December 2023/ January 2024 Newsletter

December 2023-January 2024

Historic Savannah & Charleston March 22nd-28th, 2024 Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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Historic Savannah & Charleston March 22nd – 28th, 2024 $3725 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1025 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: ARRIVE CHARLESTON Arrive in Charleston, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Enjoy an evening on your own to relax. Originally founded as Charles Towne in 1670, this cultured and refined city is a beautifully preserved treasure. Steeped in history and quintessentially Southern, the city’s past is evident in its genteel charm. Overnight: Charleston DAY 2: MIDDLETON PLACE - CHARLESTON SIGHTSEEING Today visit Middleton Place, home to America’s oldest landscaped garden & a National Historic Landmark. It began in 1741 and took 10 years to complete the terraces, lakes and camellia alleys. Tour the home and stable yard with its craft displays. This afternoon, enjoy a Charleston City Tour. Built on a peninsula, Charleston has remained a beautiful port city for over 300 years. Both preservation and southern hospitality are a way of life here. See the Historic District, Citadel, and Battery Park. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular local restaurant in Charleston. (B,D) Overnight: Charleston DAY 3: CHARLESTON - BEAUFORT - SAVANNAH This morning visit the Edmonston-Alston House. Despite the ravages of the Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886 and numerous hurricanes, the Alston family pieces remain in place much as they have for over 150 years. Notable in the collection is an original print of the Ordinance of Secession, portraits, dining room table, gas lights, mirrors, and exquisite interior woodwork. Later depart for the historic port city of Beaufort, a quaint 1711 town with narrow tree-lined streets and historic homes. Enjoy a charming Carriage Ride through town. Then travel to the fascinating city of Savannah, America’s first planned city, whose entire restored Center—more than 1,000 buildings —is a National Historic Landmark. We’ll check in for a two-night stay and enjoy a free evening to explore local restaurants or shopping. (B) Overnight: Savannah DAY 4: SAVANNAH SIGHTSEEING This morning tour the restored Mercer-Williams House Museum designed by New York architect John S. Norris for General Hugh W. Mercer. Construction began in 1860 and was subsequently interrupted by the Civil War and eventually completed in 1868. Next enjoy a Savannah City Tour. See the 20 original squares, all landscaped with oaks trees, azaleas, fountains, and statues. Drive by the Old Cotton Exchange, River Street, and Madison Square of General Sherman’s ‘March to the Sea’ fame. Later enjoy time on your own this afternoon to see the sights of John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil and stroll the historic cobblestone streets. Tonight join your fellow travelers to enjoy southern cuisine at a fine local restaurant in Savannah.

(B,D) Overnight: Savannah DAY 5: SAVANNAH - ST. SIMONS ISLAND - JEKYLL ISLAND Today travel south to the Golden Isles of Georgia.

Visit St. Simons Island, known for its salt marshes and sandy beaches. View famous Christ Church and the St. Simons Lighthouse which was destroyed during the Civil War & rebuilt in 1872. This afternoon, arrive on Jekyll Island, a former hunting reserve for America’s top millionaires. Goodyear, Pulitzer, and Rockefeller all built elaborate cottages” here. Stay two nights at the 1886 Jekyll Island Club, a Victorian-style hotel originally an exclusive retreat for the wealthy. (B) Overnight: Jekyll Island DAY 6: JEKYLL ISLAND This morning enjoy a guided Jekyll Island Trolley Tour of the historic district which includes the Indian Mound Cottage, the Mosaic Gallery, and Faith Chapel. Your afternoon is at leisure to walk the beach and enjoy the resort. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is in the Jekyll Island Club’s Grand Dining Room, a venue of both social and historical significance which has welcomed titans of industry, stars of the stage, and resort guests for over a century. (B,D) Overnight: Jekyll Island DAY 7: JEKYLL ISLAND - JACKSONVILLE - HOME Today depart Jekyll Island and head to Jacksonville for your flight home filled with wonderful memories of your Historic Savannah & Charleston Tour. (B)

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The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival

