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Fully Escorted Tours
2008
United States • Canada
Mexico • Copper Canyon
Guatemala • Costa Rica
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Dear Traveler,
Welcome to a legendary vacation at an
incredible value.
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Every tour in this brochure starts at $995.
Choose from tours to the United States,
Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico,
and Copper Canyon.
Your Caravan tour features complete sightseeing, professional tour directors and great
itineraries, operated by one of America’s
oldest and most trusted tour companies.
Discover for yourself why smart shoppers
and experienced travelers have chosen
Caravan for 56 years.
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Costa Rica tropical rainforest with some local inhabitants
United States
Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion . . . . 6
Mt. Rushmore, Grand Tetons & Yellowstone. . . . 8
California Coast and Yosemite Park . . . . . . . . 10
New England Summer and Fall Colors . . . . . . . 12
Canada
Canadian Rockies and Glacier Park . . . . . . . . . 14
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island . . . . . . 16
Mexico
Copper Canyon Roundtrip Train . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mexico’s Ancient and Colonial Cities . . . . . . . . 20
Guatemala
Guatemala with Tikal and Copan . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Natural Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Caravan Tours, Inc. 401 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
312-321-9800 or 800-Caravan (800-227-2826)
ç is the best value
Our 56th year of excellence
All-inclusive
Great value, low prices, book early
You can trust our 56 years of experience,
with tours of superb quality and excellent
value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family
management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan includes all activities listed in
the itinerary pages. Caravan does not
sell any “optional tours” which can add
hundreds of dollars to your tour price.
Complete sightseeing
Great restaurants and meals
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you
great vacations at much lower prices than
you can find anywhere. Many of our tours
sell out quickly, so reserve your tour now to
get the date you prefer and the best air fare.
You see more on a Caravan tour, with
more actual visits and more included
features. In addition to your tour director
you have the free service of expert local
guides, chosen for their knowledge,
friendliness and command of English.
Many meals are included in the United
States and Canada. Caravan always
includes full American or buffet breakfasts.
All meals included in Latin America
All meals are included within Costa
Rica, Mexico, and Guatemala. Caravan
provides you with free bottled water on
motorcoaches and purified water at meals.
Scarlet Macaw
Costa Rica Rainforest
Mexico’s Copper Canyon
Fully escorted by tour directors
Your tour is conducted from start to finish
by professional tour directors. They are
fluent in English, experienced and fun.
Excellent hotels
You stay at excellent hotels in great locations,
park lodges, and scenic resorts. See hotel
descriptions at Caravan.com.
in fully escorted tours!
Shopping freedom
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How to reserve your ç tour
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vacation highlight. Caravan tour directors
do not bring groups to over-priced shops
in return for payments. With Caravan, you
will have ample time and opportunity for
great shopping and the freedom to choose
where to shop.
Caravan’s $99 travel protection plan offers
peace of mind if you cancel for any reason
whatsoever prior to departure of the tour
and also includes comprehensive medical,
air and baggage insurance. Caravan
strongly recommends purchasing this plan.
It’s easy. See your travel agent or call
Caravan at 1-800-Caravan (1-800-227-2826).
Caravan will hold your space for you without
any deposit, usually from 1 to 7 days. Then,
pay a deposit of $300 per person. Caravan
will send you a written confirmation. Travel
info, day by day itinerary, baggage tags, etc.
will be sent to you later. Air fare is extra and
not sold by Caravan. Full payment is due 60
days before the starting date of your tour.
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International Association), and an allied
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New England
Grand Tetons
Canadian Rockies
Jenny Lake
Palenque
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Fully Escorted
1st day–Phoenix, Arizona
See some of America’s greatest parks!
Your Southwest 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 an
8:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
The Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Bryce Canyon
Lake Powell Resort
2nd day–Montezuma Castle, Sedona
See Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain
and giant Saguaro Cacti on your morning
sightseeing. Drive north to visit Montezuma
Castle, site of 12th and 13th century cliff
dwellings. The state of Arizona has been
inhabited for at least 15,000 years. Fifteen
different Native American tribes live on
reservations within Arizona. Continue to
the artist colony of Sedona, surrounded
by magnificent red rock formations and
voted the most beautiful place in America.
Some people believe that certain areas
in Sedona have strong energy forces.
These areas are known as vortexes and
are believed to revitalize you. Photostop at
beautiful Bell Rock, a well-known vortex.
Enjoy a leisurely visit to Sedona, with its
outstanding collection of galleries, shops
and restaurants. Continue on a scenic drive
of the red rock formations surrounding
Sedona. Arrive at your Sedona hotel. Enjoy
dinner tonight. BD
3rd day–Flagstaff, Grand Canyon
This morning wind through Oak Creek
Canyon en route to Flagstaff to visit the
Indian Museum of Northern Arizona.
Then, arrive early afternoon at the Grand
Canyon. Your lodge is in the Grand Canyon
National Park, near the South Rim. The
Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural
wonders of the world, follows the course
of the Colorado River. It varies from one
to eighteen miles in width and is almost
280 miles long. Your afternoon is free for
exploration. Take the free shuttle to the
West Rim lookouts. Enjoy breathtaking
Grand Canyon vistas. B
4th day–Grand Canyon, Lake Powell
Enjoy breakfast at historic El Tovar Lodge
on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Then,
drive along the scenic East Rim lookouts
to the famous Desert View Lookout. Next,
continue to visit a Navajo and Hopi Trading
Post. Here, you will find a large selection of
high quality Hopi and Kachina dolls and fine
Native American jewelry and handicrafts.
Next, drive over the Glen Canyon Dam to
185 mile long Lake Powell. Arrive at Lake
Powell Resort, formerly known as Wahweap
Lodge, on the shores of Lake Powell. Enjoy
a scenic boat cruise through Lake Powell’s
Antelope Canyon. Dine in your resort’s
famous Rainbow room with 180 degree
sweeping views of the colorful sunsets over
Lake Powell. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay
at Lake Powell Resort. B D
Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion 8 Days $995
5th day–Monument Valley, Jeep Tour
This morning enter the Navajo Indian
Nation. Enjoy a jeep tour of the restricted
backcountry of Monument Valley, a beautiful,
pristine area of buttes and arches which
is accessible only with authorized Navajo
guides. The Valley was the backdrop for
Western classics, such as “The Searchers,”
“Stagecoach,” and “Once Upon a Time in
the West.” This is John Wayne country.
John Ford, the filmmaker, discovered the
rugged beauty of Monument Valley in the
1940’s. Visit Ford Point where you will
recognize movie backdrops. Many westerns
were filmed here, with such Hollywood
legends as Maureen O’Hara, John Wayne,
Henry Fonda, and James Stewart. Lunch
at Gouldings Lodge overlooking Monument
Valley. Visit the Hollywood Museum
dedicated to the films made in Monument
Valley. Return to Lake Powell. BL
6th day–Bryce Canyon National Park
Morning drive to Bryce Canyon. See the
“Hoodoos,” fantastic red, orange and pink
limestone spirals. This afternoon enjoy scenic
stops at Bryce Point and Sunrise Point,
overlooking the stunning Bryce Amphitheater.
Next, to Bryce Valley for an overnight stay
at rustic Bryce Valley Inn, which is located
just outside the Park and has an overnight
elevation of 6,200 feet (overnight elevations
in Bryce Canyon Park are higher and up to
8,100 feet). Look for colorful sunsets which
transform the nearby Escalante Mountains
(Butch Cassidy country) into brilliant shades
of red, orange and pink. B
7th day–Zion National Park
This morning drive to Zion Park. See a
wonderland of rock monoliths. Zion features
stunning scenery found nowhere else on
earth and is a geologic showpiece with
sandstone cliffs among the world’s highest.
UTAH
NEVADA
Bryce 1
Zion 1
Las
Vegas
Monument Valley
Jeep Ride
Cruise
2
Grand 1
Canyon
Lake Powell
Trading Post
Sedona 1
Phoenix 1
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 Patriachs and the Great
White Throne. Leisure time this afternoon to
take the valley floor shuttle and the scenic
walking trails. Enjoy dinner. BD
8th day–Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada
After breakfast, Caravan transfers you from
Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada. Enjoy a
brief sightseeing drive of the Las Vegas strip.
Arrive at the Las Vegas airport at 1:00 p.m.
Schedule flights after 3:00 p.m. Thanks for
vacationing with Caravan. B
ARIZONA
Meals: B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
Hotels - listed by day
1 Phoenix Doubletree Suites
2 Sedona Kokopelli Suites
3 Grand Canyon Thunderbird, Maswik,
Kachina, or Yavapai (all at the South Rim)
4,5 Lake Powell Lake Powell Resort
6 Bryce Canyon Bryce Valley Inn
7 Zion Park Area Zion Park Lodge,
Zion Park Inn, Majestic Lodge
2008 Departures
Begins Phoenix, Arizona
Weekly from April 12 to Oct. 29.
Room Type
Price
Per Person Double
$995
U.S. Dollars
TRIPLE
975
Airfare is extra.
