Happy Trail Tours
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Forbes MN 55738
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Specializing in
motor coach vacations
also air, train & cruise tours.

Arizona and the Southwest
March 13-29, 2009
A Seventeen Day Motor Coach Tour with 14 Meals Included!

Prices in (US Funds)
$2,149 per person Double
 $1,859 per person Triple
$1,749 per person Quad $3,159 Single Traveler

THIS 17 DAY TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

  • Round-trip, Smoke-free Motor Coach Transportation from Duluth, Cloquet, Grand Rapids & the Iron Range Cities
  • 16 Nights of Great Lodging…..on this Fabulous 17 Day Tour!
  • In addition to the EIGHT nights in Mesa at the lovely Arizona Golf Resort, you’ll enjoy TWO nights at the “Hotel Santa Fe” in Santa Fe, NM and one night at “Little America” in Flagstaff, AZ plus other overnights in Omaha, Des Moines, Oklahoma City and Albuquerque.
  • Grand Canyon South Rim (Includes a privately guided tour and a lunch in the park)
  • 14 Meals, Inclusive of Taxes & Tips (8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners & 2 Lunches) Eight breakfasts (one each morning) while in Mesa may be “added-on” at an additional charge of $90 per person.
  • City Tour of Sedona and the Red Cliff Rock Formation
  • City Tour of Santa Fe and lodging in the Historic District
  • City Tour of Mesa - Phoenix-Scottsdale - Tempe Area
  • Mesa Swap Meet - Largest Flea Market in the U.S.
  • Rawhide 1800’s Western Town and Dinner
  • Side Trip to Nogales, Mexico along with stops in Tucson and Tubac (Passport Required)
  • Mesa Flea Market (Largest Flea Market in the U.S.)
  • Lots of wonderful Free Time to Spend Relaxing at your Leisure or Golfing
  • Luggage Handling, Taxes, Most Tips, Fully Escorted to Assure a Well Planned Tour
Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis & must accompany $150 deposit per person upon registering. Deposit is refundable with cancellations made by December 20, 2008. Full payments due by January 10, 2009. No registration is considered solid without a deposit paid within 7 days.
No credit cards, please. (This tour is based on a minimum of 30 travelers with a maximum of 48)
Refunds with cancellations made between January 10, 2009 - February 10, 2009, are contingent to what Happy Trails Tours receives from train, bus charters, hotels and various attractions. No refunds will be made with cancellations made after February 10, 2009. Sorry.
Travel Insurance is recommended. It can offer financial security and peace of mind. Be sure to ask for a brochure.
Final documents will arrive in mid-February. Final invoices will be sent in mid-January. Thank you.
The type of clothing you should pack is completely casual with comfy shoes and casual wear. If folks wish to have a full buffet breakfast each of the 8 mornings in Mesa, add $90 each to the package prices. Our motor coaches are 2007 or 2005’s with comfy seats and chartered through MN Coaches from Duluth. Driver and escort’s name are yet to be announced. At this time, we don’t contemplate any additional fuel surcharges, however it can happen if prices continue to climb. If it does, it’ll be a minimal amount added when divided by so many folks.
Click here for printable reservation form to mail to:
Happy Trails Tours, PO Box 432, Forbes MN 55738

Day-by-Day Arizona Tour 2009

Travel to Omaha, Nebraska 540 Miles
Begin picking up folks throughout northeastern Minnesota in the early morning hour.
8:25 - 9:2 5- Breakfast break, paying on own, at Perkins Miller Hill Mall in Duluth
Noon - Lunch break, paying on own, in Burnsville at Applebees.
6:30 PM - Estimated arrival to the Crowne Plaza Omaha
This property has an indoor pool, coffee makers, hairdryers, irons & ironing boards. The evening at your leisure. We will take you out to dinner tonight, paying on own.

Travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 470 Miles
You’ll rise bright and early this morning. A nice breakfast is included, at the hotel.
7:30 AM -Travel to Oklahoma City today making stops as needed along the way. A visit to the Oklahoma National Memorial Site will be made before checking in.
6:30 PM - Estimated arrival to the Hampton Inn in Oklahoma City, near the airport. This property does not have an indoor pool, but it’s sister property next door does and folks may use that one if they wish. The Hampton has coffee makers, irons & ironing boards and hairdryers in the rooms. There are many good restaurants within walking distance. Take the evening at your leisure.

Travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico 460 Miles
Enjoy breakfast, included, before departing this morning for Albuquerque.
7:30 AM - Begin our journey to Albuquerque making stops along the way as needed. As we travel to Albuquerque today, we’ll go right through Amarillo, Texas. We’ll stop there for lunch, included, at the Big Texan Steak House.
5:30 PM - Estimated arrival to the Drury Inn. (This is a nice facility with an indoor pool and laundry facilities!) They have a nice restaurant right next door called “Mimi’s Café” where you can get your dinner, at your leisure tonight.

Travel to Mesa, Arizona 500 Miles
Enjoy breakfast, included, before departing this morning for Albuquerque.
7:30 AM - Begin our journey to Mesa….a lovely drive south to Arizona. Stops will be made as the day moves along.
5:00 PM - Estimated arrival to the Arizona Golf Resort.
4:15 PM - Check in to the Arizona Golf Resort for the next seven nights! What a place! It’s quite spread out and our group will be in two buildings. The building closest to the lobby & restaurant have only one king bed in the rooms so we will only use those for singles or married couples who don‘t mind sharing a bed. The 2nd building is about a block from the lobby & restaurant area, and has two beds so we use that building for all the other travelers needing the two beds in the room. (They are queen beds). We use the Arizona Golf Resort because it’s more secluded and quiet and yet we’re not that far from the various attractions around the Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, Apache Junction & Scottsdale area. This property is full service with a restaurant, lounge, outdoor pool & hot tub, golf/gift shop, and the most beautiful golf course you’ll see anywhere. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy this property however, special Happy Trails Tours rates for golfers are available.... Just call us if you are interested.

City Tour of Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale & Tempe
Enjoy breakfast, paying on your own (UNLESS you asked for the “add-on“ breakfast package).
9:30 AM - Board the coach and meet our step-on-guide for an Area City Tour. We’ll visit Scottsdale (where we’ll have lunch) and visit the state capitol and even stop at the citrus orchard. We’ll learn about the history, the people and see some lovely scenery.

A Side Trip to Sedona Today
8:30 AM - We’ll travel to Sedona, to include a delightful narrated city tour of the area. This quaint little artist’s town is home to some of the most beautiful pottery and scenery (Red Cliff Rock Formations) you’ll see anywhere in the country. Even if you’ve been to Sedona before, it’ll be fun to go again. We’ll make time for shopping and lunch while there along with the guided bus tour.
4:00 PM - Depart Sedona for our 2.5 hour ride to Mesa. Take the rest of the evening at your leisure today.

Rawhide Western Town
Enjoy your morning and afternoon as per your own agenda. The hotel offers shuttles to the mall or other nearby venues. It’s nice to have a lazy day where you can sit by the pool and sip a lemonade if that’s what you prefer.
4:00 PM - Board the bus and travel to the Rawhide 1800’s Western Town. This is a fun place where you’ll can become part of the action…It’ll feel just like an old western movie set….lots of things to see and do. We’ve included a great dinner here with time to browse and shop at your leisure.

Side Trip to Nogales, Mexico
We’ve dedicated this entire day to a side trip to Nogales where folks can cross the border (by foot) and shop in this fun border town in Mexico. You must have a passport, folks, so if you don’t have one nor plan to get one prior to this tour, take this day at your leisure. A lunch is included in Tubac today with a little time to shop before traveling further south to Mexico. Once we arrive to the border, folks will have to “walk” over since our motor coach is not licensed to travel in Mexico. We’ll spend a couple of hours here before winding our way back to Mesa. We’ll make a dinner stop en-route home. Plan to be gone all day!

Mesa Market Place / Organ Stop Pizza!
Enjoy the early morning as per our own agenda.
10:00 PM - Re-board the coach and we’ll take you to the Mesa Market Place. We’ll stay about three hours (or longer if the group wishes!). You won’t believe your eyes … there are 500 venders. No way will you see everything but even in a few hours, you’ll find you’ll make a slight dent…
2:00 PM - Estimated - Return to the hotel for the rest of the day to enjoy as per your own agenda.

