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Dear Traveler,
Welcome to a wonderful vacation at an
incredible value.
Caravan’s fully escorted tours are polished,
complete and fun! Compare with anybody and
everybody. Caravan is the best deal.
Choose from tours to the USA, Canada,
Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Panama.
These quality tours feature great hotels
and itineraries, complete sightseeing and
professional tour directors, 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 59 years.
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Costa Rica tropical rainforest with some local inhabitants
Fully Escorted Tours
United States
Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion . . . . 6
Mt. Rushmore, Grand Tetons & Yellowstone . . . . 8
California Coast, Wine Country & Yosemite. . . .10
New England Summer and Fall Foliage . . . . . . 12
Canada
Canadian Rockies and Glacier Park . . . . . . . . . 14
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island . . . . . . 16
Mexico
Mexico’s Ancient Civilizations . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Guatemala
Guatemala with Tikal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Panama
Canal Cruise, Rainforests and Beaches . . . . . . 22
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Natural Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611
1-800-Caravan (800-227-2826) or 1-312-321-9800
Caravan is the best value
Our 59th year of excellence
All-inclusive
Great value, low prices, book early
You can trust our 59 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
Purified water
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you
great vacations at much lower prices than
you can find anywhere else. Many 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.
Caravan provides purified water on
motorcoaches and purifed water at all
meals in Latin America.
All meals included in Latin America
In Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama and
Guatemala, Caravan includes all meals.
In the USA and Canada included meals are
listed on each itinerary page.
Scarlet Macaw
Costa Rica Rainforest
Guatemala
Monument Valley
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!
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How to reserve your ç tour
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vacation highlight. Caravan does 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
and when 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.
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Tour Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines
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member of ACTA (Alliance of Canadian
Travel Agencies).
It’s easy. See your travel agent or call
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Caravan will hold your space for you without
any deposit, from 1 to 3 days, depending on
the date of departure. 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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information including weather, tour videos,
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Grand Canyon,
Fully Escorted
1st day–Phoenix, Arizona
Spend two nights at the South Rim of the
Grand Canyon and visit the greatest national
parks of the Southwest! Your adventure
begins in Phoenix, Arizona. Transfer from
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by hotel
courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Rooms are
available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Join
Caravan for a 6:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
The Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Bryce Canyon
2nd day–Sedona, Grand Canyon
Drive through Scottsdale and along
Camelback Mountain on your morning
sightseeing. Next, visit Montezuma Castle,
site of 12th and 13th century Native
American cliff dwellings. Continue to the artist
colony of Sedona, surrounded by towering
red rock formations. You have free time
in Sedona to explore galleries, shops and
restaurants. Continue through scenic Oak
Creek Canyon. Arrive at the Grand Canyon
for a relaxing two-night stay. Your lodge is
inside the Grand Canyon National Park, near
the South Rim. Enjoy dinner at the Grand
Canyon. Elevation at the South Rim averages
7,000 feet. BD
3rd day–Grand Canyon National Park
Entire day to explore the breathtaking
beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the
seven natural wonders of the world. Almost
280 miles long, the Grand Canyon varies in
width from one to eighteen miles, with the
Colorado River winding below. You have a
brief morning orientation drive of the Grand
Canyon, followed by a short I-MAX movie
on the Grand Canyon.The rest of your day
is at leisure to enjoy Grand Canyon National
Park. You can take a free shuttle bus to the
many lookout points on the West Rim. You
have plenty of time to hike on Bright Angel
Trail into the Grand Canyon, or hike along
the rim trails. You also can visit the historic
Grand Canyon Park buildings, Hopi House
and Lookout Studio. Relax and enjoy Grand
Canyon vistas, or attend one of the daily
park ranger talks. You stay two nights here
inside the Grand Canyon National Park,
allowing you time for a comprehensive visit
inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Best
of all, you will enjoy two opportunities to see
Grand Canyon sunsets and sunrises. B
4th day–Grand Canyon, Lake Powell
Enjoy breakfast at historic El Tovar Lodge
on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Next,
drive along the scenic East Rim of the
Grand Canyon to visit Desert View Lookout.
Then, visit a Navajo and Hopi Trading Post.
Here, you will find a large selection of highquality Hopi and Kachina dolls, fine Native
American jewelry and handicrafts.
Lake Powell Resort
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Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion 8 Days $995
Next, drive over the Glen Canyon Dam to
185 mile long Lake Powell. Arrive at Lake
Powell Resort on the shores of Lake Powell.
This afternoon enjoy a scenic boat cruise
through Lake Powell’s Antelope Canyon,
lined with rich red sandstone walls. Enjoy
a relaxing two-night stay at Lake Powell
Resort. B
5th day–Monument Valley, Jeep Tour
Breakfast in your resort’s famous Rainbow
Room with 180 degree sweeping views of
Lake Powell. This morning enter the Navajo
Indian Nation. Enjoy a guided jeep tour of
the restricted backcountry of Monument
Valley, a beautiful, pristine area of buttes
and arches accessible only with authorized
Navajo guides. John Ford, the filmmaker,
discovered the rugged beauty of Monument
Valley in the 1930’s. Western classics, such
as “Stagecoach,” “The Searchers,” and
“Once Upon a Time in the West” were filmed
in Monument Valley. Hollywood legends,
such as Maureen O’Hara, John Wayne,
Henry Fonda, and James Stewart filmed
Westerns here. Return to Lake Powell. B
6th day–Bryce Canyon National Park
Enjoy breakfast in the Rainbow Room.
Next visit Bryce Canyon. See the Bryce
“Hoodoos,” fantastic red, orange and
pink limestone spirals. This afternoon
enjoy stops at Bryce Point and Sunrise
Point, overlooking the stunning Bryce
Amphitheater. Overnight in picturesque
Kanab with an elevation of 5,000 feet.
Kanab is known as Western Hollywood.
Over 100 western movies and TV shows
were filmed here including “Gunsmoke,”
“The Lone Ranger,” “Wagon Train,” and
“How the West Was Won.” Look for colorful
sunsets which transform the nearby cliffs 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. Zion is
a geological showplace with sandstone cliffs
NEVADA
Bryce
Zion
1
Las
Vegas
UTAH
Cruise
1
Kanab
2
Monument Valley
Jeep Ride
Lake Powell
Trading Post
Grand
Canyon 2
Sedona
ARIZONA
Phoenix 1
among the highest in the world.
Early settlers were so inspired by Zion’s
beauty that they bestowed exalted names on
the park’s natural features. See East Temple,
the Court of the Patriarchs and the Great
White Throne. With Caravan, spend the night
at the only lodge inside Zion National Park.
