8-Day IRELAND TOUR
pp double occupancy
based on Single Occupancy
per person based on Triple occupancy
( Space is limited, don’t delay!!)
$250 per person- First Deposit due at time of reservation.
$1000 per person-Second Deposit due .
Balance due by
(Payment plans available)
(Cash, Check, Credit or Debit accepted)
Escorted Tour Includes: Roundtrip Airfare, 6-Nights Accommodations, 6 Full Irish Breakfasts, 3 three-course Dinners with wine, Globus Tours Professional Guide, Motorcoach, Ferry across the Shannon Estuary, headsets throughout the tour.
Day 1: Arrive Dublin. Céad míle fáilte—a hundred-thousand welcomes! Check into your hotel. At 3 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for an afternoon orientation drive through statue-lined O’Connell Street, elegant Georgian squares, and past St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Oscar Wilde’s Trinity College. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. **Dinner
Day 2: Dublin-Kildare-Cashel-Limerick-Ennis. Horse-racing country awaits this morning. Drive across the Curragh to visit the IRISH NATIONAL STUD at Kildare, whose fine thoroughbreds command respect on the racecourses of the world. Lots more to see: the Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick preached; Tipperary, made famous in a wartime marching song; and Limerick, where an orientation drive acquaints you with St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle, and the stone where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. Tonight’s suggestion for a very special night out: attend an optional medieval banquet at an historic castle.**Breakfast
Day 3: Ennis, West Coast Excursion. Your day excursion along Ireland’s spectacular Atlantic coastline begins with a drive to the 668-foot CLIFFS OF MOHER, where you savor the breathtaking panorama of the Clare coast. A scenic route across the limestone plateau of The Burren takes you to Galway, a popular seaside destination and a buzzing cosmopolitan center with colorful shops and a busy café and bar culture. This afternoon, a special treat at RATHBAUN FARM: try your hand at 
SCONE BAKING, and learn from the farmer about sheep shearing and herding. Afterwards, enjoy coffee and your scones, fresh from the oven.*Breakfast
Day 4: Ennis-Ring of Kerry-Killarney. After a short drive via Clonderlaw Bay to Killimer, cross the Shannon estuary by FERRY. Continue on to Killorglin on Dingle Bay to join the spectacular RING OF KERRY for a 100-mile panoramic drive around the island’s southwestern tip. Take your photos of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View, then spend the night in the popular resort of Killarney. Before dinner at your hotel, why not take a horse-drawn jaunting car ride along the national park to Ross Castle?*Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Killarney-Blarney-Waterford. Across the Kerry Mountains and through County Cork to Blarney, renowned for its magical Kissing Stone. Time for lunch, to walk up to the castle, and to shop for traditional Irish handicrafts. In the afternoon, proceed via Cork to Waterford, a stronghold founded by the Danish Vikings, and look forward to a guided tour of the HOUSE OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL. After dinner this evening, enjoy an IRISH COFFEE DEMONSTRATION. *Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Waterford-Avoca-Glendalough-Dublin. An exciting agenda today: Enniscorthy, site of the final battle of the Great Rebellion of 1798; Ireland’s oldest HANDWEAVING MILL at Avoca, where you watch the WEAVERS at work; the Wicklow Mountains; and GLENDALOUGH, the early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. See the engaging audiovisual Ireland of the Monasteries, then let your Local Guide show you the remains of this ecclesiastical settlement. Back in Dublin tonight, a fitting farewell to Ireland would be an optional cabaret evening with dinner, followed by dance, song, and laughter.*Breakfast
Day 7: Dublin. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Vacation Highlights
DUBLIN
Orientation drive; welcome dinner
KILDARE
Guided tour of the Irish National Stud
ROCK OF CASHEL
Take photographs of this famous landmark
LIMERICK
Orientation drive
CLIFFS OF MOHER
Savor the spectacular views
GALWAY
Orientation
RATHBAUN FARM
See the farmer at work, [LF] bake your own scones, and enjoy coffee in the farmhouse
KILLIMER–TARBERT
Cross the Shannon estuary by ferry
RING OF KERRY
Scenic peninsula drive
KILLARNEY
Visit the popular resort town
BLARNEY
Visit the famous village
WATERFORD
Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, [LF] enjoy an Irish Coffee demonstration
AVOCA
Guided tour of the handweaving mill
GLENDALOUGH
Guided tour of St. Kevin’s center of Irish Christianity
Headsets throughout the tour.
