Solar Eclipse 2017 - Special Interest Tours!

SOLAR
ECLIPSE
COLORADO &
WYOMING
ITINERARY
2017
Solar Eclipse
2017
Special Interest Tours is
proud to take you to:
The Great 2017 Total
Solar Eclipse
“The Celestial Event of
Our Lifetime!” – Bob
Berman
Day 1
August 18th
Meet in Denver, Colorado at the Holiday
Inn and Suites. The hotel is minutes
from the airport and shuttles are
available 24 hours a day. Hotel check-in
is at 3:00pm; please try to arrive at the
hotel by 5:30pm.
This evening we will gather at the hotel
for a meet and greet, followed by dinner
and a tour introduction from astronomer
Bob Berman.
Day 2
August 19th
Following breakfast, we will journey south toward
Manitou and Colorado Springs. Our first stop of the
day will be at the historic Manitou Cliff Dwellings.
From here we will visit the Garden of the Gods
Nature Center, a geological hotspot among the
Colorado red rocks. Once there, a park guide will
join the group aboard the bus and give a private,
educational tour. Guests will naturally have plenty
of opportunities to take pictures in this unique
and colorful landscape.
Guests will also have free time to explore and grab
lunch in Manitou Springs, a city surrounded by
ancient Anasazi architecture- a particular point of
interest for studying historic Native American
culture. It’s a vibrant town worth exploring.
This evening we will overnight at the Antler’s
Hilton, right in the heart of downtown Colorado
Springs.
Day 3
August 20th
Today we will head northward to Wyoming. En
route we will stop for lunch, with a chance to
stretch our legs in Fort Collins, then continue to
Casper, our home base for eclipse hunting on
this trip.
After dropping off luggage and a brief rest at
the hotel, buses will transport the group to a
private ranch about 20 miles outside of Casper.
Here we will enjoy an Oregon trail-style wagon
ride, and come together for dinner and a bonfire
under the stars. This exciting night will also end
with a “star party”, as guided by astronomer
Bob Berman! Later on, we will depart the ranch
for a good night’s rest back at the hotel.
Day 4
Day 4
August 21st
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We will follow our total eclipse with lunch at a
local restaurant before traveling to Boulder,
CO. Here our accommodations are located in
the city center, at the luxurious St. Julien
Hotel. You will like this place! This evening is
designed with free time in mind, so guests
may individually enjoy the 4-star hotel and
lively downtown scene.
Day 5
August 22nd
Today guests have an exclusive opportunity to
tour the campus and headquarters of NIST
(National Institute of Science and
Technologies) and NOAA (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration). As the
headquarters are extensive, we will break for
lunch in between the two tours. Again, the
evening is yours to explore and enjoy Boulder.
Day 6
Day 4
August 23rd
March, 11th
Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great
On our final full day of the trip, we will visit
architectural feat in the harshest of climates.
the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences,
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Bob Berman’s major illustrated presentation “Light
and Color in the Universe”.
By afternoon, we will depart Boulder and
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culminating
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to a special remote location, in an attempt to
experience the impressive aurora lights!
Day 7
August 24th
Breakfast will be provided
at the hotel. Shuttles are
available 24 hours a day for
you to transfer to the
airport. Hotel checkout is 12
noon, but late check-out
may be available upon
request.
Included in Tour Price
Day 4
March, 11th
Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena
12 meals
and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will
stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great
architectural
feat
in the harshest of climates.
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major illustrated presentation “Light
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Color in the Universe”.
Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove
fair, we will charter a coach to transport our group
to a special remote location, in an attempt to
experience the impressive aurora lights!
Not Included in Tour
Price
Round-trip airfare to Denver
International Airport
Meals that are not included above
Items of a personal nature
Total Cost of Tour
$2488, based on double
occupancy
Singles Supplement