Stroll the beautiful grounds of your lodge
ideally situated in the center of the valley
floor. Marvel at the cliffs towering above.
Enjoy leisure time this afternoon. You may
wish to take the free Zion Canyon shuttle
or hike the Park’s scenic walking trails near
your lodge. Enjoy dinner at Zion Park. BD
8th day–Zion Park to Las Vegas, Nevada
After breakfast at Zion Park Lodge, Caravan
transfers you from Zion Park to Las Vegas,
Nevada. Enjoy a brief sightseeing drive of
the dazzling Las Vegas strip. Arrive at the
Las Vegas airport at 1:00 p.m. Schedule
flights after 3:00 p.m. Thanks for vacationing
with Caravan. B
Meals: B=breakfast D=dinner
Hotels - listed by day
1 Phoenix Doubletree Suites
2,3 Grand Canyon Thunderbird, Maswik,
Kachina or Yavapai (all at the South Rim)
4 ,5 Lake Powell Lake Powell Resort
6 Kanab Comfort Inn
7 Zion Park Area Zion Park Lodge
2011 Caravan Departures
Begins Phoenix, Arizona
Daily: Apr 15 to Oct 23.
Per Person U.S. Dollars - Airfare is extra
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Special
Value
Double
Triple
Single
$995
895
1,455
$1,095
995
1,555
$1,195
1,095
1,655
Super Value: Apr 15 - 24.
Great Value: Apr 28 - Sept 5, Oct 10 - 23.
Special Value: Sept 6 - Oct 9.
Taxes & fees: Double $179; Triple $169; Single $225.
Hold space free from 1 to 3 days, then $300 deposit.
Full payment due 60 days prior to departure.
$99 Travel Protection Plan, see General Information.
We packed so much into so few days,
“amazing!
We really got our money’s worth.
”
Mr. & Mrs. H. B., Zionsville, Pennsylvania
“
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!
Monument Valley
”
Mr. & Mrs. R.M.B., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
com
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Mt. Rushmore,
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
Yellowstone Park
2nd day– Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore
Enjoy a morning visit to Crazy Horse
Memorial. Started over 50 years ago, and
still under construction, the memorial is the
world’s largest sculpture in progress. Chief
Standing Bear told the sculptor, Korczak
Ziolkowski, “My fellow chiefs and I would
like the white man to know the red man
has great heroes, too.” The monument is
a tribute to the Sioux Lakota Indian leader
known as Crazy Horse. Here, Indian artisans
showcase their arts and crafts and visit
with guests. Visit the Indian Museum of
North America. Next, drive to Mt. Rushmore
National Monument and the sculpted faces
of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Teddy
Roosevelt and Lincoln. Return through
the Black Hills to Rapid City. Free time to
explore the historic district and stroll the
Presidential Walk with life-size statues of
American Presidents. B
3rd day–Little Big Horn, Montana
Enter the range lands and oil fields of
Wyoming and head west across the high
plains. Visit the old western cowboy town of
Sheridan. Enjoy lunch. Next, enter Montana,
“Big Sky Country.” 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 General 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 at your lodge, Old Faithful
Inn. Old Faithful Geyser is within easy
viewing and walking distance of Old Faithful
Inn. Every 90 minutes, Old Faithful Geyser
shoots thousands of gallons of steaming
water into the air. Elevation at Old Faithful is
approximately 7,300 feet. B
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8 Days $995
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 Yellowstone Lake
and visit Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, where
you can marvel at the rushing waters of
Yellowstone Falls, twice the height of Niagara
Falls. Return to Old Faithful Inn. 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. Stop
at pristine Jenny Lake. Then, enjoy a picnic
lunch near the banks of the Snake River.
Weather and river conditions permitting,
an unforgettable float trip awaits you on
the majestic Snake River. Wildlife viewing
opportunities abound as you float through
the park. Watch for waterfowl, beaver, osprey
and eagles. Then, to Jackson. Free time to
explore the charming downtown. Stroll the art
galleries and western shops. See the Antler
Arch at the entrance to historic Jackson
town square. You may wish to visit the Million
Dollar Cowboy Bar, with bar stools made
from horse saddles. Enjoy dinner. Elevation in
Jackson is approximately 6,300 feet. BLD
MONTANA
Yellowstone Park
Mammoth
Hot Springs
Falls
Billings
1
Custer Battlefield/Little Big Horn
Sheridan
SOUTH DAKOTA
Cody
Old Faithful 2
2 Rapid City
Grand Teton
Float Trip
IDAHO
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 spacious gardens
and fountains. See the Mormon Tabernacle,
home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
(unless closed to the public due to a religious
ceremony). Enjoy a farewell dinner. BD
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.
”
Ms. I. F., Tustin, California
Meals: B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
1 ,2 Rapid City Radisson
3 Billings Crowne Plaza
4 ,5 Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Inn
6 Jackson The Virginian
7 Salt Lake City Hilton
Begins Rapid City, South Dakota
Daily: May 25 to Sep 25.
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Double
Triple
Single
$995
975
1,455
$1,095
1,075
1,555
Super Value: May 25 - 27.
Great Value: May 28 - Sep 25.
“
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 comfortable. 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
com
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California Coast
Fully Escorted
1st day–San Francisco, California
See the very best of the Golden State
on a fun-filled one week vacation. Fly to
San Francisco, the romantic city by the
bay. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at
your hotel, located near lively Fisherman’s
Wharf. Rooms are available for check in
after 3:00 p.m. Join Caravan for a 6:00 p.m.
welcome briefing. Evening is at leisure to
explore San Francisco.
2nd day–Wine Country, Bay Cruise
After breakfast, enjoy a brief morning
sightseeing tour of San Francisco
highlights. See Union Square, Chinatown
and Nob Hill. Then, head over the Golden
Gate Bridge. The bridge, an engineering
masterpiece, is over two miles long. Stop
at the Golden Gate Bridge Overlook.
Continue to Sonoma wine country.
Enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard.
On your return to San Francisco, drive
through Golden Gate Park. Free time at
Fishermans’s Wharf. Then, enjoy a cruise
on San Francisco Bay. See Alcatraz
Island and the San Francisco skyline. The
remainder of your afternoon and evening
are at leisure in San Francisco. B
Yosemite Valley
3rd day–Yosemite National Park
Head east this morning into the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. Pass through the
historic gold mining towns of the great
California Gold Rush. Arrive for lunch
on your own at Yosemite National Park.
Established in 1890, Yosemite’s 1,000
square mile park is an enduring legacy
to the conservation efforts of naturalist
John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club.
