January/February 2024 Newsletter

January-February 2024

Springtime in Southern California featuring Temecula Valley Wine Country & The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch April 9th-12th, 2024

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Springtime in Southern California

featuring Temecula Valley Wine Country & The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch April 9th-12th, 2024 Tuesday-Friday $999 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $225 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with plenty of pit stops, on our way to Yuma, Arizona, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self at Lute’s Casino. 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. After lunch we’ll head for Alpine, California and the beautiful Viejas Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next three nights. The Viejas Resort offers three luxury hotel towers, along with six restaurants, a lush pool and lounge area, an outlet shopping center, full-service spa and so much more. We’ll be offered $10 a night towards any of the food outlets, plus $25 in gambling bucks. We’ll check into our hotel rooms, enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice and a free evening.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel—an opportunity to use your $10 credit. After breakfast we’ll head out to explore the famous rolling hills of Carlsbad. For more than 60 years The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch have announced the arrival of spring in North San Diego County, with an unforgettable burst of color and beauty— nearly 50 acres of Giant Ranunculus flowers—with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. We’ll travel comfortably through the fields in hay wagons drawn by antique tractors, an annual tradition that has become part of the area’s local heritage. Later we’ll head south to enjoy lunch, on self, in San Diego’s vibrant Little Italy. Once home to San Diego's flourishing tuna fishing industry and generations of Italian families who made their living on the sea, Little Italy is now a lively neighborhood with cozy patio cafés, international restaurants, craft brew stops, urban wineries, art galleries, sophisticated shops, boutique hotels, and the festive Piazza della Famiglia. Later we’ll board San Diego’s famous Old Town Trolleys for an exciting two-hour tour of the city’s most notable attractions, including Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, the Whaley House, Star of India and so much more! Early evening we’ll head back to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel—again, an opportunity to use your $10 credit. After breakfast we’ll travel to Temecula Valley Wine Country. Spanning more than 33,000 acres—the largest viticultural area in Southern California —Temecula Valley Wine Country is one of California’s best-kept secrets. First planted in 1968, the region is now home to nearly 50 wineries, from boutique to large-production, rustic to modern. Home to three distinctly different wine trails, we’ll begin with a delicious lunch and wine tasting on the De Portola Wine Trail, winding us through Temecula Valley’s equestrian area while showcasing wines styles from around the world. We’ll also tour and taste wine on the very popular Rancho California Wine Trail, home to the region’s oldest and most well-known wineries. Leaving the beaten path, we’ll explore and taste wine on the wildly scenic Calle Cotento Wine Trail, offering sweeping vineyard views in every direction. And it’s all included! Early evening we’ll head back to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Four: Breakfast is on self at the hotel. After breakfast it’s bags out and we’re headed for home with plenty of great sightseeing and a stop for lunch on self along the way. Come with us!

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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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Colorful Costa Rica

November 6th-14th, 2024 $3675 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $725 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix DAY 1: DEPART USA - ARRIVE SAN JOSE Arrive in San Jose, meet your Professional Naturalist Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. On the 4th voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1502, the explorer and his crew discovered the Caribbean side of a beautiful territory he called, “Costa Rica” or “Rich Coast”. Costa Rica is Central America’s greatest hidden gem, a haven for eco-tourism featuring lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight: San Jose DAY 2: SAN JOSE - POAS VOLCANO NAT’L PARK Today enjoy the scenery of the Central Valley, surrounded by soaring mountains, strawberry plantations and flower farms. Visit a Coffee Plantation to sample fresh Costa Rican coffee and learn about the history and cultivation of the coffee bean. Later travel past tropical landscapes to see Paos Volcano National Park to view the dramatic mile wide crater from an overlook. Also stop at the Sarchi Artisan Village, known as the cradle of craftsmanship and an ideal place to shop for an oxcart, Costa Rica’s best known craft and souvenir. Overnight in the Arenal Volcano National Park area (La Fortuna) for the next two evenings. Tonight join your traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner. (B,D) Overnight: La Fortuna DAY 3: LA FORTUNA - DAY OF LEISURE Today enjoy the amenities of your resort and spa hotel. The resort features a wonderful viewing angle of the Arenal Volcano and is surrounded by lush gardens, walking paths, excellent bird watching, swimming pools and hot springs. Enjoy dinner at the resort. (B,D) Overnight: La Fortuna DAY 4: ARENAL VOLCANO NAT’L PARK - MONTEVERDE This morning visit the Arenal Volcano National Park, one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world. Its constant emissions of gases and lava will amaze you. Later check into your hotel in the Monteverde Cloud Forest area for a two night stay and enjoy dinner.

