May/June 2023 Newsletter

Iceland Explorer

September 13th -19th , 2023

$4899 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1050 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO ICELAND Today, board your overnight flight to Iceland. Get ready to discover this small island nation featuring a landscape of interesting contrasts created by volcanoes and glaciers. The country is very progressive and makes great efforts to honor its Viking heritage.

DAY 2: ARRIVE REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland and meet your Tour Director. Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, was founded in 1786 and is the largest city in Iceland. Enjoy a panoramic Reykjavik City Tour and visit Iceland’s National Museum. The Museum’s permanent exhibition “The Making of a Nation,” allows you to walk through Iceland’s timeline from settlement to present day. Later, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. (D) Overnight: Reykjavik

DAY 3: REYKJAVIK - GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR Today, depart on a full day Golden Circle Tour which is the name given to a 190-mile circular route which encompasses many of Iceland’s most famous landmarks. The three primary stops on the route are Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss (meaning “golden falls”), and the geothermally active valley of Haukadalur, where the Strokkur Geyser erupts every few minutes spouting water 100 feet into the air. Enjoy a short walk to the Strokkur Geyser area with a local and taste freshly-baked “Hot Spring Bread” cooked using the heat from the geothermal activity. Later, return to Reykjavik. (B) Overnight: Reykjavik

DAY 4: REYKJAVIK AT LEISURE Today, enjoy a full day at leisure in Reykjavik to explore on your own. An optional whale watching tour will be available. Departing from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor, join experienced guides for an exciting adventure. The guides work together with the passengers on spotting the whales, making the trip an exciting and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the evening at leisure in Reykjavik. (B) Overnight: Reykjavik

DAY 5: REYKJAVIK - SOUTH COAST TOUR After breakfast, depart on a full day South Coast Tour including a visit to the Skogar Folk Museum. Opened in 1949, this unique outdoor attraction is a collection of examples of many periods of Icelandic architectural history. With a population of roughly 25, this town was highly affected by the eruption of the Eyjafjalla Volcano in 2010. The area is known for its waterfall, Skógafoss, on the Skógá river. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country with a width of 82 feet and a drop of 200 feet. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible. Lunch will be included during your South Coast Tour. (B,L) Overnight: Reykjavik

DAY 6: REYKJAVIK KEFLAVIK BLUE LAGOON This morning, depart for the picturesque Reykjanes Peninsula.

White Mountain Cool Off

June 20th -22nd, 2023 Tuesday-Thursday

$499 (Double Occupancy) $110 (Single Supplement)

Day One: Run away with us this summer to Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains and escape the heat of the Valley! We’ll enjoy several great stops including one for lunch on self in historic Payson as we journey to Pinetop, Arizona. Late afternoon we’ll check in to the Hon-Dah Casino Resort our headquarters for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the Hon-Dah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, with brand new bedding. Dinner is on self tonight at the Indian Pine Restaurant, where the very affordable menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free evening with a cocktail at Spirits Bar, or relax in the heated pool, spa or sauna. Hon-Dah’s casino offers over 800 slots and live poker, if you enjoy a little gambling.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore a land of thick pine forests, crystal mountain lakes, lush green meadows and abundant watchable wildlife. This high-country destination offers scenery much like Canada or the Pacific Northwest and at elevations of 6,500 to 9,000 feet temperatures that average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. Arizona’s White Mountains are also home to ten sparkling lakes our focus for this scenic driving tour. We’ll explore as much as time allows, with a stop along the way for lunch, on self. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel to enjoy dinner, on self, at the Indian Pine Restaurant and a free evening.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy a scenic loop on our return to the Valley, taking us through the Salt River Canyon a 2,000 foot-deep river canyon, so gorgeous and loaded with history that it is often referred to as the Little Grand Canyon. This stretch of highway is broad and well-paved offering some of the most dramatic views ever seen from a window! We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant, where the price is right and the food is great. After lunch we’ll hightail it for home with plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains offer a fabulous and affordable summertime escape! We hope you’ll join us!

4th of July in Santa Fe MOTORCOACH TOUR

featuring Historic Las Vegas, New Mexico

July 3rd -6th, 2023 Monday-Thursday

$957 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)

$306 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’re on our way to Santa Fe, with a quick stop for lunch, on self, at the Painted Desert Diner at the Petrified Forest National Park. Later, back in the coach, we’ll hightail it for Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino. Just 15 miles north of Santa Fe, the Buffalo Thunder is New Mexico’s largest entertainment hotel merging the excitement of a Las Vegas casino with the amenities of a world-class spa and golf hotel. Our headquarters for the next three nights, the hotel is a perfect starting point to explore the Santa Fe Trail. We’ll check into our rooms, take a moment to refresh and then enjoy dinner on self, followed by a free evening.

Day Two: Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in Santa Fe! We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel, with several eateries to choose from, before setting off for the Santa Fe Plaza. Founded as a Spanish Colony in 1610 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Plaza is the heart and soul of the city. We’ll board a comfortable open-air trolley to enjoy a brilliantly narrated tour an eight-mile loop that includes the most important historical areas in Santa Fe including Canyon Road with its colorful art galleries, Santa Fe’s Museum Hill area, the Palace of the Governors, and other notable locations in the heart of the oldest capital city in the United States. Afterwards we’ll return to the plaza, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the restaurant of your choice, in a city that is famously foodie! Feel free to lose yourself to the fiesta-activities happening around every corner, as you explore one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel for a refresh before dinner on self. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Return with us to the fiesta on the Plaza and the annual fireworks display, or enjoy your evening at the resort.

Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, then it’s back in the coach and we’re headed for Las Vegas, New Mexico a city seemingly frozen in time! Upon arrival to the town once known as the “Wildest of the Wild West,” we’ll enjoy a remarkable 2-hour trolley tour, narrated by a local historian. With over 900 buildings on the historic register, Las Vegas, New Mexico is a place where “landmarks, legends and lore” are on full display. Early afternoon we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, before setting out to explore some of the spectacular scenery that surrounds this fascinating 1880’s railroad town on the historic Santa Fe Trail. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel for dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Four: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home, with a stop for lunch on self at the historic La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona. Don’t miss this fantastic holiday tour!

Silver City, New Mexico &

the Trail of the Mountain Spirits

July 27th -29th, 2023 Thursday-Saturday

$579 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $134 Single Supplement

Day One: We’re traveling the Old West Highway, on our way to Silver City in southwestern New Mexico, situated just east of the Continental Divide. This boyhood town of Billy the Kid is rich with Old West Heritage, a vibrant arts community, and incredible scenery. Along the way we’ll enjoy several stops, including one for lunch on self, in a region that is famously home to some of the most delicious Mexican food in the country. We’ll check into our hotel and after a refresh and our own Happy Hour, head into downtown Silver City for dinner, on self, with several restaurants to choose from.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included, at the hotel, and then it’s back on the Transits to drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway. We’ll travel through the beautiful Mimbres Valley, into San Lorenzo, a quiet village and home to the historic San Lorenzo church, said to be the site of an actual miracle. Further into the Mimbres Valley, we’ll take the cut-off to beautiful Bear Canyon Lake and head for the famous Gila Cliff Dwellings. For thousands of years nomadic people used the caves of the Gila River as temporary shelter. By the late 1200’s, people of the Mogollan Culture settled into this region, building rooms in the cliff dwellings for a brief period of about 20 years, then moving on. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, at the Gila Cliff Dwellings trailhead, a gorgeous setting overlooking the ruins. If you’re feeling ambitious, a 2 minute walk will take you to a wall of pictographs, a 5 minute walk will take you to a three-room dwelling, and an uphill climb that is equivalent to 18 flights of stairs will take you into the Gila Cliff Dwellings. After lunch, we’ll continue past lush green fields and grazing horses, with plenty of scenic stops along the way to enjoy the butterflies, 337 different species of birds, and abundant wild flowers. We’ll stop at Lake Roberts, where it is very common to find whole herds of deer grazing along the road. From here we’ll head for the old mining community of Pinos Altos, where gold was discovered in 1860 and many of the buildings from that era are still standing. Continuing on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits, we’ll stop at an overlook to explore a panoramic view of the Chino mine, one of the largest open pit copper mines in the world. From here we’ll head back into Silver City for a refresh at our hotel, then it’s downtown for dinner on self in a town that is famously fun.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel. After breakfast, it’s bags out, and we’re off to explore Catwalk Recrea on Area, a half-mile-long bridge drama cally suspended along a beau ful canyon, over a cool creek that borders the Gila Wilderness. The Catwalk follows the path of the pipeline built in the 1890’s to deliver water to the mining town of Graham. Workmen had to enter the canyon by crawling atop the narrow pipeline named the “Catwalk.” In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk. Metal walkways were bolted to the narrow canyon walls where there was no room to cut a trail, creating an easy walkway that is universally accessible for all visitors. Here’s your opportunity to explore the canyon once used as a hideout for both Geronimo and Butch Cassidy! Later back in the Transits, we’re headed for home with plenty of great

San Diego Summertime Getaway!

August 15th -18th, 2023 Tuesday-Friday

$899 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $243 (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. A er lunch we’ll head for Alpine, California and the beau ful 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. A er breakfast it’s back on the bus and we’ll head into San Diego to set sail on a 2-hour narrated harbor cruise, aboard a yacht that offers both indoor and outdoor areas. We’ll explore more than 50 storied landmarks, we’ll cruise past Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, Cabrillo Na onal Monument and more. We’ll encounter marine life and sea birds, and enjoy remarkable photo opportuni es. From here we’ll head to Old Town, a state protected historic neighborhood which includes many buildings from the period of 1820-1870. Known as the birthplace of San Diego, Old Town is home to charming shops & galleries, great li le restaurants and historic sites. We’ll enjoy lunch on self, in Old Town, before hopping aboard one of the Old Town Trolleys, an amazing way to experience San Diego’s most exci ng a rac ons. We’ll do the loop together past Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Li le Italy, the Whaley House, Star of India and so much more! Late a ernoon we’ll return to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self.

Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and we’ll again have $10 towards Viejas food outlets. After breakfast we’ll head out to explore historic Highway 101. Once the principal north/south route in California, with the construction of Interstate 5 in the 1960’s, most of Highway 101 was bypassed and barely affected by California’s explosive growth. Nowadays historic Highway 101 gives us a look back at California in its early days, and the entire 935-mile route has been given historic designation by the state of California. We’ll journey north on Highway 101, stopping to explore Del Mar, the destination of choice for movie stars and horse racing fans offering beautiful beaches and a charming downtown. We’ll continue our journey north to Solano Beach, a small coastal community known for its unique shops and galleries. Public art is a passion in Solano Beach and we’ll enjoy the murals and

architecture. From here we’ll make our way to Encinitas, known as the surf and flower capital of the world; then on to Carlsbad, home to beautiful sandy beaches and three really unique lagoons. Our next stop is Oceanside, where we’ll visit the Oceanside Pier, the longest over-the-water pier on the West Coast. We’ll enjoy a 360-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and coastline to the north and south. Along the way we’ll grab lunch on self, before arriving in La Jolla, known as “the jewel” of San Diego. Surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the slopes of Mt. Soledad, La Jolla’s gorgeous coastline is one of the most popular destinations in California. Later we’ll travel back to our hotel for dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Four: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and after breakfast it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing and a stop for lunch on self along the way. This fun and affordable Summertime Getaway is a Kindred Tours Classic!

Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore

August 16th -22nd, 2023

$3175 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $750 (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)

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Monument Valley & Canyon de Chelly

May 2-4, Tues-Thurs…………………$799

This trip is full. Use the Waitlist.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Organ Pipe Cactus NM

May 7th, Sunday…………………….....$110

The Organ Pipe Cactus is common in Mexico, but very rare in the United States. They cannot tolerate cold weather and will be found on the south-facing hills in Organ Pipe National Monument. The monument was created to preserve a representative area of the beautiful and unspoiled Sonoran Desert. We’ll travel the 21-mile mostly gravel Ajo Mountain Drive. It is incredibly scenic and thought to be one of the most remarkable driving tours in Arizona. We’ll also explore historic Ajo before entering the National Monument. Ajo is famous for its beautiful Spanish Colonial Plaza, built in 1917 the beating heart of this historic mining town, and a town square that is home to several restaurants where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Don’t miss this Kindred Tours annual springtime trek!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9:10 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Mount Lemmon

May 8th, Monday...…………………….$110

With the first hint of summer, we’re ready to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Along the way there are many pull-off points for photo opportunities, or just to enjoy the magnificent landscape. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. A charming eatery offering delicious homemade soups, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and more, the Iron Door is most famous for their chili & cornbread combo and fresh baked pies. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley.

Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST Mount Lemmon

May 11th, Thursday……………………$110

See May 8th for the full itinerary.

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

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Old Rim Road Scenic Drive

May 12th, Friday……......……….…….$110

We’re off to explore Arizona’s Forest Road 300 The Old Rim Road. Our journey kicks off in Payson, where we’ll enjoy some fantastic Mexican food, on self, at El Rancho Mexican Restaurant a great favorite, not only with the locals, but also with Arizona Highways who named El Rancho one of the top 25 restaurants in the state. Later we’ll make our way along a stretch of the Mogollon Rim a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “ muggy-own” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most epic views that the state of Arizona has to offer. We’ll experience scenery that is always changing, traveling through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and later intersecting with what was once General Crook’s Trail a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General Crook during the American Indian Wars. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, on into the Coconino National forest, and then make our way into the Pine/Strawberry region before heading back to the Valley. This is a Kindred Tours Classic and we hope you’ll join us! Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9:15 a.m.

“Club Style Series”

Mother’s Day Brunch at Farm a GoGo, Wine

Tasting & Sedona

May 24th, Sunday………………..…....$165

This Mother’s Day, treat yourself to a delicious BRUNCH, fabulous WINE, and breathtaking SCENERY. Travel with us to Cornville, Arizona, the gateway to the Verde Valley Wine Trail, and the home of Farm a GoGo, an award-winning family owned café. Laser-focused on locally sourced ingredients, Farm a GoGo’s produce is grown on their own farm and cured meats, jams, and fresh baked bread are produced in house. We’ll enjoy a scrumptious plate of farm-fresh eggs benedict topped with creamy and luxurious hollandaise sauce, served with country-style potato hash, fresh-brewed coffee and orange juice. Weather permitting, we’ll dine al fresco on Farm a GoGo’s casual patio. Later we’ll hit the Verde Valley Wine Trail with a stop at long established Javelina Leap Winery home to the largest wine tasting bar in northern Arizona where we’ll sample a flight of five different wines. Brunch and Wine Tasting are included. Back on the road, we’ll

explore some of Arizona’s most spectacular red rock backcountry, beginning with the west side of Sedona. More remote, less visited by tourists, the west side of Sedona is home to the famous Dry Creek Scenic Byway 6.5 miles of heart-stopping scenery a land of hidden canyons and ancient ruins. With stops at Sedona’s most dramatic overlook points, our journey will connect with Arizona’s first All-American Road, the Red Rock Scenic Byway. Known as “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway is visited by tourists from around the world. How fortunate we are that all of this amazing natural beauty is just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from the Valley, and ours to enjoy with every changing season! Call to reserve your seat on this fantastic Mother’s Day tour!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m. NW 8: 15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Club Style Series” Patagonia Lake

Mariachi & Wine Festival

May 20th, Saturday………………..…..$110

Sit back and enjoy this relaxing journey through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona to beautiful Patagonia Lake. The Mariachi Festival is the icing on the cake a colorful lineup of Arizona’s best Mariachi bands and dancers, performing on a big stage. There’s tons of authentic Mexican food, plus hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and so much more. New to the festival is a tasting tent, where you can sample a variety of libations by local wineries, breweries, and distilleries a true taste of Southern Arizona. Bring your own lawn chair and settle into our nest to enjoy the show, or grab this opportunity to explore Patagonia Lake’s amazing trails and wildlife. This festival is a blast!