January 19th-21st, 2024 Friday-Sunday $779 (Based Upon Double Room Occupancy) $266 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, as well as plenty of great sightseeing, on our way to beautiful Lake Havasu City! Upon arrival, we’ll check into the brand new contemporary styled Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located in English Village, next to the London Bridge. Guests of the hotel are just steps away from restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. After a refresh, we’ll head out for a fabulous Welcome Dinner at Angelina’s Italian Kitchen, where we’ll enjoy a three-course meal, with several entrée items to select from, a glass of red or white wine, and dessert, included. After dinner we’ll head out to the balloon field to explore the Glow Spectacular, a truly remarkable event, as pilots ignite the burners of their tethered balloons simultaneously and they glow like enormous holiday ornaments. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening in Lake Havasu City, on a festival weekend, where there will be much to see and do.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to experience the heart-stopping Mass Ascension—an early morning launch of hundreds of balloons—the most amazing display of sound and color! Afterwards we’ll explore all that this thrilling festival has to offer, including tethered balloon rides, food vendor’s booths, live music and so much more. Early afternoon we’ll head off to exciting Laughlin, Nevada—home to eight different resorts, side by side along the beautiful Colorado River, miles of fun-filled recreational and gaming opportunities, and a huge variety of dining choices—making it the perfect destination for lunch on self and a great afternoon. Later we’ll head back to Lake Havasu City where we’ll enjoy a free evening and dinner on self with several wonderful restaurants to choose from.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re off to explore Oatman, one of Arizona’s most interesting ghost towns. This crazy little town began as a mining tent camp over 100 years ago, but quickly became a flourishing gold mining center in 1915, when two miners struck a ten-million-dollar gold find. Mining in Oatman was short lived. The town survived by catering to travelers on old U.S. Route 66 and nearly died when the route became what is now Interstate 40. Today tame burros roam the streets of lively Oatman, descendants of the early mining burros. We’ll check out the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned in 1939, stroll the historic streets and handfeed the burros. Afterwards we’ll head back to the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Don’t wait to make your reservations for the 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival, designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA! Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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California Rail Discovery June 5th-11th, 2024 $3425 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1025 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO Today board your flight bound for the San Francisco Bay Area for your California Rail Discovery. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel to begin a two night stay in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, San Francisco. “The City by the Bay” highlights fascinating museums, world-class cuisine & amazing shopping. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular restaurant in the Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 area. (D) Overnight: San Francisco DAY 2: SAN FRANCISCO CITY TOUR & BAY CRUISE - MUIR WOODS Today enjoy a San Francisco City Tour to see the Civic Center area, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Seal Rocks & Pier 39. Experience a San Francisco Bay Cruise featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz & the city’s skyline. This afternoon cross over the Golden Gate Bridge enroute to visit Muir Woods National Monument to explore some of the oldest & the tallest Redwood trees in the world. Later enjoy time at leisure to browse the storefronts along Fisherman’s Wharf, sample a chowder filled sourdough bread bowl or take a Cable Car ride. (B) Overnight: San Francisco DAY 3: NAPA VALLEY WINERY - OLD SACRAMENTO WATERFRONT This morning travel into California’s famous Napa Valley, where hundreds of wineries thrive, and stop for a Winery Tour & Tasting to sample some local wines while learning about the wine making process. While Napa is best known for its prodigious Cabernet Sauvignon production, growing conditions are favorable for a wide range of grapes. This afternoon travel to Sacramento and arrive at the Old Sacramento Waterfront to visit the California State Railroad Museum to see beautifully restored railroad cars and locomotives that illustrate rail history in California and the West. Old Sacramento was the commercial hub of the Gold Rush Era & is filled with shops, restaurants and entertainment venues yet retains 1800’s charm with original storefronts and wooden sidewalks. Later check into your hotel for an overnight stay in the “River City”. Tonight join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant in Sacramento. (B,D) Overnight: Sacramento Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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DAY 4: SACRAMENTO - SIERRA NEVADA RAIL JOURNEY - LAKE TAHOE This morning board an Amtrak Train for a Sierra Nevada Rail Journey through the beautiful snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Lake Tahoe area.

Disembark your train in Truckee and board your motorcoach to drive to the spectacular year round resort area of Lake Tahoe to spend the next three evenings in the popular and revitalized South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area.

(B) Overnight: Lake Tahoe DAY 5: RENO - VIRGINIA CITY This morning travel through historic Carson City, capital of the Silver State of Nevada enroute to Reno and see the iconic ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’ sign. Visit Reno’s famous National Automobile Museum, recognized as one of the top auto museums in the world featuring the original Harrah Auto Collection of gaming pioneer Bill Harrah. Then visit Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode and once the richest place in the world. The famous Old West town was once the west’s mining metropolis and featured notable residents Mark Twain & Bret Harte. Return to your Lake Tahoe hotel for an evening at your own pace.

(B) Overnight: Lake Tahoe DAY 6: LAKE TAHOE CRUISE Today enjoy a Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise for spectacular views of the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains and Emerald Bay which features the 1929 Nordic-style mansion, Vikingsholm.

Later enjoy some leisure time in the Lake Tahoe area. Maybe take a stroll down to the lake, do some shopping, take a gondola ride up the mountain or experience the amenities of your hotel. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner will be at a local restaurant in the area. (B,D) Overnight: Lake Tahoe Day 7: LAKE TAHOE-SACRAMENTO AIRPORT This morning transfer to the Sacramento Airport & fly home with wonderful memories of your California Rail Discovery. (B)

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The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw featuring the Historic Gadsden Hotel

January 30th-31st, 2024 $426 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $65 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’re traveling south to Tombstone—The Town Too Tough To Die—where we’ll find plenty of great little restaurants to choose from and enjoy lunch on self. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Douglas, Arizona. Just a few miles north of the Mexican border, Douglas, a once remote ranching town is home to the infamous Gadsden Hotel. Built in 1902, then destroyed by fire, the Gadsden was rebuilt in 1929 in the Art Nouveau style—offering a magnificent Tiffany stained glass window overlooking the lobby, and a sweeping Italian marble staircase—up which Pancho Villa reportedly rode his horse. The hotel provided gracious hospitality to the growing business brought in by the mining industry and the settling of the Arizona Territory. The lobby of the Gadsden, “the living room,” hosted cattlemen, ranchers, copper mining executives and businessmen. For all of the Gadsden’s rich history, the hotel also had a dark side—catering to gamblers, and notable lawless characters of the American West. Famously haunted, guests and staff members have reported paranormal encounters on every floor, with the third floor seemingly the epicenter. The basement of the Gadsden is beyond fascinating—a 7,000 square foot labyrinth of twenty rooms—which secretly housed bootleg whiskey tunnels, brothels and a notorious speakeasy. We’ll check into our beautifully renovated rooms, and after a refresh we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner, served buffet-style with a glass of beer or wine, and it’s all included. After dinner, we’ll explore the Gadsden, beginning on the third floor, winding our way down into the basement—with guides recounting the darker history that arose from the underbelly of the hotel. Afterwards you might want to call it an early night—we’ve got a big day tomorrow!