(B,D) Overnight: Monteverde DAY 5: MONTEVERDE Today experience the conservation project at Selvatura Park. Enjoy a unique opportunity to walk across Hanging Bridges & discover first hand the natural beauty of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the largest and most enchanting wildlife sanctuaries in the Americas. Next visit the Butterfly Garden, home to 50 different species, and the Hummingbird Gallery, home to many species from the cloud forest.

(B,D) Overnight: Monteverde DAY 6: MONTEVERDE – JACO/HERMOSA BEACH This morning travel to Jaco/Hermosa Beach area and settle into your hotel for the next 2 nights. As the day draws to a close, watch the sun set over the Pacific alongside birds in every color of the rainbow. Enjoy the afternoon leisure and dinner this evening.

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5 DAY 7: MANUEL ANTONIO NAT’L PARK Today we travel to visit Manuel Antonio National Park, home to verdant rainforests and white sand beaches. In this natural wonderland, enjoy free time to traverse the trails where the wild things are, or go for a swim in the turquoise waters as wildlife rummages in the canopies. Later return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. (B) Overnight: Jaco/Hermosa Beach DAY 8: JACO/HERMOSA BEACH - TÁRCOLES - SAN JOSE Following breakfast this morning, travel to Tarcoles and see crocodiles among the mangroves of Tárcoles’ Rio Grande. Enjoy an exhilarating jungle crocodile safari, as you boat beneath the towering jungle, looking along the river banks for a glimpse of these incredible creatures. Then say goodbye to the coast as we travel back to to San Jose. Toast to the pura vida of Costa Rica tonight over a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: San Jose DAY 9: SAN JOSE – RETURN FLIGHT TO USA Transfer to the airport in San Jose and fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Colorful Costa Rica tour and adventure. (B)

Four-Day Tortuguero National Park Optional Extension: $725 pp double +$175 Single Supplement DAY 9: SAN JOSE - TORTUGUERO NAT’L PARK Depart San Jose early this morning and travel through Braulio Carrillo National Park with a stop en-route for breakfast. See many different products grown in this area along the way such as pineapples and bananas. Arrive to Cano Blanco/ Pavona Pier, board your boat and cruise through the exotic Tortuguero Canals. Arrive at your lodge and enjoy an included lunch and check-in for a two-night stay. Later, embark on a guided visit to the quaint Tortuguero Village that stretches between guest houses, shops and restaurants. (L,D) DAY 10: TORTUGUERO NAT’L PARK This morning enjoy a guided walking tour through the local trails with some free time before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Tortuguero Nat’l Park and experience the “Amazon of Costa Rica” aboard small open boats with an opportunity to see macaws, sloths, monkeys and other native species. While on this spectacular boat cruise through the various canals be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, crocodiles, caimans and exotic flora. It protects over 350 species of birds and mammals as well. Later enjoy free time before dinner to relax or explore on your own. (B,L,D) DAY 11: TORTUGUERO NAT’L PARK - SAN JOSE Say goodbye to Tortuguero National Park today and travel to San Jose. Check into your hotel for an overnight night stay. The evening is at leisure. (B,L)

DAY 12: SAN JOSE - FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to San Jose airport for your flight home with memories of your Tortuguero Nat’l Park adventure. (B)

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Viva Las Vegas!