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

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Mogollon Rim & Woods Canyon Lake

May 22nd, Monday…. …………..……$137

Get ready to experience some of the most far-reaching scenery in Arizona, from atop the Mogollon Rim. This is a land of extreme beauty and historical significance. Covered in forest and grassland, the Rim has been home to Native Americans, hunters, cowboys, pioneers, and farmers . A true geological wonder, the Rim stretches over 200 miles, sits 7,000 feet above sea level and presents a dramatic drop of 2,000 feet to the desert floor below. We’ll explore some of the more significant overlook points that the Rim has to offer expansive views that stretch for miles and miles. We’ll visit historic Payson the hub of Arizona’s Rim Country where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, included, at Fargo’s Steakhouse. Back in the Transits, we’re off to Woods Canyon Lake. One of a series of canyon-bound lakes in Arizona’s beautiful Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, Woods Canyon Lake, sitting at an elevation of 7,500 feet, offers pleasant temperatures and a cool mountain breeze. We think this is the perfect setting for afternoon margaritas and picnic site relaxation or an easy nature walk. It’s gonna be fun! Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8: 45 Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST The Rock Art

Ranch

May 24th, Wednesday………………..$145

Arizona’s most hidden treasure, the Rock Art Ranch, near Winslow, is a privately-owned 5,000 acre cattle ranch that was once part of the Hashknife Gang Spread. More than a home to cattle and bison, archaeological records show that people have been passing through this area for over 13,000 years hunting and gathering groups, semi nomadic and later sedentary farmers, and it is considered a sacred site by Native Americans. Chevelon Canyon, a narrow, deep and watered gorge, cuts through the ranch, and thousands of petroglyphs dated from 5000 BC to 1400 AD, etch the steep canyon walls. Visitors to the ranch can climb down into the canyon on a natural staircase that has been supplemented with a few manmade steps, but the canyon can also be experienced comfortably from an observation deck. The ranch also features an excavated Navajo sweat lodge and hogan, and a humble yet remarkable museum of ancient Native American, as well as cowboy artifacts that have been discovered on the property. Before visiting the ranch, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel the last of the great railroad hotels. Considered to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners Region, the Turquoise Room offers a fabulous and affordable lunch menu, reflecting the unique flavors of the Southwest. This tour is a Kindred Classic!

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

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST The Rock Art Ranch

May 25th, Thursday……………….…..$145

See May 24th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 8:15 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

“Club Style Adventure Series”

Wyatt Earp Days

May 27th, Saturday…………………...$110

The spirit of the Old West comes alive every Memorial Day weekend, as Tombstone honors its most legendary lawman, Wyatt Earp. More than a century after his death, Tombstone’s annual Wyatt Earp Days celebration features three days of action-packed entertainment, including gunfights and reenactments in the streets, public hangings, dancing, saloon girls, live music, a chili cook-off, an 1880’s costume contest, and a whole lot more. This wild party on the blood-soaked streets of the “Town Too Tough To Die” should not be missed! Dust off your boots and 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.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Lower Antelope Canyon

May 30-31, Tues-Wed.……………….$449

This tour is full. Use the Waitlist!

“You’ve got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket you might have caught a fish.”

Royal

“It doesn’t matter how old you get, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9-year-old was given $100.”

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST The Lakes of Prescott

June 1st, Thursday…………………….$110

There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pinescented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to a Kindred Tours Classic!

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST The Lakes of Prescott

June 2nd, Friday……………………….$110

See June 1st for the complete itinerary.

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

June 5th, Monday……………………..$128

We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting new Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona your opportunity to enjoy expansive views from the San Francisco Peaks at 11,500 feet! On a clear day we’ll see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon. The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional outdoor seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

June 6th, Tuesday……………………..$128

We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting new Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona your opportunity to enjoy expansive views from the San Francisco Peaks at 11,500 feet! On a clear day we’ll see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon. The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional outdoor seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!

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

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Discover Williams

June 8th, Thursday…………………….$110

Nestled in the pine country of northern Arizona, just 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, historic Williams offers something for everyone. With Route 66 as its main drag, downtown Williams is home to one of the best-preserved stretches of the Mother Road in America. We’ll enjoy lunch, on self, downtown, where we’ll have plenty of great little restaurants to choose from. Back in the Transits, we’ll head into the heart of the Kaibab National Forest. We’ll visit Dogtown Reservoir a lovely little forest lake situated at the base of towering Bill Williams Mountain. Dogtown Lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog “towns” that once covered the open areas near its shore. We’ll also visit cool and deep Kaibab Lake, and explore as much of this region as time allows. Beat the heat this June and come with us!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m. NW 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series”

