The Great Buffalo Roundup of the Black Hills featuring Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Deadwood September 23rd - 28th, 2025
The Great Buffalo Roundup of the Black Hills
featuring Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Deadwood
September 23rd -28th, 2025
$2949 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) +$699 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
We’ll be picking up at your regular departure locations, and shuttling to the airport. We’ll all fly together to Rapid City for a five-night stay in one downtown hotel.
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$200 Per Person!
Day One: Arrive in South Dakota. Your northwesterly journey begins in Rapid City. Meet your Tour Manager at 6:00 p.m. for dining suggestions.
Day Two: Crazy Horse Memorial and Historic Deadwood. Travel this morning to the Crazy Horse Memorial where a bus takes you to the base of the scujpture. Return to the visitor center to see the exhibits and film. In historic Deadwood, visit Mount Moriah Cemetery, known as “Boot Hill,” home to the graves of Old West legends like Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. There will be time to explore the town, see the local street shows and enjoy an included dinner in Deadwood. Meals: B, D
Day Three: Black Hills Gold Factory, Mount Rushmore and the 1880 Train. The day begins at the Black Hills Gold Factory to see how gold jewelry is made by skilled artisans. Then pay a visit to the famed Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial. See the memorial and explore the museum. Later, climb aboard the 1880 Train of the Black Hills Central Railroad for the spectacular mountain scenery found along the tracks laid in the 1880s to service the area mines. Return to Rapid City for a stop at the Presidential Statues tribute before dinner and live entertainment at Fort Hays Western Dinner and Show. Meals: B, D
Day Four: The Great Buffalo Roundup and Mammoth Site. Our day starts early in Custer State Park with a pancake breakfast to get ready for the Great Buffalo Roundup. Each fall the ground rumbles and the dust flies as cowboys and park crews saddle up to bring in the thundering herd of nearly 1,300 strong. After an included lunch at the State Game Lodge, travel to Hot Springs, home to the Mammoth Site. This excavation site features the fossils of 58 woolly mammoths at the world’s largest site of its kind. Meals: B, L
$999 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $215 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’ll travel north with a stop for lunch, on self, at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy the ambience, along with a terrific menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites. After lunch we’ll explore the Grand Canyon via the East Entrance at Desert View, offering a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Desert View Watchtower. Later we’ll travel to beautiful Monument Valley, check into our rooms at Goulding’s Lodge, and after a refresh, gather for a fabulous Welcome Dinner. We’ll experience an extraordinary evening showcasing a traditional Navajo Storyteller, while enjoying a delicious Navajo taco buffet, served with homemade frybread and all the fixin’s, included.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Later we’ll set off on a 2.5 hour jeep tour, covering more than 30 miles of secluded back-country, to discover the restricted areas of Monument Valley, a sacred homeland to the Navajo, who are the Keepers of Monument Valley. We’ll learn about the history of the Ancestral Puebloans, early Native American peoples, famously known for their petroglyphs, pictographs and their spectacular cliff dwellings. We’ll visit all of the famous monoliths of Monument Valley The Mittens, John Ford’s Point, Three Sisters, North Window, Totem Pole, Yei Bi Cheis and Artist’s Point. These are the real life backdrops for Hollywood Westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, How the West was Won, and so many more. Afterwards we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, before boarding our Transits headed for Canyon de Chelly and the Thunderbird Lodge. Owned and operated by the Navajo Nation, the historic Thunderbird Lodge will be our cozy headquarters for the night. We’ll take some time for a refresh before setting out this evening for our own driving exploration of the South Rim of Canyon de Chelly. Later we’ll return to the hotel for dinner, on self. Thunderbird Lodge sits on the site of a trading post that was built in 1896. The restaurant, housed in the trading post’s original building, famously serves traditional Native American dishes, along with American favorites.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast jeeps will arrive to take us on a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly. We’ll be led by our Navajo guides, who will explain the significance of man-made structures and symbols while also sharing the natural points of interest. Heavy-duty six-wheel-drive touring vehicles are equipped with padded seats to provide a good experience. The tours stop frequently for photo opportunities, to visit ancient sites, Navajo farms and rock art. When the tour is over we’ll head back to the hotel for a buffet style lunch, featuring all-America favorites, included. After lunch it’s back in the Transits, and we’re headed for home, with plenty of stops and great sightseeing along the way. We hope you’ll join us for this remarkable tour!