Day Two: We’ll be up before the crack of dawn to enjoy a continental breakfast, included, at the hotel. Back in the Transits, we’ll hit the road for Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, one of the best places to view sandhill cranes, with an estimated winter population of over 30,000. Located in the Sulphur Springs Valley—a Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat—Whitewater Draw is surrounded by Arizona’s magnificent sky islands. The sandhill cranes spend the night standing in the draw’s shallow waters to evade predators, and then fly out at sunrise, to feed and socialize in the surrounding area. With an impressive wingspan of 6 to 7 feet, the early morning mass ascension of the sandhill cranes is a sight to behold! There is no visitor’s center at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, but there are restrooms.

In addition to sandhill cranes, the waters of the draw attract many kinds of ducks, geese, herons, egrets, shorebirds, gulls and terns, as well as various mammals. Don’t forget your camera! Formerly a cattle ranch, Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area was purchased in 1997 and is now managed to enhance wetland habitats and provide waterfowl habitat, and wildlife viewing. After this heart-stopping experience, we’ll travel to Bisbee, located 90 miles southeast of Tucson in the scenic Mule Mountains. Founded in 1880, Bisbee was one of the most cultured cities in the American West—the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Downtown Bisbee still retains much of its cosmopolitan charm, with its mining camp roots also fully on display in the rollicking Brewery Gulch district—once home to 50 saloons and several brothels. We’ll visit the Queen Mine, don hard hats, miner’s headlamps and the always stylish yellow slicker, then head underground and back in time! Retired Phelps Dodge employees will narrate our journey 1,500 feet into the mine, recounting the dangers and dramas of mining days. Afterwards we’ll stroll the streets of Bisbee, now home to many interesting shops and galleries, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self with several fantastic restaurants to choose from. Midafternoon we’ll head for home—a relaxing journey through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona, with plenty of great stops along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic should not be missed!

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December Tours “The Backyard Series” EAST VALLEY

Tempe Festival of the Arts a beloved community tradition!

December 1st, Friday…………………..$75 Consistently ranked among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Art Shows in the nation, the Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history, making it one of the oldest festivals in the Southwest. A point of pride for Tempe residents, this urban festival features more than 350 artists from around the country, live music and entertainment across multiple stages and food vendors galore. This fantastic festival is always a complete blast and a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping!

Depart: Phx 9 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m. Mesa 9:45 a.m. R: 4 p.m.

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Once a base for General Crook’s army scouts and soldiers—Fort Verde, Camp Verde, and Camp Lincoln— were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men and scouts. Now a State Park, Fort Verde is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still stand, including three historic houses furnished in the 1880’s period. We’ll enjoy a candlelight tour of the Officer’s quarters, all decked out in Victorian style Christmas decorations, led by a tour guide in period clothing. We’ll also enjoy dinner on self, at Johnny Rockets, conveniently located at Cliff Castle Casino, on our way to the fort. The menu at Johnny Rockets offers a trip back in time—all-American favorites, including burgers and fries, fresh baked apple pie, hand-dipped malts and so much more.

There’s even a one-nickel jukebox on every table! Don’t miss it!

Depart: Mesa 1 p.m. Scts 1:30 p.m. NW 1:30 p.m. R: 10 p.m.

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World of Illumination

December 11th, Monday…………...….$75 We’re off to explore the nation’s largest animated light show— World of Illumination! This holiday extravaganza is a symphony of light and sound, masterfully synchronized to your favorite holiday music. The technology behind Illumination is wild, using the most advanced hardware and software the lighting world has to offer, millions of lights, making it the first fully animated interactive holiday show in the Southwest. We’ll kick back and enjoy this drive-through experience from the comfort of our own Transits, then top it all off with a stop for Christmas cookies served with hot coffee and Bailey’s Irish Cream. Delicious!

Tempe Festival of the Arts a beloved community tradition! “The Backyard Series” WEST VALLEY December 2 , Saturday……………....$75 World of Illumination Depart: Phx 4:30 p.m. Scts 4:45 p.m. Mesa 5:15 p.m. R: 9 p.m.

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Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

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The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw & the Historic Gadsden Hotel

Dec 7-8, Thursday-Friday……………$426 See page 5 for the complete itinerary.

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Fort Verde Holiday Candlelight Tour

December 13th, Wednesday………….$75 See December 11th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 5 p.m. R: 9 p.m.

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World of Illumination

December 14th, Thursday……………..$75 See December 11th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 5 p.m. R: 9 p.m.

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The Missions of Southern Arizona

December 18th, Monday…..………...$120

Journey with us south of Tucson to explore the Missions of Southern Arizona, beginning with Mission San Xavier del Bac— more commonly known as “The White Dove of the Desert.” Considered by many to be the “Sistine Chapel of North America,” December 9th, Saturday……………...$117 Mission San Xavier del Bac is famous for its intricate paintings Experience a wintry holiday evening through the eyes of frontier on the walls and ceiling. Built by early Spanish missionaries, San soldiers and their families at Fort Verde State Historic Park.

Xavier del Bac is one of several adobe chapels and missions in a

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8 chain that once stretched from northern Mexico to the western United States. Still a Catholic parish, Mission San Xavier del Bac continues to serve the Tohono O’odham community for whom it was established in the late 1600’s. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll continue south to the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac, home to interesting shops, galleries and wonderful little restaurants. We’ll take some time to explore the streets of Tubac and enjoy lunch on self, before traveling just three miles to Tumacacori National Historic Park—home to San Jose de Tumacacori.

