore and easy viewing of vessels as they pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge. Next two nights in Duluth. 4: We start the day with a local guide showing us all that Duluth has to offer. By mid-morning we are traveling along the north shore of Lake Superior toward Beaver Bay and Split Rock Lighthouse where we take a guided tour of this magnificent lighthouse that sits on a 130’ cliff and is almost 200’ above the shoreline. Later we enjoy a cruise on Lake Superior.
5: After arriving in Bayfield we take a ferry to Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands. A local guide joins us as we tour the island visiting the village of LaPointe, Madeline Island
Historical Museum, Catholic Mission cemetery and Woods Hall Craft Shop. Lunch is included on the island. Later, after taking the ferry back our guide gives us a tour of Bayfield. Night in Ashland, WI. 6: Today we travel south through Wisconsin. Lunch is included before we cross the Mississippi River into the town of Wabasha. We visit the National Eagle Center which is dedicated to educating the public about these magnificent raptors. A short drive takes us to Kellogg, MN, and LARK Toys one of the largest independent specialty toy stores in the country. Voted “Best Toy Store in Minnesota”, highlights include: hand-carved wooden carousel to ride, LARK-made wooden toys, games and puzzles, and much more. Later we travel to Onalaska, WI, for the night. 7. This morning we travel south to Prairie Du Chien where we visit Villa Louis, the 19th-century home of the Dousman family who made their fortune in the fur trade. We visit the mansion complex as well as the restored grounds and gardens and the Fur Trade Museum. Lunch is included today before we drive across Iowa for night in Ames. 8: As we travel back to Kansas we have time to reflect on the beauty of Lake Superior and the Mississippi River.
Packing it in... Our drivers and luggage handlers at our hotels will take care of one suitcase per person provided each case weighs less than 50 lbs. and does not exceed combined dimensions (width+length+depth) of 62 inches. You may also bring one small carry-on per person which does not exceed combined dimensions of 39 inches. Carry-ons will not be handled by hotels. Your care in staying within these guidelines helps protect your luggage and limits strain on the driver and baggage handlers. PRUDENT TOURS 17
BIBLE MUSEUM 10 DAYS — $1889 Featuring: Museum of the Bible, Ark Encounter & “David” at Sight and Sound
Date: September 12-21, 2022 Tour: BI091222 Future Travel Credit: $50 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3
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4: This morning a local guide gives us a tour of Lancaster County's Amish countryside. Our guide helps us enjoy seeing the farms and small villages within this religious community. This afternoon we go to the Sight and Sound Theater for their production of the musical stage adventure of the story of "David”. Following we enjoy an Amish family-style dinner. 5: We travel south today through Maryland to our nations capital, Washington, DC. This afternoon is dedicated to visiting the Museum of the Bible. Museum of the Bible aims to be among the most technologically advanced and engaging museums in the world. Showcasing rare artifacts spanning 3,500 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible, and its ongoing impact on the world around us. Next two nights in Springfield, VA. 6: Today we are joined by a local guide who shows us around Washington, DC. The tour today gives us a good overview of our nation's capi-
Day 1: We depart Kansas headed east to visit several sites of historical and biblical interest. Night in Collinsville, IL. 2: This morning we continue through Illinois with a stop in Casey where we find "big things in a small town". The town features the world's largest wind chime, mailbox, knitting needles, wooden shoes and rocking chair as well as several other uniquely large items. Later we continue east into Ohio. Night in Columbus. 3: As we continue east we enter Pennsylvania. A stop this afternoon brings us to "the sweetest place on earth", Hershey, PA. Here we take a tour through a mock-up of the chocolate factory to see how our favorite treats are made. Next two nights in Lancaster. 18 PRUDENT TOURS
tal city. As we drive we have the chance to see many government buildings and national memorials. Stops will be made along the way as our schedule allows. 7: Today is a travel day as we head back west to Kentucky. Next two nights in Florence. 8: Our destination today is Williamstown, home of the Ark Encounter. The Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah's Ark built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you will experience the pages of the Bible like never before. This evening we enjoy dinner as we cruise on the Ohio River. 9: Our route today takes us through Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana before we arrive in St Peters, MO, for the night. 10: We are headed for Kansas with many wonderful memories to share with our friends back home.