February 20th-22nd, 2024 Tuesday-Thursday $499 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $56 (Single Supplement) Day One: We’re on our way to Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. We’re traveling by Transit vans, in small groups—keeping us nimble and ready for adventure! We’ll make plenty of pitstops along the way, including one for lunch, on self, in Kingman—the beating heart of Arizona’s Route 66. Late afternoon we’ll check into the Golden Nugget Casino Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights. The Golden Nugget is the third-oldest hotel in Las Vegas—offering a casino, spa, fabulous shopping and ten distinctly different restaurants.

A fixture on Fremont Street since the 1940’s, thrill seekers need only step out the door of the hotel to immerse themselves in the Fremont Street Experience—a six-block pedestrian-only thoroughfare, lined with revived casinos, open-air bars, affordable eats, the world’s largest light and sound shows and so much more! Dinner is on self this evening, and the night is yours to enjoy, with all there is to see and do in Las Vegas!

Day Two: A fantastic hot breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re off to enjoy a spectacular scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon offers the most incredible views of desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wildlife—a stark contrast to the bright lights and glitz of Las Vegas. Later we’re off to experience the exciting Las Vegas Strip, beginning with the Flamingo Hotel—famously loaded with old-school Vegas charm. We’ll catch a glimpse of paradise in the Flamingo's 4-acre Wildlife Habitat, where luscious greenery, meandering streams and waterfalls, meet live Chilean flamingos, unique bird species and exotic fish and turtles. We’ll enjoy an affordable lunch, on self, at the Flamingo Food Court, offering fresh sandwiches, pizza, American fare and Asian favorites. Afterwards we’ll continue to explore the Strip, with a visit to the renowned Bellagio Hotel. Each season, the Bellagio’s enormously talented horticulture and engineering teams transform the 14,000-square-foot Botanical Gardens into a showcase of inspiring sights, sounds, scents and colors. Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter are all featured—along with a special display for Lunar New Year—to be unveiled mid January and run through early March. Lucky for us, we’ll be there to usher in the Year of the Ox in a space reflecting peace and tranquility—a floral playground—explored by over 20,000 people daily.

Later we’ll step out to enjoy the Fountains of Bellagio, the most ambitious, most complex water feature ever conceived. We’ll find a comfortable perch and watch against the backdrop of the Las Vegas sky, a performance that is unique in expression—no matter how many times you have visited the Bellagio. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Stay with your tour guide or do your thing. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Day Three: A hot breakfast is included at the hotel, followed by a leisurely midmorning departure. We’ll head for home with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic is gonna be fun!

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Gallivants 2024 The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

January 19th-21st, 2024…………………….…………….$779 August 4th-10th, 2024…………………………………...$4149

The Sandhill Cranes of White Water Draw San Diego Summertime Getaway

January 30th-31st, 2024………………………………..…$426 August 6th-9th, 2024………………………………………$999

Viva Las Vegas!

Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore

Rancho de la Osa

Great Canadian Cities

February 20th-22nd, 2024………………………………...$499 August 14th-20th, 2024………………………………….$3299 February 28 -29 , 2024…………………………..…….$469 September 18th-26th, 2024…………………………….$4349 th

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Best of Australia & New Zealand

New York City & the Hudson River Valley

New Orleans & Cajun Country

Iceland Explorer

Historic Savannah & Charleston

Highlights of the Douro with Spain

Springtime in Southern California

Colorful Costa Rica

California Rail Discovery

Vienna & Christmas Markets of the Danube

March 11th-27th, 2024………………………………….. $9495 September 20th-26th, 2024……………………….....…$4149 March 17th-23rd, 2024…………………………………..$3399 October 2nd-8th, 2024…………………………………..$4849

March 22nd-28th, 2024………………………………….$3725 October 28th-November 5th, 2024……….starting at $5495 April 9th-12th, 2024…………………………………….....$999 November 6th-14th, 2024…………………………….$3675 June 5th-11th, 2024……………………………………...$3425

Alpine Swiss Villages & Rails

July 2nd-10th, 2024……………………………………....$5399

Cape Cod & the Islands

July 20th-26th, 2024…………………………………......$3449

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

New Orleans Holiday

December 3rd-7th, 2024………………………………..$2775

San Antonio Holiday

December 5th-9th, 2024………………………………...$2649 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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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

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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

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

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Kartchner Caverns January Tours “Club Style Series”

January 16th, Tuesday…………...…...$133 See January 15th for the complete itinerary.