SINGLE
1355
Taxes & fees: Double $149; Triple $129 Single $179.
Hold space free up to 7 days, then $300 deposit.
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure.
$99 Travel Protection Plan, see General Information.
Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion and Lake
“Powell.
The scenery was spectacular. Zion,
alone, was well worth the trip. Our 5th
Caravan tour. Thank you, a class act!
”
Mr. & Mrs. R.M.B., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
We packed so much into so few days,
“amazing!
We really got our money’s worth.
”
Mr. & Mrs. H. B., Zionsville, Pennsylvania
Monument Valley
“I recommend this great adventure.”
D.B., Corpus Christi, Texas
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Fully Escorted
1st day–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 an 8:00 p.m.
welcome briefing.
Grand Tetons
Mt. Rushmore
Old Faithful
2nd day–Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse
Enjoy a morning visit to Mt. Rushmore
National Monument, with the sculpted
faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson,
Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. 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. Then, 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. Enjoy dinner. BD
3rd day–Little Big Horn, Montana
Enter Wyoming and head west across the
high plains. Drive by the old western cowboy
town of Sheridan. Enjoy lunch. Next, enter
Montana, “Big Sky Country.” Visit 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 Custer
and his cavalry. Continue to Billings, nestled
between the Yellowstone River and the red
Rimrocks. Explorers Lewis & Clark camped
near here in 1806. BL
4th day–Cody, Wyoming, Yellowstone
Journey through the wide-open spaces of
Montana today en route to Cody,Wyoming.
Visit the world famous Buffalo Bill Historical
Center known for its wild west exhibits. See
the Plains Indian Museum and the Whitney
Gallery of Western Art, with paintings
and sculptures by revered artists such as
Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.
This afternoon cross the Continental Divide
and enter Yellowstone Park for a relaxing
two night stay. B
Note: All tours stay at Old Faithful Inn or
Old Faithful Snow Lodge except tours
departing June 2, 8, 12, 13 and 21 and
August 18 which stay at Grant Village. All of
these lodges are located within Yellowstone
National Park.
Yellowstone Park
Grand Tetons & Yellowstone 5th day–Yellowstone, Mammoth Springs
Today enjoy a full day complete circle tour
of Yellowstone Park. Established in 1872,
Yellowstone became the first national park
in the world. Now over 90 countries have
national parks. This 2,219,766 acre park
contains almost 300 geysers and over
10,000 hot springs, fumaroles and mud pots.
Look for moose, elk and bison. You will visit
the major attractions of both Yellowstone’s
upper and lower loops. On the upper loop,
you will see Norris Geyser Basin and visit
Mammoth Hot Springs. Walk on the raised
platforms above the unique terraced pools.
Mammoth Hot Springs is one of the best
areas in the park for close-up viewing of elk
or bison. On the lower loop, you will see
Old Faithful Geyser, where every 90 minutes
the Old Faithful Geyser shoots thousands of
gallons of steaming water into the air. You
will see Fountain Paint Pots, Yellowstone
Lake and visit Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon,
where you can marvel at the rushing waters
of Yellowstone Falls, twice the height of
Niagara. Return to your Yellowstone Park
Lodge. B
6th day–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. Enjoy
a picnic lunch near the banks of the Snake
River. Weather permitting, an unforgettable
float trip awaits you on the majestic Snake
River. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound
as you float through the park. Watch for
waterfowl, beaver, osprey and eagles.
Next, stop at pristine Jenny Lake. 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 the town square. You may wish to visit the
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, with bar stools
made from horse saddles. Enjoy dinner. BLD
MONTANA
Yellowstone Park
Mammoth
Hot Springs
Falls
Old Faithful 2
Billings
1
Custer Battlefield/Little Big Horn
Sheridan
SOUTH DAKOTA
Cody
2 Rapid City
Grand Teton
Float Trip
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Crazy Horse
Mt. Rushmore
1
Jackson
UTAH
WYOMING
1
Salt Lake City
7th day–Tetons, Oregon Trail, Idaho
Drive south through the Bridger-Teton
National Forest this morning. Enter Idaho
and cross the route of the original “Oregon
Trail.” Photo stop at beautiful Bear Lake.
Continue via Logan Canyon to Salt Lake
City, Utah, the state capital. Afternoon visit
to Temple Square with its beautiful 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
8th day–Salt Lake City, Utah
Your tour ends after breakfast at your hotel
in Salt Lake City. Thanks for vacationing with
Caravan. B
I was very impressed with the trip and the
“itinerary,
and felt it was very good value for
the money.
”
Ms. I. F., Tustin, California
1 , 2 Rapid City Radisson
3 Billings Crowne Plaza
4 , 5 Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful
Snow Lodge, Grant Village
6 Jackson The Virginian
7 Salt Lake City Hilton
2008 Departures
Begins Rapid City, South Dakota
Daily from May 28-July 31; Aug.10-Sept. 26
Per Person U.S. Dollars - Airfare is extra
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 975* 1075 SINGLE 1455* 1555
*Tours are $995 double, except July and
August which are $1095 double.
Taxes & fees: Double $149; Triple $139; Single $179.
The places were spectacular. The photo
“stops
were great. Your tour director is very
resourceful and intelligent... made friends
on this tour. This was my 5th trip. I plan to
travel again soon with Caravan.
”
Mr. J. B., Fort Worth, Texas
The hotel rooms were good size and com“fortable.
Your tour director was excellent, had
a great sense of humor and kept everyone
smiling. A well planned trip. We have already
recommended this trip to several couples.
”
Mr. & Mrs. E. M., Osterville, Massachusetts
Yellowstone Falls
Jenny Lake
The float trip on the Snake River was
“wonderful.
”
M. H., Byfield, Massachusetts
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Fully Escorted
1st day–San Francisco, California
Your vacation begins. Fly to the city on the
bay, San Francisco, for a two night stay. San
Francisco is named for its patron saint, Saint
Francis of Assisi. Your hotel is conveniently
located near exciting Fisherman’s Wharf,
San Francisco’s most popular destination.
Rooms are available for check in after 3:00
p.m. Enjoy dinner. Join Caravan for an 8:00
p.m. welcome briefing. D
2nd day–Wine Country, Bay Cruise
View San Francisco highlights on a brief
morning sightseeing tour. See Union
Square, Chinatown and Nob Hill. Then,
head over the Golden Gate Bridge. Next,
continue to California’s wine country. See
the historic Sonoma Mission on Sonoma
Plaza. Here, in 1846 when the West was
being settled, rowdy fun-loving pioneers
raised the flag of the Bear Republic, the
beginning of the state of California. This
afternoon visit a winery and sample local
wines. Return to San Francisco. Stop at
the Golden Gate Bridge overlook. The
world’s most photographed bridge is two
miles long and has more than 80,000
miles of wires. Golden Gate Bridge is
constantly being repainted by a crew of 31
painters to combat the corrosive effects of
the salt air. Enjoy a late afternoon cruise
on San Francisco Bay. See Alcatraz Island,
the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful
San Francisco skyline. B
Yosemite Valley
Big Sur
Big Sur
Golden Gate Bridge
3rd day–San Joaquin, Sierra Nevadas
Your morning is free to explore San
Francisco and lively Fisherman’s Wharf.
You may wish to catch a cable car or just
relax and watch the sea lions barking at
the Pier. This afternoon head east into
the fertile San Joaquin Valley, the breadbasket of California. Then, climb through
the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Pass
through old gold mining towns from the
great California gold rush. Arrive at your
hotel, the Yosemite View Lodge, for a
relaxing two night stay. B
4th day–Yosemite National Park
A full day of adventure awaits you in
Yosemite National Park. Established in
1890, this 1,000 square mile park was
first brought to the public’s attention
by naturalist John Muir, founder of the
Sierra Club. Enjoy a morning tour of the
scenic Yosemite valley floor in an openair vehicle. See cedar, pine and fir trees,
magnificent waterfalls and two towering
granite monoliths known as Half Dome
and El Capitan. Your afternoon is at leisure
to explore Yosemite Park. Free time to
hike the nature trails, rent a bike or just
simply relax in the splendor of one of the
most beautiful places in the world. B
and Yosemite Park
5th day– Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel
This morning head west past the San
Luis Reservoir, part of the vast California
irrigation project. Next, to Monterey.
Monterey achieved fame through the
writings of its native son, John Steinbeck,
who chronicled the activities of the colorful
fishing section of town called Cannery
Row. Free time to explore Cannery Row.
Then, enjoy the 17-mile coastal drive, lined
with palatial homes and delightful natural
wonders, such as Seal Beach and the Lone
Cypress. See the famous Pebble Beach
golf course. Next, enjoy a brief visit to the
town of Carmel by the Sea. Evening at
leisure at your hotel on Monterey Bay. B
6th day–Big Sur, Redwoods, Hearst Castle
Continue south along the Pacific Ocean
this morning through the Big Sur. This
spectacular 80 mile drive between Carmel
and San Simeon is considered the most
beautiful coastal drive in the world. On
one side is the sparkling turquoise Pacific
Ocean with its pounding surf, and on the
other is the Santa Lucia Mountain Range.