SCENIC COLORADO RAILROADS 8 DAYS — $1699 Date: September 17-24, 2022 Tour: CR091722 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
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*Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. *Plus single supplement if applicable. Due to the historical nature of the equipment used, some of the trains are not handicap acDay 1: There are enjoyable days ahead featuring five railroad rides in scenic Colorado. The drive is pleasant through western Kansas to reach Denver, CO, for night.
Arkansas River and Royal Gorge. Enjoy a dramatic view of the Royal Gorge Bridge as we relax in climatecontrolled rail cars. This afternoon we continue to Alamosa for the night. (7,500’) 4: Our ride today is on a narrow gauge steam train, the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. Spiked in 1880, the line was built to serve the rich mining camps of the San Juan Mountains. A delicious lunch is served at noon. The line climbs forested mountainsides and rolls through the wild Toltec Gorge of the Los Pinas River. After disembarking at Cumbres Pass we drive to Durango. Next two nights in Durango. (6,500’) 5: Today is full of scenery as we travel southwest to Mesa Verde National Park. A step-on guide joins us for our tour through the park. The park is one of the nation’s major archeological preserves. It consists of more than 4,000 ruin sites, which include 600
cliff dwellings. Archeologists have stabilized only a few of the ruins. 6: We board our fourth train for a ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. (9,300’) The line carried $300 million worth of gold and silver in the late 1800’s. Our route, inaccessible by car, follows the River of Lost Souls Canyon. We disembark at Silverton, where prospectors swarmed 100 years ago. Night in Grand Junction. 7: This morning we board Amtrak’s famous California Zephyr to ride through the heart of the Rockies, bound for Denver. We cross the Continental Divide as we travel through six-mile Moffat Tunnel. Night in Denver. 8: We are on our way home today after five spectacular train rides through the mountains of Colorado. After a pleasant interstate ride, we are home.
2: We are on our way to board the Georgetown Loop Railroad. We ride the 1920’s steam-powered train over the reconstructed tracks through silver mining country. This afternoon we head to Canon City for night. (altitude 5,332’) 3: This morning we board the Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a 24-mile journey following the
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WISCONSIN CRANBERRY FESTIVAL 5 DAYS — $859 Date: September 21-25, 2022 Tour: WC092122 Future Travel Credit: $25 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3
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3: A short drive brings us to Warrens the “Cranberry Capital of Wisconsin”. Our day includes a tour with a local guide who tells us about Warrens and the local cranberry industry. The tour includes a stop at one of the local cranberry farms. The balance of the day is spent enjoying the Warrens Cranberry Festival. Later we drive to Rochester, MN, for the night. 4: We start the day with a tour of Rochester with a local guide. The tour includes an opportunity to view the campus of the Mayo Clinic. Next we travel to Austin, also known as Spam Town, USA. A visit to the Spam Museum gives us information about the history and development of this popular food product. In the afternoon we travel into Iowa to spend our last night in Des Moines. 5: As we drive toward home we think about the new and interesting things we have seen and experienced along the way.
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Day 1: Our destination is the Annual Cranberry Festival in Warrens, WI. As we leave central Kansas, we travel to Clear Lake, IA, for night. 2: This morning we travel east to Spillville to visit the Bily Clock Museum. The museum houses the collection of hand-carved time pieces of Frank and Joseph Bily including the 10-foot tall American Pioneer History Clock with 57 bas-relief panels depicting pioneer life. Later we continue on to Decorah, a community settled by Norwegian immigrants. Here we visit the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum which chronicles the culture of these early pioneers. Following we travel to Onalaska, WI, for night.