Springtime on Catalina Island
May 19th - 22nd, 2025
$1,299 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $299 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’re on our way to Long Beach California, with a stop for lunch, on self, in Palm Springs. A foodie’ s paradise, the downtown streets of Palm Springs are lined with charming cafes, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Late afternoon we’ll arrive in Long Beach and check into the Downtown Hilton Hotel, located just a few blocks from Pine Avenue, better known as “Restaurant Row.” After dark the Avenue comes alive and the evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day Two: A delicious hot breakfast is included at the hotel. Late morning we’re off to the pier, where we’ll board a high-speed catamaran and cruise 22 miles to the picturesque town of Avalon, on Catalina Island. One of the four southernmost islands of California’s Channel Islands, Catalina Island is made up of two towns, the incorporated city of Avalon on the east end, and the unincorporated village of Two Harbors on the west end. The Island is just 22 miles long and 8 miles across. Outside of the two towns is a majestically beautiful and rugged wilderness, under the stewardship of the Catalina Island Conservancy. Catalina Island’s rich history and unique charms, as well as a mild subtropical climate, offering warm temperatures year-round, captures the hearts of visitors from around the world. Most visitors get around the island by foot, bike or golf cart. Early afternoon we’ll arrive in Avalon, just in time for lunch, on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. After lunch we’ll explore this friendly and historic beachfront town before checking into the Atwater Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights. With its relaxed atmosphere and resort-style amenities, the Atwater offers an exceptional guest experience. Early evening we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self. The night is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Day Three: Breakfast is on self this morning, with several restaurants to choose from just outside your hotel room door. The day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Activities on Catalina Island are ala carte, affordable and super-
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
featuring Mesa Verde & Chaco Culture National Parks
October 20th -23rd, 2025
$949 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $231 (Single Supplement)
The Trail of the Ancients is a modern-day drive that connects the migration routes of America’s first peoples the Ancestral Puebloans who occupied a vast region of the American Southwest for over 2,000 years. The only National Scenic Byway that was designated primarily for its archaeological sites, the trail passes through some of the southwest’s most protected places. With no particular right or wrong way to explore this multi-state trail—which the Federal Highway Administration says is 480 miles in total—we’ve planned a route that takes us through the trail’s most iconic sites, including Mesa Verde and Chaco Culture National Parks.
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed for Farmington, New Mexico, enjoying plenty of pitstops along the way, including a stop for lunch, on self, at the Painted Desert Diner at Petrified Forest National Park. Late afternoon, we’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express, and after a refresh, we’ll head out to enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner, included.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Chaco Culture National Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. Between 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings in North America until the 19th century. Many Chacoan buildings may have been aligned to capture the solar and lunar cycles, requiring generations of astronomical observations and centuries of skillfully coordinated construction. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon, beginning with a fifty-year drought commencing in 1130. Chaco Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical migration from Chaco and their spiritual relationship to the land. We’ll enjoy a picnic
lunch, included, while exploring Chaco Canyon. Late afternoon we’ll head back to our hotel, and after a refresh we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Mesa Verde National Park. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 27 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth. Early afternoon we’ll travel to historic Durango, Colorado, where we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Later we’ll visit Aztec Ruins National Monument, a Chaco Canyon outlier, home to some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. We’ll learn about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deeply sacred place to many Indigenous peoples across the American Southwest. Early evening we’ll return to our hotel, and after a refresh we ’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.
Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing along the way, as well as a stop for lunch, on self, at the fabulous La Posada Hotel the last of the great railroad hotels. The La Posada is home to the award winning Turquoise Room said to be the best restaurant in the Four Corners region offering an affordable lunch menu that features regional contemporary Southwestern Cuisine, with an occasional tribute to the great days of the Fred Harvey Company. We’re revving up our engines for this remarkable road trip and we’d love to have you join us!
Would you like to know more? We recommend The Mystery of Chaco Canyon, available free on Prime Video. Narrated by Robert Redford, this documentary examines the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, describing and demonstrating the intricate and precise astronomical alignments among the many buildings spread over a wide desert area. These alignments, along with other evidence, support the theory that Chaco Canyon was a major ceremonial center.