Stop at a redwood grove for close-up views
of these towering ancients. Old-growth
Pacific coast redwoods can live for 2000
years, grow to more than 350 feet tall and
attain a diameter of over 35 feet. Next, visit
William Randolph Hearst’s estate and the
Hearst Castle. Hearst originally built the
castle to house his collection of Medieval
and Renaissance treasures, and eventually
turned the castle into his dream home. See
Hearst’s swimming pool. Actor Cary Grant,
a frequent guest, considered the pool one
of the most romantic spots on earth.
Continue to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the
downtown pier for beautiful ocean vistas.
Then, to Los Angeles and your hotel, for a
relaxing two night stay. Evening at leisure. B
7th day–Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Getty
Morning visit to Rodeo Drive, America’s
most celebrated shopping district. Explore
this three block stretch of shops and
boutiques. Then, drive along the Sunset
Strip en route to Hollywood. Look up high
in the hills and see the famous Hollywood
sign, 50 feet high and 400 feet wide. Stop
at Mann’s (Grauman’s) Chinese Theater to
see the hand and footprints of such stars as
the Marx Brothers, Douglas Fairbanks and
Marilyn Monroe. Also, see the imprints of
Jimmy Durante’s nose, John Wayne’s fist,
and Betty Grable’s legs. Free time to explore
Hollywood’s famous sidewalk, known as
the Walk of the Stars. See the dramatic
entrance of the Kodak Theatre, site of the
Academy Awards. Later, visit the world
famous J. Paul Getty Museum. The museum
is a modern architectural masterpiece built
at a cost of several billion dollars. View
the extensive, priceless art collection.
The museum houses European paintings
(including paintings by Cezanne, Van Gogh,
Monet and Renoir), illuminated manuscripts,
sculptures, drawings and photographs.
Return to Beverly Hills. Farewell dinner in
Beverly Hills. BD
8th day–Beverly Hills
your hotel to the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) arriving at 9:00 a.m. Schedule
flights after 11:00 a.m. Thanks for
8 Days
Sonoma
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Wine Country
San Joaquin
Valley
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2
San Francisco
Yosemite
Park
Bay Cruise
Monterey 1
Bay
Carmel
San Luis
Reservoir
Redwoods
Pacific
Ocean
Hearst Castle
Santa
Barbara
CALIFORNIA
Getty Museum
Hollywood
Beverly Hills 2
Los Angeles
Airport
1,2 San Francisco
Hilton Fisherman’s Wharf
3,4 Yosemite Park
Yosemite View Lodge
5 Monterey Bay Embassy Suites
6,7 Beverly Hills Crowne Plaza
2008 Departures
Begins San Francisco
Weekly from April 6 to Oct. 26.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 895*
995 SINGLE 1495* 1595
*$995 Double: Apr.16 -May 11 & Oct. 19, 26.
All other departures are $1095 double.
five friends to come with me. All
“hadI invited
a marvelous time. I like the way your
company takes care of even the smallest
detail.
Mrs. M. H., Washington, D.C.
”
Caravan always chooses great hotels.
“Your
tour director was terrific, well organized
and knowledgeable of the entire area.
”
Mr. & Mrs. J. S., Hudson, Wisconsin
Getty Museum
Wine Country
Your attentive staff, the special hotels, and
“California
itself – all added up to a
special experience!
”
Mr. & Mrs. E.S., Melbourne, Florida
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New England
Fully Escorted
1st day–Boston, Massachusetts
Visit all six New England states! Your
vacation begins in Boston, the “Cradle of
Liberty.” Transfer from Boston’s Logan
Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your
hotel. Rooms are available for check in after
3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m.
welcome briefing.
Kancamagus Highway
Mystic Seaport
2nd day–Plymouth Rock, Hyannis
This morning stop at Boston’s Old North
Church, where Paul Revere began his
famous midnight ride. Brief visit to Fanueil
Hall Marketplace. Drive by the State Capitol
and the Boston Commons. Continue to
Lexington, where the Minutemen had their
first Revolutionary skirmish. See the Battle
Green where “the shot heard around the
world” signaled the start of the American
Revolution. Follow the route of Paul Revere
from Lexington to Concord. Stop at the Old
North Bridge. Then, head south and stop at
Plymouth Rock. In 1620, pilgrims from the
Mayflower landed here. Next, to Cape Cod’s
southern shore for a two night stay at your
resort in the popular vacation community of
Hyannis. Hyannis was the site of President
John F. Kennedy’s summer White House.
Enjoy dinner. BD
3rd day–Martha’s Vineyard
Morning ferry from Woods Hole across
the bay to Martha’s Vineyard, named for a
European sailor’s daughter, Martha, who
found wild grapes growing on the island.
The island is a haven for artists, poets,
singers and celebrities who are attracted to
its laid-back, charming lifestyle. Here, enjoy
an island tour of sweeping vistas. See Oak
Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Visit the historic
whaling town of Edgartown with its narrow
streets and elegant homes. Enjoy leisure time
to wander, shop and visit the art galleries.
Return by ferry to Cape Cod. B
4th day–Rhode Island, Connecticut
This morning journey to the sailing capital
of the world, Newport, Rhode Island. Visit
the historic Vanderbilt “summer cottage,”
The Breakers. This Italian Renaissance style
palace has 70 rooms and is the grandest of
all Newport estates. Then, on a sightseeing
drive of Newport, see the mansions of
the “400 Club” and St. Mary’s Church,
where Jacqueline Bouvier married John
F. Kennedy. Continue to the seaport of
Mystic, Connecticut. Visit Mystic Seaport,
the nation’s leading maritime museum,
dedicated to the golden age of seafaring.
View impressive tall ships. B
Covered Bridge
5th day–Norman Rockwell, Vermont
This morning, head into the beautiful
Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts,
where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25
years of his life. Visit the Norman Rockwell
Museum.
Summer and Fall Colors
Admire the collection of Rockwell’s Saturday
Evening Post covers extolling the virtues of
everyday Americans. Visit Rockwell’s studio,
preserved exactly as it was when Rockwell
painted here. Then, overnight in the Green
Mountains of Vermont. B
6th day–Vermont, New Hampshire
This morning, a scenic mountain drive
along country roads to Plymouth Notch,
birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge.
See the home where our 30th President
took the oath of office from his father, by
the light of a kerosene lamp. The village of
Plymouth Notch is unchanged since the
early 20th century. Your next stop is the
village of Woodstock, described as “the
prettiest small town in America.” Photostop
at a covered bridge. Drive over Quechee
Gorge, the Grand Canyon of New England.
Next, through the White Mountains of New
Hampshire to Franconia Notch. Then, follow
the Kancamagus Highway to your hotel in
North Conway. Enjoy dinner. BD
8 Days
from
995
$
North Conway
1
MAINE
White
Mountains
VERMONT
Portland
Woodstock
NEW HAMPSHIRE
1 Kennebunkport
1 Stratton
Green
Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
MASSACHUSETTS
Norman
Rockwell
Museum
Lexington
1 Boston
Concord
CONNECTICUT
7th day–Portland, Maine
This morning, travel past Maine’s lakes to
Portland on the rocky Atlantic coast. Visit
Portland’s waterfront. Continue to the resort
of Kennebunkport. Free time to explore this
quaint small town. Tonight enjoy a farewell
Maine lobster dinner. Maine’s rocky coast,
strong wave action and cold, nutrient-rich
waters help create the world’s sweetest and
best-tasting lobsters. BD
8th day–Kennebunkport, Boston
After breakfast, Caravan transfers you to the
Boston airport, arriving at 10:00 a.m. Please
schedule flights after 12:00 p.m. Thanks for
Plymouth
Rock
RHODE
ISLAND
1
Mystic
2 Hyannis
Newport
Although we have driven to New England
“a number
of times, this tour took us to
a number of places we have never seen
before. This was our 5th trip with Caravan
and we hope to have many more.
”
Mr. & Mrs. R. S., Williamsville, New York
This trip couldn’t have been better. We had
“a fun,
friendly, interesting group plus a terrific
tour director. Thanks for the fun trip.
”
Ms. M. H., Appleton, Wisconsin
CAPE
COD
Martha's Vineyard
1 Boston Hilton Logan Airport,
Embassy Suites Logan Airport
2,3 Hyannis Cape Codder
4 Mystic Mystic Hotel
5 Stratton Stratton Mountain
6 North Conway Fox Ridge
7 Kennebunkport Nonantum Resort
2008 Departures
Begins Boston
Weekly from May 19 to July 28.
Daily from Sept. 7 to Oct. 19.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 975* 1075 SINGLE 1395* 1495
*Tours are $995 double, except Sept. 21 to
Oct. 16 which are $1095 double.
Martha’s
Vineyard
Paul Revere
Portland Lighthouse
Fall Colors in New England
The best departure dates for viewing fall
colors are usually September 21 through
mid-October. Peak fall colors vary each year
and can be affected by wind, temperature,
and moisture. Caravan’s broad circular tour
route, covering all six New England states,
maximizes your foliage viewing opportunities.