See the wonders of Yosemite Park. On
a sightseeing drive, look for waterfalls,
including Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil
Falls, and marvel at the two towering
granite monoliths known as Half Dome
and El Capitan. The remainder of your
afternoon is at leisure to explore Yosemite
Park. Hike the nature trails through giant
cedar, pine and fir trees or just simply
relax in the splendor of Yosemite Park.
Overnight at Yosemite View Lodge. B
Big Sur
4th day–Monterey Bay Aquarium
On your morning drive to Monterey, pass
through the fertile San Joaquin Valley and
by the San Luis Reservoir, part of the
vast California irrigation project. Arrive in
Monterey, home of John Steinbeck, who
chronicled the adventures of this colorful
fishing village. Stop at Cannery Row. Visit
the world-renowned oceanfront Monterey
Bay Aquarium. See coastal marine life in
the Aquarium’s 1.3 million gallon giant kelp
tank. Look for sharks, stingrays, jellyfish,
starfish, and sea otters. Enjoy a relaxing
two night stay at your hotel on
Monterey Bay. B
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Wine Country & Yosemite
5th day–17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, Redwoods
After breakfast, wind along the coast on
Pacific Grove’s Sunset Drive. Then, enjoy
Monterey’s famous Seventeen Mile Drive.
See delightful natural wonders, including
Seal Rock and the Lone Cypress. Stop at
the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Next, drive
to charming Carmel by the Sea and visit
the beautifully restored Carmel Mission.
Then, a spectacular drive on the Big Sur,
one of the most awe-inspiring coastal drives
in the world. On one side is the sparkling
turquoise Pacific Ocean with its pounding
surf, dramatic cliffs and endless horizon, and
on the other is the Santa Lucia Mountain
Range. Drive over Rocky Creek Bridge and
Bixby Bridge. Photo stop at a Big Sur scenic
viewpoint. Stop at a redwood grove for closeup views of these towering trees. Old-growth
Pacific coast redwoods can live for 2000
years, grow to more than 350 feet tall with a
diameter of over 35 feet. Return to Monterey
via the Big Sur for a second opportunity to
see dramatic vistas. In Monterey, you’ll have
time to walk along the oceanfront trail near
Fisherman’s Wharf, where sea lions play. B
6th day–Santa Barbara, Los Angeles
This morning, head south to Santa Barbara,
home to many stars and celebrities. Arrive
at midday in downtown Santa Barbara.
Free time for shopping and exploring.
Then, an afternoon drive along the Malibu
coastline to Los Angeles. Your hotel is in
the fashionable West Side, adjacent to
Beverly Hills. You stay two relaxing nights at
the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, host to
many glittering Hollywood events. Evening at
leisure. B
8 Days $995
7th day– Hollywood, Beverly Hills
You explore behind-the-scenes Hollywood
on your morning visit to Sony Studios, home
to the popular shows “Wheel of Fortune”
and “Jeopardy,” as well as many blockbuster
movies, including “Spider-Man.” Enjoy
a rare glimpse of old Hollywood’s glory
days as you walk on sound stages where
movie history was made. Then, continue
to Hollywood. Stop at Mann’s (Grauman’s)
Chinese Theater. Here you see the imprints
of Jimmy Durante’s nose, John Wayne’s fist,
and Betty Grable’s legs. Stroll Hollywood’s
most famous sidewalk, known as the Walk
of Fame, where you see the stars of Elvis
Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson
and many more. See the Kodak Theatre,
home of the Academy Awards. Next, drive
along the Sunset Strip. See the famous
Hollywood sign on the hills above. In Beverly
Hills, drive along Rodeo Drive, America’s
most celebrated shopping district. Then, to
Santa Monica for free time at Third Street
Promenade. Santa Monica is a favorite
hangout for celebrities, their entourage and
the ever present paparazzi. Drive along Ocean
Avenue and see the Santa Monica Pier, which
appears in many Hollywood films and TV
shows, including “Baywatch.” Enjoy a farewell
dinner tonight. BD
8th day–Los Angeles
Your tour ends after breakfast. Thanks for
vacationing with Caravan. B
“
Caravan always chooses great hotels.
Your tour director was terrific, well organized
and knowledgeable of the entire area.
”
Mr. & Mrs. J. S., Hudson, Wisconsin
Golden Gate Bridge
Sonoma
Wine Country
San Joaquin
Valley
2
San Francisco
Bay Cruise
1
Yosemite
Park
San Luis
Reservoir
Monterey 2
Carmel
Mission
Big Sur
CALIFORNIA
Redwoods
Pacific
Ocean
Santa
Barbara
Beverly
Hills
Hollywood
Los Angeles 2 Studio Tour
1,2 San Francisco
Hilton Fisherman’s Wharf
3 Yosemite Park
Yosemite View Lodge
4 ,5 Monterey Bay Embassy Suites
6 ,7 Los Angeles
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Begins San Francisco, California
Weekly: Apr 10 to Oct 25.
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Special
Value
Double
Triple
Single
$995
895
1,525
$1,095
995
1,625
$1,195
1,095
1,725
Super Value: Apr 10 - 26, Oct 23 - 25.
Great Value: May 1 -10, Oct 16 - 18.
Special Value: May 15 - Oct 11.
“
I enjoyed all the sightseeing. It will stay
with me for years to come. I invited five
friends to come with me. All had a marvelous time. I like the way your company takes
care of even the smallest detail.
”
Mrs. M. H., Washington, D.C.
com
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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
welcome briefing.
Kancamagus Highway
Mystic Seaport
2nd day–Plymouth Rock, Hyannis
Stop this morning 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, where pilgrims from
the Mayflower landed in 1620. 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
Journey this morning 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
5th day–Norman Rockwell, Vermont
This morning, into the beautiful Berkshire
Mountains of Massachusetts, where Norman
Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life.
Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum.
Covered Bridge
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Summer and Fall Foliage
Admire the collection of Rockwell’s Saturday
Evening Post covers which extol 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
A scenic mountain drive this morning 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.” Photo stop at a covered
bridge. 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
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
vacationing with Caravan. B
8 Days $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
Plymouth
Rock
RHODE
ISLAND
1
Mystic
Fall Foliage in New England
New England is beautiful year-round, but the
best departure dates for viewing fall foliage are
usually September 21 through mid-October.
Peak fall colors vary yearly and are affected by
wind, temperature and moisture. Caravan’s
broad circular tour route, covering all six
New England states: Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire
and Maine, maximizes your foliage viewing
opportunities.