APRIL TOURS
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour
April 2nd, Wednesday……………....….$99
Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! Depart: TBA
“Southwest Adventure Series”
An Afternoon in Jerome
April 4th, Friday…….............................$115
Once known as the Wickedest Town in the West, Jerome sits near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff. Founded in 1877, Jerome grew from a tent settlement to a robust mining community the fourth largest city in Arizona, with a population that peaked around 15,000 in the 1920’s. Jerome’ s economy completely dependent upon the mining industry slowed during the Great Depression, roared back as World War II increased demands for copper, only to decline dramatically at the end of the war. With the closing of the mine in 1953, the remaining 50-100 residents promoted Jerome as a historic ghost town, eventually leading to the federal government designating Jerome as a National Historic District . Once home to miners, gamblers, bootleggers and prostitutes, Jerome today is a fascinating artist’s hamlet, with a new claim to fame as the largest ghost town in America. We’ll explore Jerome’s historic streets lined with shops, galleries, wine tasting rooms and plenty of great little bistros, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. This is always a fantastic springtime tour! Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Springtime on the Verde Canyon Railroad
April 7th, Monday………………..…... $260
The Verde Canyon Railroad offers us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Verde Canyon from the comfort of a fully restored, slow-rolling vintage FP7 locomotive one of only 10 remaining in North America. This four-hour excursion takes us on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. We’ll view ancient Sinagua Indian ruins in towering cliffs and travel sturdy trestles and bridges a testament to the hard work of the men who built them over 100 years ago. We’ll roll through a 680-foot tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock the tunnel enveloping passengers in total darkness before the train rolls back into the Arizona sunshine. The confluence of high desert and wetland in the Verde Canyon creates a remarkable habitat for wildlife and waterfowl. Rich with native flora & fauna, our slow rolling journey will be heart-stopping early April, with springtime in full bloom! All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room-style seating, near panoramic windows. Other amenities include a champagne toast upon boarding, full-service cash bars, table service and pre-packaged complimentary appetiz-
ers. We’ll arrive early to the depot and enjoy a light lunch, on self, prior to boarding the train.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
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Southwest Adventure Series
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The Chiricahuas A Wonderland of Rocks!
April
9th, Wednesday…………..……..$162
In the far southeastern corner of Arizona are the impressive Chiricahua Mountains, one of several sky island mountain ranges surrounded by expansive desert grasslands. The Chiricahua Mountains are an inactive volcanic range twenty miles wide and forty miles long. It forms part of the Mexican Highland section of the Basin and Range Biogeographical Province and rises up dramatically from the valley floor to over nine thousand feet, cresting in a series of uneven, volcanic looking peaks. At the northern end of the range is an extraordinary area of striking geological features and enormous biodiversity. Tucked deep into these steep, forested valleys and beneath the craggy peaks are the remains of violent geological activity that continued for many millions of years the pinnacles, columns, spires and balanced rocks of Chiricahua National Monument
The Apaches called this place "The Land of Standing-Up Rocks," a fitting name for the canyons of extraordinary rock towers. Early pioneers in the late 1800s sensed the unique beauty and singularity of the rock formations in the area. The Ericksons and Riggs were instrumental in persuading Congress to protect this "Wonderland of Rocks," so much so that in 1924 the Chiricahua National Monument was created. Prior to arriving to the park we ’ll stop for a delicious lunch, included, at Tirrito Farm, a beautiful destination farmstead nestled in the heart of Arizona’s wine country, offering visitors an experience in agricultural tourism. This remarkable tour leaves a little earlier and arrives home a little later, but it is well worth it! Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 6:45 a.m. Scts 7 a.m. Mesa 7:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
April 11-12, Fri-Sat……………………$499
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“Club Style Series”
The KT Book Club Meeting
April 14th, Monday FREE with RSVP
Join us for the monthly KT Book Club Meeting! We’ll meet in our office in Sun City West for light refreshments and a lively blend of book discussion and social time. With a focus on books set in the American Southwest, we’ll showcase a new book every month that inspires further exploration. East Valley people, do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix participants, on a first come, first serve basis. Meeting begins: 10:15 a.m.
Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 a.m. R: 1 p.m.
Desert to Tall Pines & Bruzzi Vineyard
April 15th, Tuesday………...………….$140
Join us for an incredible springtime ride on the seventy-six-mile Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Byway, following Highway 288 from Globe to the tiny town of Young, Arizona. This area, known by cowboys as “the high lonesome,” was made famous by the Pleasant Valley War of the 1880’s an Arizona sheep war between two feuding families the cattle-herding Grahams and the sheep-herding Tewksburys. Just before he died of a bullet wound himself, Tom Graham sold his land to William Young, who established the town that still carries his name. Today the journey to Young, Arizona is one of the most famous drives in the state, offering spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake and the Sierra Ancha Mountains. In addition to the breathtaking scenery and fascinating history, Young is home to the first winery in Gila County Bruzzi’s Vineyard. We’ll enjoy a flight of six wines and hearty Italian style sandwiches, included. It’s gonna be fun!