This massive and haunting ruin was originally built around 1800

by Franciscan priests. Abandoned before completion, and later gutted by Apache warriors and various fortune hunters, San Jose de Tumacacori serves as a fascinating reminder of early American and Spanish history. This incredible tour is a Kindred Tours Classic! Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m.

Scts 7:45 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

Sweet Potato Fries. We’ll follow it all up with a choice of two different Celebration Desserts. Coffee, soda and iced tea are included. After an early dinner, get ready to mingle and jingle at our office in Sun City West, where we’ll be hosting a cocktail hour before hopping back in the Transits and setting sail through some of the West Valley’s most exciting holiday light hotspots. This whirlwind tour includes so much, but don’t be worried, we’ll get you home tucked in bed before Santa gets to town!

Depart: NW 1 p.m. Scts 1 p.m. Mesa 1:30 p.m R: 8 p.m.

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ZooLights

December 26th, Tuesday…………….$110

We’re on our way to the Phoenix Zoo, but don’t expect to see any live animals. Animals created from lights are the star of this show! With almost four million lights and 700 light sculptures, this great festival just keeps getting better, offering the wonderful holiday displays that we’ve grown to love, including MUSIC IN MOTION featuring the music from the movie Polar Express and CAROL OF THE BELLS by Arctic Express. We’ll begin with an early dinner on self, at Portillo’s, located at Tempe MarketDecember 22nd, Friday…………........$155 place. This wildly popular eatery is a Chicagoland favorite since Presented on the Main Stage, this comedic confection will make 1963, when Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. Today you want to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to the Portillo’s menu includes their famous Chicago-style hot hear! When Buddy, a stowaway orphan turned would-be elf, realizes he’s a larger-than-average human, a journey unfolds to dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, chopped salad, cheese fries, and homemade chocolate cake. The Italian beef is slow-roasted for find his birth father and true identity. Although New York City and his family unveil some harsh realities, Buddy’s heartfelt de- four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked French bread. Then, it's dipped in hot gravy made with their hometermination proves to everyone the real meaning of Christmas.

Based on the beloved 2003 film, and coming back to The Phoe- made blend of seasonings that they’ve been perfecting for 50 nix Theatre Company for a second time, this musical adaptation years. Ask for the Chicago-style hot dog “dragged through the garden” and you’ll understand what all the hype is about! This is a sugary treat the whole family will enjoy during the holiday tour’s gonna be a blast! Don’t miss it. season. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at the Miracle Mile Deli, Depart: NW 3:30 p.m. Phx 4 p.m Scts 4:15 p.m. Mesa 4:30 prior to the show. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, the Miracle p.m. R: 9:30 p.m.

Mile serves the best deli sandwiches and homemade soups, along with great daily specials including a roast turkey plate, Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls, meatloaf, mac & cheese, and “Southwest Adventure Series” so much more. It’s gonna be FUN! Depart: NW 10:30 a.m. Phx 10:30 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m.

Mesa 11 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Elf the Musical at Phoenix Theatre

Tombstone & Bisbee

“Club Style Series”

December 28th, Thursday……………$110

Entertain your out-of-town guests this holiday season with this wild west tour to Tombstone—where they wanna go, then to Bisbee—where they oughta go! We’ll head south, with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to “The Town Too Tough To Die.” Tombstone, with its rowdy, drunken, bullet riddled past, is home to several great little restaurants, including the worldfamous Big Nose Kate’s Saloon. Lunch is on self at the restaurant December 24th, Sunday……………..$184 of your choice and afterwards we’ll take a little time to stroll the Christmas Eve at Durant’s is a Kindred Tours Holiday Classic! A very same blood-soaked streets as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holtrue Arizona landmark, Durant’s is famous for its humble pink liday, Johnny Ringo, and Wyatt Earp—just to name a few! Later exterior and backdoor entrance through the kitchen. Once inwe’ll jump back in the Transits headed for Bisbee. Founded in side, get ready for some old-school elegance in a private dining 1880, driven by a booming mining industry, Bisbee became a room, beautifully decked out for the holidays. We’ll begin our thriving community nearly overnight. Now a living ghost town, late afternoon dinner with a glass of cabernet, chardonnay, or a Bisbee is home to interesting shops and galleries, terrific restausparkling prosecco, as well as an appetizer tray served with hot rants and neighborhoods full of artfully restored Victorian and La Brea bread with garlic leek butter. Our second course offers European-style homes. We’ll spend some time exploring the a choice of spinach or Caesar salad. Entrée choices include: downtown area and the Brewery Gulch District, before visiting 8-oz Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Salmon with Mango Ginger Glaze, some of Bisbee’s most notable sites, including St. Patrick’s CathChicken Picatta with Lemon Caper Sauce, and Jumbo Shrimp olic Church—a magnificent monument to Bisbee’s early resiScampi with Linguini. All entrees will be served with choice of dents who wanted to transform a mining camp into one of the Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Rice Pilaf, Waffle Fries or largest commercial centers in Arizona. Located 90 miles south-

Christmas Eve Dinner at Durant’s

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9 east of Tucson in the Mule Mountains, Bisbee draws visitors from around the world.

Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m.

Mesa 8:15 a.m. R: 8 p.m.

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missed! We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, prior to this matinee performance, in the downtown Gilbert Heritage District. Loaded with small town charm and walkable streets lined with culinary powerhouses, the Heritage District offers something delicious for everyone! Depart: NW 9:30: a.m. Phx 10 a.m.