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NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE 14 DAYS — $2529 Date: October 3-16, 2022 Tour: NE100322 Future Travel Credit: $70 Departures: Regular & Additional— Information pg. 3
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Day 1: Colorful New England is our destination as we seek the fall colors. After a ride through Kansas and Missouri we arrive in Collinsville, IL, for night. 2: Our trip today takes us through fertile farm lands of Illinois and Indiana. A stop at the Indianapolis Speedway allows us to visit the famous 2.5 mile oval track as well as their Hall of Fame Museum. We continue into Ohio where we overnight in Dayton. 3: This afternoon we visit the Flight 93 Memorial near Shanksville. This memorial is located where Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001. We continue to scenic central Pennsylvania. Night in Breezewood. 4: Today we continue our drive east traveling through Pennsylvania and through a corner of New York state before we drive along the Connecticut coast to overnight in Mystic. 5: We start our day with a visit to Mystic Seaport. Visiting its historic houses, shops and trade buildings gives us a better understanding of life in a 19th-century seaport village. Next we travel through the state of Rhode Island to get to Plymouth, MA, where we visit Plymouth Rock. Later we travel to Boston for the next two nights. 6: Today we spend a day rich in American history. Following the Freedom Trail, we’ll see such sights as Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and the Old North Church. In the afternoon we cross the Charles River to see the storied battlefields of Lexington and Concord. 7: This is our day to visit some of the quaint villages of coastal Maine. A local guide joins us for a tour of Kennebunkport and Portland, including a stop at the Portland Head Light Lighthouse. Today we enjoy a traditional New England lobster meal. Night in Portland. 8: A short drive across the southern tip of Maine brings us into New Hampshire where we anticipate beautiful fall colors. A drive along the scenic Kancamagus Pass brings us into the heart of the White Mountains. A ride on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway allows us a panoramic view
of the mountains and valleys in the heart of New Hampshire. Later we travel into Vermont to Montpelier for the next two nights. 9: This is our day to enjoy the fall colors as we visit sites in and around Montpelier. We begin the day with a visit to Hope Cemetery which is filled with tombstones elaborately sculpted from granite quarried in the area. Next we visit Rock of Ages, one of the local quarries. Later a visit to a local maple sugar farm helps us understand how the tree sap is collected and turned into syrup and other maple treats. This afternoon we drive a short distance to Waterbury where we visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Next we
take a factory tour at Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and have an opportunity to sample their flavor of the day. 10: Our travel today takes us around the southern tip of Lake Champlain and into New York state. Soon after we cross the state line we are in the Adirondack Mountains and more opportunity to see fall color. We stop in Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics. This afternoon we continue through the Adirondacks to overnight in Watertown. 11: Today we are on our way across northern New York headed for Niagara Falls. A mid-afternoon arrival allows us free time for viewing the falls. Night in Niagara Falls. 12: Today begins with a ride to the base of Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist. A pleasant drive along Lake Erie occupies our afternoon before we arrive in Toledo, OH, for night. 13: Our way leads steadily home. The farm lands of central Illinois give way to Iowa farmlands. Night in Des Moines. 14: This is our last day with a chance to reflect on a beautiful trip before we reach our destination in central Kansas.
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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA 5 DAYS — $1089
Date: October 5-9, 2022 Tour: AB100522 Future Travel Credit: $25 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: August 19-31, 2022.................................................$50* September 1-26, 2022...........................................$220* September 27 - October 4, 2022 ...........................$550* Day of Departure ..............................................No refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors.
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Day 1: Our destination includes one of the most photographed annual events in the United States. The startling colors of the balloons silhouetted
against the blue desert sky are a treat to the eye. Today we travel through Oklahoma to arrive in Amarillo in the panhandle of Texas. Night in Amarillo. 2: Traveling west today brings us to Santa Fe in time for an included lunch. Later a guide joins us for a walking tour of of the Santa Fe Plaza area. We visit St. Francis Cathedral, Loretto Chapel with its “miraculous” stairway and the Mission San Miguel. In late afternoon we drive south to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Grounds for the evening’s Special Shapes Glowdeo. Next two nights in Albuquerque. 3: Today is our day to visit Albuquerque. Our day starts out with a local guide giving us a tour of the city. Next we have a walking tour of Old Town
Albuquerque followed by time on our own for a little shopping and lunch. This afternoon we visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of the Pueblo Indian culture. We conclude our day with an included dinner. 4: We rise early this morning to head to the Balloon Fiesta grounds for the mass ascension. Balloons are everywhere today as hundreds of balloons rise in the early morning from Fiesta Park. The multi-colored globes and unusual shapes are truly spectacular. This morning after the balloons have disappeared we head east to our last night in Amarillo, TX. 5: Today we remember the sights and flavors of the southwest as we return home.
2: Today we cross the beautiful farmlands of Iowa and Minnesota. Just north of Minneapolis/St. Paul we enjoy a boat ride along the St. Croix River Gorge, lunch included, where we see unusual rock formations and lava cliffs. We then drive across northern Wisconsin to Ironwood, MI, for night. 3: Our drive today takes us into the upper peninsula
of Michigan. We’ll stop for a visit at the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. Night in Hancock.