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m.
R: 6 p.m.
“The Backyard Series”
Camelot the Musical at the Hale Theatre
April 17th, Thursday…………………..$127
Experience the timeless tale of Lerner & Loewe's Camelot in a captivating production featuring a small cast of eight talented performers. Follow King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, and Lancelot as they navigate love, honor, and betrayal in the legendary kingdom. With its iconic score and enchanting story, Camelot explores themes of leadership and sacrifice against the backdrop of Arthurian legend. Prior to this late afternoon performance, we ’ll enjoy lunch, on self, in Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District, where fantastic restaurants line a very walkable Main Street, and there is sure to be something for everyone.
Depart: NW 12:30 p.m. Scts 1:15 p.m. Mesa 1:45 p.m. R 7:30 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Easter Brunch at Francisco Grande Resort
April 20th, Sunday………………...…..$179
The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort opened in 1961 and quickly became the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Located just west of downtown Casa Grande, the resort became a home away from home for John Wayne, who had a farming operation in nearby Stanfield. Willie Mays regularly pulled up to the resort’s parking lot in his pink Cadillac with a license plate that read “Say Hey,” referring to his nickname. In recent years the resort has undergone a multimillion dollar renovation and built a reputation for serving delicious southwest-
ern-style cuisine. We’ll enjoy Easter Brunch in Legends Restaurant Francisco Grande’s main dining room. Brunch will be served buffet-style an elegant spread offering an array of fresh salads, prime rib carving station, omelets made to order, endless entrée and side dishes, a lovely assortment of desserts and so much more. Later we’ll enjoy an easy drive to Picacho Peak State Park for scenic springtime views and cocktails. This wonderful holiday tour always fill quickly! Don’t miss it.
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:15a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Mesa 8:45 a.m. R: 4 p.m.
The Old Rim Road Scenic Drive
April 22nd, Tuesday…………………...$115
We’re off to explore Arizona’s Forest Road 300 The Old Rim Road. Our journey kicks off in Payson, where we’ll enjoy some fantastic Mexican food, on self, at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant a great favorite, not only with the locals, but also with Arizona Highways who named El Rancho one of the top 25 restaurants in the state. Later we’ll make our way along a stretch of the Mogollon Rim a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “ muggy-own” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most epic views that the state of Arizona has to offer. We’ll experience scenery that is always changing, traveling through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and later intersecting with what was once General Crook’s Trail a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General Crook during the American Indian Wars. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, on into the Coconino National Forest, and then make our way into the Pine/ Strawberry region before heading back to the Valley. This is a Kindred Tours Classic and we hope you’ll join us!
Depart: Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST VALLEY The
April 24th, Thursday
See April 22nd for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m. “Southwest Adventure Series”
“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.”
MAY TOURS
“The Backyard Series”
Jersey Boys at Phoenix Theatre
May 2nd, Friday…………………….….$152
Are you ready to be transported back to the gritty streets of the sizzling 1960s rock ‘ n’ roll scene? Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical sensation, takes you on an energizing jukebox journey, tracing the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from blue-collar obscurity to the dizzying heights of pop superstardom. As their remarkable doo-wop harmonies ricochet from New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you’ll experience the internal struggles, personal triumphs, and defining moments that solidified their legendary status both on stage and off. Punctuated by a setlist of instantly recognizable hits like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” Jersey Boys pays reverent tribute to the remarkable story behind the music that defined an era, delivering an electrifying spectacle that will leave you feeling like a star reborn. This evening performance will be presented on the Main Stage in the beautiful Hormel Theatre, where we’ve scored fabulous seats front and center! We’ll also enjoy dinner, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre.
Depart: NW 4:15 p.m. Mesa 3:45 p.m. Scts 4:15 p.m.
R: 10:30 p.m.
