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Happy Trail Tours PO Box 432 Forbes, Minnesota 55738 (218) 744-4159 Toll Free at 1-800-635-7779 E-mail us! |
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Boarding in Iron Range Cities, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Scanlon, Aitkin, Brainerd, Little Falls, St Stephen, St Cloud, Anoka
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| Old Barns, Tractors, Gardens & Farms: Yes, Old McDonald STILL has a farm! We'll travel southeast on Iowa's back roads where we'll visit a few old barns (some which are on the National Historic Registry). Add to this tour some really cool gardens (visit Seed Saver's of America), stop by the John Deere Pavilion ...then watch them build a John Deere tractor at the factory. Next, we'll wind our way eastward into Wisconsin to a working Diary Farm. And who doesn't enjoy a good music show or an old fashion hay ride? Yes...we've tucked some great entertainment in too! Oh the places you'll on a Happy Trails Tour! Read on for further information. |
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| Per person Double | Per person Triple | Per person Quad | Single Traveler |
| $799 | $729 | $699 | $999 |
Here’s what we’ve included in this five day farm tour:
- Round Trip Motor Coach Transportation with Trobec Bus Company to include boarding in the following towns; Iron Range Cities, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Scanlon, Aitkin, Brainerd, Little Falls, St Stephen, St Cloud, Anoka
- Escorted by your friends from Happy Trails Tours, Lynnie and her husband / musical entertainer, Casey Aro
- Four Nights Lodging - Overnights in Decorah, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Bettendorf, IA & Portage, WI
- Visit the Seed Saver's of America Farm, John Deere Pavilion & Factory, Nelson's Dairy Farm & Barn and Several Barns located on the back roads between Decorah & Cedar Rapids, IA
- Two Music Shows; Play Crafter Barn Theater and Wisconsin's LIttle Opry Country Music Show
- Seven Meals: 3 Dinners, 1 Lunch and 4 Breakfasts
- Luggage Handling, Taxes, Tips for Porters & Included Meals and Fully Guided with a Travel Host.
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Deposits/ Registrations: Deposit of $75 per person due when registering. It’s fully refundable with cancellations made before 06/01/12 |
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Final Balance: Balance due on June 10, 2012. Travel documents will arrive in early June. |
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Refunds / Travel Insurance: Monies returned with cancellations made between June 1-June 18, 2012 are contingent to what Happy Trails Tours receives from hotel, charter, AQS, tour companies, restaurant, etc… There are no refunds with cancellations made after June 18, 2012. Travel Insurance is available at an additional charge to help cover money lost due to unexpected, last minute or trip interruption cancellations. It can offer financial security as well as, peace of mind. |
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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 |
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Happy Trails Tours, PO Box 432, Forbes MN 55738
| Day 1: Meet your Happy Trails hosts, Lynnie Aro and her musical entertaining husband, Casey as you embark on your back roads adventure. Today is a travel day with early morning boarding beginning in northeastern Minnesota, continuing on through the Twin cities. A motor coach shuttle will also bring folks from the central part of the state to join up with the main coach along the way. Stops will be made as the day goes along. Our first activity on this old barn tour is Seed Saver's of America in Decorah, IA. Seed Saver's is dedicated to saving and sharing heirloom seeds. You'll stroll along the heritage garden rich in heritage with thousands of samples of rare garden seeds, visit an historic apple orchard and see Ancient White Park Cattle. We'll give you a chance to pick up some seeds before saying leaving this place. Late in the afternoon, we'll settle in for the night in Decorah, Iowa with the rest of the evening to spend as per your own agenda. Day 2: We'll enjoy a nice breakfast this morning before beginning our "back roads" tour through out several counties in Iowa. There are many neat old barns on the National Registry of Historic Places and connected to the Iowa Barn Association. Our day will include a local step-on historian as we discover the back roads of several counties between Decorah and Cedar Rapids. Prepare for a fun day to see lots of neat old barns, farms and maybe even a few tractors and vegetable gardens. Dinner is included tonight after we get checked into our hotel in Cedar Rapids. Note: Casey will tune up his banjo (or his guitar) and will entertain with songs and stories....(trust me, they are likely ones you know and even a few you don't!) Casey has performed at the Midwest Country Show, which has run on the RFDT TV stations and performed in Branson, MO so maybe you already know of him, his delightful stories and songs. Day 3: Another nice breakfast is included before we begin 60 mile journey east to Moline, Illinois. Our day will begin with a visit to the John Deere Pavilion where we'll see one of the world's most comprehensive agricultural exhibits. Interactive exhibits mingle with actual John Deere equipment, creating hands-on, climb-on experiences for all ages. After lunch, we'll make our way to the John Deere Factory for a 1-1/2 hour tour. You'll watch , first-hand, how they put a tractor together at the Factory Tour. If children are attending this tour - they must be 13 years of age or older to attend this activity. But don't worry, we'll offer free time where folks can do a bit of shopping and browsing IF the factory tour isn't something you'll be able to do). After the tour, we'll check into our hotel in Bettendorf - with time to rest a bit before our evening activities. Dinner is included tonight at the Machine Shed and then we're off to the Play Crafters Theater. This theater is in the original dairy barn, built in 1914, and belonged to the Deere Experimental Farm. The show we'll see is called, "Moving" - an endearing family tale full of hope and humor. After the show, we'll travel to the hotel and settle in for a well deserved night's rest. Day 4: Breakfast awaits and we're off - only this time to Portage, Wisconsin - near the Wisconsin Dells. Our travels take us south east into Wisconsin with our first stop at the Nelson's Dairy Farm. You'll love the Scandinavian welcome that includes lunch and a tour of dairy barn, gardens and more. We may even watch Mrs Nelson make some homemade bread. In the late afternoon, we'll continue our journey to Portage, Wisconsin, where our hotel is. We'll get checked in, relax and freshen up a bit before our last fun event. We'll enjoy dinner and show together at the Wisconsin Opry where you'll eat a delicious meal and listen to some great toe-tapping country music. Oh, I almost forgot to mention...we'll take an old fashioned hay ride, too. Day 5: A good breakfast is served in the hotel before we depart for home. One last fun stop for folks...the Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wisconsin. You'll love this place- not only will you see them make cheese but you'll also get to try a few samples. We'll travel home along 94 through the twin cities - meeting our shuttle coach in the late afternoon for our friends from St Cloud, St Stephen, Little Falls and Brainerd. The coach will continue north homeward to the Duluth / Superior area and the Iron Range. Expected arrival home is in the early evening with fond memories for all~ |
Click here for printable reservation form to mail to: Happy Trails Tours, PO Box 432, Forbes MN 55738
Disclaimer: Happy Trail Tours are arranged and operated by Diane Olds @ 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 Diane Olds, 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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