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Sister’s Christmas Catechism

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at Phoenix Theatre December 29th, Friday……………..$139 It's "CSI: Bethlehem" in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to the Magi's gold? ("We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri - they were in a barn after all.") Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you've ever seen. With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister's Christmas Catechism sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions. Presented in the Judith Hardes Theatre, offering an intimate theatre experience that allows for audience participation, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is the zany holiday performance that should not be

New Year’s Eve at Barleen’s Dinner Show

December 31st, Sunday……………...$149

We’re ringing in the new year at Barleen’s Arizona Opry, with an extended version of their popular variety show, and a champagne or sparkling cider toast with the East Coast at 10:00 p.m.!

This festive evening begins with a delicious dual entrée dinner and a fat slice of chocolate cake. Dinner is included and a full bar serving specialty cocktails, wine and beer will be available and on self. Later kick back for a variety of music including country, rock & roll, blues, boogie woogie, big band and gospel.

These are the songs you’ll know, brought to you by masterful musicians. Let’s get this party started! Join us for this Kindred Tours Holiday Classic.

Depart: NW 4 p.m. Scts 4:30 p.m. Mesa 5 p.m. R: 11:30 p.m.

Gallivants 2023-2024 The Sandhill Cranes of White Water Draw Cape Cod & the Islands

December 7th-8th, 2023………………………………….$426 July 20th-26th, 2024…………………………………......$3449

San Antonio Holiday

December 9th-13th, 2023……………………………....$2575

The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

August 4th-10th, 2024…………………………………...$4149

January 19th-21st, 2024…………………….…………….$779

Black Hills, Badlands The Sandhill Cranes of White Water Draw & Mount Rushmore

January 30th-31st, 2024………………………………..…$426 August 14th-20th, 2024………………………………….$3299

Rancho de la Osa

Great Canadian Cities

Best of Australia & New Zealand

New York City & the Hudson River Valley

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Historic Savannah & Charleston

Highlights of the Douro with Spain

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California Rail Discovery

June 5th-11th, 2024……………………………………...$3425

Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise

October 29th-November 6th, 2024……….starting at $5395

Vienna & Christmas Markets July 2nd-10th, 2024……………………………………....$5399 of the Danube Alpine Swiss Villages & Rails

December 2nd-10th, 2024………………….starting at $4495

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Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”

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January Tours

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Historic Yuma

January 3rd, Wednesday……………..$126 Eighty years before the Pilgrims stepped foot on Plymouth Rock, Europeans were living in Yuma—the safest place to cross the mighty Colorado River for hundreds of miles. Yuma is rich with multicultural heritage and amazing historic sites, including the notorious Yuma Territorial Prison, our first stop on this exciting tour. Authorized in 1875, with a construction budget of $25,000, the Yuma Territorial Prison only operated for 33 years, but that was long enough to leave behind a fearsome legacy. A total of 3,069 prisoners, 29 of them women, lived within the prison’s granite walls, surrounded by the powerful Colorado River and the unforgiving desert. After exploring the prison, we’ll head to the Colorado River State Historic Park—home to the Yuma Quartermaster Depot—once the beating heart of all military outposts in the American Southwest. At this site, beginning in 1864, on high ground above the Colorado River, the U.S. Army warehoused a six-month supply of food, clothing and ammunition for forts in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, along with more than 900 mules and their teamsters. Ocean vessels brought goods to the Gulf of California, where they were transferred to steamboats for the trip upriver to Yuma, then later dispersed overland by the legendary 20-mule teams.

We’ll explore these historic sites, along with downtown Yuma, and we’ll stop by Lute’s Casino for lunch on self. A great favorite with the locals, Lute’s was built in 1901 as a general store, turned into a pool hall in 1920, and is now a no-frills greasy spoon—dishing up cheeseburgers, sandwiches and some traditional Mexican dishes. There is much to explore in Historic Yuma—don’t miss out on the fun!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m.

NW 8:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

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Mescal, Arizona & Caruso’s Italian

Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, and many more. We’ll enjoy a fascinating narrated tour of Mescal, and learn about its colorful film history, the actual buildings, scenes, and camera angles. We’ll make a stop for lunch at Caruso’s Italian Restaurant in Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue District. Caruso’s has been offering fine Italian food, served by four generations of the Zagona family, since 1938. We’ll enjoy a crisp salad, traditional lasagna with meat sauce, soft drink and a cannoli. A vegetarian option will be available, and it’s all included. Come with us!

Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m.

Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Club Style Series”

Mystery Tour January 8th, Monday…..…………….....$95 Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!

Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:30 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m.

Mesa 10:15 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

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Biosphere 2

January 10th, Wednesday…………...$162

Journey with us this winter to Biosphere 2, named by Time Life Books as one of the 50 must see wonders of the World. Dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues, Biosphere 2 serves as a center for research, outreach, teaching and life-long learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe. The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 consists of a unique large-scale experimental apparatus housing seven model ecosystems, a team of multidisciplinary scientists, a broad science education and public outreach program. You won’t want to miss this remarkable opportunity to explore one of the world’s most unique facilities! Before visiting Biosphere 2, we’ll enjoy a delicious luncheon of freshly prepared sandwiches and salads at Oracle Patio Café, and it’s all included.