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The Southwest Adventure Series”
Castle Dome
Ghost Town
May 5th, Monday……………………...$135
Castle Dome is located on the west side of the state of Arizona, between Quartzsite to the north, and Yuma to the south. Home to Arizona’s longest working mine, Castle Dome operated from 1862-1979, and at its peak had over 3,000 residents. Spanish conquistadors were the first to discover silver in this area in the 1600’s, but it wasn’t until the mid-1800’s that Americans began to mine rich silver deposits in Castle Dome, and more than nine million pounds of lead ore were extracted during both world wars, to meet the demand for bullets. The mines closed for good in 1979, but the story of Castle Dome was not over. Allen and Stephanie Armstrong bought the entire ghost town in 1993 and Allen, a former stone mason who had once built log cabins from found materials, had the exact set of skills to recreate this sprawling museum. We’ll tour 50 buildings, including a hotel, doctor’s office, church with functional bell tower, blacksmith shop, assay office, sheriff’s office, jail, and several saloons. Most of the artifacts on display were pulled from mine shafts beautifully preserved by the right blend of temperature and humidity. We’ll stop in Quartzsite for lunch on self, before heading south on Highway 95 to Castle Dome.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
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Southwest Adventure
Mount Lemmon
Scenic Byway
May 8th, Thursday…………………….$115
With the first hint of summer, we’re ready to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Along the way there are many pull-off points for photo opportunities, or just to enjoy the magnificent landscape. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. A charming eatery offering delicious homemade soups, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and more, the Iron Door is most famous for their chili & cornbread combo and fresh baked pies. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley.
Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Mesa
Mount Lemmon
May 9th, Friday
See May 8th for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 8 a.m R: 6 p.m.
“
Club Style Series”
Mother’s Day Brunch
& the Sedona Scenic Byways
May 11th, Sunday
Nestled into hundreds of acres of ponderosa pine forest, Little America Hotel has been a Flagstaff landmark since 1952. Mother ’s Day Brunches at Little America are legendary! We’ll enjoy an incredible spread of made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, assorted crepes, fresh fruit and salads, savory carving stations, seafood selections and more, including bottomless mimosas, champagne and bloody Marys. Later we’ll explore the charming streets of historic downtown Flagstaff before settling back into the Transits to travel south on Arizona 89A a 14-mile stretch of high-country switchbacks, with stops along the way at dramatic overlooks. Rated a Top 5 Most Scenic Drive by Rand McNally, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is spectacular during the spring season! And if that’s not enough, Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road turns onto the Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona’ s first All-American Road. Often called “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, Arizona is visited by tourists from around the world. It cannot be overstated how fortunate we are that these two breathtaking scenic byways are just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from the Valley, and ours to enjoy with every changing season! Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
The KT Book Club Meeting
May 12th, Monday………..FREE with RSVP
Join us for the monthly KT Book Club Meeting! We’ll meet in our office in Sun City West for light refreshments and a lively blend of book discussion and social time. With a focus on books set in the American Southwest, we’ll showcase a new book every month that inspires further exploration. East Valley people, do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix participants, on a first come, first serve basis. Meeting begins: 10:15 a.m. Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 a.m. R: 1 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
The Lakes of Prescott
May 14th, Wednesday………………..$115
There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we ’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pinescented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to a Kindred Tours Classic!
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m.
R: 6 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
PWD Travelogue
May 16th, Friday………...…...10 am-12 pm
Come for the Travelogue, stay for the lunch. This FREE EVENT could not be more fun and informative! Join our representative from Premier World Discovery for an in-depth look at some of the exciting tours being offered by Kindred Tours in partnership with Premier World Discovery in 2025/2026. This meeting will be held at the Kindred Tours office in Sun City West. Do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix attendees, on a first come, first serve basis. Reservation Required
Depart: Mesa 8:45 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m.
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Club Style Series” Springtime on Catalina Island
May 19 - 22, Mon-Thur…………….$1,299
See page 5 for the complete itinerary.
“The Backyard Series”
The Beatles
: A Tribute to
Rubber Soul & Revolver at Hale Theatre
May 24th, Saturday………………..….$147
Get ready to sing along and experience the music of The Beatles in a small, intimate venue with a tribute concert celebrating the iconic records Rubber Soul and Revolver. These groundbreaking albums pioneered new sonic territory with hits like "Norwegian Wood," "Taxman," and "Yellow Submarine." Talented musicians will capture the spirit and innovation of these two legendary albums, bringing The Beatles' timeless sound to life! Prior to this late afternoon performance, we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, in Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District, where fantastic restaurants line a very walkable Main Street, and there is sure to be something for everyone. Depart: NW 1 p.m. Scts 1:15 p.m. Mesa 1:45 p.m. R 7:30 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Monument Valley & Canyon de Chelly
May 28-30, Wed-Fri…………………..$999
See page 4 for the complete itinerary.
