Pella Tulip Festival Tour
April 30-May 2 ~ 3 Days ~ $429 Dbl; $409 Tpl; $389 Qd; $549 Sgl
Wed., April 30: We depart this morning, making our way to Des Moines, IA, ready to celebrate the Tulip Time Festival in Pella, IA, on this three-day get away. Tonight enjoy an included farm-style meal at the Iowa Machine Shed, a restaurant that is a tribute to the hard working American farmer. We will spend the night in Des Moines, IA.
Thurs., May 1: 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 display of tulips while we go on a guided tour of this Dutch community. Also, we will visit the Historical Village Museum. Here you will 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 will have reserved seats at the Volks Parade where we will view street scrubbing and see many colorful bands and unique floats. There will also be time to shop, browse, and have lunch on your own. We will spend the evening near the Amana Colonies of Iowa.
Fri., May 2: After a short drive to the Main Amana Colony we are off on a guided tour of this area, which is made up of seven colonies, to learn how the settlers farmed together and shared in the harvest. You will also have some free time for shopping. Then we will begin our journey home making our necessary meal stops after a great mini-spring vacation arriving home later this evening.
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~DEPOSIT: $100 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold
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~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: March 23, 2008
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various locations, with minimum number of passengers. Some shuttles may require
an overnight stay. Fees may apply for shuttle service /hotel accommodations.
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 with Travelex. 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.