| Day 1 | Edmonton - Calgary - Swift Current, SK |
| Your Christmas Music Vacation begins as you
depart your home city aboard your luxury coach
and pick up passengers en route. We cross the
border to Saskatchewan and arrival in Swift
Current for the evening. Days Inn or Super 8 |
| Day 2 | Swift Current -Minot, ND |
| This morning have your passports handy as we
cross the international border into the United
States. Enjoy the scenic countryside today as
we travel to Minot, North Dakota. (CB)Days Inn or Comfort Inn |
| Day 3 | Minot - Mitchell or Brookings, SD |
| Today we continue through North Dakota
passing farmlands covered with a dust of snow.
(CB)Super 8 or Quality Inn |
| Day 4 | Brookings or Mitchell - Kansas City, KS |
| Today our travels take us along the picturesque
Missouri River and then the western border of
Iowa to the city of Kansas City. (CB) Drury Inn Airport or Drury Inn Overland Park or Peartree Inn |
| Day 5 | Kansas City - Branson, MS |
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Share the spirit of the holiday season as we
journey through the Hallmark Visitors Center.
Your passage will take you to the 17 trees in
the JC Hall Christmas Tree Collection as well
as a display featuring a collection of Hallmark’s
personal Christmas cards from the 1970’s.
Then sit back and enjoy Missouri’s rolling hills
and winding lakes as we travel to the Ozark
Mountains. (B)Lodge of the Ozarks |
| Day 6, 7, and 8 | Branson |
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During your three-day stay in Branson, one of
America’s top vacations destinations, you will
experience the best that Branson has to offer.
A local step on guide will board our coach for
a tour of Branson including the College of the
Ozarks, Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery,
Downtown Branson and a special stop at Dick’s
Old Time 5 & 10 Store. One evening ride with us
to see the most delighting animated Christmas light displays in the country! Your journey
begins with a magical one-mile drive along a
path illuminated with more than 120 displays.
There is also leisure time for shopping at the
many unique shops and the outlet mall as well
as a visit to Branson Landing. Each morning you
will be treated to a full hot breakfast. (3B,D)
Also included in your tour package are reserved
seats at the following spectacular shows:
Neal McCoy Show
Country music superstar, Neal McCoy will
be performing at the Mickey Gilley Theater
with his band during Christmas season. Enjoy
Neal’s greatest hits as well as some of your
favorite holiday music. McCoy is known for
his combination of honky tonk music that will
make your boots scoot across the dance floor.
His chart topping hits include Wink, No Doubt
About It, For A Change, You Gotta Love That,
They’re Playing Our Song, and more. McCoy has
won numerous awards including Entertainer
of the Year, Video of the Year, Humanitarian
Award, 3 Platinum albums and 1 Gold album.
Daniel O’Donnell Holiday Show
Daniel O’Donnell teams up with Mary Duff to
give you a blend of traditional Irish ballads,
country favorites, traditional gospel and holiday
favorites with an Irish Twist.
Dino Kartonakis
Dino Kartsonakis Christmas Extravaganza --
Dino’s Christmas show is an amazing, joy-filled
celebration of Christmas and the Reason for
the Season. America’s Piano Showman brings
the sights and sounds of Christmas to life
during one of the biggest production shows in
Branson. The centerpiece of this show, Dino’s
spectacular piano artistry - backed up by the
lovely voice of Cheryl Kartsonakis and the lively
children’s dance troupe - makes this show one
you’ll never forget! Dino Kartsonakis is one of
the premiere performers of our time. “America’s
Piano Showman” is a title aptly given to him
by over 80 million people who are witnesses
to his majestic piano styling each year - and
his Christmas Extravaganza is one of the most
critically acclaimed shows in the “live music
show capital of the world!”
Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show
This lavish production pulls out all stops for
the Holidays. The high–tech surprises and
elaborate stage set makes perfect ambiance
for a wonderful holiday show with a touch of
class! And you cannot forget the decor at Shoji
Tabuchi it is also worthy of mention, especially
the bathrooms!
SIX
“Awarded Branson’s Best New Show for
2007 and 2008, SIX delivers their brand of
entertainment like no other musical group. You
won’t believe what comes out of their mouths!
These SIX BROTHERS come from a family of 10
brothers. No sisters.” SIX (aka The Knudsen
Brothers) have thrilled audiences from North
America and from Europe to Asia. Rhythmic
percussion, toe-tapping bass, and melodic
vocals intertwine seamlessly, all produced live
with the power of just SIX incredible voices.
Dubbed an “orchestra-of-human-voices”
this award-winning tour de force captivates
audiences with SIX’s pure harmonies,
astonishing vocal ranges, and singing so robust,
you’ll swear you hear a full band. Once you
experience it, you will understand the power
of SIX. |
| Day 9 | Branson - Overland Park, KS |
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With our toes still tapping and our hearts still
singing, we depart Branson and travel back to
Kansas City. En route we stop at the Precious
Moments Chapel Centre in Carthage for a
special Christmas Tour. The wide eyes children
figurines have become a favorite collectible.
(CB)Drury Inn or Peartree Inn |
| Day 10 | Kansas City - Mitchell or Brookings, SD |
| We follow the picturesque river valley of the
Missouri River and travel north through the
potato state of Iowa to South Dakota, made
famous by such names as Crazy Horse, Laura
Ingalls Wilder, Lewis and Clark, and Wild Bill
Hickock. (CB)Super 8 or Quality Inn |
| Day 11 | Mitchell or Brookings - Minot, ND |
| Today we pass through gently rolling prairie to the lakes and garden district of North Dakota. We arrive in Minot for the evening. (CB)Super 8 or Quality Inn |
| Day 12 | Minot - Swift Current, SK |
| A leisurely day of travel as we cross the international border and return to our home country, Canada. (CB)Days Inn or Super 8 |
| Day 13 | Swift Current - Calgary - Edmonton, AB |
| Following breakfast we depart for Alberta with memories of our festive Christmas Tour. (CB) |
| FLY/DRIVE OPTION | Join Tour on Day 4 - 10 (from Kansas City) |
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Price Per Person (LAND rate only):
Double/Twin: $1310
Single: $1675
Triple: $1215
Quad: $1155
Prices include all meals and attractions listed in the corresponding days of the drive version of the tour. No GST on US tours. Prices include airport transfers in Kansas. |
| Important Note! | |
| Remember to purchase travel insurace! Medical insurance is strongly recommended for all Canadians travelling to the United States. Contact Anderson Vacations for rates or more information. |