The Old Rim Road

June 12th, Monday…………………....$137

We’re off to explore Arizona’s Forest Road 300 The Old Rim Road. Our journey kicks off in Payson, where we’ll enjoy lunch, included, at Fargo’s Steakhouse, where entrée choices include a prime rib French dip, grilled salmon with dill sauce, BLT salad and so much more. Later we’ll make our way along a stretch of the Mogollon Rim a massive wall of rock that is thousands of feet tall and hundreds of miles long beginning at the Arizona/ New Mexico border and stretching across most of the state. Pronounced “ muggy-own” by locals, the Rim offers some of the most epic views that the state of Arizona has to offer. We’ll experience scenery that is always changing, traveling through the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines, and later intersecting with what was once General Crook’s Trail a historic wagon route that was used in the 1880’s to provide support for General

Crook during the American Indian Wars. We’ll travel through the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, on into the Coconino National forest, and then make our way into the Pine/Strawberry region before heading back to the Valley. This is a Kindred Tours Classic and we hope you’ll join us! Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9:15 a.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Walnut Canyon National Monument

June 14th, Wednesday…….…………$115

We’re beating the heat this summer with a journey into Arizona’s High Country to explore Walnut Canyon. Established as a National Monument in 1915, Walnut Canyon preserves numerous cliff dwellings located along the limestone ledges of this deep canyon in the Flagstaff region. Evidence of human use of these dwellings can be traced back 2,000 years, when the presence of water in this dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. Today Walnut Canyon is a beautiful and fascinating place to explore. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self in historic downtown Flagstaff, home to many wonderful little restaurants. Join us!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST Walnut Canyon National Monument

June 15th, Thursday…….……….……$115

See June 14th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“The Backyard Series” The Prom at Phoenix Theatre

June 18th, Sunday…………….………$135

The most anticipated night for every high school teen has never been so glittery, or inclusive. Variety says that The Prom is “so full of happiness you think your heart is about to burst.” When Emma wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, the PTA cancels the dance and her story goes viral on social media. Little does she know, four faded and eccentric Broadway performers are on their way to transform her small town of Indiana and throw her the prom of her dreams – albeit in an attempt to improve their own PR. What begins as selfish insincerity results in a fabulous story of growth and a whole lot of zazz! You will cheer for love with these over-the-top, fun characters in this hilarious musical comedy that entertains with show stopping dance and Broadway spectacle. We’ll also enjoy dinner, on self, before the show in the Downtown Gilbert Heritage District, where a collection of over 30 fantastic restaurants line a very walkable main street.

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

“Southwest Adventure Series” White Mountain Cool Off

June 20-22, Tues-Thurs…………...…$499

See page 3 for the complete itinerary.

“Club Style Series”

Premier World Discovery Travelogue

June 23rd, Friday 10 am-12 pm……...Free

Come for the Travelogue, stay for the lunch! Join our representative from Premier World Discovery for an in-depth look at some of the exciting tours being offered by Kindred Tours in partnership with Premier World Discovery in 2023. This meeting will be held at the very welcoming Sun City West Foundation. Do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to East Valley, Scottsdale and Phoenix participants, on a first come, first serve basis.

Sun City West Foundation

14465 RH Johnson Blvd

Sun City West, AZ 85375

Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m Phx 9:30 R: 1 p.m

“Club Style Series” WEST The 40

Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival

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June 24th, Saturday…………………...$110

Whether you are a bluegrass lover, or new to the genre, the Prescott Bluegrass Festival should not be missed! Prescott’s elm-shaded courthouse plaza is the perfect venue for this incredible show. What started in the 1980’s as a fiddle contest dedicated to the local fiddlers has grown into one of the most prestigious Bluegrass Festival’s in the nation. The Prescott Bluegrass Festival offers their audiences quality entertainment with a line-up of performances that include traditional and contemporary, as well as bands that are national, regional and local. We’ll arrive early and make a little nest of our lawn chairs. Settle in for the show or venture out to explore Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row. Lunch is on self, with several great restaurants to choose from. This Kindred Tours annual trek is a total blast!

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

“Club Style Series” EAST The 40th Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival

June 25th, Sunday……………………..$110

See June 24th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Bearizona

June 27th, Tuesday…..…………….....$137

Journey with us to Williams, Arizona, home to Bearizona Arizona’s premier wildlife park! We’ll enjoy a remarkable close-up experience with a wide variety of animals from the comfort of our own Transit vans, winding our way through 160 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. We’ll view bison, black bears, wolves and more animals that are indigenous to North America living comfortably in spacious, natural environments. Later enjoy a leisurely stroll through Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walk-thru, offering an up-close experience with playful smaller animals. Lunch is on self, with two very different eateries to choose from, including Canyonlands a 6,000 square foot themed restaurant featuring soaring canyon walls and ancient ruins, a 25-foot waterfall and breathtaking views of Bearizona’s jaguar exhibit. Canyonland’s menu runs from hickory smoked BBQ to fresh garden salads, gourmet burgers and more. If a quick bite is more to your liking, consider Bearizona Grille, offering outdoor deck dining and stadium favorites, such as hot dogs, cheesy nachos, soft pretzels and adult beverages. This tour is always a total blast and can be enjoyed all summer long!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST Bearizona

June 28th Wednesday.…………….....$137

See June 27th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

South Rim of the Grand Canyon

June 29th, Thursday………………….$115

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Visited by millions of tourists annually, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most accessible and offers the deepest and widest views. We’ll arrive at the Grand Canyon in time for lunch on self, with several dining options to choose from ranging from fine dining at the El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court you decide. After lunch we’ll explore spectacular views and other points of interest. This is a remarkable one-day tour, leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later, but well worth it!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 am. R: 7 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

South Rim of the Grand Canyon

June 30th, Friday…………………..….$115

See June 29th for the complete itinerary.