.
Canadian
Fully Escorted
1st day–Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Your vacation begins in Calgary, where
the foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet
the Great Plains. Calgary is the closest
international gateway to both the Canadian
Rockies and Glacier Park. Transfer from the
Calgary Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to
your hotel. Rooms are available for check
in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for an
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Bow River Float
2nd day–Waterton Park
Journey south through Alberta cowboy
country to Waterton Lakes National Park,
where the Rockies rise dramatically out of the
rolling prairies. You are now in the world’s
first International Peace Park, formed in
1932 by combining Waterton Lakes Park
in Canada with Glacier Park in Montana.
Together, these parks form Waterton-Glacier
International Peace Park, a celebration of
the friendship between Canada and the
United States. Enjoy a relaxing two-night
stay on the shores of Waterton Lake. Your
hotel is centrally located in Waterton, the
undiscovered jewel of Canada. Cafes, bars,
shopping, wildlife viewing and nature walks
are outside your door. Enjoy dinner. BD
3rd day–Glacier National Park, Montana
Cross the border into Montana, USA. Today
explore the wonders of Glacier National
Park. Board the stylish “Red Jammers,”
restored vintage touring coaches from the
1930’s. Journey on the spectacular “Goingto-the-Sun” Road into the heart of Glacier
National Park (weather and road conditions
permitting). See St. Mary’s Lake and the
majestic Garden Wall, the cliff that makes
up the central Continental Divide. Look for
mountain goats and bighorn sheep at Logan
Pass. Enjoy free time at Many Glacier, along
the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake. Cross the
Canadian border and return to Waterton. B
4th day–Banff, Gondola Ride
Drive north through the beautiful Kananaskis
Valley. Enjoy free time in Canmore, a
vibrant mountain town. Arrive in Banff.
Ride the Banff Gondola to the summit of
Sulphur Mountain for panoramic views of
six mountain ranges. Continue to your hotel
in downtown Banff. Enjoy a two night stay
surrounded by the wild beauty of 2,500
square mile Banff Park. B
Elk
Maligne Lake
Morraine Lake
5th day–Banff, Bow River Float
On your morning wildlife excursion, drive
along the shores of Lake Minnewanka and
Two Jack Lake. Stop at Bow River Falls.
Then (weather permitting) enjoy a float trip
on the scenic Bow River. Wildlife viewing
opportunities abound. Return to Banff.
Your afternoon is at leisure in Banff. Your
Banff hotel is ideally located adjacent to
restaurants, shops and galleries. B
Rockies and Glacier Park
6th day–Lake Louise, Jasper Park
This morning visit two beautiful Canadian
lakes. First, visit Moraine Lake in the Valley
of the Ten Peaks. Then, enjoy a leisurely visit
at Lake Louise, filled with turquoise-colored
water from Victoria Glacier. This afternoon,
drive along the world-famous Icefields
Parkway to Jasper. Waterfalls, glacier lakes
and snow-capped mountains line your
drive. The Parkway is home to bears, elk,
moose, goats, sheep and caribou, Arrive for
a relaxing two night stay in Jasper National
Park at your lodge on the banks of the
Athabasca River. You are in the midst of the
vast, unspoiled grandeur of 4,200 square
mile Jasper Park, Canada’s largest park. B
7th day–Jasper Park, Maligne Lake
Morning at leisure to enjoy the natural
beauty of Jasper Park. You may wish to
explore Jasper, a charming small town with
many shops. This afternoon visit Maligne
Canyon. Then, a scenic drive to glacier-fed
Maligne Lake, 14 miles long and ringed by
dramatic snow-capped peaks. The road to
Maligne Lake has some of the best wildlife
viewing in the Canadian Rockies. Look for
mountain goat, moose, elk, bear, bighorn
sheep, caribou and bald eagles. Return to
your lodge. B
8th day–Icefields Parkway, Ice Explorer
Another glorious day on the Icefields
Parkway, this time travelling south.
Each direction offers unique views. Ride
across the surface of Columbia Icefield’s
Athabasca Glacier on an all-terrain Ice
Explorer (weather permitting).
Jasper 2
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
9 Days
995
$
Maligne Lake
Columbia Icefield
Ice Explorer
Lake Louise
Morraine Lake
Gondola Ride
2 Banff
ALBERTA
1 Calgary
1
Bow
River
Float 2 Waterton Park
CANADA
USA
from
Many Glacier
Glacier Park
MONTANA
Going-to-the-Sun-Highway
“Red Jammer” Excursion
The meltwater from the Columbia Icefield
feeds streams that flow into three oceans:
the Arctic, the Atlantic, and the Pacific.
Walk on the glacier. Next, a photo stop
at turquoise-colored Peyto Lake. Then,
descend to the Great Plains of Canada.
Return to Calgary. Farewell dinner. BD
9th day–Calgary
The tour ends after breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to the Calgary Airport by hotel
courtesy shuttle. Thanks for vacationing with
Caravan. B
1 Calgary Hilton Garden Inn
2,3 Waterton Bayshore Inn
4 , 5 Banff Mount Royal
6 , 7 Jasper Park Jasper House
8 Calgary Hilton Garden Inn
2008 Departures
Begins Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Every other day from Jun. 7 to Sept. 27.
Room Type
Price
Double $995* $1195
TRIPLE
975*
1175
SINGLE 1595*
1795
*$995 Double: Jun. 7, 9,11,13 & Sept. 25, 27.
$1195 Double: Jun. 15 to Sept. 23.
Wonderful trip – far exceeded my expecta“tions.
Everything was first class.
”
Ms. K. S., Commerce Township, Michigan
Glorious part of the world! Top of the line
“tour,
thanks to your planning.
”
Mr. and Mrs. H. D., Salem, New Jersey
Going-to-the-Sun-Highway
“Red Jammer” Excursion
This was the first time I ever traveled as
“a single....
I enjoyed myself immensely.
Thank you.
”
Ms. M. S., Massapeque, New York
Glacier Park
Fall Colors in Canadian Rockies
For viewing fall colors in the Rockies, the
best departure dates usually are mid to
late September.
.
Nova Scotia
Fully Escorted
1st day–Halifax, Nova Scotia
Welcome to Canada’s Atlantic Coast and the
Canadian Maritimes, the enchanting land of
Anne of Green Gables. Your journey includes
visits to all three provinces of the Canadian
Maritimes: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
and New Brunswick. Caravan transfers you
from the Halifax airport to your Halifax hotel
for a two night stay. Rooms are available for
check-in after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for an
Prince Edward Island
Cabot Trail, Cape Breton
2nd day–Peggy’s Cove, Citadel Hill
After breakfast, visit the picturesque fishing
village and artists’ retreat of Peggy’s
Cove. Then, enjoy a sightseeing drive of
Halifax, including a visit to Citadel Hill. Your
afternoon is at leisure in Halifax to explore
the many attractions within walking distance
of your waterfront hotel. Enjoy dinner. BD
3rd day–New Brunswick, Bay of Fundy
Travel north this morning to New Brunswick,
Canada’s picture province. Enjoy a visit
to the province’s most famous geological
feature and most popular tourist attraction,
the Flowerpot Rocks at Hopewell Cape.
Observe the gradual rise or fall of the Bay of
Fundy tides, an average change of 6 to 8 feet
per hour. The Fundy Tides rise and fall up to
50 feet and are the highest on earth. Twice
each day one-hundred-billion tons of water
flow into the Bay of Fundy. This creates the
phenomenal Fundy Tides, which overpower
the rivers flowing into the Bay of Fundy and
reverse their direction two times a day. This
daily rise and fall of the tides equals the
24-hour flow of all of the rivers in the world.
Then, continue over the Confederation Bridge
to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest
province. Arrive at your country inn for a
relaxing two night stay. B
4th day–Prince Edward Island
This morning, drive along the seashore of
Prince Edward Island Park. Watch for red
fox and great blue heron. Visit Anne of
Green Gables House in Cavendish. Stroll
through settings described in the literary
classic such as Lover’s Lane and Haunted
Woods. Mark Twain called the novel “the
sweetest creation of childlife yet written.”
Free time in Charlottetown. Tonight, enjoy a
traditional lobster supper. Maritime lobsters
are world renowned for their great taste. BD
5th day–Cape Breton Island
Enjoy a morning ferry ride back to Nova
Scotia. Travel north over the causeway to
Cape Breton Island. Alexander Graham Bell
once remarked, “I have traveled around the
globe... and for simple beauty, Cape Breton
outrivals them all.” Bell made his home here.
Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum,
dedicated to the inventor of the telephone.
Halifax Waterfront
and Prince Edward Island
8 Days
Relive Bell’s first words over the telephone,
“Mr.Watson - come here - I want to see
you.” Arrive at your hotel in the resort town
of Baddeck for an enjoyable two night stay.
Enjoy dinner. BD
6th day–Cabot Trail, Whale Watching
Your entire day is devoted to exploring the
attractions of the Cabot Trail. Named for
explorer John Cabot, the Cabot Trail is one
of the most beautiful drives in the world.
