Pella Tulip Festival & Grotto of the Redemption Tour
May 5-7, 2010
$399-Double; $379-Triple; $359-Quad; $519-Single Occ.

Tour Code-ptmy05  Deposit Amt-$100    Final Due by-3/22/10

PRICE INCLUDES
Motorcoach Transportation ~ Hotel Accommodations ~ Fully Escorted ~ Baggage Handling ~ Des Moines, IA (2 nights) ~ Iowa Machine Shed - Farm-Style Meal ~ Pella, IA ~ Tulip Festival ~ Guided Tour ~ Historical Village Museum - Boyhood Home of Wyatt Earp, Log Cabin, Pottery Shop & More ~ Klokkenspel ~ Volks Parade with Reserved Seats / Street Scrubbing ~ West Bend, IA ~ Grotto of the Redemption - Tour ~ Buffet Lunch
2 Continental Breakfasts ~ 1 Buffet Lunch ~ 1 Meal
 

Wed., May 5: Des Moines, IA
This morning we make our way to Des Moines, IA, ready to celebrate the Tulip Time Festival in Pella, IA. In Des Moines, we start out with an included farm-style meal at the Iowa Machine Shed, a restaurant that is a tribute to the hard working American farmers. We then return to our lodging, here in Des Moines, for a two-night stay.

Thurs., May 6: Tulip Festival ~ Des Moines, IA
A short drive takes us to Pella, IA, where we look forward to a full schedule of Tulip Festival activities. We will enjoy the beautiful displays of tulips, while we go on a guided tour of this Dutch community. We will also visit the Historical Village Museum to see the boyhood home of Wyatt Earp, a log cabin, pottery shop, and more. You will also see the Klokkenspel, a 147 bell Carillon where mechanical figures perform to music. Later, we have reserved seats at the Volks Parade seeing many colorful bands and unique floats, plus view the Street Scrubbing. There will also be time to shop, browse, and have lunch on your own. Later, we return to our lodging in Des Moines, IA.

Fri., May 7: Grotto of the Redemption ~ Home
After leaving Des Moines this morning, we will go to West Bend, IA, for a tour of the Grotto of the Redemption. You will be moved as you stroll through the different areas of the Grotto, made with stones, shells, jewels, and more, portraying the Nativity Scene, Stations of the Cross, and more. This was all the vision of Father Dobberstein. A truly unique place. A buffet lunch is included while here. We then make our journey home after an enjoyable spring getaway. 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.