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

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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.

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Gallivants 2023-2024

Monument Valley & Canyon de Chelly

May 2nd -4th, 2023………………………………………... $799

Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls

June 2nd -9th, 2023……………………………………….$3725

California Coast & Yosemite

June 10th 18th, 2023…………………………………..$3795

White Mountain Cool Off

June 20th -22nd $499

4th of July in Santa Fe!

July 3rd -6th, 2023………………………………………….$957

Cape Cod & the Islands

July 8th -14th, 2023……………………………………….$3345

Silver City, New Mexico

July 27th -29th, 2023…………………………………….....$579

Black Hills Badlands & Legends

August 16th -22nd, 2023…………………………………$3175

Alaska - Call of the Wild Land Journey

August 17th -23rd, 2023……………………………….…$5299

San Diego Summertime Getaway!

August 15th -18th, 2023…………………………………...$899

Iceland Explorer

September 13th -19th , 2023……………………………$4899

Nashville, Smoky Mountains & Bluegrass

September 20th -27th, 2023…………………………….$3849

New England Rails & Trails

September 30th October 7th, 2023…………………..$3825

Highlights of England, Scotland & Wales

October 4th –12th, 2023………………………………….$4399

Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls

October 9th -16th, 2023………………………………….$3725

Colorful Costa Rica

October 18th -26th, 2023………………………………..$3399

Cuba Discovery

October 23rd -28th, 2023……………………………..…$4599

Treasures of Ireland

October 24th -November 1st, 2023…………………….$4195

Spain & Portugal Highlights

November 2nd –10th, 2023……………………………...$4445

Hawaii Three Island Adventure

November 7th -15th, 2023……………………………….$5345

Music Cities Christmas

November 28th -December 3rd, 2023…………...…….$3225

Montreal & Quebec City

Christmas Markets

November 30th -December 4th, 2023………………....$3225

San Antonio Holiday

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

Best of Australia & New Zealand

February 19th -March 6th, 2024………………………...$9495

New Orleans & Cajun Country

March 17th -23rd, 2024…………………………………..$3399

California Rail Discovery

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

Mesa Pickup:

Mesa Doubletree Hilton

1011 W. Holmes Ave

Mesa, AZ 82510

This is the Fiesta Mall region, where the Mesa Doubletree Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head north one block to Holmes.

Scottsdale Pickup:

La Quinta Inn & Suites

8888 E. Shea Blvd

Scottsdale, AZ 8560

This location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea

Phoenix Pickup:

Paradise Valley Community Center

17492 N. 40th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85032

The Paradise Valley Community Center is located on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. This location can only be used for one-day tours. No overnights. No Late-nights

Northwest Pickup: Sundome Plaza

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

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

Cuba Discovery

October 23rd -28th, 2023

$4599 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $600 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Day 1: DEPART USA - ARRIVE HAVANA CUBA

Upon arrival in Havana at the Jose Marti International Airport and clearing customs, meet your local English speaking Cuban Guide outside the baggage terminal. Your drive from the airport orients you with Cuba’s enigmatic capital city, whose nearly 500-year Old Havana is home to the largest collections of Spanish-Colonial architecture in the Americas. Make a photo stop and learn more about the Plaza de la Revolucion, the center of Cuban political life where millions of Cubans listened to speeches of Fidel Castro. Religion has always played an important role in Cuban society. Enjoy a fascinating walking tour of the Colon Cemetery founded in 1876, and noted for its elaborate sculpted memorials containing more than 500 major mausoleums and chapels. The cemetery is the final resting place for famous Cubans including artists, writers, musicians and ballplayers. Check into your hotel and unpack for your five night stay. Dinner is included at a local restaurant in Havana this evening. (D) Overnight: Havana

Day 2 - OLD HAVANA (UNESCO) - MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION

This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of pedestrian only Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the beautiful Cathedral de la Havana, built in baroque style in 1748 and learn about its preservation and continuous restoration. Next, enjoy a fascinating tour of the Havana Club Rum Museum with a local Cuban rum expert to learn about the history and process of making Cuban Rum and an opportunity to sample the differences. Following lunch at a local Paladar in Old Havana this afternoon we visit the famous Museum of the Revolution that displays documents and artifacts, weapons and planes from the revolution. Learn about the Bay of Pigs, the 1961 historic clash between the CIA trained Cuban exiles & rebel forces. Next head to the charming fishing village of Jaimanitas to visit the incredible Home and Work Shop of world famous artist, painter and ceramicist Jose Fuster, often called the “Picasso of Cuba”. He has adorned an entire neighborhood with colorful ornate mosaics. Here we spend time with to discuss the influence of the artist’s work and their lives and community. Dinner is on your own this evening allowing you to explore the fine restaurants, cuisine and Jazz clubs of Havana. Perhaps even take in the world famous Tropicana Cabaret Show on your own that offers an evening of music and history at this famous nightclub show that presents

song-and-dance performances of 1950’s Cuba. (B,L) Overnight: Havana

Day 3 - HAVANA - CIGAR FACTORY - HABANA COMPAS

This morning following breakfast we begin the day with a fascinating visit and guided tour with a local cigar expert to the La Corona Cigar Factory. See firsthand and learn about the history and the process of Cuban cigars being hand rolled. The factory rolls such brands as Hoya de Monterrey and Cuaba & Punch. Next enjoy a performance by the amazing Habana Compas Dance Group. Interact with the students and teachers to learn more about the Cuban dance culture. Next, tour the famous Nacional Hotel, once Havana’s flagship hotel that has hosted celebrities and world leaders during its heyday, such as Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra to name a few. Free time to explore this historic property housing pictures and nostalgia from a by gone era or even sip a Mojito on the patio. Meet a former famous professional Cuban baseball player and join in a discussion regarding the history and love of this game in Cuba and the U.S. Dinner is included this evening at a local Paladar. (B,L,D) Overnight: Havana