Meals
Full Irish breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners with wine and choice of menus, including a welcome dinner in Dublin
Transportation:
Motorcoach, ferry across the Shannon estuary
Itinerary
Day 1 – San Francisco, California
See the best of California on a fun-filled vacation that includes two nights in a national park lodge at the base of Yosemite Falls. Your Golden State adventure begins in San Francisco, the romantic city by the bay. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at your hotel near Fisherman’s Wharf. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for a 6:00 p.m. welcome briefing. Evening is at leisure to explore San Francisco.
Day 2 – Wine Country
After breakfast, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of San Francisco highlights. See Union Square, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and Golden Gate Park. Then, head over the Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering masterpiece. Continue to Sonoma wine country. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard. On your return to San Francisco, stop at the Golden Gate Bridge Overlook. Afternoon and evening at leisure. You may wish to ride a historic cable car, cruise on San Francisco Bay, or dine and shop on Fisherman’s Wharf. B
Day 3 – Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel
This morning, head south along the California coast. Enjoy a train ride through coastal redwoods. Continue to Monterey, home of John Steinbeck, who chronicled the adventures of this colorful fishing village. Free time at Cannery Row. Next, wind along the coast on Pacific Grove’s Sunset Drive. Then, enjoy Monterey’s famous Seventeen Mile Drive. See natural wonders, including Seal Rock and the Lone Cypress. Drive by the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Next, a spectacular drive on the Big Sur, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring coastal drives. On one side is the sparkling turquoise Pacific Ocean with its pounding surf, dramatic cliffs and endless horizon, and on the other is the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. Photo stop at a Big Sur scenic viewpoint. Return north via the Big Sur for a second opportunity to see dramatic vistas. Drive through charming Carmel By The Sea. Overnight on Monterey Bay. B
Day 4 – Yosemite National Park
This morning, pass through the fertile San Joaquin Valley and by the San Luis Reservoir, part of the vast California irrigation project. Arrive at Yosemite National Park for a relaxing two night stay. Your lodge is inside Yosemite Park, and is the closest lodging to the base of Yosemite Falls. Established in 1890, Yosemite’s 1,000 square mile park is an enduring legacy to the conservation efforts of naturalist John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club. Brief orientation drive upon arrival. Overnight in Yosemite National Park. B
Day 5 – Yosemite National Park
Enjoy a valley floor orientation drive showcasing the wonders of Yosemite Park. Look for waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Falls, and marvel at the two towering granite monoliths known as Half Dome and El Capitan. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore Yosemite Park. Hike the nature trails through giant cedar, pine, and fir trees or just simply relax in the splendor of Yosemite Park. Your two night stay inside Yosemite allows time for a comprehensive visit. Overnight in Yosemite National Park. B
Day 6 – Hearst Castle, Central Coast
Head south through California’s Central Valley. Stop and look for Elephant Seals resting along a Pacific Ocean beach. Then, enjoy a visit to Hearst Castle. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, politicians and Hollywood movie stars were frequent guests at William Randolph Hearst’s castle. Movie star Cary Grant considered the pool one of the most romantic spots on earth. Continue south. Photo stop at Morro Bay, the Gibraltar of the Pacific. Overnight along California’s Central Coast. B
Day 7 – Santa Barbara, Santa Monica
Morning visit to the historic Santa Barbara Mission. Sightseeing drive of downtown Santa Barbara. Photo stop at the Santa Barbara waterfront. Continue south along the Malibu coastline to Santa Monica. Photo stop overlooking Santa Monica Pier, a backdrop for many Hollywood films and TV shows, including “Baywatch.” Continue to your hotel in the fashionable West Side of Los Angeles, near Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay. Evening at leisure. B
Day 8 – Hollywood, Beverly Hills
Explore behind-the-scenes Hollywood on your morning visit to Sony Studios. The studio is home to the popular shows “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy,” as well as many blockbuster movies, including “Spider-Man.” Enjoy a rare glimpse of old Hollywood’s glory days as you walk on sound stages where movie history was made. Then, continue to Hollywood. Stop at the Chinese Theater (Grauman’s). Here you may see the imprints of Jimmy Durante’s nose, John Wayne’s fist, and Betty Grable’s legs. Stroll Hollywood’s most famous sidewalk, known as the Walk of Fame. Look for the embedded stars commemorating your favorite entertainers. See the dramatic entrance of the Dolby (Kodak) Theatre, home of the Academy Awards. Next, take the Sunset Strip to Beverly Hills and pass Rodeo Drive, America’s most celebrated shopping district. Return to your hotel. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner tonight. BD
Day 9 – Los Angeles
Your tour ends after breakfast. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. B
Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, sometimes with a cot or rollaway.
