Pacific Northwest with San Juan Islands ~ plus Yellowstone Tour
June 18-30, 2010
$1799-Double; $1779-Triple; $1759-Quad; $2379-Single Occupancy

pnjn18   Deposit Amt-$200 per person     Final Due by-5/4/10

A valid Passport is required for this tour.

PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation ~ Hotel Accommodations ~ Fully Escorted ~ Baggage Handling ~ Miles City, MT ~ Wallace, ID ~ Meal ~ Coeur d’Alene Lake ~ Spokane, WA ~ Cascade Mountain Range ~ Wenatchee, WA ~ Leavenworth, WA ~ Seattle, WA ~ Seattle Waterfront ~ Pike Place Market ~ Guided City Tour ~ Ferry from Anacortes, WA to Friday Harbor ~ San Juan Islands ~ Ferry to Sydney ~ Vancouver Island ~ Butchart Gardens ~ Victoria, BC ~ Guided City Tour ~ Parliament Buildings, Christ Church Cathedral, Inner Harbor ~ Ferry to Port Angeles, WA ~ Portland, OR ~ Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area ~ Multnomah Falls ~ Bonneville Dam & Cascade Locks ~ Narrated Sternwheeler Cruise on Columbia River ~ Hood River Valley ~ Pendleton, OR ~ Idaho Falls, ID ~ Rocky Mountains ~ West Yellowstone, MT ~ Yellowstone National Park - Fountain Paint Pots & Old Faithful ~ Shoshone National Forest ~ Cody, WY ~ Buffalo Bill Museum ~ Sheridan, WY ~ Deadwood, SD ~ Black Hills ~ Mt. Rushmore ~ Chamberlain, SD ~ Farewell Dinner ~ 12 Continental Breakfasts ~ 1 Lunch ~ 2 Dinners

Fri., June 18: Miles City, MT
Join Utopia Tours for a tour to the northwestern U.S. We look forward to the exciting next few days as we anticipate the beauty of the Seattle, Vancouver Island, and the San Juan Islands; plus the grandeur of Yellowstone National Park. Today we travel from Minnesota through North Dakota and on to Miles City, MT.

Sat., June 19: Wallace, ID (CB, D)
Today we continue across Montana and into Idaho. Our overnight is in Wallace, ID, a silver mine town. Tonight we get together for an included meal.

Sun., June 20: Leavenworth, WA (CB)
This morning we will enjoy some of the natural beauty of Lake Coeur d’Alene, one of the five most beautiful lakes in the World. Crossing the border to Washington, we will soon be in Spokane, WA. Continuing on, we find ourselves in the midst of the beautiful Cascade Mountain Range of Washington. We stop in Wenatchee, WA, and then travel to the Bavarian Alpine village of Leavenworth, WA. We will enjoy spending the night in this village. The Leavenworth area got its first homesteaders in 1885 when a handful of people settled in the Icicle Flats. The settlement was called Icicle. It became incorporated as Leavenworth in 1906, then in 1964 was developed into a Bavarian theme town.

Mon., June 21: Seattle, WA (CB)
We cross over the Cascade Mountain Range and journey along the Skykomish River to Seattle, WA, arriving around noon. At the Seattle Waterfront we have lunch (on own) and do some shopping. Then enjoy a stop at Pike Place Market. Later you may wish to visit the Space Needle, the site of the Seattle World’s Fair that towers 605 feet above the city. You will be amazed with the beautiful views of Puget Sound, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, and possibly Mount Rainier from the Needle.

Tues., June 22: Friday Harbor, WA (CB)
A local guide will join us today to sightsee around the beautiful city of Seattle, known as the “Emerald City.” This afternoon we will drive north to Anacortes, WA. Here we will board the Washington State Ferry which will take us to Friday Harbor, located within the San Juan Islands. Friday Harbor, and the San Juan Islands, has long been recognized as one of the premiere vacation destinations in Washington State. Enjoy the evening here on this beautiful island.

Wed., June 23: Vancouver Island / Victoria, BC (CB)
Time on your own in Friday Harbor to explore a little, or just sit back in this relaxing setting. Later, we will take another ferry to the port of Sydney, located on Vancouver Island. We’ve entered Canada now, eh! Once on the Island we’ll reboard our motorcoach and go to the Butchart Gardens. The gardens feature different styles of landscapes, masterfully displayed with thousands of flowers in various garden settings. Then, this evening, explore the many shops and restaurants along the Inner Harbor in Victoria, BC. Our lodging is near the Harbor.

Thurs., June 24: Portland, OR (CB)
A local guide will join us for a city tour of Victoria, BC, exploring this area which began as an outpost for Hudson Bay Co., in 1843. We will view the Parliament Buildings, Christ Church Cathedral, Inner Harbor, and other historical sights. Later board the ferry taking us back to the mainland, docking at Port Angeles, WA. From here we head south, on our motorcoach, and cross the border to Portland, OR. We spend the night here.

