| Day 1 | Edmonton - Calgary - Swift Current, SK |
| Board the coach and join fellow passengers as
you begin your wonderful southwest holiday. |
| Day 2 | Swift Current - Winnipeg, MB |
| Today continue across the prairies and
overnight in Winnipeg, the capital city of
Manitoba. Enjoy a free evening tonight and an
opportunity to see if “Lady Luck” is on your side
at the Club Regent Casino. (B) |
| Day 3 | Winnipeg - Brookings, SD |
| Today clear customs at the US Border and
arrive in Brookings, a city that offers the best of
both small town and big city living. |
| Day 4 | Brookings - Kansas City, KS |
| Our travels south today will give you a chance
to enjoy the Corn Belt of America. Continue
along the picturesque Missouri River and arrive
in Kansas City. (B)
Fly / Drive Passengers Join Tour |
| Day 5 | Kansas City - Little Rock, AR |
| Missouri’s rolling hills and winding lakes and
rivers are yours to enjoy as we travel through
the Ozark Mountains to Little Rock, Arkansas.
(B) |
| Day 6 | Little Rock - New Orleans, LA |
| Today enjoy the scenery as we pass lazy
bayous, blue lakes and ridge country into
Louisiana and arrive in New Orleans, which
is truly a city that captures the soul of
everyone that visits. (B, D) |
| Day 7 | New Orleans |
| Discover some of the wonderful highlights of
this city on a morning tour which includes the
Garden district, the Cities of the Dead, the
famous French Quarter and Jackson Square. This
afternoon see over 200 years of history unfold
on the Mississippi River as you sail on the Paddle
Wheeler “Natchez” Riverboat. Since this is a real steamboat, you’ll hear the beautiful music
of its calliope (a musical instrument powered by
steam that is atop the steamboat). (L) |
| Day 8 | New Orleans |
| Begin the day at the World-renowned New Orleans Cooking School where you will enjoy a cooking demonstration by Creole and Cajun experts, get their secret recipes and sample their delicious cuisine. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the multitudes of attractions that are available. Tour the superdome, do some shopping, ride the streetcar, take a carriage ride, visit the world famous Café du Monde for some "beignets", explore the many museums or listen to some jazz. (L) |
| Day 9 | New Orleans - Lafayette, LA |
| This morning travel through true bayou country. Stop at Nottoway Plantation, which overlooks the Mississippi River and is located on the edge of the sugar cane fields. In the afternoon take a swamp boat cruise into Bayou Country with its tangled marsh grasses and cypress trees to look for alligators and other wildlife. Tonight experience Cajun hospitality at it's best with authentic Cajun and southern food and live entertainment. (D) |
| Day 10 | Lafayette - Houston, TX |
| What a treat is in store today! Visit Vermillionville, a 23-acre historical property, showcasing carefully crafted period homes including crafts and cooking demonstrations. Enjoy Cajun and Creole music, dance, story telling, humor, crafts and cuisine that will make our taste buds "dance". Then travel north and enter the Lone Star state of Texas. (B,L) |
| Day 11 | Houston, TX |
| Touring Houston this morning will demonstrate the contrast from oil barons to Texas Cowboys, along with fine medical facilities, exquisite homes and innovative architecture. A special highlight today is a visit to the Johnson Space Centre, home of NASA. You will get to see original spacecraft and a behind the scenes look at Mission Control. (B) |
| Day 12 | Houston - San Antonio, TX |
| This morning enjoy a visit to the Galleria, Houston's most popular shopping and entertainment centre. Say goodbye to Houston and take a leisurely drive to San Antonio. You will soon see why it is often called the "American Venice". Sidewalk cafes, historic architecture and a beautiful river in the centre, make this a truly beautiful city. While in San Antonio sit back and relax with new and old friends at the hotel at a complimentary cocktail reception held every evening. (B) |
| Day 13 | San Antonio |
| The morning begins with a fascinating tour of San Antonio with all it's Spanish flavor. View the film "Alamo - the Perfect Freedom" at the IMAX Theatre to learn the story of the battle, then cross the street and visit the actual Alamo site. Other stops today include the Japanese Sunken Gardens, and the Mission San Jose. This afternoon enjoy a splendid river tour along the San Antonio River and the Paseo Del Rio (also known as the Riverwalk), which has been beautifully landscaped with tropical foliage, artistic stairways and arched bridges. (B,D) |
| Day 14 | San Antonio |
| The day is at leisure to discover San Antonio on your own. Your tour director will be on hand to recommend attractions and sightseeing that will let you experience all the city has to offer. Be sure to shop for one of a kind gifts at the colorful Mexican Marketplace. (B) |
| Day 15 | San Antonio - Carlsbad, NM |
| Today we travel the great desert-like plains of Texas on our way to Carlsbad. (B) |
| Day 16 | Carlsbad - Santa Fe, NM |
| This morning explorer the world-famous Carlsbas Caverns National Park. Huge limestone caverns honeycomb the rock; drawing visits from around the world. We will travel down by elevator more than 750 feet to view the caverns first hand. This afternoon pass through vast and open grasslands, punctuated by a few mountain ranges on route to Northwest New Mexico. (B) |
| Day 17 | Santa Fe |
| Today discover the romance, charm and living traditions of Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States, including a visit to the Plaza de Santa Fe. Also visit the Palace of the Governors, which chronicles the history of the city. (B,L) |
| Day 18 | Santa Fe - Denver, CO |
| Continue north and cross into Colorado to Denver. En route we visit the #1 attraction in the Pikes Peak Region... the Garden of Gods Visitor Centre and Park, a natural park containing massive formations of red sandstone sculpted by nature into intriguing spires. Here you will see 30 educational exhibits detailing the natural and human history of the park including a 12-minute movie entitled "How Did Those Rocks Get There?" (B) |
| Day 19 | Denver -Sheridan, WY |
| Cross the beautiful state of Colorado and continue north to Sheridan, where Wyoming's third largest city now spreads over the hilly. sage-carpeted badlands. Visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and imagine the dramatic battle that resulted in the defeat of General Custer. (B)
Fly/Drive Passengers Return Home |
| Day 20 & 21 | Sheridan - Great Falls, MT - Calgary - Edmonton, AB |
| Day 20: Today we travel through Big Sky Country arriving in Great Falls. Tonight, join your tour director for a farewell dinner (B, D)
Day 21: It's homeward bound today. We have journeyed through some of the most beautiful sights in the world and we carry with us memories of good times and the appreciation of new friendships. (B) |