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

“Club Style Series”

True Country at the Silver Star Theater

January 5th, Friday…….…………..…$160 January 12th, Friday……………….....$129 Photographers, Movie Buffs, Old West Aficionados, this is your tour! Mescal is a faux Old West town east of Tucson, that was built as a movie set, and unlike its sister-property, Old Tucson, it is not an old west theme park. A complete western town with 44 buildings, including a bank, sheriff’s office, ranch houses, farm houses, a jail, saloons, a two-story hotel and more, Mescal sits on 60 windswept acres, with majestic mountain scenery as a backdrop—offering filmmakers that open prairie, ghost town vibe. The entire property is surrounded by rangeland owned by the state of Arizona. Many famous westerns were filmed there, including The Quick and the Dead, Tombstone, Dirty Dingus McGee, Buffalo Soldiers, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean—just to name a few. Clint Eastwood loved Mescal and filmed several movies there. Hollywood’s most notable actors strolled Mescal’s boardwalks, including Steve McQueen,

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Our seats are reserved at the fabulous Silver Star Theatre— Arizona’s premier dinner & show venue—a multi-million-dollar facility featuring tiered seating with unobstructed views and state of the art sound and lighting. We’ll begin with dinner at the Silver Star’s Grande Buffet. We’ll enjoy three delicious entrée choices, a fabulous assortment of side dishes, a fresh salad bar, rolls & butter, and we’ll top it all topped off with a big slice of chocolate cake. After dinner we’ll put our boots up and sit awhile in comfortable seating to enjoy Silver Star’s True Country.

Wildly popular and foot stompin’ fun, True Country offers hit after hit, from artists such as George Strait, Garth Brooks and so many more. It’s gonna be fun!

Depart: NW 3 p.m. Scts 3:45 p.m. Mesa 4:15 p.m. R: 10:30 p.m.

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“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Kartchner Caverns

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Missions January 15 , Monday………………..$133 of Southern Arizona th

It wasn't until February 1978 that Tenen and Tufts told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their amazing discovery. During the four years of secret exploration, the discoverers realized that the cave's extraordinary variety of colors and formations must be preserved. The cave's existence became public knowledge in 1988 when its purchase was approved as an Arizona State Park. Extraordinary precautions have been taken during its development to conserve the cave's near-pristine condition. Today we have an opportunity to experience this stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave, is host to a wide variety of unique minerals and formations. Water percolates from the surface and calcite formations continue to grow, including stalactites dripping down like icicles and giant stalagmites reaching up from the ground. Tour guides will unveil this fascinating underground landscape during a memorable 1-hour tour. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self prior to our cave tour, at a nearby plaza that offers a variety of fast-food restaurants.

Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Sct 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

January 24th, Wednesday…..………..$125

January 16th, Tuesday…………...…...$133

Journey with us south of Tucson to explore the Missions of Southern Arizona, beginning with Mission San Xavier del Bac— more commonly known as “The White Dove of the Desert.”

Considered by many to be the “Sistine Chapel of North America,” Mission San Xavier del Bac is famous for its intricate paintings on the walls and ceiling. Built by early Spanish missionaries, San Xavier del Bac is one of several adobe chapels and missions in a chain that once stretched from northern Mexico to the western United States. Still a Catholic parish, Mission San Xavier del Bac continues to serve the Tohono O’odham community for whom it was established in the late 1600’s. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll continue south to the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac, home to interesting shops, galleries and wonderful little restaurants. We’ll take some time to explore the streets of Tubac and enjoy lunch on self, before traveling just three miles to Tumacacori National Historic Park—home to San Jose de Tumacacori. This massive and haunting ruin was originally built around 1800 by Franciscan priests. Abandoned before completion, and later gutted by Apache warriors and various fortune hunters, San Jose de Tumacacori serves as a fascinating reminder of early American and Spanish history.

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

R: 6 p.m.

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

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Kartchner Caverns See January 15th for the complete itinerary.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Tortilla Flat & the Dolly Steamboat Cruise

Dry Creek Scenic Byway & Up The Creek January 26 , Friday….…………….....$125 th

Nestled in the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range, Tortilla Flat is an authentic old west town. Founded Join us on a smooth ride through some of Sedona’s most beau- in 1904 as a stagecoach stop, this fantastic destination is just a tiful red rock backcountry, including Dry Creek Scenic Byway. hop-skip-and-a-jump away, on the historic Apache Trail. We’ll One of America’s most famous byways, Dry Creek Road—home arrive early to get seated on the BBQ Patio, where we’ll enjoy to hidden canyons and ancient ruins—is possibly most spectacu- lunch on self, including burgers hot off the grill, Tortilla Flat’s lar, most dramatic, during the stark days of winter. This relaxing famous chili and BBQ, of course. The entertainment on the BBQ journey kicks off at Up The Creek Wine Bistro, where we’ll enjoy Patio is legendary, as the Tortilla Flat Band takes the stage daily, views overlooking Oak Creek and a delicious lunch, included. providing old-time rock & roll, plus so much more. MidafterCome with us! noon we’ll board the Dolly Steamboat enjoy the 1.5 hour Nature Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m. Cruise, offering dramatic views of Canyon Lake, known for R: 6 p.m. beautiful shorelines along red rock cliffs and steep canyon walls.

Guests on the Dolly may see Big Horn sheep and Bald Eagles, “Club Style Series” as well as other wildlife. This relaxing tour offers so much!

Depart: NW 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. Mesa 10 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

January 17th, Wednesday…………...$142

The 13th Annual Havasu “The Backyard Series”

Balloon Festival

The Lehman Trilogy

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at Phoenix Theatre

Jan 19-21, Fri-Sun………………….....$779

January 27th, Saturday……………….$138 From Bavarian brothers to fabled financiers — this Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

14 poetically opulent play, offered on the Mainstage at Phoenix Theatre, tells the story of a family dynasty that triggered the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.

