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Boarding in Eveleth, Virginia, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Cloquet
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From Dubuque, Iowa to Prairie du Chien, WI on the Celebration Belle Paddlewheel
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| The Celebration Belle is the largest excursion vessel on the Upper Mississippi River. Enjoy live entertainment, activities, food and narration by the captain as you cruise up the Mighty Mississippi River from Dubuque to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. We’ll spend three night in Dubuque at the Holiday Inn. We’ll have plenty of time to explore this historic river town and enjoy their famous Victorian Progressive dinner before returning home. And what about fall colors? Well, they tell me we’re likely to see beautiful colors along the banks of the river and that the first week of October is the most popular time to cruise on the Celebration Belle. So don’t miss the boat…..call today and get registered for this “Up the Lazy River” tour on the Mighty Mississippi! |
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| Per person Double |
Per person Triple |
Per person Quad |
Single Traveler |
| $675 |
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$640 |
$775 |
- Round-trip Motor Coach Transportation from Grand Rapids, Iron Range, Duluth & Cloquet
- Three Nights at the Holiday Inn Dubuque in downtown right - (Next to the boat dock)
- A Full Day of Cruising’ ~ Celebration Belle from Dubuque to Prairie du Chien
- Area Tour of Dubuque to include Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Diamond Jo’s Casino (for those interested in doing a bit of gaming!)
- Six Meals: Breakfast each morning plus Buffet Lunch & Prime Rib Dinner on the Boat and Victorian Progressive Dinner in Dubuque on the last night.
- Luggage Handling , Taxes and Most Tips (~Tips for driver & escort not included~)
- Fully Guided by a Happy Trails Tour Representative
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$100 per person deposit due with registration below. |
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Fully refundable with cancellations made by June 1, 2010. |
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Final payment is due August 20, 2010. |
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Monies returned with cancellations made between June 1-August 1 are contingent to what Happy Trails Tours receives from hotels, tour companies, restaurants, charters & cruise company. |
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Deposit is non-refundable with cancellations between August 1-30, 2010. No refunds with cancellations made after 8/30/10. |
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Travel insurance is available at an additional charge. It not only protects your financial investment but also offers peace of mind. It covers pre-existing conditions when purchased within 12 days of paying your initial deposit down. |
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Changes: We reserve the right to adjust this schedule for the benefit of all traveling. If a change of hotel, restaurant or an attraction occurs, we’ll replace it with one of equal value or better. As always… we’ll inform you of any changes as we learn of them. |
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Disclaimer: Happy Trails Tours acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, theater, or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Happy Trails Tours, INC and their respective employees, agents, representatives accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of country in which they are provided. Happy Trails Tours INC is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours/trips arranged by Happy Trails Tours. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects. |
Day 1: October 5th
Travel day to Dubuque, Iowa 360 miles from Duluth
Today is a travel day - set your seats back and enjoy fellow travelers, scenic drive through Wisconsin as we travel southeast to Dubuque. Late after noon arrival is expected with lodging at the Holiday Inn, a full service property along the river. Take the evening as per your own agenda tonight. For those interested, we’ll take folks to Diamond Jo’s Casino for a bit of gaming. It’s also a great place to get your dinner, if you enjoy buffet meals.
(All meals paying on own today)
Day 2: October 6th
Cruisin’ the Mighty Mississippi River 60+ miles up the river
This morning, we’ll rise bright and early and be on board the boat by 7:30 am. Breakfast awaits our arrival once we’re settled on the boat. Get yourself a lounge chair…..enjoy the lovely scenic cruise up the Mississippi all the while narration, live entertainment, games, food and snacks are offered throughout the day. There’s even time to read a book or take a little snooze if that’s on your agenda today. We’ll arrive to Prairie du Chien around 7 pm tonight. Our motor coach will be there to pick us up and bring us back to Dubuque’s Holiday Inn- about an hour away. We’ll return around 9 pm. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included today)
Day 3: October 7th
Exploring Dubuque, IA - Mississippi River Town - Victorian Progressive Dinner
This morning, enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel before getting on board the bus. We’ll enjoy a narrated area tour of Dubuque, plus make time to stop in the historic district to do a bit of shopping and get lunch, paying on own. We’ll return to the hotel in the mid-afternoon, time to relax and bit and freshen up for tonight’s dinner. We’ll enjoy the Victorian Progressive Dinner. Visit three historic mansions to include food at each stop and live entertainment and tour of the home. It’s sure to a wonderful experience for everyone. We’ll return to the hotel around 9 pm tonight. (Breakfast & Dinner included today)
Day 4: October 8th
Homeward Bound with Fond Memories ~ 360 Miles to Duluth area
Enjoy a full breakfast again this morning before boarding the bus for home. We’ll make necessary stops along the way to include lunch and dinner. Estimated arrival home is as
follows; Duluth/Cloquet area: 6:30 pm; Eveleth area: 7:30 pm; Virginia: 8:00 pm; Hibbing: 8:30 pm; Grand Rapids area: 9:15 pm. |
Disclaimer: 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.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. |