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

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Dry Creek Scenic Mystery Tour January 8 , Monday…..…………….....$95 Byway & Up The Creek th

Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! January 17 , Wednesday…………...$142 Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:30 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m.

Join us on a smooth ride through some of Sedona’s most beauMesa 10:15 a.m. R: 5 p.m. tiful red rock backcountry, including Dry Creek Scenic Byway.

One of America’s most famous byways, Dry Creek Road—home to hidden canyons and ancient ruins—is possibly most spectacular, most dramatic, during the stark days of winter. This relaxing journey kicks off at Up The Creek Wine Bistro, where we’ll enjoy views overlooking Oak Creek and a delicious lunch, included. with us! th January 10 , Wednesday…………...$162 Come Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m.

Journey with us this winter to Biosphere 2, named by Time Life R: 6 p.m.

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 th 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 Jan 19-21, Fri-Sun………………….....$779 of the world’s most unique facilities! Before visiting Biosphere 2, we’ll enjoy a delicious luncheon of freshly prepared sandwiches See page 3 for the complete itinerary. and salads at Oracle Patio Café, and it’s all included.

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Biosphere 2

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The 13 Annual Havasu

Balloon Festival

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The Missions of Southern Arizona

January 15th, Monday………………..$133 January 24th, Wednesday…..………..$125 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

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 stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts continues to serve the Tohono O’odham community for whom it world-class features. This “live” cave, is host to a wide variety of was established in the late 1600’s. Later, back in the Transits, unique minerals and formations. Water percolates from the we’ll continue south to the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac, surface and calcite formations continue to grow, including stal- home to interesting shops, galleries and wonderful little restauactites dripping down like icicles and giant stalagmites reaching rants. We’ll take some time to explore the streets of Tubac and up from the ground. Tour guides will unveil this fascinating unenjoy lunch on self, before traveling just three miles to Tumacaderground landscape during a memorable 1-hour tour. We’ll cori National Historic Park—home to San Jose de Tumacacori. also enjoy lunch on self prior to our cave tour, at a nearby plaza This massive and haunting ruin was originally built around 1800 that offers a variety of fast-food restaurants.

by Franciscan priests. Abandoned before completion, and later Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Sct 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m. gutted by Apache warriors and various fortune hunters, San

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

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Historic Home Tour

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January 26th, Friday….…………….....$125 Nestled in the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range, Tortilla Flat is an authentic old west town. Founded in 1904 as a stagecoach stop, this fantastic destination is just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away, on the historic Apache Trail. We’ll arrive early to get seated on the BBQ Patio, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, including burgers hot off the grill, Tortilla Flat’s famous chili and BBQ, of course. The entertainment on the BBQ Patio is legendary, as the Tortilla Flat Band takes the stage daily, providing old-time rock & roll, plus so much more. Midafternoon we’ll board the Dolly Steamboat enjoy the 1.5 hour Nature Cruise, offering dramatic views of Canyon Lake, known for beautiful shorelines along red rock cliffs and steep canyon walls.

Guests on the Dolly may see Big Horn sheep and Bald Eagles, 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.

We’re heading southeast to Superior, Arizona, where the residents 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.

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The Lehman Trilogy at Phoenix Theatre January 27 , Saturday……………….$138 th

From Bavarian brothers to fabled financiers — this poetically opulent play, offered on the Mainstage at Phoenix Theatre, tells the story of a family dynasty that triggered the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.