Drive along stunning mountain and coastal
scenery. Follow the Trail to the Frenchspeaking village of Chéticamp. Ascend
into Cape Breton Highlands Park, one of
Canada’s spectacular wilderness areas.
Enjoy, a whale watching expedition cruise
(weather permitting). These nutrient rich
waters are the seasonal home to many
species of whales. Look for fin, minke,
and pilot whales. You may see dolphins,
porpoises, cormorants, bald eagles and
other wildlife. Return to your Cape Breton
hotel. B
7th day–Fortress of Louisbourg
Enjoy a leisurely visit to the impressive
Fortress of Louisbourg, the crown jewel of
the Canadian Park Service. Journey back in
time as you stroll through this 18th century
fortress. Travel south on Cape Breton Island
to your hotel. Enjoy a farewell dinner. B D
Whale
Watching
Anne of Green Gables
Prince
Edward
2 Island
Hopewell
Cape
995
$
Cabot Trail
Cape Breton
Island
Baddeck 2
New Brunswick
from
1
Fortress of
Louisbourg
Dundee
Bay of Fundy
Nova Scotia
Peggy’s
Cove
2
Halifax
8th day–Halifax
Caravan transfers you to the Halifax airport,
arriving at 11:30 a.m. Please schedule your
flights after 1:00 p.m. Thanks for vacationing
with Caravan. B
Peggy’s Cove
Atlantic Ocean
1,2 Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
3,4 Prince Edward Island North Winds
5, 6 Baddeck Ceilidh / Inverary
7 Dundee Dundee Resort
2008 Departures
Begins Halifax, Canada
Weekly from Jun. 2 to Oct. 12.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 975* 1075 SINGLE 1395* 1545
*Tours are $995 double, except Jul. 6 to
Aug. 31 which are $1095 double.
We were in very beautiful and spectacular
“areas.
The people we encountered were so
wholesome. Enjoyed the trip immensely!
”
Mr. & Mrs. R.B., Stockton, California - Maritimes
Excellent choices of hotels. Your rest and
“photo
stops were just right. My 5th trip with
Caravan. They have all been extra special.
”
Ms. K. M., Madison, Tennessee - Canadian Maritimes
Whale Watching
Louisburg Lighthouse
Fall Colors in Nova Scotia
Fall foliage arrives later in Nova Scotia than in
New England. The best departure dates for
viewing fall colors are very late September
and all of the October dates. Have your
cameras ready on the Cabot Trail, where fall
foliage can be spectacular.
.
Mexico’s
Fully Escorted
All Meals in Mexico Included
1st day–El Paso, Texas
Welcome to Mexico’s untamed Copper
Canyon with roundtrip daytime Copper
Canyon train rides in a first class chartered
train car. Fly to El Paso on the border.
El Paso is the closest American gateway
to the Copper Canyon. Transfer by hotel
courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Rooms are
available for check in after 3:00 p.m. If you
drive to El Paso, Caravan has arranged
free hotel parking (automobiles only) for the
length of the tour. Join Caravan for an
Posada Barrancas Mirador
El Fuerte
2nd day–El Paso to Creel, Mexico
Cross the Rio Grande by private motorcoach
this morning. Enter Mexico at Juarez, a
bustling border town. See the expansive,
pristine Samalayuca Sand Dunes. Continue
through huge expanses of rangeland and
occasional pecan tree orchards. Enjoy lunch.
Then journey through Mennonite country. The
hard-working Mennonites have transformed
the desert into fertile farmland. Next, pass
by vast apple orchards en route to the Creel
area. Creel, at 7700 feet, is the highest
overnight on the tour. Enjoy dinner. BLD
3rd day–Copper Canyon Train, Divisadero
Late morning, “All Aboard” for your Copper
Canyon train trip, considered one of the top
scenic rail journeys in the world. Shortly after
boarding in Creel, the train circles back over
itself in a complete loop known as El Lazo.
Enjoy lunch in the dining car. Make a brief
stop in Divisadero. See the overlook and visit
the Divisadero open market. As you descend
from the top of the Sierra Madre, you see
cascading waterfalls and sheer canyon
walls give way to rolling hills and tropical
farmlands. See palm, banana, papaya and
mango trees. Copper Canyon sunsets are a
delight. Dinner is in the dining car. Arrive in
the picturesque colonial town of El Fuerte for
a relaxing two night stay. BLD
4th day–El Fuerte, River Float Trip
On your El Fuerte River float trip
this morning, you may see parrots,
woodpeckers, kiskadees, kingfishers,
doves, cormorants and other desert birds
in their natural habitat (river conditions
permitting, otherwise a visit to a Mayo
Indian village will be substituted). Next, a
brief walking tour to visit the 17th century
cathedral and government palace. After
lunch, the afternoon is at leisure to stroll the
cobblestone streets and the charming plaza
of El Fuerte, center of all social life. Before
dinner, enjoy a colorful and festive Mexican
ballet folklorico. BLD
Copper Canyon Train
from
Copper Canyon Roundtrip Train 8 Days $995
5th day–Copper Canyon Train
Reboard your chartered train car this
morning for another thrilling train ride
through the Canyon. You start at sea level
and climb to 8,000 feet. The entire railroad
passes through 86 tunnels and 38 bridges
in the 25,000 square mile canyons of the
Sierra Madre. The five major canyons are
collectively known as the Copper Canyon,
which is four times the size of the U.S.
Grand Canyon. The Tarahumara Indians live
in the Canyon. Stop this morning in Temoris
where you can see three ascending levels
of the railroad. Enjoy lunch on board in the
dining car. Your round trip train ride gives
you a second chance to view the grandeur
of the Canyon. Arrive at your hotel on the
rim of the Copper Canyon. See sweeping
Canyon views from your room directly
overlooking the Canyon. Enjoy dinner. BLD
6th day–Barrancas to Chihuahua
Morning at leisure to enjoy spectacular views
of the Copper Canyon from your hotel. Walk
to see the Tarahumara Indians who live in
the canyon caves below or mingle with the
Tarahumara artisan vendors who gather in
front of the hotel. After lunch, drive by the old
Bocoyna mission, built by the Jesuits in 1692.
Continue to Chihuahua for a fun two night
stay. Enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner. BLD
7th day–Chihuahua, Paquimé Pottery
This morning enjoy a full sightseeing drive of
beautiful Chihuahua. Visit the government
palace, home to a series of magnificent
murals depicting Mexican history. Visit the
baroque cathedral. See the 18th century
aqueduct and drive by beautifully restored
colonial homes. Visit the Museum of the
Revolution, former home of Pancho Villa, hero
of the Revolution (closed on Mondays). Learn
the story of Mexico’s fight for freedom. Next,
see a demonstration of Paquimé potterymaking made famous by the Indians of Casas
Grandes. Enjoy lunch. The rest of your day is
at leisure. Farewell dinner tonight. BLD
8th day–Chihuahua to El Paso
your Chihuahua hotel to El Paso, arriving at the
airport at 1:30 p.m. Schedule your return flight
after 3:00 p.m. (After 4:00 p.m. for international
flights.) Thanks for vacationing with Caravan.
¡Muchas Gracias! B
1 El Paso, Texas
USA
Menonite Country
MEXICO
Creel
Divisadero
Float Trip
1
2 Chihuahua
Bocoyna Mission
1 Tarahumara Cave
Barrancas
2 El Fuerte
ROUNDTRIP TRAIN ROUTE
by Private First Class Car
SOUTH ROUTE
Creel to El Fuerte — 8 hours
NORTH ROUTE
El Fuerte to Barrancas — 6 hours
The Copper Canyon Train
The Chihuahua-Pacifico Railway, completed
in 1961, after 90 years of construction, is a
modern marvel of engineering. The same
rails are used by all trains going through the
Canyon. With Caravan you travel both the
south and the north route in a spacious airconditioned chartered first class train car.
They are operated by Ferrocaril Mexicano,
exclusive owners of the Copper Canyon rail
route. In the rare event of a train stoppage,
Caravan will make alternative arrangements.
Both of your Copper Canyon train rides are
scheduled in the daytime for the best lighting
for views and photography. Often the train
can be delayed for up to a couple of hours. A
roundtrip train ride doubles your chances of
viewing the canyon during daylight. Also, by
going roundtrip, you can see a different side of
the canyon in each direction.
Comfort and Safety, First Class Car
Caravan has reserved an entire first class train
car. For your comfort, there are always more
seats in your car than there are clients. For
your health, animals are not permitted in your
car. For your safety, the seats in your train car
are only available to Caravan clients and are
not open to the general public.
Meals B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
Bottled water provided on motorcoach.
Purified water provided at all meals.
