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journey to the great national parks of the American west is like
no other. Red spires, painted pinnacles, jagged peaks,
mysterious buttes, forested mountains, dramatic deserts and
unique wildlife images that create memories to last a
lifetime. Experience Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon
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Montana & Glacier
National Park
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Countries Visited:
United States
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8 Days |
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Discovery Tours |
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Mayflower |
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Tour Code: |
monta |
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8 Days • 10 Meals
Discover the awe-inspiring landscape first seen by Lewis
and Clark during their famous expedition, and take an
exciting journey through time, from ravines formed by
ice-age glaciers to the once-burgeoning mining towns of
the Old West.
The Old West Comes Alive!
Join us for a journey back in time as we explore the
natural beauty and historic architecture of the great
state of Montana. Renowned for its national and state
parks, Montana is a nature-lover’s paradise, from its
grassy meadows to its towering cliffs and crystal-clear
lakes. But it’s also a haven for history buffs. Explore
historic mining towns of a bygone age, follow in the
tracks of great explorers, and sample the arts and
culture of Native Americans who first settled this
majestic land. From stately mansions to wide-open
spaces, Montana offers something for everyone!
Big-Town Adventure, Small-Town Charm
Our adventure begins in the bustling metropolis of
Spokane, Washington. The second largest city in the
state, Spokane offers attractions you expect in a major
city, but with the friendly ambiance of a small frontier
town. During your first night of the tour, feel free to
explore Spokane’s Riverfront Park, nearly 100 acres of
lush, green meadows featuring a scenic skyride, an IMAX
theater and a historic carousel from 1909.
Dramatic Views Will Take Your Breath Away!
More than 20,000 years ago, the territory we know as
Montana was covered in sheets of glacial ice. You’ll see
the dramatic results of that pre-historic ice age in the
rugged mountain ranges, steep ravines and deep lakes
that dominate the beautiful countryside of Glacier
National Park.
Set in the rugged northern Rockies, Glacier National
Park offers 1,000,000 acres of lush forests, alpine
meadows and glittering lakes. A highlight of our visit
will be a tour of the park’s famous Going-to-the-Sun
Road, a 52-mile highway that crosses the Continental
Divide and offers some of the area’s most memorable
vistas. We’ll journey along this famed highway in one of
the park’s vintage red buses. These antique, open-air
sedans – called “Jammers” because the drivers had to
“jam” the gears on rugged mountain highways – are the
classic way to tour Glacier National Park.
You’ll also follow the track of the glaciers as you
cruise on the crystal waters of Upper Waterton Lake. Set
in Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park in Alberta,
Canada, the lake offers scenic bays, looming mountains
and serene wildlife. Awe-inspiring lake views will also
be seen as we tour Flathead Lake, the largest natural
freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
We’ll take to the water again during our Gates of the
Mountain cruise. During this exciting tour, we follow in
the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as we view sparkling
waterways and spectacular cliffs that loom 1200 feet
into the air on either side of the river. It’s a
spectacular entry into the great Rocky Mountains!
Historic Landmarks and Cultural Gems
While you’re enjoying “Big Skies” and magnificent
landscapes, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for
examples of Montana’s rich historical heritage. A land
of prospectors and cowboys, Indians and copper barons,
the American Northwest is home to remarkable historic
landmarks and fascinating museums.
“Go West, young man,” was the cry, and towns like
Wallace, Idaho, were part of the reason. Called “The
Silver Capital of the World,” Wallace’s Shoshone County
has produced more than 1.1 billion ounces of silver
since 1884. We’ll visit this mining mecca, and also view
the city’s downtown area, where every building is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
We’ll re-live the Westward expansion as we tour the
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, where we’ll learn
what life was like during their grueling and
awe-inspiring expedition. We’ll also pay tribute to the
Indians who settled these lands with a visit to the
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and examine beautiful
examples of Native American arts and culture at the
Museum of the Plains Indian.
The American Northwest is also home to beautiful
architecture, from the Conrad Mansion Museum, a
beautifully preserved Norman-style structure, to the
stately Prince of Wales Hotel, perched high on the
bluffs overlooking Waterton Lake.
Let Your Frontier Journey Begin!
Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers and
prospecting miners! Feel the awe experienced by Lewis
and Clark as they first gazed upon the glory of the
Rocky Mountains! Join us for an inspiring experience and
an exciting journey into Montana’s wonders!