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Kindred Tours Book Club Meeting January 29th, Monday…...FREE with RSVP

We’re excited to launch the Kindred Tours Book Club, showcasing a new book every month that inspires adventure both on and off the page. With an eye on the American Southwest we’ll select books that spark further exploration—epic journeys, just outside our front door! To begin, we’ll meet in our Sun City West office for light refreshments, followed by a lively blend of discussion and social time. Watch your inbox for the big reveal!

Our first title will announced via email on January 8th, and it would be fun if we could all read at least the first chapter before the meeting. 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. cle Mile Deli, prior to the show. A Phoenix landmark since Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 R: 1 p.m.

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 Mira-

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.

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

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

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw

Jan 30-31, Tues-Wed………………...$426 See page 3 for the complete itinerary.

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"I've been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me."

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Lehman Trilogy

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Old Time Rock & Roll Show

“I get by with a little help from my friends.”

The Beatles

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February Tours Once you’ve been on a KT Mystery Tour you’ll understand their ever-growing popularity. More fun than a barrel of monkeys, these super-affordable one-day trips to a ‘secret’ destination even include a delicious lunch! The downside is that these tours fill quickly and you could find yourself languishing on the WAITLIST, while your pals are having the time of their lives. So… we’ve decided to throw the doors open, offering four wildly different Mystery Tours in the month of February. This is your opportunity to find out for yourself what all the buzz is about.

And if that’s not enough, sign up for all four Mystery Tours at the same time to receive a $20 future travel credit upon completion of all four. This offer is available for February Mystery Tours only, and it is based upon availability.

rounds for PGA Tour Pros. The price of this tour includes transportation only. Cashless concession stands are located throughout the tournament grounds, for lunch on self.

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

Mesa 7:15 a.m. R: 4 p.m.

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The 65 Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts February 8th, Thursday……….............$115

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains, on the Santa Cruz River, Tubac has enjoyed a rich history of festivals dating back to 1959. The February Tubac Fine Arts Festival, with its 65-year tradition, is the longest running art festival in Southern Arizona, drawing more than 200 artists and thousands of visitors from all over the world.

The artist’s tents compliment the 100 shops, fine art galleries and working artist’s studios that grace The Village “Club Style Series” throughout the year. While the show is juried for quality, it is not pretentious—serious paintings share the street with whimsical sculptures and New Age music. We’ll also nd February 2 , Friday…………………....$95 enjoy lunch on self, and there are many charming restauDress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! rants in Tubac, along with an international food court packed with fun vendor’s booths. This is a Kindred Tour’s Depart: NW 8:45 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. annual trek that always fills very quickly. Don’t wait to Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m. make your reservations. Depart: NW 7 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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True Country at the Silver Star Theater

“Club Style Series” EAST Valley

Tubac Festival of the Arts February 9th, Friday………...................$115 See February 8th for the complete itinerary.

February 3 , Saturday………………..$129 Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m. rd

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 February 10th, Saturday………………..$95 bar, rolls & butter, and we’ll top it all topped off with a big slice Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! of chocolate cake. After dinner we’ll put our boots up and sit awhile in comfortable seating to enjoy Silver Star’s True Country. Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m.

Wildly popular and foot stompin’ fun, True Country offers hit R: 6 p.m. 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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Mystery Tour #2

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KT Book Club Meeting

“The Backyard Series”

WM Phoenix Open

February 14th, Wed……...FREE with RSVP

Join us for this very special Valentine’s Day Book Club Meeting, including a light lunch, special prizes, a raffle, and the announcement of our next title. East Valley people, do not hesitate February 6th, Tuesday…………….……$50 to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to We’ll arrive early to TPC Scottsdale, famously hosting the largest Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix participants, on a first come, first serve basis.

–attended tournament in the world—a huge fan-favorite—WM Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 R: 1 p.m.

Phoenix Open. This is an admission free day—offering practice

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“Southwest Adventure Series”

Historic Yuma February 15th, Thursday……………..$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.

ports you into the 60's with Roy Orbison, The Tokens and the great sound of Motown. Get your toes tappin' and sing along as the Barleen Band cruises through the early years of Rock and Roll! D: NW 10:15 a.m. Phx 10:54 a.m. Scts 11 a.m.