1 El Paso Wyndham Airport
2 Creel Creel Mountain Lodge
3,4 El Fuerte Posada del Hidalgo
5 Copper Canyon Rim
Posada Barrancas Mirador
6, 7 Chihuahua Palacio del Sol
2008 Departures
Begins El Paso, Texas
Weekly: Jan. 7 to July 22; Aug. 30 to Dec. 12;
and Dec. 25, 27, 28 & 29.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1195
TRIPLE 975* 1145 SINGLE 1295* 1495
*Tours are $995 double, except:
March 1- May 15, and Sept. 18-Oct. 31,
and Dec. 25-29, which are $1195 double.
Hold space free from 1 to 7 days, then $300 deposit.
hotels were wonderful. The train trip
“wasYourexciting
and amazing. Your tour director
was knowledgeable, personable and had a
fantastic sense of humor. Having bottled
water supplied generously was a big plus!
”
Ms. P. V., DeKalb, Illinois
El Fuerte River
Tarahumara Indian
Our trip was certainly more than we ever
“expected.
”
Mr. G. S., San Antonio, Texas
.
Mexico’s Fully Escorted
All Meals Included
1st day–Mexico City
Welcome to the glory of Old Mexico.
Review the ancient cultures of the
Nahua, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan
civilizations. Visit the grand colonial cities of
Puebla, Veracruz and Merida. Fly to Mexico
City, the capital of this fascinating country
with an exotic blend of indigenous and
international cultures, close yet breathtakingly
foreign. Caravan provides a transfer from
the Mexico City airport for a two night stay
at your centrally located hotel. Rooms are
available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Dinner
is at your hotel, then join Caravan for an 8:00
p.m. welcome briefing. D
Teotihuacán
Misión Palenque
2nd day–Mexico City, Teotihuacán Ruins
This morning visit Mexico’s grandest
archaeological site, Teotihuacán, built by the
Nahua. The sixth largest city in the world
in 400 A.D., Teotihuacán was mysteriously
abandoned 300 years later, centuries before
the Aztec occupation. Visit the Jaguar
Palace and the Temple of the Plumed Conch
Shells. See the Pyramids of the Sun and
Moon. Walk the Avenue of the Dead, flanked
by temples and palaces. Enjoy lunch. Then,
a brief visit to the National Palace. See the
murals of Mexico’s greatest artist, Diego
Rivera. These colorful murals cover Mexico’s
pre-Columbian Indian history, the colonial
period and the Revolution. Next, drive by
Mexico City’s main square and Cathedral.
Visit Mexico City’s National Museum of
Anthropology in Chapultepec Park. See
archaeological treasures of pre-Hispanic
civilizations, including the Toltec, Mexica,
Aztec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Olmec and Mayan.
See the immense Aztec Calendar Stone.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
Hilton
Centro Historico
3rd day–Mexico City, Puebla, Veracruz
Morning drive to visit the historic center of
colonial Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage
site. The city is famous for its hundreds
of churches. Enjoy lunch. Arrive in midafternoon at the port city of Veracruz on the
Gulf of Mexico. For centuries Veracruz has
been a crossroads of the Americas, with
Caribbean, European, African and Mexican
cultures. Explore the romantic plaza, the
oldest in Mexico, with strolling mariachis,
serenading guitarists and marimba bands.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
4th day–Villa Hermosa, Olmec, Palenque
Mango orchards and pineapple fields give
way to lush vegetation and tropical flowers
on your drive east today (a box lunch
en route). Photostop at Villa Hermosa’s
La Venta Park. See giant Olmec heads
up to twelve feet tall. The Olmec are the
predecessors of the Maya and Aztec.
Continue to Palenque for a relaxing two
night stay. Dinner tonight. BLD
Palenque
Ancient and Colonial Cities
from
8 Days $995
5th day–Palenque
Palenque is magical. Here, mysterious
Mayan ruins are set against a natural
backdrop of jungle foliage. See the Main
Plaza, the Temple of the Inscriptions and
the Group of the Cross. See the four story
observation tower rising from the huge
rectangular palace. Unique in the Mayan
world, this observation tower is believed to
have been constructed to view the winter
solstice. After lunch, your day is at leisure
to enjoy the tropical gardens of your resort.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
6th day–Palenque, Uxmal, Mérida
Head north through the state of Campeche.
Enjoy lunch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
Next, through the Puuc Hills to visit ancient
Uxmal, dating back to 600 A.D. At Uxmal,
see the Pyramid of the Magicians, the
Nunnery Quadrangle, the Governor’s Palace
with its 20,000 intricately carved lace-like
stones and the Turtle House. Then, drive
to Mérida, Yucatan’s capital and cultural
center, for a two night stay. Your hotel is
ideally located near the Plaza Principal, lined
with shops, cafes, strolling mariachis, and
serenading guitarists. Enjoy dinner. BLD
7th day–Mérida, Chichén Itzá
Morning drive to visit the Mayan-Toltec ruins
of Chichén Itzá. See the Castle Pyramid.
Visit the Ballcourt, the Sacred Cenote and
the Group of a Thousand Columns. Learn
about achievements made by the Maya
more than 1500 years ago, including the
365 day, 19 month Mayan Haab calendar.
Enjoy lunch. Return to Mérida.
Drive by Mérida’s colonial mansions.
Mérida offers great shopping for paintings,
handicrafts, hammocks and huipiles.
Farewell dinner. BLD
8th day–Mérida, Cancún
Mérida to Cancún. Arrive at Cancún airport at
11:00 a.m. Schedule flights after 1:00 p.m. If
you are staying over in Cancún, Caravan will
transfer you to your Cancún hotel. Thanks for
We covered a great territory and saw
“some
lovely sites. Having traveled with
Caravan, we hoped our experience would
be as good as before, and it was.
”
Mr. & Mrs. E. G., New Port Richey, Florida
All Meals B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
1,2 Mexico City Hilton Centro Historico
3 Veracruz Gran Hotel Diligencias
4,5 Palenque Misión Palenque
6,7 Mérida Casa del Balam
2008 Departures
Begins Mexico City
Most Fridays: Jan. 4 to May 23;
June 20 to July 18; Nov. 7 to Dec. 5.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 955* 1055 SINGLE 1225* 1325
*Tours are $995 double, except February,
March and April which are $1095 double.
All the hotels had great locations,
“situated
right in the center of what we
wanted to see and explore.
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liked the fact that there
“wereWenoespecially
‘hidden charges.’
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culture as opposed to typical tourist
menus and fare.
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Mr. and Mrs. S. S., Oslo, Norway
Mr. and Mrs. J. S., Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Ms. E. B., Culpapper, Virginia
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Mrs. H. W., Poulsbo, Washington
.
Guatemala
Fully Escorted
All Meals Included
1st day–Guatemala City, Guatemala
Caravan welcomes you to El Mundo Maya,
the beautiful land of lakes, volcanoes and
ancient Mayan culture. Caravan provides a
transfer from Guatemala City airport to your
hotel. Rooms are available for check in after
3:00 p.m. Dine at your hotel. Join Caravan
for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. D
Lake Atitlán
2nd day–Ixchel, Guatemala City
Enjoy breakfast, then visit Ixchel Museum to
see handwoven textiles and costumes from
Guatemala’s highland Indians. Next, to the
historic center. Drive by the main plaza and
cathedral. Lunch. The rest of the day is at
leisure. Dine at your hotel. BLD
3rd day–Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlán
Morning drive into the Altiplano (highlands)
of Chichicastenango. Enjoy lunch. Next,
visit the largest traje (indigenous clothing)
and tipica (crafts) market in Central
America. This marketplace has operated
continuously for over a thousand years.
With Caravan, your visit is on market day,
which draws hundreds of vendors from all
over Guatemala. Shop for wooden dance
masks, hand-woven huipiles and colorful
fabrics. Next, see Santo Tomas Church, built
in 1540. Here Indians practice their faith,
blending Mayan and Catholic rituals. Indian
priests chant prayers in ancient dialects,
copal incense fills the air, and rose petals
and candles cover the church floor. Then,
to your hotel for a leisurely two night stay
on Lake Atitlán, 5,000 feet above sea level.
Dinner. BLD
4th day–Lake Atitlán Boat Cruise
Relaxing morning cruise across the deep,
blue water of Lake Atitlán, considered by
many to be the world’s most beautiful lake.
This 900 foot deep lake is surrounded by
three towering volcanoes. Visit the traditional
village of Santiago Atitlán. Look for fishermen
in dug-out canoes and women balancing
huge water vessels on their heads. Enjoy
lunch. The rest of the day is at leisure to
enjoy the dramatic scenery. Dinner. BLD
Tikal
Handicrafts
5th day–Lake Atitlán, Copán, Honduras
Spectacular scenery this morning as
you descend from the highlands into
Guatemala’s central valley. Pass through
Indian villages with their Mayan culture still
intact. See pine forests, picturesque lakes
and hand-tilled crops growing on hillside
terraces. Enjoy lunch en route. Cross into
western Honduras. Arrive at Copán, home to
the best preserved ruins of the Mayan world,
long protected by the jungle in a remote
mountain valley. Enjoy a two night stay at
your hotel. Dinner. BLD
from
with Tikal and Copán 6th day–Copán, Honduras
Morning visit to Copán Ruins, the “Athens”
of the Mayan world. These magnificent ruins
are known for their detailed carvings and
well preserved stelae. Visit the Acropolis,
Great Plaza, and Ballcourt. See the
Hieroglyphic Stairway where the world’s
longest Maya text, with over a thousand
glyphs, is carved on 63 stone steps. See
Altar Q, a rectangular stone altar with carved
portraits of all of Copán’s rulers from the
founder, Yax Kuk Mo, to the last ruler, Yax
Pac. Enjoy lunch. Next, to the charming
town of Copán. Then, free time to explore
the village, main plaza and the native
marketplace. Enjoy dinner. BLD
7th day–Petenchel, Guatemala
Re-enter Guatemala this morning and
descend into the Caribbean lowlands.