Opportunity to Worship / Organ Stop Pizza!
Enjoy the morning as per your own agenda….or worship at a church of your choice, sleep in or visit with friends or family!
P.S. If you would like to go to church on Sunday morning, you’ll need to sign up tonight in the lobby stating your church preference and time. A list of churches will be in your hotel rooms the day before. Do not sign up at the last minute if you want the hotel to assist you in transportation, as it makes it difficult for them to arrange for more drivers at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.
3:30 PM - Board the bus and we’ll take you out to dinner at the Organ Stop Pizza. Though, you’ll pay for the meal yourselves, the entertainment while dining on your pizza is really fun. (They have other Italian dishes, too, not just pizza!) It’s a fun time.... PROMISE!
6:30 PM - Return back to the hotel.

An Entire Day at Your Leisure
Enjoy this entire day …dedicated to your own personal agenda. As always…the hotel offers a
Shuttle to various places of interest nearby the hotel such as; shopping mall, grocery store, etc…

Travel to Flagstaff, Arizona (Visit the Grand Canyon en-route) 161 Miles
Enjoy a nice breakfast before departing this morning for Flagstaff.
8:00 AM - We’ll travel along, making stops as needed for lunch and coffee breaks. First off…we’ll visit the Grand Canyon - South Rim - prior to traveling to Flagstaff for the night. Our motor coach will wind around the canyon as our step on guide shares with us the magnificent stories about this area. We’ll get lunch, paying on own, while here. In the later afternoon, we’ll travel to Flagstaff and settle in for the night.
5:00 PM - Estimated arrival to Little America Hotel & Resort (You won’t believe this place!) Enjoy dinner, (included) at your leisure in the restaurant. You’ll have a voucher and can select any number of entrees from a special menu. This property is unbelievable! Just wait & see.

Travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico 400 miles
A full breakfast is included this morning at the hotel. An early departure is planned today with our sights on Santa Fe! Stops will be made as needed.
4:00 PM - Estimated arrival to the Hotel Santa Fe (within the historic district) This is a full service property, heated pool, hot tub, and absolutely beautiful! We’re here 2 nights.
7:00 PM - A nice dinner is included tonight at the hotel.

Exploring Santa Fe!
A full breakfast is included this morning, at the hotel.
10:00 AM - We’ll take you out for a nice narrated tour of Santa Fe! We’ll make a few stops, grab some lunch and give you all time to explore as per your own agenda. After the tour, you’ll spend the rest of the day as you so desire.

Travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 550 Miles
The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast, included, prior to departing this morning.
7:30 AM - Board the bus. We are about 10 + hours from Oklahoma City. Stops will be made for lunch and coffee breaks as the day goes along.
6:30 PM - Estimated arrival to the Hampton Inn. It’s the same property where we stayed before so you’ll know all the ropes this time!!

Travel to Des Moines, Iowa 530 Miles
Your breakfast awaits you in the lobby. Enjoy.
7:30 AM - Be on board for our journey to Des Moines…about 10 hour away.
6:00 PM - Estimated arrival to the Wildwood Inn.
7:00 PM - We’ll take folks over to the Iowa Machine Shed for dinner tonight, paying on own.

Travel HOME 500 Miles
6:30 AM - Your breakfast is served in the lobby! Help yourselves. We’ll be traveling along with stops made as needed today for lunch & coffee breaks.
5:00 PM - Estimated arrival to the Duluth area. Folks from Eveleth will get home at 6:45 and folks from Virginia will be about 7:00 PM. 7:30 PM - To Hibbing and Grand Rapids folks will get home about 8:30 PM.

This tour has been prepared in October 2008. Changes beyond our control can occur when tours are planned this far out. Thank you for your understanding. Of course, we’ll keep you “in-the-know” of any changes as we learn them. We need a minimum of 30 to take this tour out. The tour is very casual. We can‘t think of one single time you‘ll need to dress up! Always we offer a variety of activities, but if you did not want to join the group and prefer to stay at the hotel in Mesa or meet with friends, you always have that option. For example, if you’ve been to Sedona many times, you may choose to stay at the hotel and relax.
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Happy Trail Tours are arranged and operated by Marge Ellis @ Happy Trail Tours INC, PO Box 432, Forbes, MN 55738. Happy Trail Tours, INC and its employees act only as agents for others (airlines, bus lines, hotels, restaurants, theaters, etc.) in providing services included in the tours. No liability shall be incurred by Marge Ellis, Happy Trail Tours, INC or its employees because of injury, monetary, or property loss, or other complications experienced by tour members.

Occasionally a change will occur in a tour listed. Whenever possible, we'll replace it with something of equal value or more. Happy Trail Tours always reserve the right to adjust any scheduled itinerary for the benefit of all traveling.

 
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