Experience a journey to the west coast. August 9-22, 2021
August 9-22, 2021 PRESTIGE TOUR with Ultra Coach
DEPARTURE CITIES Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, Sioux City & Orange City
ALLIEDS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Bar J Wranglers Chuckwagon Dinner
Craters of the Moon Nat'l Monument
Painted Hills of Oregon
Crater Lake Rim Trolley Tour
Oregon Coastal Drive
Oregon Coastal Dunes Giant Dune Buggy Ride
Rogue River Jet Boat Cruise
Avenue of the Giants Redwoods
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Fishermans Wharf
San Francisco Step-on Guide
Alcatraz Island Tour
Winery Trolley Tour in Sonoma Valley
Virginia City & Train Ride
National Automobile Museum
Salt Flats Photo Op
Terry Bison Ranch
22 Meals: 13 Breakfasts (B), 3 Lunch (L), 2 Boxed Lunches (BL), 4 Dinners (D)
Tour Director: Elaine DeJong
FEATURED HOTELS
Cheyenne, WY Little America
Jackson, WY - 49er Inn
Mountain Home, ID Hampton Inn
Bend, OR Sleep Inn
Eugene, OR Holiday Inn Express
Coos Bay, OR Red Lion
Eureka, CA Red Lion
San Francisco, CA Courtyard by Marriott Fishermans Wharf
Sonoma, CA Double Tree by Hilton
South Lake Tahoe, NV Montbleu Resort
Winnemucca, NV Model T Quality Inn
Salt Lake City, UT Holiday Inn Express
Cheyenne, WY Comfort Inn and Suites
PHOTO ID REQUIRED
PRICE, PER PERSON
$3,159 Double
$4,199 Single
$2,859 Triple
PAY-BY-CHECK SAVINGS: $100
Early Booking Savings for Passengers 1-10 = $75
Early Booking Savings for Passengers 11-20 = $50
Day 1
Travel Day (D)
Embark on a journey to the west coast of the United States. Enjoy the time today getting acquainted with your new travel mates and Allied tour director.
Overnight Cheyenne, WY
Day 2
Jackson, WY
Celebrate Jackson Hole's old west history with a chuck-wagon dinner and traditional old west music with the Bar J Wranglers.
Overnight Jackson, WY
Day 3
Craters of the Moon National Monument
At Craters of the Moon National Monument, experience the drastic landscape and lava flows that make up this park.
Overnight Mountain Home, ID
Day 4
Idaho State Capitol/Painted Hills of Oregon
Idaho's capitol building is the state's most treasured building. See where laws have been passed for about 100 years within its beautiful sandstone walls. You will see why the Painted Hills are one of the "7 Wonders of Oregon" as you travel by layers of bright reds and rich yellows.
Overnight Bend, OR
Day 5
Crater Lake
Your first sight of Crater Lake will take your breath away. Surrounded by cliffs with a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States - and one of the most beautiful. The water's intense blue color is an indication of its great depth and purity.
Overnight Eugene, OR
Day 6
Giant Dune Buggy Ride/Haceta Head Lighthouse
Feel the sea breezes in your face today as you travel in a Giant Dune Buggy on the Sand Dunes, trails and the sea coast. Take a view of the Heceta Lighthouse. Situated 205 feet above the Pacific Ocean, the Heceta Head Lighthouse beacon is considered the strongest light on the Oregon Coast.
Overnight Coos Bay, OR
Day 7
Rogue River Jet Boat Cruise
Follow the Oregon Coast and jet boat the historic mail boat route just as Rogue River pioneers have done since 1895 when mail and freight were prized commodities and road access did not exist.
Overnight Eureka, CA
Day 8
Founders Grove Redwoods/Golden Gate Bridge/Fisherman's Wharf
Walk in the shadows of 1000 year old "giants" at Founders Grove and experience their majesty in California's Redwood region. The Golden Gate Bridge greets you as you cross the bay into San Francisco. Our Fisherman's Wharf hotel allows you free time to explore the Wharf area and Pier 39. Even find time to take the famous San Francisco Cable Cars!