Mesa 11:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Viva Las Vegas Feb 20-22, Tues-Thur……………...…$499 See page 6 for the complete itinerary.

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Mystery Tour #4 February 24th, Saturday………………..$95 Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!

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

Mesa 9:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Tombstone & Bisbee

February 25th, Sunday………………..$115

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 world-famous Big Nose Kate’s Saloon.

Lunch is on self at the restaurant of your choice and afterwards we’ll take a little time to stroll the very same blood-soaked streets as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo, and Wyatt Earp—just to name a few! Later we’ll jump back in the Transits headed for Bisbee. Founded in 1880, driven by a booming mining industry, Bisbee became a thriving community nearly overnight. Now a living ghost town, Bisbee is home to interesting shops and galleries, terrific restaurants and neighfull of artfully restored Victorian and European-style th February 16 , Friday…………………...$95 borhoods homes. We’ll spend some time exploring the downtown area Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! and the Brewery Gulch District, before visiting some of Bisbee’s Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. most notable sites, including St. Patrick’s Catholic Church—a NW 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m. magnificent monument to Bisbee’s early residents who wanted to transform a mining camp into one of the largest commercial centers in Arizona. Located 90 miles southeast 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.

“Clubstyle Series”

Mystery Tour #3

“The Backyard Series”

Barleen’s Old Time

Rock & Roll Show

February 17th, Saturday………………..$99

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Rancho de la Osa The Most Historic Place in Arizona!

This affordable local tour includes so much, beginning with a delicious luncheon of slow cooked roasted beef complete with all the trimmings, topped off with a decadent slice of chocolate cake. After lunch it’s time to kick back and enjoy a fabulous matinee performance, brought to you by masterful musicians.

We’ll enjoy Rock & Roll Through the Years featuring the early February 28th-29th, Wednesday-Thursday hits of Elvis, The Everly Brothers, and Buddy Holly. Take a trip down memory lane with those doo-wop hits we heard on the See page 14 for the complete itinerary and pricing. radio like Duke of Earl and At the Hop, and let’s not forget The Angels, The Chiffons and The Ronettes. This show also trans-

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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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Highlights of the Douro with Spain Featuring 7 Nights Aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues October 28th-November 5th, 2024 Starting at $5495 (Per Person Double Occupancy) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Cruising the Douro River with Spain offers a breathtaking exploration of the landscapes and rich cultural heritage of both Portugal and Spain. The Douro River is famous for its vineyards and the production of Port wine. As we cruise along the river, we’ll enjoy a visit to a vineyard, learn about the wine-making process, and of course, sample the delicious Port wine. This region is a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering landscapes of terraced vineyards that line the hillsides. The cruise begins and ends in Porto—Portugal’s second-largest city, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore the historic Ribeira district, with its colorful houses and narrow streets, visit the impressive Porto Cathedral, and admire the iconic Dom Luis Bridge, which spans the Douro River. Experience the lively atmosphere of this exciting city and indulge in the delicious local cuisine! Our Douro River Cruise also includes a visit to Salamanca, Spain, renowned for its beautiful architecture and rich history. Explore the ancient city center, again a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover highlights, such as the stunning Plaza Mayor, the grand University of Salamanca, and the elaborate Old Cathedral. Salamanca is also known for its vibrant atmosphere and lively tapas scene.

HIGHLIGHTS & EXCURSIONS: 7-Night Cruise, Outside Cabin aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues, 6 Included Excursions, Port City Tour & Wine Tasting, Porto By Night, Lamego Tour, Guimaraes Tour, Vila Real & the Mateus Palace, Salamanca, Spain with Lunch, Onboard Entertainment including Fado, Flamenco & Folklore, Optional Wine Trails of Porto

Highlights of the Douro with Spain includes so much more! Call the office for a complete itinerary.

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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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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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