Days 1, 2 – San Francisco
Argonaut Hotel
The Argonaut is a luxury boutique hotel perched on the edge of the Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf. It is located in the historic Haslett Warehouse, a grand building built in 1907 of exposed brick, Dougas Fir beams, and plenty of seaside character. The hotel’s Blue Mermaid Chowder House and Bar is a local favorite. The fitness center is open 24/7. In-room spa services include a variety of massages and body wraps. Fully furnished guest rooms include luxury bath amenities, plush bath robes and a yoga mat.
Day 3 – Monterey Bay
Embassy Suites
The Embassy Suites is located on Monterey Bay near Seaside Beach, two miles from Fisherman’s Wharf in historic Monterey. Several restaurants are within walking distance. There is a wonderful paved hiking trail from nearby the hotel to downtown Monterey. The Embassy Suites features an indoor pool, whirl pool, sauna, fitness center and outdoor sun deck.
Days 4, 5 – Yosemite Park
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Yosemite Valley Lodge is a national park lodge located in the heart of Yosemite Valley inside Yosemite National Park. Perfect for exploring, the lodge is an easy walk from the base of the waterfalls beneath which it is located and convenient for hiking one of the many trails originating nearby. The main lodge complex emphasizes glass and wood detailing to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. The lodge features two dining establishments, a lounge area, a seasonal swimming pool, a gift shop, bike rentals and Wi-Fi. Elevation is approximately 4,000 feet.
Day 6 – Central Coast
Inn at Morro Bay
The Inn at Morro Bay is located along California’s Central Coast at the base of a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Morro Rock and surrounded by 4,000 acre of rugged woodlands. Services and amenities include a heated pool and jacuzzi, restaurant and lounge.
Days 7, 8 – Los Angeles
InterContinental Century City
The InterContinental Century City Hotel is located on the Avenue of the Stars, next door to Fox Studios and adjacent to Beverly Hills. This hotel features a 24-hour fitness center with an outdoor heated infinity pool and deck, sauna and steam room. All rooms have balconies or sun decks.
What is included in the tour price?
Virtually everything! Hotels, most meals, all of the activities described in the itinerary pages, airport transfers in select cities, gratuities to hotel porters, restaurant staff and local guides. Professional Tour Directors and local guides will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a worry free vacation. Airfare is additional coast. CALL FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND AVAILABLITY
Day 1 – Rapid City, South Dakota
See some of America’s grandest sights! Your western adventure begins in Rapid City, South Dakota. Transfer from the Rapid City Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your centrally located hotel for a two night stay. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for a 7:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
Day 2 – Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse
Enjoy a morning visit to Mt. Rushmore National Monument and the sculpted faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt and Lincoln. Next, drive to Crazy Horse Memorial. Started over 50 years ago, and still under construction, the memorial is the world’s largest sculpture in progress. Chief Standing Bear told the sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski, “My fellow chiefs and I would like the white man to know the red man has great heroes, too.” The monument is a tribute to the Sioux Lakota Indian leader known as Crazy Horse. Here, Indian artisans showcase their arts and crafts and visit with guests. Visit the Indian Museum of North America. Return through the Black Hills to Rapid City. Free time to explore the historic district and stroll the Presidential Walk with life-size statues of American Presidents. B
Day 3 – Little Big Horn, Montana
Enter the range lands and oil fields of Wyoming and head west across the high plains. Visit the old western cowboy town of Sheridan. Enjoy lunch. Next, enter Montana, “Big Sky Country.” Brief visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in the Crow Nation. Here, in 1876, in the Valley of Little Big Horn, combined Sioux and Northern Cheyenne forces led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse overwhelmed General Custer and his cavalry. Continue to Billings, nestled between the Yellowstone River and the Rimrocks. Explorers Lewis & Clark camped near here in 1806. BL
Day 4 – Yellowstone National Park