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9 DAYS — $1589 Date: October 8-16, 2022 Tour: NF100822 Future Travel Credit: $45 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 Copper Harbor Ironwood
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4: The Michigan Iron Industry Museum depicts the history of Michigan’s iron ranges and the people who worked them. We drive along Lake Superior and through Hiawatha National Forest with 880,000 acres of birch and pine woodlands. A stop at Tahqua-
menon Falls State Park brings us to one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Next two nights in St. Ignace. 5: After a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, a horsedrawn trolley takes us to the major sights of the island. At noon we enjoy the elegant buffet luncheon at the Grand Hotel. After lunch there is free time to explore the island and shops on our own. 6: We look for beautiful fall color as we drive along the east shore of Lake Michigan. In the afternoon we tour with a local guide in the resort center of Charlevoix. A short drive south we arrive in Grandville for night. 7: Holland was settled by Dutch immigrants in 1847. This morning we watch as craftsmen make wooden shoes and paint Blue Delft. Next we travel to Shipshewana in the heart of Indiana’s Amish country. There is time to visit some of the local merchants who cater to the needs of the simple Amish lifestyle. Night in Shipshewana. Dinner this evening is included on an Amish farm. 8: As we travel across Illinois we take time in Springfield to visit the Abraham Lincoln Museum which is a tribute to the life of our 16th President. We continue to St. Peters, MO, for night. 9: Our last day together is a time to remember the northern woods fall splendor which few people see. After an enjoyable drive, we arrive at home.
OZARKS AUTUMN EXTRAVAGANZA 4 DAYS — $959 Seeing Branson in a whole new way!
Date: October 14-17, 2022 Tour: OZ101422 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
INCLUDES: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Brunch, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners Day 1: • Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium - Springfield, MO • Dinner at Hemingways Restaurant at Bass Pro Shops Day 2: • Breakfast • Titanic Museum • Lunch • The #1 Hits of the 60’s Matinee Show • Dinner • The Gatlin Brothers Evening Show Day 3: • Brunch at the Keeter Center College of the Ozarks • Museum of the Ancient Ozarks • The Lost Canyon and Cave Trail Golf-Cart Sightseeing Excursion • C.J. Newsom’s Classic Country Show, meet and greet after the show Day 4: • Breakfast • Depart for home
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE 4 DAYS — $939 Date: October 17-20, 2022 Tour: MF101722 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: September 6 – October 16, 2022 ..........................$470* Day of Departure ..............................................No refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors.
*Plus single supplement if applicable. Day 1: Today we travel through central Kansas and Missouri to LeClaire, IA, in anticipation of our cruise on the Mississippi River. Built in 1986-87 and powered by a modern diesel-electric engine, the Riverboat Twilight was designed to replicate the glorious steamboats of a bygone era. Night in the Quad Cities. 2: Fast, elegant, and quiet as she slips through the water, the TWILIGHT, a diesel powered replica, is the most richly appointed riverboat to be launched in a hundred years. Victorian steamboat architecture inside and out pleases the eye. There are three decks with
comfortable dining salons, sundecks and lounge chairs for those who wish to snooze in the sun. After boarding the boat, there is a continental breakfast. The TWILIGHT takes pride in maintaining the river’s grand tradition of good and bountiful food. Our cruise today covers 94 miles up the Mississippi River to Dubuque, IA. Lunch and dinner are served aboard both days. There are morning and afternoon snacks and complimentary coffee and iced tea are always available. Night at the Grand Harbour Hotel located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque.
3: In the morning, after a hearty breakfast, trolley service will shuttle passengers between the hotel and the National Mississippi River Museum and some of Dubuque’s other fine attractions. After a good morning in Dubuque, we board the TWILIGHT for the trip down river. As before, there is plenty to eat, historic comments by the captain, and live music. After dinner we disembark and travel to Coralville for the night. 4: Our land cruise is as pleasant as our river cruise as we glide over pleasant interstates to our home in central Kansas.