CAPE
COD
2 Hyannis
Newport
Martha's Vineyard
1 Boston Hilton Logan Airport
2 ,3 Hyannis Radisson, Holiday Inn
4 Mystic Hilton
5 Stratton Long Trail House
6 North Conway Fox Ridge
7 Kennebunkport Nonantum Resort
Begins Boston, Massachusetts
Weekly: May 31 to Sep 6;
Daily: Sep 13 to Oct 23.
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Special
Value
Double
Triple
Single
$995
975
1,475
$1,095
1,075
1,575
$1,195
1,175
1,675
Super Value: May 31 - Jun 14, Oct 21 - 23.
Great Value: Jun 21 - Sep 16, Oct 16 - 20.
Special Value: Sep 17 - Oct 15.
“
This trip couldn’t have been better. We had
a fun, friendly, interesting group plus a terrific
tour director. Thanks for the fun trip.
Martha’s
Vineyard
”
Ms. M. H., Appleton, Wisconsin
Paul Revere
Portland Lighthouse
com
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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
8:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
Elk
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
“Going-to-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 (road opens June 16th). Arrive in
Banff, a vibrant mountain town. 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
Maligne Lake
Moraine 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.
Weather and river conditions permitting,
enjoy a float trip on the scenic Bow River.
Wildlife viewing opportunities abound. Return
to Banff. Afternoon is at leisure in Banff.
Rockies and Glacier Park
Your ideally located Banff hotel is within easy
walking distance to restaurants, taverns,
shops and galleries. B
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
to elk, moose, bears, 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’slargest park. Enjoy dinner. BD
Jasper 2
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
9 Days
1,095
$
Maligne Lake
Columbia Icefield
Ice Explorer
ALBERTA
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Gondola Ride
1 Calgary
1
2 Banff
Bow
River
Float
CANADA
USA
from
2 Waterton Park
Many Glacier
Glacier Park
7th day–Maligne Lake, Jasper Park
Enjoy a scenic morning 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. Next, visit
Maligne Canyon. Then, free time to explore
Jasper, a charming small town with many
shops. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the
natural beauty of Jasper Park. B
Athabasca Glacier on an all-terrain Ice
Explorer (weather permitting). The meltwater
from the Columbia Icefield feeds streams
that flow into three oceans: the Arctic,
the Atlantic, and the Pacific. Walk on the
Athabasca Glacier. Next, a photo stop
at turquoise-colored Peyto Lake. Then,
descend to the Great Plains of Canada.
Return to Calgary. Farewell dinner. BD
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
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
MONTANA
Going-to-the-Sun-Highway
“Red Jammer” Excursion
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
Begins Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Every other day: Jun 1 to Oct 3.
Room Type
Double
Super
Value
Great
Value
Special
Value
$1,095
$1,195
$1,295
Triple
995
1,095
Single
1,695
1,795
Super Value: Jun 1 - 3, Oct 1 - 3.
Great Value: Jun 5 - 13, Sep 21-29
Special Value: Jun 15 - Sep 19.
Columbia Icefield
Going-to-the-Sun-Highway
“Red Jammer” Excursion
1,195
1,895
This was the first time I ever traveled as
“a single....
I enjoyed myself immensely.
Thank you.
”
Ms. M. S., Massapeque, New York
“
Wonderful trip – far exceeded my expectations. Everything was first class from your
people to the lodgings. Your tour director
was exceptional, took care of everyone’s
requests and was well versed in area history
and all else.
”
Ms. K. S., Commerce Township, Michigan
Glacier Park
com
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Nova Scotia
Fully Escorted
1st day–Halifax, Nova Scotia
Welcome to Canada’s Atlantic Coast and
the Canadian Maritimes, a land blessed with
stunning natural beauty and a relaxed way
of life. Visit all three of Canada’s Maritime
provinces: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
and New Brunswick. On arrival, transfer by
hotel courtesy shuttle from the Halifax airport.
Rooms are available for check-in after
welcome briefing.
Prince Edward Island
2nd day–Cape Breton Island
On your journey to Cape Breton Island this
morning, visit with the First Nation people of
Nova Scotia at the Mi’kmaq heritage center.
Learn about their history, legends and
present day life. Continue to Cape Breton
Island and the Cabot Trail, one of the most
beautiful drives in the world. See inspiring
mountain and coastal scenery en route to
Chéticamp. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay
at this French-speaking Acadian fishing
village, in the heart of the Cabot Trail. The
fun-loving Cape Bretoners are renowned
for celebrating with traditional Celtic and
Acadian music and dance. Enjoy dinner. BD
3rd day–Whale Watching
This morning, enjoy a thrilling whale watching
cruise (weather permitting). Cape Breton
Island’s rich waters are the seasonal home to
many species of whales. Look for fin, minke,
and pilot whales. You may also see dolphins
and porpoises. Your afternoon is at leisure in
Chéticamp. B
Cabot Trail, Cape Breton
4th day–Cabot Trail, Baddeck
A grand adventure awaits you today on
the Cabot Trail. Drive through forests,
mountains and valleys in Cape Breton
Highlands National Park. Breathtaking ocean
scenery unfolds as you follow the trail from
Pleasant Bay to Cape Smokey. See rugged
cliffs and wonderful ocean views. Then to
Baddeck to visit the Alexander Graham Bell
Museum, dedicated to the inventor of the
telephone. Bell once said, “I have traveled
around the globe ... and for simple beauty,
Cape Breton Island outrivals them all.” Bell
made his home here. Stay a relaxing two
nights in the resort town of Baddeck on
Cape Breton Island. Dinner tonight. BD
5th day–Fortress of Louisbourg
Morning visit to the crown jewel of the
Canadian Park Service, the Fortress of
Louisbourg. Enjoy a fun stroll through this 18th
century fortress as actors bring to life colorful
characters and events from Louisbourg’s
glorious past (limited services in October).
Return to the charming town of Baddeck.
Your afternoon is at leisure. B
Halifax Waterfront
and Prince Edward Island
6th day–Prince Edward Island
Travel south this morning to mainland
Nova Scotia and board a short ferry to the
picturesque province of Prince Edward
Island. Pass over gently rolling farmlands
en route to Prince Edward Island National
Seashore. Enjoy vistas of red sand beaches
and bluffs. Watch for red fox and great blue
heron. Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at
your nearby country inn. Dinner tonight. BD
7th day–Prince Edward Island
This morning enter the magical and
enchanting world of Anne of Green
Gables. Visit the Anne of Green Gables
House in Cavendish. Stroll through Lover’s
Lane and other settings from the literary
classic. Mark Twain called the novel “the
sweetest creation of childlife yet written.”
This afternoon, join Caravan for a brief
sightseeing tour of Charlottetown followed
by leisure time in the downtown. B
8th day–New Brunswick, Bay of Fundy
Travel over the 8 mile long Confederation
Bridge this morning to the province of New
Brunswick. See New Brunswick’s most
famous geological feature, 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 are the highest on earth
and rise and fall an astounding 50 feet.