Fri., June 25: Multnomah Falls ~ Columbia River Cruise ~ Pendleton, OR (CB, L)
Departing Portland we drive along one of the world’s most scenic highways, I-84, which parallels the Columbia River. As we pass through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area, we’ll make a stop at the Multnomah Falls and travel by Bonneville Dam and the Cascade Locks. Then enjoy an included lunch onboard an authentic triple-deck paddle wheeler for a narrated cruise along the Columbia River. While cruising enjoy a unique viewing of the Columbia Gorge as well as heard the history of the area, including the expedition of Lewis & Clark. We will also visit the Hood River Valley, which is a 14,000-acre wonderland of orchards. Our overnight is in Pendleton, OR.

Sat., June 26: Idaho Falls, ID (CB)
We make our way through the northeastern corner of Oregon, then enter Idaho. In Idaho our route takes us through Boise to Idaho Falls, located at the edge of the Rocky Mountains and along the Snake River.

Sun., June 27: Yellowstone National Park ~ Cody, WY (CB)
Later this morning we arrive in West Yellowstone, MT, to start our adventure through Yellowstone National Park, which is located in Wyoming. Our route through the park will have us seeing the Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful, and more scenic wonders. Then, we travel through Shoshone National Forest to our lodging in Cody, WY. You may wish to take in the rodeo tonight (cost on your own).

Mon., June 28: Deadwood, SD (CB)
Learn more about some of the Cody’s history this morning as we tour the Buffalo Bill Museum. Then travel through the Bighorn National Forest to Sheridan, WY, and then on to Buffalo, WY. From here our route takes us over to Deadwood, SD. The scenic Black Hills are found in this area, which you are sure to enjoy seeing. Deadwood features numerous casinos and other highlights, and is memorable as the place where Wild Bill Hickok had his last shootout.

Tues., June 29: Chamberlain, SD (CB, D)
Explore Deadwood this morning before we depart for Mt. Rushmore. At Mt. Rushmore you will see the famous faces of Roosevelt, Washington, Lincoln & Jefferson carved in stone. Then continue on further into South Dakota to Chamberlain. Our last night of the tour will be spent here. Tonight we get together for an included Farewell Dinner.

Wed., June 30: Home (CB)
Our tour comes to a close today as we make our way home today. After seeing many scenic wonders, beautiful landscapes, flowing rivers, national forests, and our memorable Yellowstone National Park. We arrive home this afternoon. Thank you for traveling with Utopia Tours.



~Deposit is due within 5 days of sign-up to hold reservation. Coupons / discounts are to be taken off of the final or full payment, not the deposit.
~FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approx. 10 days prior including hotel list, time/place of departure.
~Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Brochures available for more information.
TOUR INCLUDES: See “Price Includes” Section. All sightseeing admissions, transportation, transfers, guide fees, tour director services, events included in tour itinerary, lodging, baggage handling (for one piece of luggage per person), taxes, tips for services included in tour, meals mentioned in "Price Includes" section of itinerary. NOT INCLUDED: Tips for meals or services not included in tour price; also, gratuities to Tour Director and Driver are customary.
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF locations follow the route of the tour to maintain a flowing schedule. On tours 6 days or longer, shuttling may be available from various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.

General Tour Information
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Receive a 100% refund when canceling, for any reason, up to final payment due date. After final payment due date (listed on individual brochure) and up to 7 business days prior to departure receive 75%, less non-recoverable fees; this is for medical reasons only, need note from doctor. (Travel companions are also covered) Tour cost is non-refundable 7 business days prior to departure. There are no refunds on the air or cruise portion of the tour after 61 days prior to departure. No refund to no shows and for non-covered cancellations. If client cancels reservation, any refund processed by credit card will be less a 3% processing fee. Call us for information on Optional Insurance. The purchase of optional trip cancellation or interruption insurance is highly recommended. Optional insurance can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to departure. Certain deadlines apply for waiving pre-existing medical exclusion. Optional Insurance premium is non-refundable. See Coverage Policy Sheet for more details. FUEL SURCHARGE: Utopia Tours reserves the right to add a fuel surcharge to the cost of the tour. Notice will be given prior to departure. AIRFARE INCLUDED: The availability of airline seats may be limited from each departure city. Utopia Tours reserves the right to provide ground transportation to or from a larger or alternate airport. PERSONALLY ESCORTED: A congenial and trained tour director will handle every detail, attend to the comfort and pleasure of each individual and provide expert guidance throughout the tour.  LUGGAGE: Provision is made for handling one piece of luggage per person. You may also take another travel bag to be handled by yourself.  SEATING ARRANGEMENTS: No seats are reserved on our motorcoach tour except the seat behind the driver which is reserved for the Tour Director. A seat rotation procedure will be followed.  IDENTIFICATION: For tour members entering Canada or foreign ports, passports are required starting 6/1/09. UTOPIA TOURS reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the printed itinerary, dates, routings, or included features prior to or during the tour as may be necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the tour without prior notice and assumes no responsibility for delays and/or expenses due to such modification. SMOKING: No smoking is allowed on the motorcoach. RESPONSIBILITY: Utopia Tours is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal property or for injuries, expenses or damages whatsoever incurred or claimed by any tour member.