Journey alongside the Yellowstone River in Montana this morning as you follow the Lewis and Clark Trail to Livingston, film location of “A River Runs Through It” and “The Horse Whisperer.” Continue following the Yellowstone River south through Paradise Valley into Yellowstone National Park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park in the world. Now over 90 countries have national parks. This two million acre park contains almost 300 geysers and over 10,000 hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots. Look for moose, elk, bison, bears, and wolves. You will visit the major attractions of both Yellowstone’s upper and lower loops on your leisurely visit to the park. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs, one of the best areas in the park for close-up viewing of elk. See the unique terraced pools at Mammoth. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at your lodge, Old Faithful Inn. Old Faithful Geyser is within easy viewing and walking distance of Old Faithful Inn. Every 90 minutes, Old Faithful Geyser shoots thousands of gallons of steaming water into the air. Elevation at Old Faithful is approximately 7,300 feet. B
Day 5 – Yellowstone National Park
Continue your exploration of Yellowstone Park today on the lower loop. Visit Norris Geyser Basin. Stop at Fishing Bridge Visitor Center alongside Yellowstone Lake. Visit Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, where you can marvel at the rushing waters of Yellowstone Falls, twice the height of Niagara Falls. Return to Old Faithful Inn by mid-afternoon. Leisure time to enjoy your lodge and the nearby geysers. B
Day 6 – Grand Tetons, Jackson
This morning enter Grand Teton National Park. See the jagged, soaring Teton Range with peaks over 12,000 feet. Scenes from the movie “Shane” were filmed here. Stop at pristine Jenny Lake. Weather and river conditions permitting, an unforgettable float trip awaits you on the majestic Snake River. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound as you float through the park. Look for waterfowl, beaver, osprey and eagles. Then, to Jackson. Free time to explore the charming downtown. Stroll the art galleries and western shops. See the Antler Arch at the entrance to historic Jackson town square. You may wish to visit the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, with bar stools made from horse saddles. Elevation in Jackson is approximately 6,300 feet. B
Day 7 – Tetons, Oregon Trail, Idaho
Head south this morning through the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Enter Idaho and travel along the route of the original “Oregon Trail.” Visit the National Oregon Trail Center. Continue to Salt Lake City, Utah, the state capital. Afternoon visit to Temple Square with its spacious gardens and fountains. See the Mormon Tabernacle, home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (unless closed to the public due to a religious ceremony). Enjoy a farewell dinner. BD
Day 8 – Salt Lake City, Utah
Your tour ends after breakfast. Transfers are provided to the Salt Lake City Airport. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. B
Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, sometimes with a cot or rollaway.
Days 1, 2 – Rapid City, South Dakota
Rushmore Hotel
The Rushmore Hotel is an elegant and artistic hotel located in the heart of Rapid City. The lobby has a marble floor design intricately pieced together with 75 different exotic stones from all over the world. All guest rooms at the Rushmore Hotel have coffeemakers and high speed internet. In Rapid City, “The City of Presidents,” there are now 43 life size bronze statues of former U.S. presidents on city street corners. A statue of President John F. Kennedy and his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr. stands outside the hotel.
Day 3 – Billings, Montana
Hilton Garden Inn
Billings, Montana’s largest city, is located in the south-central portion of the state. The Hilton Garden Inn is a modern mid-rise hotel located in the newer retail area of Billings, approximately 1/4 mile from Rimrock Mall. Each of the rooms has complimentary wired and wireless internet access, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, and hairdryer. The Hilton Garden Inn’s fitness center includes a heated indoor pool and whirlpool. The hotel has a restaurant and lobby bar and is within easy walking distance of several restaurants.
Days 4, 5 – Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
Old Faithful Inn
Old Faithful Inn is a National Park Lodge located inside Yelowstone National Park and within easy viewing and walking distance of Old Faithful Geyser. Staying within Yellowstone enhances your wildlife viewing and sightseeing opportunities. Yellowstone National Park is a visual playground with bubbling hot springs, thunderous waterfalls, fascinating wildlife and steaming geysers. Internet service is available on an hourly or daily basis for a fee. Elevation at Old Faithful is approximately 7,300 feet.
