Northern Escape

A 13-Day Contiki Tours tour starting from $1,875

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Tour Length: 13 Days
Countries Visited: United States
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Tour Type: Superior
Tour Category: Regional North America
Tour Operator: Contiki Tours
Tour Code: CONTIKI22
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Featuring: Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California
Starting In Chicago and ending in Los Angeles (Anaheim)

 
Accomodations
* 11 nights in twin-share hotel accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced Tour Manager and Driver * Modern air-conditioned coach * Visit 10 States: Illinois ; Wisconsin ; Minnesota ; South Dakota ; Wyoming ; Idaho ; Utah ; Arizona ; Nevada ; California

 
Chicago to Madison (Dinner Days)
Meet up with your Contiki crew before being welcomed to America's friendly heartland. Our first stop is Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home to the nation's largest beer brewers where we'll make a stop with free time for those interested in a brewery tour. Next, it’s on to Madison, a cosmopolitan university town.

Madison to Sioux Falls (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
As we cross through America’s heartland catch the pulse of the Midwest with a drive through Minnesota's beautiful farmlands before arriving in South Dakota, home to the nation's largest buffalo herds. We make our home tonight in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Journey through the totally unique, lunar like landscape of Badlands National park and feel like you've landed on the moon. Take in this fascinating landscape with its colorful buttes, pinnacles, and spires carved out of the Great Plains. We make our home at the gateway to Mt. Rushmore tonight.

Mt. Rushmore (Breakfast Days)
It took fourteen years to carve the faces of four American presidents into the cliffs of South Dakota's Black Hills. See history in the making and the world's largest mountain carving at our next stop, the Crazy Horse Memorial, a shrine to the heroic Great Sioux warrior.

Mt. Rushmore to Cody (Breakfast Days)
Put on your cowboy hats as we head to Cody, Wyoming, named after western legend, Buffalo Bill Cody. On the way, we'll check out Devil's Tower National Monument, made famous by the movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Whoop it up tonight at the optional rodeo (seasonal).

Cody to Yellowstone (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Kick back in this cowboy town or hit the rapids on an optional whitewater rafting trip before you boot scoot to Yellowstone, the world's first national park.

Yellowstone National Park (Breakfast Days)
Today, explore the crown jewel of America’s parks and watch the country’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful, blow its stack. We've got the entire day to explore Yellowstone's fantastic waterfalls, mud pots, hot springs, and abundant wildlife.

Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (Breakfast Days)
The scenery is spectacular today as we head south by the Teton Range with its stunning mountain landscape. We stop in quaint Jackson Hole, Wyoming for lunch before we cross the border into Utah and arrive in its capital, Salt Lake City, which was home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Check out the impressive golden spires that tower over Temple Square.

Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Behold beautiful Utah today. Before leaving Salt Lake City you'll have an opportunity to fly over gorgeous Park City in a hot air balloon. Then we are off to Bryce Canyon National Park, where the bizarre shaped canyons and spires called "hoodoos" explode with dazzling colors. Tonight, we make our home in the town of Kanab.

Grand Canyon National Park (Breakfast Days)
We'll take a day trip to one of the seven natural wonders of the world - Grand Canyon. The remote and breathtaking North Rim is less visited, which translates into peace and tranquility - a perfect way to experience this national treasure. The day is yours to explore or simply relax in this phenomenal natural wonder.

Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Before we depart for the bright lights of Las Vegas we'll experience the soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons, and dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park. Afterward, prepare for a sensory experience like no other as we drive the famous Vegas "Strip." After seeing the one of a kind light show at Freemont Street, find out why they call Vegas Sin City and hit up some flashy hot spots.

Las Vegas ( Days)
It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.

Las Vegas to Los Angeles (Anaheim) (Breakfast Days)
Leave the bling of Vegas behind and head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Anaheim where it's time to say farewell to your new friends

 

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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Milwaukee
Visit Miller Park, home to the nation's largest beer brewer

Madison
Drive through America's Midwest beautiful farmlands

Madison
Enjoy an evening in Madison, home to the University of Wisconsin

Sioux Falls
Visit Falls Park and the waterfall that gave the town its name

Badlands National Park
See the fascinating 'lunar' landscape with its colourful buttes, pinnacles & spires

Badlands National Park
Walk the Fossil Trail

Mt. Rushmore
Visit Mt. Rushmore National Monument & see the 4 President's Faces carved into the mountainside

Mt. Rushmore
Visit Crazy Horse Memorial honouring the famous Lakota Sioux Warrior

Cody
Visit Devil's Tower National Park

Cody
See the scenery made famous by the movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

Yellowstone National Park
See the famous lake, the falls & the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park
See wildlife such as buffalo, elk and possibly bears

Yellowstone National Park
See the famous 'Old Faithful' geyser mud volcano

Salt Lake City
Visit Temple Square

Salt Lake City
See the impressive six-spire Temple & Mormon Tabernacle

Bryce Canyon National Park
See the bizarre shaped canyons & spires called "hoodoos"

Bryce Canyon National Park
Hike one of the trails into the canyon & enjoy the dazzling colours

Zion National Park
See the soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons, and dramatic landscapes

Zion National Park
See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West Temple & Watchman

Grand Canyon
Enjoy the pristine beauty of the North Rim

Grand Canyon
Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos

Grand Canyon
Hike along the Canyon's North Rim

Las Vegas
Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'

Las Vegas
Visit Fremont Street

Las Vegas
Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlife

Mojave Desert
See the famous Joshua Trees

 

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You can refer up to 10 friends (which equals $1,000 for you!) Simply complete this form and you're on your way. Remember, no cheating ("me, myself and I" do not qualify.)

Terms and Conditions:

1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009.

2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount.

3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel.

4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip.

5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement.

6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers.

7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available

8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up.

9.Contiki will not allow a Referee to be claimed by more than one Referrer. Once a Referee’s e-mail address has been given, it may not be changed.

10.Cash will be given out in the form of a gift card from a major credit card company with a value of $100. Gift card will be issued to Referrer only after Referee completes travel on their trip of 8 days or longer. If a Referee cancels for any reason, the referral reward is forfeited.

11.Offer is not valid for tour purchases made outside the U.S.

12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion.

$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.

 
 

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