Hotel Accommodations
Day One – Red Lion River Inn, Spokane, Washington
Days Two and Three – Red Lion or La Quinta Inn and
Suites, Kalispell, Montana
Days Four and Five – Glacier Park Lodges, Glacier
National Park, Montana
Day Six – Best Western Heritage Inn, Great Falls,
Montana
Day Seven – Comfort Inn, Bozeman, Montana
Day by Day
• Services of a professional Tour Manager
• 10 Meals (3 dinners, 1 lunch and 6 breakfasts)
• Round trip airport transfers
• $40 in Mayflower Money
Day One
• Arrive in Spokane with included transfers to your
hotel
• Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. and explore on your
own
Day Two
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Visit historic Wallace, Idaho
• Travel along Flathead Lake
• Arrive at Kalispell, Montana
Day Three
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Visit the Conrad Mansion Museum
• Tour Flathead Lake
• Explore Big Fork, Montana
• Dinner
Day Four
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Tour Glacier National Park in a “Jammer”
• Dinner in Glacier National Park
Day Five
• Travel to Waterton Lakes National Park
• Lunch at the Prince of Wales Hotel
• Cruise on Upper Waterton Lake
Day Six
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Visit Blackfeet Indian Reservation
• Visit Lewis & Clark Interpretive
Center in Great Falls
Day Seven
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Gates of the Mountain cruise
• Visit Helena, Montana
• Farewell dinner
Day Eight
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Group transfer to Billings Airport for flights after
12 p.m.
2008 Departure Dates
July 5, 12
August 2, 9
Per Person Rates
Twin $1,699
Single add $769
Triple deduct $14
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to
Spokane and from Billings.
Rooms for the night before the tour are available. Cost
for a room in Spokane is $159, tax included.
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Canyon Country
9 Days starting from $1,649.00 |
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Countries Visited:
United States
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Length: |
9 Days |
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Type: |
First Class Tour |
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Category: |
USA
Tour |
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Operator: |
Collette |
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Tour Code: |
3385 |
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Cities Visited:
Scottsdale, Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest,
Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce & Zion Canyon
National Parks, Las Vegas
Discover the diversity of colors, textures
and shapes in natures' majestic rock formations in three western
national parks: Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon. Sedona's artist
colony is also a part of this classic American vacation. After
leisurely park overnight stays with plenty of time to explore
these great natural masterpieces and local Native America
culture, enjoy a two days in the well-known, deluxe Aladdin
hotel in the heart of the neon-lit strip in Las Vegas. Enjoy the
stark beauty of Monument Valley's flat, often desolate plain in
a jeep ride narrated by a member of the Navajo tribe.
Descriptions of the tribe's long history, sacred traditions and
culture are even more fascinating when set among dramatic
landscape of the tall spires and flat-topped mesas that have
been their home for centuries. Stand in awe as generations of
Americans have before you at the Grand Canyon. Your predecessors
include President Theodore Roosevelt, who spearheaded some of
the earliest efforts to preserve the natural treasures of the
American West. Simple pleasures abound during a two-day at the
Lake Powell Resort, which overlooks the sparkling blue waters of
the lake. Glittering, glamorous Las Vegas, your home for your
final two nights, is where you can lounge by the pool, go
hiking, take in the many shows, or try your luck in the casinos. |
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The Californian
9 Days starting from $1,755.00 |
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Countries Visited:
United States
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Length: |
9 Days |
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Type: |
FIRST CLASS USA & CANADA 2008 |
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Category: |
Discovery Tours |
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Operator: |
Trafalgar |
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Tour Code: |
DCLN |
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Cities Visited:
San Diego, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Cambria, Hearst
Castle, Monterey, Carmel, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco
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CALIFORNIA CLASSICS
9 Days starting from $1,799.00 |
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Countries Visited:
United States
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Length: |
9 Days |
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Type: |
Other Tours |
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Category: |
Other Tours |
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Operator: |
Globus |
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Tour Code: |
AA-2008 |
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Cities Visited:
SAN FRANCISCO:
Welcome reception; cruise across the bay; sightseeing
SONOMA/NAPA VALLEY:
Sonoma winery luncheon
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing
CARMEL:
Visit the resort town
MONTEREY:
17-Mile Drive
SAN SIMEON:
Visit Hearst Castle
SOLVANG:
Visit the quaint Danish village
SANTA BARBARA:
Visit the mission
LOS ANGELES:
Sightseeing tour; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
From San Francisco to Los Angeles, see the
famous sights of California on this best selling nine-day
vacation. Visit Fisherman''s Wharf and cruise across the bay
before enjoying a hilltop luncheon and wine tasting in the
Sonoma Valley. Next, sightsee in Yosemite National Park, with
its spectacular lakes, meadows, and waterfalls. Scenic 17-Mile
Drive along the Pacific coast offers amazing views of Cypress
Point, Pebble Beach, and the Lone Cypress. And you''ll see the
resort towns of Carmel and Monterey before traveling to San
Simeon to explore the Hearst Castle. Visits to the Danish town
of Solvang and Spanish Santa Barbara are also included before
touring the famous landmarks of Los Angeles. |
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