Winnipeg Folklorama Tour
Aug. 13-15 ~ 3 Days ~ $479 Dbl; $459 Tpl; $439 Qd; $639 Sgl
What is Folklorama? Folklorama is a festival held in Winnipeg, Manitoba each summer celebrating the cultures of the World. You will find pavilions from Germany, Philippines, Africa, Scandinavia, and the Caribbean, for example. The festival is spread throughout the city in different buildings that represent a culture from around the World. During our visit we will visit three pavilions each evening, starting with appetizers, then dinner, then finishing with dessert. So, you really get to taste and see the different cultures throughout the evening. A fun time for all ages. Get Cultured - at Winnipeg Folklorama!
Wed., Aug. 13: We anticipate the fun days ahead on this tour to Winnipeg, Manitoba, for Folklorama with Utopia Tours. Our time spent experiencing Folklorama will be filled exploring the cultures of the World. We will taste the traditional home-cooked meals, dance to the beats of global sounds, traveling the planet in one diverse city. We will stop in Pembina for lunch on your own. Upon arrival in Winnipeg, MB, we will visit the Assiniboine Park located along the Assiniboine River. We check into our accommodations for the next two nights and ready ourselves for our first evening at Folklorama. Tonight we enjoy three pavilions, featuring three distinct countries. Pavilion #1 is a traditional appetizer. Pavilion #2 is a traditional meal. Pavilion #3 is a traditional dessert.
Thurs., Aug. 14: This morning we will go to the Museum of Man and Nature. Here you can climb aboard a 17th century ship, stare into the eyes of a hungry polar bear, and stroll through the streets of 1920s Winnipeg. Step back in time to the 19th century fur trade at the oldest stone fur trading post still intact in North America-Lower Fort Garry. Costumed interpreters will take you back to the mid-1800s as they reenact events of the early days of this Hudson Bay Company Post. Then its back to the hotel to meet our guide for another evening of Folklorama. Tonight we once again visit pavilions of three interesting countries. Pavilion #1 is a traditional appetizer. Pavilion #2 is a traditional meal. Pavilion #3 is a traditional dessert.
Fri., Aug. 15: Departing Winnipeg this morning, we make our way to The Mennonite Heritage Village, in Steinbach, MB, where we learn of the Mennonite way of life from the 14th century to present day. It exists to preserve and share the Mennonite heritage and illustrate the traditional way of life that has disappeared. With the usual stops along the route for your comfort we continue our journey homeward. Thank you for attending Folklorama with Utopia Tours!
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~DEPOSIT: $100 PER PERSON is required 5 days after reservations are made to hold
reservation.
~FINAL PAYMENT DUE: July 3, 2008
~Make checks payable to Utopia Tours. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER accepted.
~FINAL INFORMATION: Will be sent approximately 10 days prior including hotel
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~Optional trip cancellation/interruption insurance is available. Call for
payment deadlines and coverage details.
~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.
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.