Day 6 – Jackson, Wyoming
The Virginian Lodge
The Virginian is located in Jackson, Wyoming. Enjoy views of the surrounding mountains from the swimming pool and hot tub. The hotel also is home to a Jackson Hole favorite, The Virginian Saloon, featuring butting ram mounts and packed with artifacts reflecting the regional culture. Elevation at Jackson is approximately 6,300 feet.
Day 7 – Salt Lake City, Utah
The Hilton
The Hilton Salt Lake City is located in the heart of Salt Lake City, two blocks from Temple Square and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The rooms have all the modern amenities, including television, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, phone, voice mail, data port.
This Package Includes:
★ 7 Nights Lodging
★ 7 Breakfasts
★ 2 Lunches
★ 1 Dinner
★ Mt. Rushmore & Crazy Horse
★ Little Big Horn, Montana
★ Yellowstone National Park
★ Grand Tetons, Jackson
★ Tetons, Orgeon Trail, Idaho
★ Salt Lake City, Utah
★ Professional Tour Guide
★ Luggage Handling
2022 Departure Dates CALL FOR PRICING
(AIRFARE AND TRANSFERS ARE ADDITIONAL COST)
7-Day Tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Glasgow – See the fine 12th-century cathedral, imposing university buildings, and elegant Georgian squares built by wealthy tobacco barons during a guided sightseeing tour. Also enjoy free time to explore the city on your own.
Loch Lomond – Embark on a scenic cruise past beautiful islands that brings you from the western shore of Luss to the picturesque village of Balmaha.
Glengoyne Distillery – Learn about the distillery process on a guided tour of this whiskey distillery, continuously in operation since its founding in 1833.
Stirling – Visit Stirling Castle, a great symbol of Scottish independence and favored residence of Scotland’s kings and queens.
Fort William – A day of striking scenery. Follow dramatic mountain ranges and idyllic lochs as you proceed via the awe-inspiring expanse of Rannoch Moor, scenic Glen Coe, Fort William, and the “Road to the Isles” to Glenfinnan.
Glenfinnan – Take pictures of the monument and the amazing Railway Viaduct frequently featured in the Harry Potter movies.
Mallaig-Armadale –Board your ferry for the crossing to the Isle of Skye.
Loch Ness – Search for the famous monster as you trace the shores of Loch Ness.
Culloden Moor – Visit the battle site’s visitors center and hear the story of the crushing Hanoverian victory over Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scottish clans in 1745.
Tomintoul – Enjoy more spectacular Highland scenery as you drive into the Cairngorms National Park to stop at this 18th century village.
Scone Palace – Travel along the shores of the North Sea and through wide-open farmland to Perth for a special visit to SCONE PALACE, the stately home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. Enjoy a special treat of coffee, shortbread before a guided tour of this stately castle.
St. Andrews Golf and Country Club – Founded in 1754, this Royal, ancient Golf Club gave us the rules of golf. Hit a few balls on the practice range at this ionic Golf Club.
Edinburgh – During your guided sightseeing tour of this 200-year-old “New Town,” learn about the famous scientists, inventors, and novelists who lived there. Visit Edinburgh Castle and marvel at Scotland’s Crown Jewel. Tour five decks of the former Royal Yacht Britannia ship, once the perfect royal residence for glittering state visits and family holidays. Also enjoy free time to explore this beautiful city on your own
Tour Includes:
★ 7-Day Tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh by Globus
★ 6-nights accommodations in first class hotels (Glasgow, Isle of Skye, Aberdeen & Edinburgh)
★ Sightseeing and admissions as mentioned above
★ 6 Full Scottish breakfasts
★ 4 three-course dinners with wine
★ Professional Globus tour guide throughout the tour
★ Airport Transfers in Scotland
★ Trustworthy Travel Hostess
$1,929 per person dbl • $250 pp deposit
NOTE: • AIRFARE IS ADDITIONAL. FLIGHT PRICE WILL BE ANNOUNCED APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS PRIOR TRIP DATE.
• AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION WILL BE OFFERED FROM TRUSTWORTHY TRAVEL TO AIRPORT AT ADDITIONAL COST WITH MINIMUM 10 GROUP PARTICIPANTS.
• TRIP INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. ASK FOR DETAILS.
• SIGN UP EARLY, GROUP SPACE IS LIMITED.
14-Day Alaska Cruise/Tour Group
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
From Fairbanks, Alaska to Vancouver, Canada
6-Night Land Tour & 7-Night Cruise
Aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Radiance of the Seas”
Places You’ll See and Things You’ll Do:
¨ Fairbanks (City Tour); Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley; Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge; Anchorage (City Tour and Museum); Seward; Hubbard Glacier and Inside Passage; Juneau; Skagway; Icy Strait Point; Ketchikan; Riverboat Discovery Cruise; Denali Natural History Tour; Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise.
Day 1 – Fairbanks – From the airport, transfer (provided) to your riverfront hotel to meet your adventure specialist. The “Golden Heart City”, with its lively summer ambience under the midnight sun, is then yours to explore.; Note: All Alaska Cruisetour arrival times are tentative and subject to change. Tours and included experiences as described, other than optional excursions and meals, are included in your Cruisetour vacation.
Day 2 – Fairbanks & Denali (Bus Travel) – Discover local heritage and culture while cruising the Chena River on an old-fashioned sternwheeler and during free time downtown. Then board the deluxe motorcoach for the scenic drive to Denali National Park. From 4:30 pm, Denali is yours to explore. Your adventure specialist can recommend optional activities, from guided hikes to adventures like flightseeing or rafting down the Nenana River.
Day 3 – Denali National Park – Spend the day in this great national park, traveling into its unspoiled wilderness on the lookout for wildlife on the Denali Natural History Tour. Afterwards, your time is your own. Peruse the exhibits at the museum-like visitor center, stroll the trails, or relax back at the lodge.; Note: For an additional charge, upgrade the Denali Natural History Tour to the Tundra Wilderness Tour, available through your adventure specialist.
Day 4 – Denali & Talkeetna **Wilderness Express Train Travel – Enjoy more of the outdoors in Denali before boarding the glass-domed cars of the Wilderness Express for the train journey to Talkeetna. From 5:30 pm, enjoy free time in Alaska’s funkiest small town, whose historic main street is lined with roadhouse restaurants, cafes, brew pubs, and unique shops.
Day 5 – Talkeetna & Anchorage **Wilderness Express Train Travel – Spend the day discovering Talkeetna’s spectacular setting. Take an optional flightseeing excursion to get close to the north face of Denali, the mountain, or visit Talkeetna Lakes Park, home to sea otters and other animals. Then in the late afternoon, board the Wilderness Express for the trip to Alaska’s big city. From 8 pm, experience Anchorage’s unique nightlife: restaurants, craft breweries, music venues, city trails, and more are abuzz under the evening sunlight.
Day 6 – Anchorage & Seward (Bus Travel) – The day begins with a guided visit of the acclaimed Anchorage Museum. Then enjoy free time downtown for lunch, shopping and exploring on your own, before the deluxe motorcoach takes you through the Chugach Mountains to the coast. From 4 pm, the historic port town of Seward is yours to discover. Stroll the historic downtown, one of Alaska’s oldest communities, or hike a trail that is so close to a glacier, you can hear the ice crackling.
Day 7 – Seward & Resurrection Bay – Enjoy a relaxing morning before heading to Seward’s small-boat harbor, where you’ll take the Resurrection Bay Wildlife Cruise, exploring the coastal habitats that support birds, marine life, and land animals. Bid your adventure specialist goodbye at the pier where you’ll board the ship.
Cruise Departure 8pm – Cruise 7-nights from Seward to Anchorage.
Day 8 – 3pm-5pm Cruising Hubbard Glacier
Day 9 – 9pm-9m Juneau, Alaska
Day 10 – 7am-8:30pm Skagway, Alaska
Day 11 – 6:30am-3pm Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Day 12 – 9am-6pm Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 13 – Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage (Glacier Viewing)
Day 14 – Arrive Anchorage. Transportation from the pier to the Airport is provided.