Day 4: HAVANA - VINALES VALLEY (UNESCO) - PINAR DEL RIO

Today we travel out of Havana and into the rural Cuban countryside to the Vinales Valley located in the western most mountainous range in Cuba and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region, the western province of Pinar del Rio is known for its stunning scenery, a landscape of prehistoric looking flat-top mountains or “mogotes”, tobacco plantations, caves and rivers. Next, visit a traditional Tobacco Farm and Farmhouse to meet with the farmer to learn about tobacco cultivation, the drying process and experience a cigar rolling demonstration inside the drying hut. Enjoy a visit inside his farmhouse, meeting and interacting with his family while enjoying some Cuban coffee. A great opportunity to witness up close, how Cuban families live in a rural setting. Next enjoy lunch at the beautiful Finca Paraiso Paladar (organic farm) offering incredible panoramic views of the Vinales Valley and an opportunity to meet the Cuban family that owns this organic farm. Later stop at the Los Jasmines viewpoint offering incredible views of the Vinales Valley and an opportunity to enjoy the spectacular scenery and take photos of this beautiful and unique region of Cuba. Return to Havana later this afternoon with the evening on your own to explore Havana’s many outstanding Paladars, Jazz clubs or simply relax. (B,L) Overnight: Havana

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5: HAVANA - HEMINGWAY FARM - CLASSIC CAR CLUB

Next enter the world of Ernest Hemingway with a visit to Hemingway’s Farm, Finca La Vigia (meaning ‘lookout house’). This beautiful property hosts the house where the Nobel Prize winner lived with his wife Martha for 21 years. View the perfectly preserved home where many of the Hemingway personal furniture and belongings remain intact. View his famous boat on display, the Pilar in which he used to patrol for Nazis in the Caribbean waters and featured in his novel “Islands in the Stream”. A photo stop is made at the Morro Castle, built in 1589, to protect the mouth of the Havana Harbor. “Morro” in Spanish means a rock which is very visible from the sea and therefore serves as a navigational landmark. Perched on the headland on the opposite side of the harbor from Old Havana it can be viewed from miles around as it dominates the port entrance. Next visit the San Jose Craft Market and Art Center to meet and interact with the local artists to discuss and learn of the importance of their art in Cuban culture. Learn from the artists who share their experiences of pursuing the arts with limited access to materials and funding. Before dinner, meet the local Old Style Car Club owners. A chance to interact and talk with the owners and learn why Havana’s streets are filled with vintage American automobiles and understand what it takes to keep them on the road. Enjoy a drive through the streets of Havana in a vintage car to your farewell dinner at a one of Havana’s top local Paladars. After dinner you have an opportunity to meet and discuss with the owners how this private Paladar enterprise works in Cuba. (B,L,D) Overnight: Havana

Day 6: HAVANA - FLIGHT BACK TO USA

Following breakfast, this morning, we’ll transfer to the airport for our return flight home with incredible memories of the amazing people and culture of your Cuba. (B)

Burgundy & Provence France River Cruise featuring 7 nights aboard the Amadeus Provence

October 25th -November 2nd, 2023

Prices start at $5,095 (based upon double occupancy) $1,200 (single supplement)

Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Enjoy this uniquely beautiful cruise along the French rivers Rhône and Saône. Experience picturesque villages, world famous wine regions such as the Côte d'Or, unforgettable stretches of land in the regions of Provence and Burgundy, and impressive views of historic cities and monuments. Food, wine, art, architecture, scenery and history - it all comes together in glorious harmony in the South of France. Traveling in comfort and style the Roman emperors would have envied, you'll find yourself falling under the timeless spell of southern France on a journey that is nothing less than "magnifique"!

Visit our website for more information, or call the office for the complete itinerary.

Colorful Costa Rica

October 18th -26th, 2023

$3399 (Per Person, Based Upon Double Occupancy) $700 (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 & 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.

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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.