Cross the Rio Dulce. Enjoy lunch. Afternoon
arrival in Petenchel for a two night stay.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
8th day–Tikal
An unforgettable morning visit to Tikal.
Settled in 700 B.C., Tikal became the
grandest of all Mayan cities and is now a
UNESCO World Heritage site. This outerworldly site also served as the victorious
rebel base in the first Star Wars movie.
Here, while the sounds of monkeys and
tropical birds fill the air, you will see towering
pyramids jut out of the rainforest canopy.
Visit Tikal’s great plaza. See the Temple of
the Grand Jaguar and Temple II. Visit the
Plaza of the Seven Temples and El Mundo
Perdido, the Lost World. Enjoy lunch.
Afternoon at leisure at your resort. Enjoy bird
watching on the nature trails or just relax by
the pool. Dinner. BLD
9th day–Tikal, Antigua
Head south this morning for a day’s drive to
Antigua. Enjoy a lunch en route. Then visit
the Mayan archaeological site of Quiriguá.
11 Days $995
Tikal 2
GUATEMALA
Rio Dulce
Lake Atitlan
2
Chichicástenango
Quiriguá
Antigua
2
2 Guatemala City
See zoomorphic figures and the some of
the world’s largest stelae. The stelae record
Mayan history. Continue to Antigua, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the best
preserved colonial cities in Central America.
Enjoy a two night stay in Antigua. Dinner. BLD
10th day–Antigua, Coffee Plantation
This morning explore Antigua, Guatemala’s
former capital for more than two centuries.
Visit a coffee plantation. Pick a few beans,
in season, and sample fresh Guatemalan
coffee. Next, see the ornate façade of La
Merced Church. Visit the Las Capuchinas
Convent. Enjoy Lunch. Then, free time.
Antigua has great shopping. You can find
ceramics, jade and beautiful weavings.
Guatemala’s fame as the “land of the eternal
spring” is based on Antigua’s near perfect
climate. Farewell dinner. BLD
11th day–Antigua, Guatemala City
Your tour ends this morning at your hotel
in Antigua. Caravan provides transfers
throughout the day to the Guatemala City
airport. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan.
¡Hasta la vista! B
HONDURAS
2 Copán
All Meals B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
1,2 Guatemala City Tikal Futura
3,4 Lake Atitlán Villa Santa Catarina
5,6 Copán, Honduras Posada Real
7,8 Tikal area, Petenchel Villa Maya
9 ,10 Antigua Villa Coloniales
2008 Departures
Begins Guatemala City
Most Fridays: Jan. 4 to May 23;
June 20 to July 25; Nov. 7 to Dec. 26.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 975* 1075 SINGLE 1295* 1395
*Tours are $995 double, except Feb., March,
April and Dec. 19 & 26, which are $1095 double.
The Tikal Futura was world class,
“Lake
Atitlan hotel was charming, Copan
beautiful, Petenchel magnificent, Antigua
hotel was unbelieveable. Meals, unfailingly
excellent!
Mr. R. T., Oxnard, California
”
Your tour director was the most capable,
“knowledgeable,
caring, and experienced
that I have had the pleasure of knowing in
about 30 years of travel.
”
Mr. W. S., Bronx, New York
Sightseeing and activities could not have
“been
better. It was a grand experience.
Copán
Keep up your fine work. Thank you for a
great vacation.
Mr. D. J., Hudson, Ohio
”
.
Costa Rica
Fully Escorted
All Meals Included
1st day–San José, Costa Rica
Welcome to the “rich coast,” friendly land
of democracy and rare natural beauty.
With naturalist guides, see exotic birds
and wildlife, hike in jungle rainforests, view
volcanoes, soak in hot springs and cruise
through biological reserves. Relax on both
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Caravan
provides transfers from the San José airport
to your hotel for a two night stay. Rooms are
available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Dine at
your hotel, then join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m.
welcome briefing. D
Costa Rican Rainforest
Tortuguero Park
2nd day–Poás Volcano, San José
After breakfast, see the statue of the
drummer boy, Costa Rica’s hero. Next,
weather permitting, visit Poás Volcano,
dormant since 1991. You can safely view this
dramatic mile-wide crater from an overlook.
Enjoy lunch. Next, see San José’s Plaza de
la Cultura, Central Park and the National
Theatre. Visit the National Museum (on
Mondays, visit the Gold Museum instead).
Enjoy dinner. BLD
3rd day–Rainforest Aerial Tram
Scenic morning drive through Braulio Carrillo
Park. Look for cascading waterfalls. Then,
a thrilling adventure into the heart of the
rainforest. Glide through the jungle canopy on
the world famous rainforest aerial tram, rated
one of Costa Rica’s top tourist attractions.
Next, with a naturalist guide, enjoy a short
rainforest hike on level terrain. Enjoy lunch.
Visit a butterfly garden. Then, cruise through
rivers and canals to the 47,000 acre
Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero is home
to more than 300 species of birds. Look for
toucans, parrots, kingfishers and the rare
green macaw. Enjoy a two night stay at your
lodge. After dinner in Tortuguero, a naturalist
talks about the rainforest. BLD
4th day–Tortuguero Park, Canal Cruise
Cruise this morning with naturalist guides
along canals lined by raffia palm, habitat of
howler and white-faced monkeys, green
iguanas and tropical birds. Look for white
and snowy egrets and the amazing nests of
the montezuma oropendola. Then, enter the
mysterious reflecting waters of Caño Palma
wildlife reserve. Next, visit the Green Turtle
Research Station. Learn about efforts to
protect the turtle’s nesting habitat, eggs and
young hatchlings. Walk along the Atlantic
turtle nesting beaches with a naturalist
guide. Next, to Tortuguero village. Meet
Costa Rican school children on your visit to
a local school (when in session). Return to
your lodge for lunch. Free time to enjoy your
lodge’s swimming pool and tropical flower
gardens. Enjoy an afternoon boat excursion
into Tortuguero Park. Look for otters, turtles
and manatees. Dinner. BLD
Bird Watching
from
Natural Paradise
5th day–San Carlos Valley, Fortuna
Morning cruise on Tortuguero River. See a
banana plantation. Lunch, then a brief stop
at Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve. Here you
can walk the nearly 300 foot long suspension
bridge over a jungle river. Next, through
scenic countryside to the San Carlos Valley
for a two night stay in Fortuna. Dinner. BLD
6th day–Caño Negro, Hot Springs, Arenal
Head north this morning, passing through
sugar cane, teak and orange plantations.
Then, cruise on the Rio Frio which runs
through the world famous Caño Negro
wildlife refuge, home to many migratory
birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica.
Look for whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills,
cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and
northern jacanas. Watch for caimans,
crocodiles, spider monkeys and web-footed,
water-walking lizards. Lunch. Return to
Fortuna. Free time to explore this charming
village. Then, enjoy a relaxing soak in the
volcanic hot springs. Weather permitting,
see nearby Arenal Volcano’s softly glowing
lava flow. Enjoy dinner. BLD
7th day–Cloud Forest Hike, Pacific Coast
This morning, drive by the Children’s Eternal
Rainforest, part of the Monteverde cloud
forest region. The Children’s Rainforest
was purchased with donations from school
children around the world to be preserved
forever. Next, enter a cloud forest reserve,
home to epiphytes, orchids, ferns and
tropical birds, for a guided walk. Cloud
forests are like rainforests, but with less rain
and more humidity. Look for many species
of hummingbirds in the feeding gallery.
Lunch at a cloud forest restaurant. Then, to
Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast for a two
night stay. Dinner is at your resort. BLD
8th day– Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio
This morning drive by the Carara Biological
Reserve. This tropical bird and wildlife
sanctuary is one of the world’s few nesting
places for the scarlet macaw. Then, visit
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica’s most beautiful
park. Time to beachcomb or swim at the
three pristine beaches, rated among the top
ten in the world. Easy hiking trails wind along
the shore, home to one of the last natural
10 Days $995
Caño Negro Wildlife
and Crocodile Cruise
Arenal Volcano
Hot Springs
Children's
Eternal
Rainforest
Caño Palma
Birdwatching Cruise
Tortuguero Park
Green Turtle
Wildlife Cruise
Research Station
Selva Verde
Tortuguero National Park
Butterfly 2
Garden
2 Fortuna
Banana
Atlantic Ocean
Plantation
Poas
Volcano
Cloud Forest
Coffee
Plantation
Sarchi
Central
Pacific 2
Coast
Rainforest Aerial Tram
and Rainforest Hike
12
San José
COSTA RICA
Carara
Reserve
Pacific Ocean
habitats of the playful rare squirrel monkey.