Inside Stateroom – $3,298 per person
Ocean View Stateroom – “Call for Current Pricing”
Balcony Stateroom – $4488 per person
$500 per person deposit required at sign up
**Rates are per person/based on double occupancy and include 6 night RCCL Escorted Land Tour, 7-night Cruise including Inner Passage, all port charges, taxes, several land tours, on-ship meals and entertainment.
**Roundtrip flights, transfers, gratuities, shore excursions, sodas, alcoholic drinks & WIFI are ADDITIONAL!!
**Rates are part of our group pricing, however other promotional rates may be available at time of booking. You will be booked at the very lowest rate possible at time of booking, subject to the rules and restrictions of the cruise line and availability.
**Transportation from Trustworthy Travel to airport (roundtrip) will be offered at an additional cost (TBA), minimum 10 passengers.
PASSPORT REQUIRED!!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona
See the greatest national parks of America’s Southwest! Spend four nights in national park lodges, including two nights at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and two nights at Zion Park Lodge, the only lodging in Zion National Park. Your adventure begins in Phoenix, Arizona. Transfer from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for a 6:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
Day 2 – Sedona, Grand Canyon
Drive through Scottsdale and along Camelback Mountain on your morning sightseeing. Continue to the artist colony of Sedona, surrounded by towering red rock formations. You have free time in Sedona to explore galleries, shops and restaurants. Continue through scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Arrive at the Grand Canyon for a relaxing two-night stay. Your lodge is inside the Grand Canyon National Park, near the South Rim. Enjoy dinner at the Grand Canyon. Elevation at the South Rim averages 7,000 feet. BD
Day 3 – Grand Canyon National Park
Entire day to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Almost 280 miles long, the Grand Canyon varies in width from one to eighteen miles, with the Colorado River winding far below. Morning orientation drive of the Grand Canyon. Visit Desert View Lookout. The rest of your day is at leisure to enjoy Grand Canyon National Park. Relax and enjoy Grand Canyon vistas, or attend a park ranger talk. Free shuttles take you to the many lookout points on the West Rim. Visit historic Grand Canyon Park buildings such as Hopi House and Lookout Studio. Hike deep into the canyon on Bright Angel Trail, or enjoy less rigorous activities offered along the rim trails, including bike rentals. Your two night stay inside Grand Canyon National Park allows enough time for a comprehensive visit. Best of all, you will enjoy two opportunities to see Grand Canyon sunsets and sunrises. B
Day 4 – Monument Valley, Jeep Tour
Drive along the scenic East Rim of the Grand Canyon. Then, visit a Navajo and Hopi Trading Post. Here, you will find a large selection of high-quality Hopi Kachina dolls and fine Native American jewelry and handicrafts. Next, drive through the Hopi Indian Nation to the Navajo Indian Nation. Enjoy a Navajo guided jeep tour of the restricted backcountry of Monument Valley, a beautiful, pristine area of buttes and arches. John Ford, the filmmaker, discovered the rugged beauty of Monument Valley in the 1930’s. Western classics, such as “Stagecoach,” “The Searchers,” and “Once Upon a Time in the West” were filmed in Monument Valley with Hollywood legends, such as Maureen O’Hara, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart. Then, to Lake Powell Resort on the shores of picturesque Lake Powell. Enjoy a relaxing two-night stay. B
Day 5 – Lake Powell, Canyon Cruise
Breakfast in your resort’s famous Rainbow Room with 180 degree sweeping views of Lake Powell. This morning enjoy a scenic boat cruise through Lake Powell’s Antelope Canyon, lined with rich red sandstone walls. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy Lake Powell Resort. B
Day 6 – Bryce Canyon National Park
Enjoy breakfast in the Rainbow Room. Then, drive to Kanab, known as Little Hollywood. Over 100 western movies and TV shows were filmed here including “Gunsmoke,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Wagon Train,” and “How the West Was Won.” Next visit Bryce Canyon. See the Bryce “Hoodoos,” fantastic red, orange, and pink limestone spirals. Stop at Bryce Point and Sunrise Point, overlooking the stunning Bryce Amphitheater. Continue to Zion National Park. With Caravan, enjoy a relaxing two night stay at the only lodging inside the park, Zion Lodge. Stroll the beautiful grounds of your lodge, ideally situated in the center of the valley floor. Marvel at the cliffs towering above. B
Day 7 – Zion National Park
This morning enjoy a private tram tour of Zion Park. See a wonderland of rock monoliths. Zion features stunning scenery found nowhere else. Zion is a geological showplace with sandstone cliffs among the highest in the world. Early settlers were so inspired by Zion’s beauty that they bestowed exalted names on the park’s natural features. See East Temple, the Court of the Patriarchs and the Great White Throne. Afternoon at leisure to relax in your magnificent setting or pursue park activities. You may wish to take the free Zion Canyon shuttle or hike the Park’s scenic walking trails near your lodge. Enjoy dinner at Zion Lodge. BD
Day 8 – Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada
After breakfast at Zion Park Lodge, Caravan transfers you from Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada. Enjoy a brief sightseeing drive of the dazzling Las Vegas strip. Arrive at the Las Vegas airport at 11:30 a.m. Please schedule flights after 1:30 p.m. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. B
Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds, sometimes with a cot or rollaway.