It’s 1844 and a young Jewish immigrant opens a dry goods store in Alabama, where his siblings join him a few years later. Building from the slave-driven cotton industry, the brothers become NYC brokers and eventually leave in their legacy an investment bank that helped define the disingenuous American dream — before spectacularly crashing into bankruptcy. Through a mesmerizing human lens, this epic tale of profit and pain chronicles how each successive generation succumbs to boundless ambition and audacity on the disgraced financial firm’s road from riches to ruin. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to the show. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, the Miracle Mile serves the best deli sandwiches and homemade soups, along with great daily specials including a roast turkey plate, Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls, meatloaf, mac & cheese, and so much more.

dents know the value of recycling, repurposing and renovating.

In a town that nearly went ghost, we’ll visit several unique homes that were owned by the Magma Copper Mine until the 1970s. Along with the homes and buildings, we’ll also take some time to explore the Annual Antique Show at the Magma Club, circa 1915—a building that once hosted dinners, dances, and boxing matches for Magma Mine workers—where they will be offering live music and refreshments. We’ll enjoy lunch on self in downtown Superior, home to a handful of charming little restaurants and there is sure to be something for everyone.

Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw

Jan 30-31, Tues-Wed………………...$426 See page 6 for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9:30: a.m. Phx 9:45 a.m.

Scts 10 a.m. Mesa 10:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Club Style Series”

The 16th Annual Superior

Historic Home Tour

January 28th, Sunday………………....$110 We’re heading southeast to Superior, Arizona, where the resi-

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Mesa Doubletree Hilton 1011 W. Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 82510

La Quinta Inn & Suites 8888 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 8560

Sundome Plaza 13547 W. Camino Del Sol Sun City West, AZ 85375

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.

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

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.

Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center.

No overnights. No Late-nights

I’M READY TO TRAVEL WITH KINDRED TOURS! HOW DO I GET STARTED? 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.

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Rancho de la Osa

The Most Historic Place in Arizona!

February 28th-29th, 2024 Wednesday-Thursday

$599 Per Person Single Room Occupancy $469 Per Person Double Room Occupancy $429 Per Person Triple Room Occupancy High in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, 590-acre Rancho De La Osa is surrounded by 120,000 acres of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Historically rich, Rancho De La Osa’s headquarters was originally a village for Tohono O’Odham Indians, possibly dating all the way back to the Hohokams. The ranch is also home to the oldest continually used building in Arizona—built by Jesuit missionaries in 1720—to be used as a place of worship, a trading post and an inn for travelers. In 1916 Pancho Villa attempted to take the ranch, leaving a cannonball lodged in an adobe wall.

Following the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, the ranch became part of the United States and was purchased in the late 1800’s by cattle baron Colonel William Sturgis, who built the great hacienda. In 1925 Louisa Wetherill, a noted archaeologist purchased the ranch and opened it to guests the following year. By the 1930’s Rancho De La Osa became a political hotbed, hosting President Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senator Adlai Stevenson and many others. William Clayton famously wrote the Marshall Plan in what is now known as the Clayton House. Hollywood celebrities who visited the ranch included, Joan Crawford, Tom Mix and John Wayne, just to name a few. Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, spent time at the ranch and Zane Gray regularly wrote there. Today Rancho De La Osa offers a remarkable guest ranch experience, with fabulous food—much of it locally sourced—and a great wine list. There are endless activities to keep you busy from sunup to sundown, although many guests are drawn to the ranch for its tranquility and remarkable scenery.

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and a little sightseeing, in the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Sasabe, Arizona, where the adventure really begins! We’ll check into our rooms and take some time for a refresh, before heading into the dining room for a fabulous dinner, included.

Day Two: A delicious breakfast will be served buffet style in the dining room, included. The morning is yours to enjoy. Rancho De La Osa is a wildlife photographer’s dream, and you’ll want to discover every corner of this fascinating property. Several ala carte activities are available at an additional price, including a one-hour horseback ride for $40. Early afternoon, we’ll enjoy lunch in the dining room, included, before getting back on the road. We’ll explore an incredibly scenic loop tour of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, as we sightsee our way back to the Valley.

This whirlwind tour includes so much!

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Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore August 14th-22nd, 2024 $3299 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $800 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: ARRIVE RAPID CITY Today arrive in Rapid City. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions.