Lunch. Return to your resort to enjoy leisure
time. Dinner. BLD
9th day–Sarchi, Coffee Plantation
Morning visit to Sarchi. See the painted ox
carts and colorful handicrafts. Enjoy lunch.
Next, see the metallic church of Grecia. Then,
visit a coffee plantation. Pick a few beans
when in season. Sample fresh Costa Rican
coffee and learn about the history of the
coffee bean. Return to San José.
Farewell dinner. BLD
10th day–San José
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning
at your hotel. Caravan provides transfers
throughout the day to the San José airport.
Thanks for vacationing with Caravan.
¡Hasta la vista! B
Caravan’s Costa Rican tour was definitely
“a tour
to remember for the rest of our days.
The quality of the tour staff, the hotels and
the sites to visit was superior in every way
and far surpassed our expectations at the
time we planned our vacation.
”
Mr. K.P., Bend, Oregon
Manuel Antonio Park
All Meals: B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
1, 2 San José
Barcelo Palacio, Aurola
3, 4 Tortuguero Park Laguna Lodge,
Pachira Lodge
5, 6 Fortuna Arenal Manoa, Arenal Springs,
Las Cabanitas, Lomas del Volcan
7, 8 Central Pacific Coast
Doubletree Resort by Hilton
9 San José Aurola
2008 Departures
Begins San José Most days: January, February, March, April
and December. Weekly: May to November.
Room Type
Price
Double
$995* $1095
TRIPLE 955* 1055 SINGLE 1195* 1295
*Tours are $995 double, except Feb. 1 - Apr. 30
and Dec. 16 - 31, 2008 which are $1095 double.
Tortuguero was amazing. Keep up the
“good
work, Caravan! We love to travel with
you.
”
Mrs. A.S., North Miami Beach, Florida
The Caravan hotels, meals, local guides,
“driver
and tour director were exceptional.
Manuel Antonio
Scarlet Macaw
I have never had a tour vacation run so
well.
Ms. P. B., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
”
.
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will reserve space and send a written tour confirmation upon receipt of deposit and
your information (name, address, telephone number and emergency contact).
Air is extra and is not sold by Caravan. Book your flights early for best air fares.
Deposit Hold space free, from one to seven days, then $300 deposit per person.
Full Payment Due 60 days prior to the start of tour. If full payment is not
received by the due date, Caravan may cancel the reservation without notice.
Bookings made within 30 days of departure require immediate full payment.
Please Call or Send Payment to:
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Meals Meals are shown by B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner). Full American
or buffet breakfasts are included everywhere. All meals in Latin America (Mexico,
Guatemala and Costa Rica) are included. Meals that are included on the USA
and Canada tours are listed on each itinerary. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
are not included. Free bottled water is provided on the motorcoach in all of Latin
America. Special meal requests (including vegetarian) are not guaranteed.
Rooms Double rooms in the hotels and lodges listed have two beds and private
bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are
usually two beds, a rollaway is sometimes available but not guaranteed. Changes
in type of room due to cancellation by a roommate (a double changed to a single,
a triple to a double, etc.) will result in the higher tour price for the remaining
client(s). Caravan can request non-smoking rooms, but they are not guaranteed.
Transportation By modern air-conditioned motorcoach, boat and train.
No smoking on motorcoaches or trains. Seats are rotated daily.
Travelers Needing Special Assistance Persons needing individual assistance
for walking, dining, or other personal needs must be accompanied by an able
companion and must notify Caravan in writing at the time of booking. Certain
trips and features are not wheelchair accessible. If you require a wheelchair, you
must provide your own small collapsible wheelchair. In international destinations,
Caravan cannot guarantee wheelchair accessiblity.
Luggage Due to space limitations, only one normal sized piece of luggage,
weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, may be brought per person. In addition,
one small handbag and/or small flight bag may be personally carried. Caravan is
not responsible for loss or damage to your belongings and strongly recommends not
traveling with expensive jewelry or other valuables.
Gratuities Caravan includes all tips to local guides, restaurant waiters and hotel
maids. Tips to the Caravan Tour Director and Driver are not included.
Not Included Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees,
airport porter fees, visas, phones, valet, all items of a personal nature and beverages
and food not on the regular menu. Tour price does not include taxes and general
fees (government, entrance, activity, hotel porterage) which are additional and
listed separately beneath each tour’s price.
Passports and Visas Travel to Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico
requires a U.S. passport valid for 6 months after date of entry. Non U.S. citizens,
please check passport and visa requirements.
Final Documents Before departure you will receive packing and travel tips,
a day-by-day itinerary and hotel address list.
Exchange Rate Prices are based on the exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar in effect
September 15, 2007 and are subject to increase if such rates change prior to departure.
Trade Memberships Caravan is a member of ASTA (American Society of
Travel Agents), NTA (National Tour Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International
Association), and an allied member of ACTA (Alliance of Canadian Travel Agencies).
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Part A - Caravan’s Tour Cancellation Protection Benefit provides a full refund of
your tour price less a deductible of $100 per person for tour cancellations made for
any reason whatsoever prior to departure. Cancellations made within 72 hours prior
to the start of the tour, or during the tour, will be charged an additional $50 per
person administrative fee. Refunds for missed days on tour are based on the actual
cost of services not used, less any extra expenses incurred by Caravan, and are not
on a per day basis. Travel agent commissions are not covered for cancellations.*
Part B - Travel Insurance Benefits including: Pre-Departure Trip Cancellation
& Post-Departure Trip Interruption. Protection for air arrangements, (provided
air flights are within 7 total days of the land tour dates and are to and from the
land tour departure/return cities); $25,000 Medical Expense; $50,000 Emergency
Evacuation or Repatriation; $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment;
$500 (maximum of $100 per day) Travel Delay; $1,000 Baggage and Personal
Effects; and $100 Baggage Delay. In addition, there is a 24 hour Worldwide
Assistance Service for medical or legal emergencies.*
The Travel Protection Plan is non-refundable and non-transferable and can only
be purchased at time of deposit. This optional plan is included on your initial
invoice. If you do not wish to buy this plan, please deduct the appropriate amount.
This is a brief description of the plan. A Certificate of Coverage which fully details
the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions will be sent with your reservation confirmation and is also available at Caravan.com.
*Part A of this plan is provided by Caravan Tours. The Part B benefits are underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, NAIC
#19455, a member of the AIG Companies located at 70 Pine St., NY, NY 10270.
The Claims Department for Part B is: Travel Guard, P.O. Box 47, Stevens Point, WI
54481 877-525-2373 (toll free).
Cancellation Fees If you do not purchase Caravan’s Travel Protection Plan,
cancellations will be charged the per person fees listed below. In fairness to others
and because of expenses incurred, we cannot make exceptions.
61 or more days prior to start of tour: Fee is $300
60-8 days prior to start of tour: Fee is 50% of tour price.
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Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in Caravan’s office.
Cancellation fees apply even if a person transfers to another tour or start date.
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(“Caravan”) is strictly limited; tour participant agrees that maximum liquidated
damages shall not exceed the tour price. Caravan is responsible only in the capacity
for making arrangements for the tour services offered, including hotels, sightseeing,
transportation (whether by motorcoach, boat, train, airplane or any other means),
guides, porterage, and meals from various suppliers (collectively “Suppliers”). The
itineraries shown are subject to revisions, including substitution of hotels, activities
and routings. If a service is not provided, and Caravan is unable to substitute a
service of similar value, Caravan’s liability shall not exceed the actual cost of the
services not provided. Caravan does not own or operate any of these Suppliers. The
Suppliers are not agents, servants, employees or joint ventures of Caravan, but are
Independent Contractors providing travel services to Caravan. Caravan is not liable
for any damage, including personal injury, accident, personal loss or other expense,
from any cause, act or omission by Suppliers or third parties. Tour participant agrees
that by utilizing the travel services of Suppliers, that tour participant will look to
Suppliers for any damages of any kind. Caravan is not responsible for any purchases
made during the tour. Caravan is not responsible for the costs of any medical
treatment required during your tour, nor is Caravan responsible for the quality, or
lack thereof, of medical care you may receive while on your tour. Caravan Tours,
Inc. and/or its agents are not responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience
caused by late departures, change of schedule, strikes or other conditions. Caravan
is not liable for any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized acts or omissions of any
travel agent or travel agency. Legal proceedings by or against Caravan Tours, Inc.
may be instituted only in a state or federal court within the State of Illinois, and any
claim involved in such proceedings shall be decided in accordance with the laws
of the State of Illinois. Caravan reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any
person as a member of a tour at any time before or during the actual operation of
the tour. Caravan reserves the right to cancel any tour at any time. In computer or
human billing error, Caravan reserves the right to re-invoice with correct billing.
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