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FALL IN THE SMOKIES 8 DAYS — $1629 Date: October 22-29, 2022 Tour: FS102222 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3
Enjoy the great Smoky and Cumberland Mountains in their fall grandeur! Salina
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Day 1: We are on our way to experience the Great Smoky and Cumberland Mountains in their fall grandeur. After an enjoyable drive, we overnight in St. Peters, MO. 2: We travel through southern Illinois and eastern Kentucky before entering the Volunteer State of Tennessee. Night in Lebanon. 3: As we travel east we stop to tour in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge became known as the “Secret City” during World War II because of the work done there on the Manhattan Project. Later we continue on to Pigeon
Forge at the edge of the Smoky Mountains. This evening dinner is in a local church followed by music and storytelling. Next two nights in Pigeon Forge. 4: A local guide joins us for our East Tennessee Heritage Tour with visits to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg and the small towns in the area. Lunch and dinner are included today. This evening we attend one of the music shows in Pigeon Forge. 5: Today we travel from Pigeon Forge to Asheville, NC. Built by the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the Biltmore Estate has 250 rooms and is surrounded by 8,000 acres of land. We visit the mansion with an audio guide to enjoy and understand this 19th-century treasure. Night in Asheville 6: Our drive this morning takes us just North of Knoxville to the Museum of Appalachia near Clinton, TN. The village-farm complex of the museum includes structures from the Civil War and Native American artifacts. The Appalachian Hall of Fame on the grounds pays tribute to the people of Appalachia and includes artifacts and examples of early folk art. Lunch is included at the museum. This afternoon we travel north into Kentucky to take in the natural beauty
of Cumberland Falls State Park before continuing to Bowling Green for the night. 7: This morning we visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, home to the Chevrolet Corvette assembly plant. Lunch today is at the famous Moonlite Bar-B-Q in Owensboro. This afternoon we’ll drive through southern Indiana and across Illinois for night in Fairview Heights. 8: Nine states in fall color in eight days is a delight you will not soon forget. A pleasant ride brings us to central Kansas.
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OHIO IN THE FALL 7 DAYS — $1339 Featuring: Holmes County Amish Country Date: October 24-30, 2022 Tour: OF102422 Future Travel Credit: $35 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 Berlin, OH
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Day 1: We are on our way to experience fall colors and new things in Ohio Amish Country. Today we travel through Kansas and Missouri to Collinsville, IL, for the night. 2: This morning we continue through Illinois with a break stop in Casey where we find "big things in a small town." The town features the world's largest wind chime, mailbox, knitting needles and wooden shoes as well as several other uniquely large items. In the afternoon we stop in Knightstown, IN, to visit the Hoosier Gym. The gym maintains the charm it had when it was new in 1921. Made famous as the home of the Hickory High School basketball team in the 1985 movie "Hoosiers", the gym has been preserved as it was when it was new. Night in Springfield, OH. 3: By noon today we are in the beautiful rolling hills of Amish country in northeast Ohio. Our visit today
begins at "Behalt" where we experience the history of the Amish people. Next we stop at a small candle shop and watch as the workers carve candles into special shapes. This evening we tour the Warther Museum in Dover. The museum houses the works of master carver Ernest Warther. His collection includes many intricate carvings of railroad cars and steam engines. Following our tour we sit among his carvings to eat a wonderful dinner. Next two nights in Berlin. 4: The serene rolling hills form the back drop for our vist today in Amish Country. Our first stop is at Troyers Sweet Shop where we have a chance to satisfy our sweet tooth, watch candy making and make our own buckeyes, an Ohio favorite. Today is livestock auction and flea market day so there will be lots of buggies and people milling about town. Next we visit Lehman’s Hardware, where the locals shop. In the afternoon we visit P. Graham Dunn. This shop and factory features many inspirational items, many made of wood and produced on site. Near our hotel is an indoor craft and antique mall, leather and western general store and a Christmas store. Free time in the late afternoon allows for resting or shopping. Dinner this evening is on an Amish farm with a family style feast.
Later we return to town for a show at the Amish Country Theater attached to our hotel. 5: This morning we visit a cheese shop and a bakery and farmers market before going to a broom maker to watch as she makes quality straw brooms by hand. This afternoon we depart Amish country and travel southwest to Florence, KY, for the night. 6: Traveling west through Indiana brings us to French Lick. Here we tour the West Baden Springs Hotel. Built in 1902 and on the National Register of historic places the hotel originally had 708 rooms. Our tour guide relates the hotel’s origins, architecture, its decline and rejuvenation. Also recounted are stories of the many famous patrons who visited the hotel. Lunch is included before we travel to St Peters, MO, for the night. 7: As we travel home today we reflect on the beauty of autumn and the many interesting experiences we have had along the way.