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. Next, to the lively oceanfront town of
Halifax, Nova Scotia. Enjoy a relaxing two
night stay at your ideally located waterfront
hotel. B
10 Days
$
from
995
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Wa
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Ac hét
Cabot Trail
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Vill p
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Cape Breton
Edward
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Island
2
Baddeck
Fre
nch
Anne of Green Gables
New Brunswick
2
Fortress of
Louisbourg
Hopewell Cape
Flowerpot Rocks
Period Actors
18th Century
Bay of Fundy
Highest Tides
On Earth
Alexander
Graham Bell
1
Nova Scotia 2
Halifax
Peggy’s Cove
Atlantic Ocean
Fishing Village
and Lighthouse
9th day–Peggy’s Cove, Halifax
Morning visit to the idyllic fishing village and
artists’ retreat of Peggy’s Cove. Photo stop
at the classic red and white lighthouse.
Then, enjoy a sightseeing drive of Halifax,
including a visit to the 17th century fort,
Citadel Hill. Afternoon at leisure in Halifax
to explore the many fun attractions within
walking distance of your hotel. Enjoy dinner.
BD
10th day–Halifax
Your tour ends after breakfast. Caravan
provides transfers throughout the day to the
Halifax airport. Thanks for vacationing with
Caravan. B
1 Halifax Hilton Garden Inn, Halifax Airport 2,3 Cheticamp, Cape Breton
Laurie’s Inn
4,5 Baddeck Auberge Gisele’s Inn
6,7 Prince Edward Island North Winds
8 ,9 Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Begins Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Every other day: May 27 to Oct 16.
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Special
Value
Double
$995
$1,095
$ 1,195
Triple
895
995
1,095
Single
1,495
1,595
1,695
Super Value: May 27 - 31.
Great Value: Jun 2 - 18, Oct 10 - 16.
Special Value: Jun 20 - Oct 8.
Hold space free for up to 3 days, then $300 deposit.
We were in very beautiful and spectacular
“areas.
The people we encountered were so
wholesome. Enjoyed the trip immensely!
”
Peggy’s Cove
Mr. & Mrs. R.B., Stockton, California - Maritimes
Whale Watching
Louisbourg Lighthouse
Fall Foliage in Nova Scotia
Fall foliage arrives later in Nova Scotia than
in New England. The best departure dates
for viewing fall colors are usually all of the
October dates. Have your camera ready
on the Cabot Trail, where fall foliage can be
spectacular.
com
17
Teotihuacán
Mexico’s Ancient
Fully Escorted
All Meals Included
Uxmal
Chichén Itza
Veracruz Dancers
Veracruz Plaza
Palenque
1st day–Mexico City
Welcome to the glory of Old Mexico. See the
ancient cultures of the Nahua, Aztec, Olmec,
Toltec, and Mayan civilizations. Visit the
grand colonial cities of Veracruz, Campeche
and Merida. Arrive in Mexico City, the
capital of this fascinating country with exotic
indigenous and international cultures, close
yet breathtakingly foreign. Caravan provides a
taxi transfer from the Mexico City airport for a
two night stay at your centrally located hotel.
Rooms are available for check in after 4:00
p.m. Dinner is at your hotel, then join Caravan
for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. D
2nd day–Mexico City, Teotihuacán
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
great 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
3rd day–Mexico City, Veracruz
Morning drive to the port city of Veracruz
on the Gulf of Mexico. En route see the
towering snow-capped Popocatepetl
Volcano, weather permitting. Lunch in
Veracruz. For centuries Veracruz has been
the crossroads to 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).
Photo stop at Villa Hermosa’s La Venta Park.
See giant Olmec heads up to twelve feet
tall. The Olmecs were the first civilization in
Mexico, and believed to be descendants of
Africans. Continue to Palenque for a relaxing
two night stay. Enjoy dinner tonight. BLD
9 Days
and Colonial Cities
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–Yucatán, Campeche
Head north this morning into the Yucatán
Peninsula. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Gulf
of Mexico. Next to the fortified Spanish
colonial city of Campeche. Free time to
explore the historic center. Your hotel is
conveniently located near the main plaza.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
7th day–Uxmal, Mérida
Morning drive 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. Enjoy lunch. Next, drive to Mérida,
Yucatán’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
Olmec Head, La Venta
1,095
$
Mérida
Cancún
Colonial City
Chichén Itzá
Gulf of Mexico
Teotihuacán
El Castillo, Great Ball Court
Uxmal
Magician’s Pyramid
Veracruz
Sun and Moon Pyramid
Historic Seaport
and Plaza
Campeche
Spanish Fort
Mexico City
Aztec Calendar
and Diego Rivera Murals
from
Mexico
Palenque
La Venta
Giant Stone Heads
8th 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. Enjoy dinner. BLD
9th day–Mérida, Cancún
After breakfast, Caravan transfers you from
Mérida to Cancún. Arrive at Cancún airport
at 11:30 a.m. Schedule flights after 1:30
p.m. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan.
¡Muchas Gracias! B
Casa del Balam
Palace and Watchtower
Meals B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
Purified water provided on motorcoach
and at all meals in Latin America.
1,2 Mexico City Hilton Reforma
3 Veracruz Gran Hotel Diligencias
4,5 Palenque Misión Palenque
6 Campeche Hotel Del Mar
7,8 Mérida Casa del Balam
Begins Mexico City, Mexico
Most Fridays: Jan 7 - Jul 15,
Nov 4 - Dec 30.
Super
Value
Great
Value
Double
$1,095
Triple
1,075
Single
1,395
Super Value: Jan 7 - 21.
Great Value: Jan 28 - Dec 30.
$1,195
1,175
1,495
Room Type
the hotels had great locations,
“Allsituated
right in the center of what we
wanted to see and explore.
”
Misión Palenque
Mr. and Mrs. S. S., Oslo, Norway
especially liked the fact that there were
“We
no ‘hidden charges.’
”
Mr. and Mrs. J. S., Carlisle, Pennsylvania
that the food was authentic to
“Enjoyed
the culture as opposed to typical tourist
menus and fare.
”
Ms. E. B., Culpapper, Virginia
Hilton Reforma
com
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Guatemala with
Fully Escorted
All Meals Included
1st day–Guatemala City, Guatemala
Travel in Guatemala is fun and exciting.
Caravan welcomes you to a breathtaking
land of magnificent lakes, towering
volcanoes and ancient ruins. With its near
perfect climate and Caravan’s spectacular
hotels, Guatemala, “the land of eternal
spring,” is an ideal vacation destination.