(B,D) Overnight: Jaco/Hermosa Beach

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, you’ll 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)

New England Rails & Trails

September 30th -October 7th, 2023

$3825 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1100 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare

Phoenix

DAY 1: ARRIVE BOSTON Upon arrival in Boston, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your Boston Area hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner. (D) Overnight: Boston Area

DAY 2: BOSTON - NORTH CONWAY This morning, enjoy a Boston City Tour featuring Boston Commons, the Old State House, the Old North Church from which Paul Revere got the signal to start his famous ride, the Old South Meeting House, Beacon Hill and Old Ironsides. Visit the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, located in downtown Boston near the waterfront and originally gifted to the city in 1742. Enjoy leisure time to grab a bite to eat, wander, people watch and shop. Later leave Boston and travel into New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains and arrive in the picturesque North Conway area for a two night stay. (B,D) Overnight: North Conway Area, NH

DAY 3: MT. WASHINGTON COG & CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD

This morning motorcoach to the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. Enjoy breathtaking vistas during your three-hour rail experience aboard the world’s first (1869) mountain-climbing Cog Railway to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast, Mount Washington. Then return to North Conway and board the Conway Scenic Railroad for a nostalgic ride through the scenic Mt. Washington Valley countryside aboard restored historic rail cars powered by diesel and electric locomotives. Enjoy the evening at your own pace. (B) Overnight: North Conway Area, NH

DAY 4: NORTH CONWAY - BURLINGTON This morning, motorcoach along one of New England’s most popular scenic drives, the Kancamagus Highway. The drive connects North Conway with Lincoln and offers spectacular views of rushing rivers and covered bridges. Continue to Quechee Gorge, “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon.” Later arrive in the scenic town of Woodstock to visit the Billings Farm and Museum, a modern working dairy farm and museum of Vermont life in the 1890’s. This afternoon, pass through quaint villages and mountain scenery before arriving in Burlington for a two night stay in this famous and historic Vermont mountain town. (B,D) Overnight: Burlington, VT

DAY 5: VERMONT SIGHTSEEING Visit the Shelburne Museum, located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain Valley and one of the finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art and Americana. Later visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill, one of the largest apple cider mills in New England and known for their cold-pressed cider. Also visit the home of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station. Enjoy a brief factory tour and a scoop of one of the creative flavors. Late afternoon return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B) Overnight: Burlington, VT

DAY 6: BURLINGTON - PORTLAND, MAINE This morning visit a maple sugar farm to sample some authentic Vermont maple sweets and learn about the sugaring process. Later, relax and enjoy the spectacular New England scenery enroute to the Maine Coast. Arrive in scenic Portland, Maine for a two-night stay. Portland is Maine’s largest city and sits on a peninsula, jutting out into island filled Casco Bay. (B) Overnight: Portland

DAY 7: PORTLAND Today, enjoy a scenic Casco Bay Cruise past lovely Victorian cottages on the shorelines of the Little and Great Diamond Islands. Then enjoy some leisure time in Old Port, Portland’s historic waterfront. Later, visit the Portland Head Lighthouse and Museum in Cape Elizabeth, one of America’s oldest and most photographed lighthouses. Tonight, enjoy a Lobster Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: Portland

DAY 8: PORTLAND - BOSTON – FLIGHT HOME Travel to Boston & fly home with wonderful memories of your New England experiences. (B)

San Antonio Holiday

December 9th-13th, 2023

$2575 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $650 (Single Supplement)

Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN ANTONIO Today, arrive in San Antonio, the Alamo City, and transfer to your downtown hotel for a four-night stay. The city’s old Spanish flavor, multi-cultural heritage, numerous parks and plazas, and the Riverwalk make it one of America’s most intriguing cities. The Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio) is a fabulous loop off the San Antonio River offering tree lined footpaths, craft shops, galleries, restaurants and nightspots. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions. (D) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 2: SAN ANTONIO After breakfast, enjoy a San Antonio City Tour featuring many highlights of this great city. Visit the San Jose Mission known as the “Queen of the Missions” and restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Next, ascend San Antonio’s tallest structure, the Tower of the Americas for spectacular views of the city from 580 feet up. This afternoon, go to the IMAX Theatre to see the docudrama “The Price of Freedom” which recounts the battle of the Alamo. Later visit the Alamo (“The Shrine of Texas Liberty”) where you will wander through this historic landmark and see the chapel, one of the most photographed sites in the nation. Complete your day with a leisurely Riverwalk Cruise and learn more about the history of this San Antonio highlight. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own along the Riverwalk. (B) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 3: AUSTIN - LBJ LIBRARY & MUSEUM - WILDFLOWER CTR Today is a picturesque day as you motorcoach through the rolling Texas hills to Austin. Upon arrival, enjoy an Austin City Tour to see the State Capitol, the historic 6th Street entertainment district and visit the LBJ Library and Museum at the University of Texas. Later visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, which features more than 900 species of native Texas plants in both garden and natural settings. It is home to the most comprehensive native plant database in the U.S. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own at one of San Antonio’s outstanding restaurants. (B) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 4: LBJ RANCH - FREDERICKSBURG - LUMINARIAS Today, travel to the Hill Country of Texas and take in the scenery. The first stop will be in Stonewall for a tour of the LBJ Ranch, the former home of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson. See a reconstruction of the farmhouse where LBJ was born and his ranch house, referred to as the “Texas White House.” Next, visit the German settlement of Fredericksburg which retains touches of Old-World heritage. Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, dedicated to men and women who served under Admiral Chester Nimitz in the Pacific during World War II. Enjoy time on your own in this quaint town to wander the shops and grab a bite to eat. Later, return to San Antonio to enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant. Then wander the Riverwalk to experience the Fiesta de las Luminarias, which features thousands of candles illuminating the Riverwalk. (B,D) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 5: SAN ANTONIO – FLIGHT HOME This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home filled with many pleasant memories of your San Antonio Holiday Tour. (B)