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ARKANSAS FALL GETAWAY 4 DAYS – $779 Date: November 2-5, 2022 Tour: AG110222 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular and Shuttle–Information pg. 3
Day 1: Today we are headed to Bentonville in the northwest corner of Arkansas. On arrival we visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Developed by the Walton Family Foundation, Crystal Bridges’ galleries hold an impressive collection of American art from Colonial times to the present. The museum grounds in the picturesque Ozark countryside have many walking trails highlighted by sculp-
tures and gardens through which visitors may stroll. Dinner is included this evening. Night in Bentonville. 2: This morning we have a chance to visit Bentonville with a local guide including a visit to the Walmart Museum which is in the original Walton 5&10 building. Later we travel south along the Arkansas and Oklahoma border. We meet a guide this afternoon to ride with us on the picturesque Talimena Drive in the hills of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Our next two nights are at the Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge near Mena, AR. Dinner is included this evening. 3: Today we travel south and east to Crater of Diamonds State Park. The park is the only diamond pro-
ducing site in the world that is open to the public. After we hear about this unique park and the 70,000 diamonds found in the area since 1906 there is opportunity to look for diamonds on our own. Next we head for William’s Tavern in Washington where we enjoy a delicious lunch. This afternoon a local guide gives us a tour of Old Washington Historic State Park which showcases 19th-century buildings and typical lifestyles of southwest Arkansas. A late afternoon drive back to Mena allows a relaxing evening back at the Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge. 4: Our route today takes us through Oklahoma and back into Kansas with pleasant thoughts of this one of a kind “Arkansas Getaway”.
BRANSON CHRISTMAS 4 DAYS — $929 Featuring: Silver Dollar City & ‘Miracle of Christmas’ at the Sight & Sound Theater Date: November 29 - December 2, 2022 Tour: OX112922 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3
INCLUDES: 3 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners Day 1: • Dinner • The Grand Jubilee Evening Show Day 2: • Buffet breakfast • Cassandre’ the Voice of an Angel Morning Show with the Stardust Orchestra • Showboat Branson Belle Christmas Dinner Cruise • The Presley’s Country Christmas Jubilee Evening Show
Day 3: • Buffet breakfast • Admission to “An Old Time Christmas” at Silver Dollar City, meal voucher included • “The Miracle of Christmas” Evening Performance at the incredible Sight and Sound Theater Day 4: • Buffet Breakfast • Return Home PRUDENT TOURS 27
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS 7 Days — $1409 Date: December 4-10, 2022 Tour: SX120422 Future Travel Credit: $35
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Day 1: We are off on a Christmas adventure to experience the season in a wide variety of ways. A late afternoon check in at our hotel in Columbia, MO, allows for time to eat before heading to Warm Springs Ranch, the 300-plus-acre breeding farm of the Budweiser Clydesdales near Boonville. The Ranch is very picturesque any time of the year but particularly so when it is dressed in its holiday finest. We have a chance to see the Clydesdales up close while surrounded by holiday decorations and festive music. Night in Columbia.
2: As we continue on our Christmas adventure we travel east to Nashville, TN. A late afternoon arrival allows us to enjoy the beautiful Opryland Hotel where they dress the grounds and hotel in their holiday finest. After looking through the hotel we continue on to Lebanon for the night. 3: We continue east into North Carolina to the city of Asheville. This evening we take the candlelight tour at the Biltmore House with its elaborate Victorian Christmas decorations. Night in Asheville. 4: Today we travel through Smoky Mountain National Park. There is time to browse and eat lunch on our own in Gatlinburg before continuing on to Pigeon Forge, TN. This evening we enjoy Dolly Par-
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ton's Stampede dinner and show. Next two nights in Pigeon Forge. 5: This morning is free for shopping or a visit to the Christmas Place store. This afternoon and evening we visit Dollywood. The park is decorated for Christmas and all of the shows in the park have a holiday theme. 6: We travel across Indiana and Illinois on our way to St. Louis, MO. This evening we visit the Missouri Botanical Garden's "Garden Glow" with over one million lights in this walk through Christmas display. Night in St. Louis. 7: Traveling home today we have time to reminisce about all of the wonderful Christmas memories we have experienced on this tour.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRYLAND HOTEL 5 DAYS — $1189 Date: December 6-10, 2022 Tour: OP120622 Future Travel Credit: $25 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 Kansas City
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Guaranteed Share Program not available. Single Supplement $350* WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION /INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY AS FOLLOWS: October 6-18, 2022......................................................$250* October 19 - December 5, 2022...................................$650* Day of Departure.....................................................No refund *Per person plus any cancellation fees charged by vendors.