(D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 2: MOUNT RUSHMORE - CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL This morning visit Mt. Rushmore, where remarkable sculptures of the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln, each standing 60 feet high, are carved into the rugged granite mountainside to an incredible likeness of these former US presidents. Continue onto the Crazy Horse Memorial, still in progress, to view the giant mountainside sculpture of the famous Indian Chief astride his pony. This afternoon visit Custer State Park, a famous wildlife preserve. Home to a herd of 1,500 free roaming buffalo, Custer State Park is the perfect setting for our thrilling Buffalo Jeep Safari. Later we’ll enjoy dinner at the famous State Game Lodge, built 1920 and listed on the national register of historic places with past guests including Presidents Coolidge & Eisenhower. (B,D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 3: DEVIL’S TOWER - DEADWOOD Today journey west into Wyoming to visit Devil’s Tower National Monument to view the 867 foot monolith. Return east into South Dakota to visit historic Deadwood, the 1876 hard scrabble gold mining and gambling camp. Once home to legendary figures, the likes of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock, the entire city of Deadwood is today, a national historic landmark. Later drive through beautiful Spearfish Canyon, a scenic journey into the Black Hills. (B) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 4: THE MAMMOTH SITE - THE JOURNEY MUSEUM This morning travel to The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs and explore the museum, housing the largest concentration of mammoth remains in the world—61 examples of the extinct wooly behemoth, a distant cousin of today’s elephant. Later visit Rapid City’s newest attraction, the city-owned $12 million The Journey Museum, which traces the geology of the Black Hills and tells the story of the people who inhabited these lands. The Journey features four museums, including the Sioux Indian Museum. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace. (B) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 5: BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK - FORT HAYS Today explore Badlands National Park, located between the White and Cheyenne Rivers. This area is home to spectacular examples of weathering and erosion—fantastic ridges, cliffs and canyons of variegated color. Later explore the famously kitschy Wall Drug Store, known for its “Free Ice Water”. This afternoon visit the Fort Hays Dances with Wolves Movie Set, to see some of the original buildings used in the Oscar winning film. We’ll also enjoy a lively Chuckwagon Supper & Cowboy Show. (B,D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 6: 1880 TRAIN - MT. RUSHMORE AT NIGHT This morning enjoy a short drive to Hill City. Explore Hill City’s interesting Main Street before boarding The 1880 Train for a rail journey through legendary Wild West history and breathtaking scenery, on an authentic narrow gauge railroad dating back to the Black Hills Gold Rush. Later visit The Black Hills Gold Factory. Tonight’s special Farewell Dinner will be served at the K-Bar S Ranch, nestled into the beautiful Black Hills, just outside Keystone. Following dinner, experience the drama and illumination of Mt. Rushmore at Night. (B,D) Overnight: Rapid City DAY 7: RAPID CITY - FLIGHT HOME Today depart from Rapid City filled with wonderful memories of your Black Hills, Badlands and Mount Rushmore Tour. (B) Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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Great Canadian Cities September 18th-26th, 2024 $4349 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1125 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix Call the office or visit our website for the complete itinerary.

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Montreal City Tour Notre Dame Cathedral Via Rail Train - Montreal to Quebec Quebec City Tour Montmorency Falls 1000 Islands Cruise Ottawa City Tour Toronto City Tour

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara Falls City Tour Copper Museum Niagara Falls Boat Tour Skylon Tower Dinner Two Night Stays in Niagara Falls, Quebec City & Montreal

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Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park August 4th-10th, 2024 $4149 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) Single Supplement ($1175) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: ARRIVE CALGARY Arrive in Calgary, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with fellow travelers. (D) Overnight: Calgary DAY 2: BUFFALO JUMP - GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Today travel south and visit Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

The interpretive center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and bears witness to a custom practiced by native people of the North American plains for nearly 6000 years. Later enter Waterton Lakes National Park and see the historic and spectacularly situated Prince of Wales Hotel. Travel across the border into Montana and Glacier National Park. The isolated location of the park leads to fewer visitors during the summer season, making it a haven for some of the world’s endangered species such as the gray wolf and grizzly bear. Stay in the park and enjoy dinner this evening.

(B,D) Overnight: Glacier National Park DAY 3: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - KALISPELL/WHITEFISH This morning our destination is the heart of Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent. The excitement begins as you board a 1930’s Red Jammer Touring Car for a ride over the Going to-the-Sun Highway, acclaimed as one of the most beautiful roadways in the world. The 52-mile journey crosses the Continental Divide through Logan Pass at an elevation of 6,680 feet and includes the Weeping Wall and Birdwoman Falls along with many spectacular mountain vistas. We’ll stop at Lake McDonald for lunch on your own. Continue onto the Kalispell/Whitefish area of Montana for an overnight stay.

(B) Overnight: Kalispell/ Whitefish Area DAY 4: KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK - BANFF Head north through British Columbia along the western slope of the Canadian Rockies, into the heart of Canada’s great timberlands and Kootenay National Park. See the bright red walls of Sinclair Canyon and travel through Radium Hot Springs. Arrive in Banff for a three-night stay in the heart of the Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478

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Canadian Rockies. Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and shops. (B) Overnight: Banff DAY 5: BANFF - ICEFIELDS PARKWAY This morning travel north along much of the Icefields Parkway, situated between Lake Louise and Jasper, and considered one of the most scenic highways in the world. See a panorama of snowcapped mountain peaks, hanging glaciers, waterfalls, canyons and often wildlife such as moose, big-horn sheep and bear. Scale Bow Pass with a stop to see turquoise blue Peyto Lake. Then ride in the specially designed Ice Explorer on the 1000 foot-thick Athabasca Glacier, part of the Columbia Icefield. The experience features a guided tour of the glacier and engaging commentary about glaciers, the local ecosystem, and environmental changes.

Return to Banff for an evening on your own in the lively yet quaint downtown area on Banff Ave. (B) Overnight: Banff DAY 6: LAKE LOUISE & BANFF TOUR - BANFF GONDOLA Today see two of the crown jewels of the Canadian Rockies: Moraine Lake & Lake Louise. First stop to view spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks.

Next stop at the Chateau Lake Louise to explore and capture spectacular views and photos of Lake Louise & Victoria Glacier. Later enjoy a Banff Area Tour including Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain and the Hoodoos. Cap off another scenery filled day with a ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain via the Banff Gondola. From the summit see six stunning mountain ranges and the sweeping Bow Valley before you, the views are nothing short of breathtaking.

Tonight enjoy a memorable Farewell Dinner in the Banff area at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers.

(B,D) Overnight: Banff DAY 7: BANFF - CALGARY - FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to Calgary and fly home filled with wonderful memories of the Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park. (B)

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