Caravan provides a transfer from Guatemala
City airport to your centrally located hotel,
the Barcelo, for a two night stay. Rooms are
available for check in after 4:00 p.m. Dine at
your hotel. D
2nd day–Museum of Archaeology
After breakfast, join Caravan for a 9:00
a.m. welcome briefing. Then visit the
National Museum of Archaeology. Learn
about Guatemala’s pre-Columbian cultures
and extensive archaeological sites. See a
priceless collection of Mayan pottery and
jewelry. Lunch. Next, a sightseeing drive
of the historic center. See the Metropolitan
Cathedral dating from 1782 and the French
influence on the dramatic National Palace.
The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy
the Barcelo’s large outdoor pool, jacuzzi,
spa and scenic grounds. Dinner. BLD
Hotel Atitlán
Barcelo Guatemala City
Porta Hotel Antigua
3rd day–Chichicástenango, Lake Atitlán
Gorgeous scenery unfolds this morning
as you ascend from the central valley
into the Guatemala highlands. Drive by
friendly Indian villages where crops are still
hand-tilled and grown on impossibly steep
hillside terraces. Enjoy lunch in the peaceful
highlands. Next, immerse yourself in the
colorful pageantry of Chichicástenango. Visit
Santo Tomas Church where rose petals and
candles cover the floor and copal incense
fills the air. Here Mayan and Catholic rituals
are blended together. Shop for elaborately
carved dance masks and richly embroidered
hand weavings. Then, to Hotel Atitlán for
a two night stay overlooking Lake Atitlán,
5,000 feet above sea level. Dinner. BLD
4th day–Lake Atitlán Boat Cruise
Morning cruise across Lake Atitlán, one
of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Lake
Atitlan is dominated by three dormant
volcanoes and ringed by Indian villages
where Mayans still wear traditional dress.
Visit Santiago Atitlán. Return to the Hotel
Atitlan for lunch. The rest of the day is
at leisure. Explore your hotel’s beautiful
botanical gardens and pools. Enjoy the
dramatic scenery. Dinner. BLD
5th day–Coffee Tour, Antigua
This morning drive into the picturesque
and world-famous coffee growing region of
Guatemala. Visit a coffee plantation.
from
10 Days $1,095
Tikal, Antigua and Atitlán
Learn why many consider Guatemala coffee
the best tasting coffee in the world. Sample
fresh Guatemalan coffee. After lunch, visit
a museum highlighting Guatemala’s unique
musical instruments, including the Marimba.
Continue to romantic Antigua. Enjoy a
relaxing two night stay at the elegant Porta
Hotel. Dinner. BLD
6th day–Antigua
Morning exploration of Antigua, Guatemala’s
capital for more than two centuries. Antigua,
a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of
the best preserved colonial cities in all of
Latin America. On a walking tour visit the
Main Plaza. See the Cathedral and Fountain
of the Sirens. Visit the Las Capuchinas
Convent, with its 18 circular living quarters.
Enjoy lunch. Then, free time in Antigua. Your
hotel is two blocks from the main plaza
with its fine stores offering exquisite jade
pieces and exotic native artwork. Stroll the
cobblestone streets and marvel at the large
number of Antigua’s colonial churches and
historic buildings. Enjoy dinner at the Porta
Hotel. BLD
7th day–Antigua, Tikal Area
This morning travel east to Guatemala’s
Caribbean region. Enjoy lunch en route.
Next, drive through soft rolling hills covered
with jungle. Afternoon arrival in Petenchel.
Enjoy a two night stay at your lodge located
in a 67 acre nature preserve and on the
shores of Lake Peten Itza. Your lodge, Villa
Maya, has two pools, a jacuzzi and beautiful
nature walking trails. Dinner. BLD
8th day–Tikal Ruins
Today, an unforgettable visit to the ruins
of Tikal. Settled in 700 B.C., Tikal was the
grandest of all Mayan cities. Long protected
by the jungle in the remote Peten Peninsula,
Tikal is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Here, see towering pyramids rise above
the rainforest canopy while the sounds of
tropical birds fill the air.
Tikal National Park
Mayan City Archeological Site
2
GUATEMALA
Rio Dulce
Chichicástenango
Indian Marketplace
Lake Atitlán 2
Boat Cruise
on Volcanic Lake
Quiriguá
Antigua
Mayan History on
Stone Stelae
2
2 1
Guatemala City
Look for spider and howler monkeys. 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 in
Tikal. Late afternoon return to your resort.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
9th day–Quiriguá, Guatemala City
Head south this morning to Rio Dulce
“sweet river,” a scenic river which flows
into the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy a lunch
overlooking the river. Then visit Quiriguá,
the impressive and remarkably preserved
Mayan archaeological site. See fantastic
zoomorphic figures and some of the world’s
largest stelae. Stelae are stone monoliths
which record Mayan history. Continue to
Guatemala City. Farewell dinner. BLD
10th day–Guatemala City
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast
at the Barcelo in Guatemala City.
Breakfast begins at 6:00 a.m. Caravan
provides transfers throughout the day to
the Guatemala City airport. Thanks for
vacationing with Caravan. ¡Hasta la vista! B
Meals B=breakfast L=lunch D=dinner
1,2 Guatemala City Barcelo
3,4 Lake Atitlán Hotel Atitlán
5,6 Antigua Porta Hotel Antigua
7,8 Tikal area, Petenchel Villa Maya
9 Guatemala City Barcelo
Begins Guatemala City, Guatemala
Most Fridays: Jan 7 - Jul 22,
Nov 11 - Dec 30.
Room Type
Double
Triple
Single
Super
Value
Great
Value
$1,095
1,075
1,395
$1,195
1,175
1,495
Super Value: Jan 7 - 14.
Great Value: Jan 21 - Dec 30.
tour! It was my very first
“Ittripwasouta ofwonderful
the country. I plan to go with
Caravan Tours next year.
”
Mrs. C. T., Albuquerque, New Mexico
tour director was the most capable,
“Your
knowledgeable, caring, and experienced
that I have had the pleasure of knowing in
about 30 years of travel.
”
Mr. W. S., Bronx, New York
and activities could not have
“Sightseeing
been better. It was a grand experience.
Keep up your fine work. Thank you for
a great vacation.
Tikal
”
Mr. D. J., Hudson, Ohio
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Panama Canal
Fully Escorted
All Meals Included
Panama Canal
Gatun Locks
Panama Canal
Gaillard Cut
1st day–Panama City, Panama
Welcome to fun, vibrant Panama, home
to the Panama Canal, the most important
waterway in the world. Take two daytime
cruises on the Panama Canal: one through
the canal locks and another cruise on Gatun
Lake. The Isthmus of Panama links North
and South America. See both the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans. With Caravan you
explore rainforests and sandy beaches. Meet
friendly native Indians living in the jungle.