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Day 1: Each year Opryland Hotel creates a glittering holiday extravaganza, sparkling with the brilliance of nearly two million lights. Nine acres of indoor gardens are lavishly decorated with brilliant displays of holiday ornaments, huge sparkling trees, all set to the sounds of laughter and song. Today we travel from central Kansas to St. Louis, MO, where we enjoy our first Christmas experience with dinner at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and drive through the Way of Lights,
an extensive drive through display that highlights the Christmas season. Night in Fairview Heights, IL. 2: Today we travel to Nashville, TN, where we check into the beautiful Opryland Hotel for two nights. This evening we enjoy dinner and a show at the Opryland Hotel. 3: Breakfast included this morning. Next we experience the ICE! exhibit of carvings, sculptures and three-dimensional holiday-themed displays, all out of one million pounds of ice! Lunch today is on board
the General Jackson Showboat as we cruise on the Cumberland River and enjoy toe-tapping entertainment. Later we have time to discover all the Christmas charm at the Opryland Hotel. 4: Breakfast included. Today we leave the luxuries of the Opryland Hotel and travel to St. Peters, MO. This evening we visit historic St. Charles decorated in its Christmas finest. Night in St. Charles. 5: We are on our way home, back to central Kansas, with fond memories of Christmas at Opryland Hotel.
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OMAHA HOLIDAY Featuring: “Christmas Around the World”
4 Days — $709 Date: December 8-11, 2022 Tour: OH120822 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3
Day 1: Our tour to Omaha gets us into the holiday spirit by allowing us to experience holiday traditions from around the world. This evening we enjoy Christmas in Germany with an authentic German dinner and entertainment presented by members of Omaha’s German American Society. Next three nights in Omaha. 2: We begin our day with a visit to Boys Town where Father Flanagan’s house is decorated for an Irish
Christmas. Our next visit is at the Joslyn Art Museum which houses permanent collections of fine art with an emphasis on 19th and 20th century European and American art. During the holiday season the museum hosts local music groups for “Holiday Under Glass" concerts during the noon hour in their atrium. Lunch will be included at the museum. This afternoon we visit Union Station and the Durham Museum. While we visit we can marvel at the huge Christmas tree in their main hall and the smaller trees decorated by different ethnic communities. This evening we visit the Polish Home Omaha where we enjoy dinner and hear about Polish Christmas customs.
dens where thousands of poinsettias with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. Tonight we plan to attend a Christmas show. The event and venue will be announced when new schedules come out in early 2022. 4: Today we head back to Kansas with pleasant memories of “Christmas Around The World”.
3: Our day starts with a local guide taking us on a tour of Omaha. Next we visit St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church, a Byzantine-Style church with its decor of gold and traditional icons. Lunch at the church is prepared by members of the congregation. This afternoon we visit the Omaha Botanical Gar-
“We thoroughly enjoyed the Omaha Holiday Tour. It was jam-packed time wise, but well planned and executed and I can’t think of anything I would have left out. It was fun and interesting - and delicious!” “Every detail of the tour was attended to and well-organized. This made the trip a carefree and stress-free vacation for me. I am very impressed with how helpful your staff has been to me.”
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Enclosed is $ ________ ($50 each) for reservations on the _________________________________ tour. Date of tour ____________________. I understand that the balance of payment is due upon receipt of billing. Name (s) ________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip ___________ Phone (_____) ____________________ Cell Phone (_____) _______________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________________________________________________ Roommate (other than spouse) _______________________________________________________________ Day 1: • Dinner Check here if you prefer no roommate_________(single supplement applies)
Please reserve a:
• The Presley’s Country Jubilee Show
❏ Non-smoking room for me (us) at the hotels Day 2: ❏ Smoking room• (where available) for me (us) at the hotels Buffet Breakfast
• Dogwood Canyon, lunch included I (We) plan to join the tour at: __ Wichita __ McPherson Day 3:
__ Salina
__ Junction City __ Topeka • Buffet Breakfast
• Down Home Country Morning Show
If you need lodging at your pick up point the night before the tour departs or the night the tour returns home, Prudent Tours can make the reservation for you. You will make full payment directly to the hotel.
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