“The Backyard Series”
Forbidden Broadway:
The Next Generation at Phoenix Theatre
May 31st, Saturday……………………$130
Are you ready to get whisked away on a delightfully cheeky romp through the world of musicals? Forbidden Broadway takes no prisoners as it skewers the beloved clichés, idiosyncrasies, and over-the-top moments that have become signatures of Broadway’s biggest hits. From soaring revolutionary anthems to the heart-wrenching ballads of contemporary classics, no musical is safe from the clever lampoons and spot-on impersonations delivered with razor-sharp wit. Seasoned theatre aficionados and newcomers alike will find themselves doubled over at the astute observations and biting humor, affectionately poking fun at the excesses and conventions of the art form we love. Beyond just a fast-paced laugh fest, this vaudeville-esque experience offers thoughtful social commentary set to side-splitting musical parodies, reminding us that even amidst the grandeur of the theatre’ s most revered works, there’s room for self-deprecating levity and a wink at our own theatrical extravagances. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre. Depart: NW 11:15 a.m. Mesa 10:30 a.m.
Scts 11 a.m. Phx 11:15 a.m. R: 5:30 a.m.
Gallivants 2025
Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles
April 1st – 10th, 2025………………...………starting at $5695
Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
April 11th -12th, 2025……………………………...…...….$499
Music Cities: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
May 12th -19th, 2025……………………………………..$4075
Springtime on Catalina Island
May 19th - 22nd, 2025…………………………………...$1,299
Monument Valley & Canyon De Chelly
May 28th -30th, 2025……………………………………….$999
Historic Trains of the Old West
June 2nd -5th, 2025……………………………………….$1249
Majestic Canadian Rockies
July 20th -25th, 2025…………………………………..….$4125
Canadian Rockies VIA Rail
July 30th - August 6th, 2025……………………………. $5925
Yellowstone & the Wild West
August 1st -7th, 2025……………………………………..$4099
Great Canadian Cities
August 6th -14th, 2025………………………………...…$4725
Best of Chicago
September 4th -9th, 2025……………………….……….$3250
Cape Cod & the Islands
September 6th -12th, 2025……………………………....$3725
The Great Buffalo Roundup of the Black Hills
September 23rd -28th, 2025…………………………….$2949
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
featuring Mesa Verde & Chaco Culture National Parks
October 20th -23rd, 2025………………………….……...$949
Highlights of Italy’s Amalfi Coast
& Rome
October 21st -29th, 2025……………………………...…$4849
Spain & Portugal Highlights
November 3rd -11
Montreal & Quebec City Christmas
Historic Savannah & Charleston Holiday December 10th -16th,
It’s easy to make a reservation for an OVERNIGHT Van or Motorcoach Tour. Simply call us, or fill out our online reservation form. We’ll ask you for a bit of information and a $100 nonrefundable deposit.
Wondering why that deposit is nonrefundable? Kindred Tours has made deposits to hotels, vendors, attractions… sometimes months in advance, and that money is often nonrefundable to us. Your final payment for OVERNIGHT Van or Motorcoach Tours will be due 45 days prior to your departure date. Final payments are nonrefundable. On rare occasions Kindred Tours may need to cancel a tour prior to departure. If this happens, we’ll notify you as far in advance as possible. You, of course, will receive a full refund for the cost of your tour, or you can transfer your credit to another tour of your choice.
ONE-DAY Van or Motorcoach Tours must be paid for when you make your reservation. Reservations can be made either by phone or online. One-day tours are nonrefundable within 30 days of the tour.
Mesa Pickup:
Mesa Doubletree Hilton 1011 W. Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 82510
This is the Fiesta Mall region, where the Mesa Doubletree Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head north one block to Holmes.
Scottsdale Pickup:
La Quinta Inn & Suites 8888 E. Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 8560
This location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea
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Phoenix Pickup: Paradise Valley Community Center 17492 N. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Paradise Valley Community Center is located on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. This location can only be used for one-day tours. No overnights. No Late-nights
Northwest Pickup:
Sundome Plaza
13547 W. Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center.
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed for Farmington, New Mexico, enjoying plenty of pitstops along the way, including a stop for lunch, on self, at the Painted Desert Diner at Petrified Forest National Park. Late afternoon, we’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express, and after a refresh, we’ll head out to enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner, included.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Durango, Colorado, founded in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. The Railroad arrived in Durango in 1881. The tracks to Silverton were completed by 1882 and the train began hauling both freight and passengers. The line was constructed to haul silver and ore from Southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was all about the view! We’ll begin our world famous Durango Silverton Scenic Skyway Tour with a relaxing journey to Silverton by motorcoach. A National Historic Landmark, Silverton is home to several restaurants, shops and galleries. We’ll enjoy lunch on self and take some time to stroll Silverton’s charming streets before boarding our train for the return ride to Durango. And what a ride it is, offering a view of Colorado’s majestic mountains that is inaccessible by highway. This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind historic steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. Early evening finds us back in Durango, where we’ll enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice, before heading back to our hotel.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Chama, New Mexico, a National Historic Landmark, and home to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, At 64-miles in length, the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad is the longest, the highest and most authentic steam railroad in North America, traveling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountain West. Owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, the train crosses state borders 11 times, zigzagging along canyon walls, burrowing through two tunnels, and steaming over 137-foot Cascade Trestle. All trains steam along through deep forests of aspens and evergreens, across high plains filled with wildflowers, and through a rocky gorge of remarkable geologic formations. Deer, antelope, elk, fox, eagles and even bear are frequently spotted on this off-the grid adventure that has been called the best, and most scenic train ride in America. We’ll travel by train from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado, with a stop midway at historic Osier Station for a delicious hot lunch and a selection of freshly baked desserts, included. Late afternoon we’ll return to Chama via motorcoach, then it’s back in the Transits headed for our hotel. We’ll take a moment to refresh before heading out to enjoy a Farewell Dinner and a cocktail, and it’s all included.
Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing along the way, as well as a stop for lunch, on self, at the fabulous La Posada Hotel, home to the award winning Turquoise Room. The La Posada Hotel is the last of the great railroad hotels, a fitting final stop on this remarkable historic railroad adventure! Might be time to check this one off your BUCKET LIST!
Cape Cod & the Islands
Septembter 6th -12th, 2025
$3725 Per Person (Double Occupancy)
$875 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
Day One: FLIGHT TO BOSTON Today fly to the historic city of Boston. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your Boston area hotel for a one night stay. Overnight: Boston area MA
Day Two: BOSTON CITY TOUR - PLYMOUTH -
CAPE COD
This morning enjoy a Boston City Tour featuring Boston Commons, the Old State House, the Old North Church from where Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride, the Old South Meeting House, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides. Visit the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in downtown Boston near the waterfront and originally gifted to the city in 1742. Later depart Boston and travel to Plymouth. Visit Plimoth Plantation, an accurate re creation of the Pilgrim’s 1627 village where costumed interpreters portray colony residents in this living history museum. Then celebrate the journey that brought the pilgrims to the New World as you visit the Mayflower II, the 1620 ship reproduction was recently renovated for the 400th Anniversary of the voyage. Also see famous Plymouth Rock, the place where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore after a 66 day trans-Atlantic voyage. Later arrive at your hotel on Cape Cod for a 5-night stay. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA
Day Three: MARTHA’S VINEYARD
This morning enjoy a scenic ferry ride to famous Martha’s Vineyard where little has changed since European settlers arrived early in the 17th century. The island’s resident population includes writers, artists, entertainers and fishermen. Your Martha’s Vineyard Tour includes the colorful Victorian cottages of Oak Bluffs, Edgartown with its stately houses built by whaling captains, pristine beaches and colorful yacht harbors. Later return via ferry and back to your hotel. (B) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA
Day Four: CAPE COD NAT’L SEASHORE
- CRANBERRIES
- P’TOWN This morning travel along the Cape Cod National Seashore, dedicated in 1961 by President JFK, which features forty miles of pristine sandy beaches, marshes, ponds, and uplands supporting diverse species of wildlife dotted with lighthouses, cultural landscapes and wild cranberry bogs. Visit a traditional Cranberry Bog and learn about the harvesting of Cape Cod’s famous fruit. Later arrive in Provincetown, located on the tip of Cape Cod which boasts a lively artist community, beautiful beaches, great restaurants and charming shops. Enjoy some leisure time to relax, eat and shop. Late afternoon return to your Cape Cod hotel. Dinner is included this evening at a popular local restaurant. (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA
Day Five: NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND Today visit Newport, Rhode Island, one of New England’s most delightful coastal cities and a long time favorite vacation site of affluent socialites and yachting enthusiasts. Enjoy a Newport City Tour and drive by the Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in America, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the splendid estates along Bellevue Avenue. Marvel at the extravagant life-style of a bygone era with a guided tour of The Breakers Mansion, the Vanderbilt’s lavishly decorated turn of the century mansion. Then follow “Ten-Mile-Drive” along the magnificent rocky coast which boasts exquisite estates from the early 1900’s. (B) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA
Day Six: NANTUCKET ISLAND This morning board a ferry and cruise to scenic and historic Nantucket Island featuring a cobblestoned Main Street, unspoiled beaches, sea Captains’ houses and art galleries. Enjoy a visit to the Nantucket Whaling Museum including its rooftop observation deck overlooking the harbor and other whaling exhibits all reflections of an island that some 300 years ago was the whaling capital of the world. Enjoy some time at your own pace to shop or explore the yacht filled harbor and waterfront. This afternoon board a ferry and return to your Cape Cod hotel. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is a traditional New England Lobster Dinner. (B,D) Overnight: Hyannis/Yarmouth, MA
Great Canadian Cities
August 6th -14th, 2025
$4725 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)
$1175 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
Day One: ARRIVE MONTREAL Upon arrival in Montreal meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Although Montreal is one the world’s five largest French-speaking cities, most residents are bilingual. Montreal hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics, and played host to Expo 67, considered the most successful world’s fair of the 20th Century. Overnight: Montreal
Day Two: MONTREAL CITY TOUR With its dual English and French cultures, Montreal is Canada’s most cosmopolitan city. This morning enjoy a Montreal City Tour highlighting the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’ s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University and a panoramic view of the city from atop Mount Royal. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to explore the quaint shops, boutiques and restaurants of this amazing city. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a local restaurant in Old Town Montreal. (B,D) Overnight: Montreal
Day Three: MONTREAL - RAIL JOURNEY - QUEBEC CITY This morning board Via Rail Canada for the scenic and relaxing train ride to the “Paris of North America,” Quebec City. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is the provincial capital and probably the best preserved city in North America. Dinner is included this evening. (B,D) Overnight: Quebec City
Day Four: QUEBEC CITY TOUR Today enjoy a Quebec City Tour introducing you to Old & New Quebec, North America’s only walled city. The tour features the Plains of Abraham, the famous Le Chateau Frontenac and The Citadel. Quebec City was once the center of New France and has been the focal point of French and British battles for generations. Here the residents are French Canadian from their food and customs to their language and way of thinking. This afternoon visit the Albert Gilles Copper Museum to discover his creations from copper ore to works of art. Discover the mysterious atmosphere of a copper mine, and see copper bearing rocks. Later visit the historic Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in Eastern Canada 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls and one of the most popular attractions in the region. (B) Overnight: Quebec City
Day Five: QUEBEC CITY - OTTAWA Today travel along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, a route used by early French explorers and fur traders to Canada’s stately capital city, Ottawa. This afternoon enjoy an Ottawa City Tour to see the Parliament Buildings located high above the Ottawa River on historic Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s residence, the War Memorial, the Peace Tower, Byward Market & Rideau Canal, which is filled with boats in the summer & ice skaters in the winter. (B) Overnight: Ottawa
Day Six: OTTAWA - 1000 ISLANDS - TORONTO After breakfast enjoy the scenery as you travel to the 1000 Islands area which is made up of 1864 islands straddling the US-Canadian border. Arrive in the Kingston area to board your 1000 Islands Cruise to travel amongst islands both large and small. Later travel to Toronto, Canada’s largest city and the fourth largest economy in North America. Check into your hotel for a one night stay and enjoy the evening at leisure. (B) Overnight: Toronto
Day Seven: TORONTO-NIAGARA ON THE LAKE NIAGARA FALLS This morning enjoy a Toronto City Tour featuring the modern downtown area, Yorkville and the Provincial Parliament. Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It’s a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Later visit Niagara-on-the-Lake, a charming Canadian town located where the Niagara River meets Lake Falls. (B) Overnight: Niagara Falls
Day Eight: NIAGARA FALLS Today enjoy a Niagara Falls City Tour featuring the Floral Clock (the largest in the world) and the Horticultural Center. Later experience the legendary Niagara Falls Boat Tour for a breathtaking up close encounter with the awe-inspiring thundering falls. Other than the falls themselves the boat excursion is the most famous attraction in the area. The Niagara Falls were created by glacier activity over 10,000 years ago, and the three waterfalls combine to produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall on earth. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the world-famous Skylon Tower which combines an exhilarating 52 second ride with the awe of seeing Niagara from 775 feet above the mighty Falls. (B,D) Overnight: Niagara Falls
Day Nine: NIAGARA FALLS - BUFFALO - FLIGHT HOME Today cross the border back into the U.S. and transfer to the Buffalo Airport for your flight home filled with wonderful memories. (B)