Caravan provides transfers from Panama’s
Tocumen Airport to your hotel for a two night
stay. Rooms are available for check in after
welcome briefing. Dinner is at your hotel. D
2nd day–Panama Viejo, Miraflores Locks
Morning visit to the ruins of Panama Viejo
(Old Panama), the city founded by the
Spanish in 1519, as a gateway for gold from
the Inca Empire. Next, drive into Casco Viejo
for a photo stop at San Jose Church. See
the famous Gold Altar, saved from the pirate,
Henry Morgan. Both Panama Viejo and
Casco Viejo are UNESCO World Heritage
sites. Lunch overlooking the Panama Canal
Locks. Visit Miraflores Locks and the Canal
Museum. Learn about the Canal construction
and operation. From Pre-Columbian times to
the present day, Panama had a prominent
role as the major transit route between the
Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Drive along
Panama City’s bay front. See the statue of
Vasco Balboa, the first European explorer
to cross the Isthmus and view the Pacific
Ocean. Enjoy dinner. BLD
Casco Viejo
Panama City
Playa Blanca
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Rainforest
Panama City
3rd day–Panama Canal Gatun Lake Cruise
This morning cross the Isthmus to Colon,
the Caribbean port at the north end of the
Panama Canal. Your short drive of Colon
goes by the Free Trade Zone, the largest
in the Americas and the Panama Canal
Railway Station. Visit Gatun Locks. Gatun is
the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal.
At the visitor center you will learn about the
three adjoining locks which raise ships 87
feet above the Caribbean Sea on to the
Panama Canal. Lunch. This afternoon enjoy
a boat ride on Gatun Lake, the artificial lake
which forms part of the Panama Canal.
See the lush jungle watershed region of the
Panama Canal. Cruise through jungle canals
and by hilltop islands, home to a variety of
wildlife. See Monkey Island. Enjoy a relaxing
two night stay at your resort located in the
rainforest. Dinner. BLD
4th day–Canal Locks Transit Cruise
Today an unforgettable adventure as you
cruise another portion of the Panama Canal.
Cruise by the Bridge of the Americas, pass
through Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks,
cross the Continental Divide.
Cruise, Rainforests & Beaches
7th day–Handicrafts, Panama City
This morning return to Panama City via the
Bridge of the Americas. Drive the spectacular
Amador Causeway which connects Perico,
Naos and Flamenco Islands. Enjoy views
of Casco Viejo and the stunningly modern
Panama City skyline. Panama City is a
combination of Manhattan, Miami, and Las
Vegas blended with Latin American flavor
and style. Lunch on the Causeway. This
afternoon visit a Kuna Indian marketplace.
Shop for colorful Kuna mola embroidery
depicting rainforest animals and marine life.
Enjoy a farewell dinner. BLD
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Colón
Gatun Locks
Embera Indian
Village
Gatun Lake Cruise
Monkey Island
2 Rainforest Hike
Rainforest Hotel
Can
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6th day–Playa Blanca, El Valle
Morning visit to picturesque El Valle, a
town situated in the crater of an immense
dormant volcano. Scenic drive of the village’s
charming homes. Next, visit a tropical
zoo, home to a variety of exotic birds and
wildlife. including Panama’s golden frog.
Then stop at the local artisan marketplace.
Return to your resort for lunch. Afternoon at
leisure, enjoy the resort’s sandy beach and
swimming pools. Dinner. BLD
995
Cr
5th day–Embera Indians, Playa Blanca
This morning, cruise on the Chagres River to
visit an Embera Indian village. The Embera
inhabit the rainforests of Panama. Look for
exotic Embera handicrafts, such as tightly
woven palm fiber baskets and carvings
made form tagua nuts and the cocobolo
tree. Next, cross over the Panama Canal
on the Centenario Bridge en route to Playa
Blanca. Lunch. Then, a relaxing two night
stay on the Pacific Coast. Dinner. BLD
$
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e
Then wind through the Gaillard Cut to the
town of Gamboa. Your small passenger
vessel allows for close-up views of the
opening and closing of the huge six foot
thick steel gates of both the Miraflores and
Pedro Miguel Locks. See, at eye-level, how
transiting vessels are guided by tugboats and
pulled by small trains. (Please note: route
may be reversed.) Return to your rainforest
resort. This afternoon enjoy a short rainforest
hike. Dinner. BLD
8 Days
from
Gaillard Cut
Pedro Miguel Locks
Miraflores Locks
El Valle
Volcano Crater Village
Tropical Zoo
Panama City
1 2 Panama Viejo
Kuna Indian Marketplace
Casco Viejo
Amador
Causeway
Pacific Ocean
La Mina
Pearl Islands
Playa Blanca 2
Beach Resort
8th day–Panama City
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning
at your hotel. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m.
Caravan provides transfers to Panama’s
Tocumen airport, arriving at 5:30 a.m.,
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Thanks for
vacationing with Caravan. ¡Hasta la vista! B
Two Cruises on the Panama Canal
With Caravan, you enjoy two daytime
cruises on the Panama Canal. Your
Panama Canal Gatun Lake Cruise is one
hour by small watercraft. Your Panama
Canal Locks Transit Cruise is usually three
hours, depending on canal schedules. This
is a public vessel so you may be joined
by other tourists. The smaller size of the
ship allows for unique close-up views of
the opening and closing of the six foot
thick steel gates of both the Miraflores and
Pedro Miguel Locks.
Panama Traditional Dance
1, 2 Panama City Marriott Courtyard
3, 4 Paraiso Radisson Rainforest Summit Hotel and Golf
5,6 Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Resort
7 Panama City Marriott Courtyard
Begins Panama City, Panama Departures weekly: January - December.
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Double
$995
$1,095
Triple
975
1,075
Single
1,395
1,495
Super Value: Jan 1-19, Sep 9 - Oct 22,
Dec 28-31.
Great Value: Jan 21- Aug 20, Nov 4 - Dec 27.
As travel agents, we have experienced
“both
partial and complete transits, but the
land tour added a perspective to this amazing
country and we hope to share the Caravan
tour opportunity with family, friends and
clients. Thank you for keeping your program
affordable.
Keel-billed Toucan
”
Mr. & Mrs. A. K.., Terrebonnne, Oregon - Panama
com
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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 4:00 p.m.