Day 1 – Phoenix, Arizona
Doubletree Suites
Central to Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix-Gateway Center features beautiful, newly renovated two room suites within walking distance of boutique shopping and dining. Local golf courses and tennis courts are a short drive away. The hotel has a bar/lounge, swimming pool, fitness center, television, wetbar, speaker phones, high speed internet access, and data ports.
Day 2, 3 – Grand Canyon
Stay two nights at a Grand Canyon National Park lodge. Caravan’s lodges are all located inside the park, near the South Rim. All rooms are non-smoking. A free shuttle bus system operates within the park, offering free transport between all lodges, restaurants, the West Rim drive, Yavapai geology museum, and the Park Visitor Center. Elevation at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim averages 7,000 feet.
Thunderbird Lodge is a contemporary lodge located a few feet away from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All of the rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning. Handicap rooms are also available. At Thunderbird Lodge, it’s just a three minute walk to the Bright Angel Restaurant, Arizona Room Restaurant, and El Tovar Restaurant.
Kachina Lodge is a contemporary “twin” lodge to the Thunderbird Lodge, located just a few feet away from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All of the rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning. Handicap rooms are also available. At Kachina Lodge, it’s just a three minute walk to the Bright Angel Restaurant, Arizona Room Restaurant, and El Tovar Restaurant.
Maswik North Lodge is a modern lodge surrounded by a Ponderosa pine forest. It’s located one third of a mile from the rim edge of the Grand Canyon. All rooms have two queen beds or one king bed, in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, cable television, telephone, full bath, and air conditioning.
Days 4, 5 – Lake Powell
Lake Powell Resort
Stay two nights at Lake Powell Resort. The resort is located on the shores of Lake Powell at Wahweap Marina, about 5 miles from the town of Page, Arizona and two miles from Glen Canyon dam. Guest rooms have two queen beds, air conditioning, coffeemakers and hair dryers. The resort features two pools, a jacuzzi, and a small beach on the lake shore. The resort has a lounge and two restaurants. Your breakfast in included each day at the world famous Rainbow Room, with spectacular views of the Glen Canyon and Lake Powell.
Day 6, 7 – Zion National Park
Zion Park Lodge
Stay two nights at historic Zion Park Lodge. This is the only lodging located inside Zion National Park. The lodge is situated in the center of the valley floor and surrounded by spectacular 2,000 foot sandstone canyon walls. The exterior of the lodge has been restored to its original 1920’s classic appearance. Hotel rooms feature air conditioning, phones, flat-screen televisions with satellite reception, radio alarm clocks, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, coffeemakers and complimentary wireless internet. Zion Park offers a diverse selection of picturesque trails ranging from short, easy jaunts to strenuous adventures. Some of the trails begin immediately outside the lodge.
This Package Includes:
★ 7 Nights Lodging, including 2-Nights at the Grand Canyon Park Lodge
★ 7 Breakfasts
★ 2 Dinners
★ Scottsdale & Camelback Mountain
★ Sedona
★ Grand Canyon National Park
★ Navajo Hopi Trading Post
★ Monument Valley, Jeep Tour
★ Lake Powell Boat Cruise
★ Kanab (Little Hollywood)
★ Bryce Canyon National Park
★ Zion National Park
★ Las Vegas Sightseeing Tour
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