Dine at your hotel, then join Caravan for a
8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. D
Costa Rican Rainforest
Guanacaste
2nd day–Poás Volcano, Cloud Forest
This morning, enjoy a drive through Costa
Rica’s famous coffee growing region. Next,
visit Poás Volcano. Weather permitting, you
can see inside the active crater from an
overlook. Next, hike the Escalonia Cloud
Forest Trail, home to epiphytes, orchids,
ferns and tropical hummingbirds. Cloud
forests are like rainforests, but with less rain
and more humidity. Lunch. Then, a short
walking tour through a small family coffee
farm. Enjoy fresh Costa Rican coffee. Then,
see San José’s Plaza de la Cultura, Central
Park and the National Theatre. Visit the Gold
Museum and see pre-Columbian artifacts.
Enjoy dinner. BLD
3rd day–Butterfly Garden, Tortuguero Park
Scenic morning drive through Braulio Carrillo
Park. Look for cascading waterfalls. Visit a
butterfly garden. Enjoy lunch. See a banana
plantation. 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. Free time to enjoy the swimming pool
and tropical flower gardens at your lodge.
Listen to joyful jungle sounds. Enjoy a two
night stay at your lodge. Dinner. BLD
4th day–Tortuguero Park, Canal Cruise
Cruise this morning with naturalist guides
along canals lined by raffia palm, the 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 turtles. 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. Enjoy an afternoon
boat excursion into Tortuguero Park. Look
for otters, turtles and manatees. Dinner. BLD
Bird Watching
from
10 Days $995
Natural Paradise
5th day–Pineapple Tour, Fortuna
Morning cruise on Tortuguero River.
Enjoy lunch. Visit a pineapple plantation.
Sample Costa Rica’s famous sweet
organic pineapples. 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. 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–Hanging Bridges, Guanacaste
This morning enjoy an unforgettable
adventure in the heart of the rainforest at
the Hanging Bridges, rated one of Costa
Rica’s top tourist attractions. Hike on six
suspension bridges, through lush tropical
rainforest canopy. Enjoy views of a waterfall
and look for tropical birds. Later, a scenic
drive around Lake Arenal. Enjoy lunch.
Next, enter the Guanacaste province. Drive
through the only tropical dry forest in Costa
Rica. Stop in Liberia. Then, to Costa Rica’s
beautiful Pacific Coast for a two night stay.
Dinner is at your resort. BLD
8th day–Pacific Coast, Guanacaste
This morning drive to the nearby Natural
Trail of Hacienda Pinilla. This tropical bird
and wildlife sanctuary is home to the playful
howler monkey. Lunch. Enjoy a carefree
leisurely afternoon. Time to beachcomb or
stroll the pristine beaches of your resort.
Enjoy your hotel’s infinity pool, the largest in
Central America. Dinner. BLD
Caño Palma
Caño Negro
Wildlife Refuge Cruise
Tortuguero Park
Birdwatching Cruise
Green Turtle
Research Station
Jungle Cruise
Arenal Volcano
Baldi Hot Springs
Liberia
2
2
2 Fortuna
Hanging Bridges
Pineapple
Rainforest Hike
Plantation
Poás Volcano
Guanacaste Coast
Banana
Plantation
Cloud Forest Hike
Beach Resort
Tortuguero Park
Atlantic
Ocean
Butterfly
Garden
Coffee Farm
1 2
San José
Gold Museum
COSTA RICA
Pacific
Ocean
Tarcoles River Cruise
Giant Crocodile Observation Cruise
9th day–Tarcoles Cruise, San José
Morning drive through the cattle ranches of
Guanacaste. Lunch. Next, enjoy a bird and
crocodile spotting cruise on the Tarcoles
River, adjacent to the Carara Biological
Reserve. Cruise through a mangrove reserve.
This tropical bird and wildlife sanctuary is a
nesting site for the scarlet macaw. Return to
San José. Farewell dinner. BLD
10th day–San José
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning
at your hotel. Breakast begins at 6:30 a.m.
Caravan provides transfers to the San José
airport arriving at 5:00 a.m, 7:00 a.m, 9:00
a.m., and 11:30 a.m.. Thanks for vacationing
with Caravan. ¡Hasta la vista! B
Costa Rican tour was definitely
“Caravan’s
a tour to remember for the rest of our days.
The quality of the tour staff, the hotels and
the sites to visit were superior in every way
and far surpassed our expectations at the
time we planned our vacation.
”
Mr. K.P., Bend, Oregon
“
Hotels were terrific, so different from one
another. The best tour director we ever
had. Sightseeing exciting and great fun.
Beautiful country, extra friendly people.
My first time with Caravan.
”
Ms. M.G., Bayonne, NJ
Tortuguero Park
1,2 San José Barcelo Palacio, Aurola
3, 4 Tortuguero Park Laguna Lodge,
Pachira Lodge
5,6Fortuna Lomas del Volcán,
Arenal Springs, Arenal Manoa,
Magic Mountain
7, 8Guanacaste, Pacific Beach
J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa
9San José Aurola
Begins San José, Costa Rica Departures most days: January, February,
March, April and December.
Departures weekly: May - November.
Room Type
Super
Value
Great
Value
Holiday
Value
Double
Triple
Single
$995
975
1,245
$1,095
1,075
1,345
$ 1,195
1,175
1,445
Super Value: Jan 1 - 20, Sep 2 - Oct 28,
Dec 28 - 31.
Great Value: Jan 21 - Aug 26, Nov 4 - Dec 7.
Holiday Value: Dec 16 - 27.
Scarlet Macaws
com
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2011
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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 three 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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Toll Free Telephone 800-Caravan (800-227-2826)
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Pay by Check, Visa, or Mastercard.
Meals Meals are shown by B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner). All meals in
Latin America (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama) 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. Purified 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, please
advise Caravan at the time of booking. 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 In Latin America, Caravan includes all tips to local guides and hotel
maids. On all tours, Caravan includes tips to restaurant waiters for included meals.
Tips to the 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, resort fees, etc.) which are
additional and listed separately beneath each tour’s price.
Passports and Visas Travel to Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, 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 1, 2010 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 – Cancel For Any Reason Waiver 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 Coverage including: Pre-Departure Trip
Cancellation & Post-Departure Trip Interruption. Coverage for air arrangements
due to specific circumstances as specified in the Description of Coverage, (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
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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 printed Description of Coverage which
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termination provisions will be sent with your reservation confirmation and is also
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Travel Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company
of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Pennsylvania insurance company, with its principal place
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to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. NAIC No. 19445.
Coverage may not be available in all states. The Claims Department for Part B is:
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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,
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and routings. If a service is not provided, and Caravan is unable to substitute a service
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