Overnight San Francisco, CA
Day 9
Alcatraz Tour/San Francisco City Tour
Board a bay ferry out to Alcatraz Island - aka "The Rock" in San Francisco Bay. Learn the mysteries behind the infamous federal penitentiary and notorious occupants. Sit back and let your motor coach driver navigate the hills of San Francisco as you travel through Chinatown, the financial district and hear stories of the city.
Overnight Sonoma Valley Area, C
Day 10
Sonoma Winery Tour/Donner Memorial/ South Lake Tahoe
Benziger Winery in Sonoma Valley's wine country is our destination today for a winery tram tour & tasting. Travel through the Sierra Nevada Mountains on your way to Lake Tahoe with a stop at the Donner Party Memorial that was erected in memory of the fateful winter that they were stranded in the Sierra Nevadas during the winter of 1846-47.
Overnight South Lake Tahoe, NV
Day 11
Virginia City/National Automobile Museum
As you head east through the mountains, you will come upon Virginia City. Learn about the 19th century mining "Bonanza" that made Virginia City a booming city of its day by riding the Virginia/Truckee Train and free time. A stop at the National Automobile Museum in Reno boasts one of the largest collections of automobiles in the U.S. All were the personal collection of Bill Harrah, founder or Harrah's Hotels and Casinos.
Overnight Winnemucca, NV.
Day 12
Bonneville Salt Flats/Salt Lake City, UT
Today is a travel day as we start heading east again through the high desert of Nevada. We pass the Bonneville Salt Flats and stop for a photo op. Enjoy your downtown hotel for free time to discover the city.
Overnight Salt Lake City, UT
Day 13
Terry Bison Ranch
Travel out of the Utah valley and over the Wasatch Mountains. Take a scenic train ride on the Terry Bison Ranch through herds of bison, camel, ostriches and an array of other wildlife. Enjoy your farewell dinner tonight!
Overnight Cheyenne, WY
Day 14
Travel Home
Today you are headed home. Sit back and relax as the miles turn into memories and you reflect on the fun times and sights that you have seen with your Allied friends.
B=Breakfast, BL=Box Lunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Activity Level 3: Requires moderate physical activity. There may be long and short days. Travelers should have the energy level to withstand the timing of the itinerary.
Included in the vacation package:
All attractions listed under Tour Highlights
RT Transportation aboard Arrow Motorcoach as stated in the itinerary
Home pickup in all Allied Departure Cities on Prestige Tours
Luggage handling at hotel (one piece of luggage per person)
Hotel accommodations as listed in itinerary & tax
All admissions and meals per itinerary
All taxes for included items
Gratuities to step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals on Prestige Tours)
Refreshments & entertainment on coach
Not Included are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, optional travel insurance, room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, items of personal nature, gratuities for tour director or driver, possible fuel surcharges.
Deposit: To confirm your reservation, a $100 per person deposit is required within 7 days after you make your reservation.
Deposits are subject to change.
Final payments are due 45 days prior to departure. Your final payment date will be listed on your deposit statement. You may remit by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
Cancellation Policy:
Days Prior to Departure .... Cancellation Fee
46 Days or more . . . No Fee
45-31 days . . . 40% of Total Cost
30-16 days . . . 70% of Total Cost
15 days or less. . . No Refund
Travel Insurance We recommend travel insurance to protect your payments from cancellation fees. Your trip investment is worth protecting, and travel insurance is the best way to safeguard against unexpected events that can prevent you from traveling and being assessed significant cancellation, interruption, medical, or other fees. Contact Allied for travel insurance information.
CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) (Applies only to Motor Coach, Non-Sport Event, Tours Only) Tour payments can be protected from cancellation charges for a nominal fee when traveling on one of our motor coach tours. The CPP must be purchased prior to or at final payment. For complete plan information, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.
Final Documents Approximately two weeks prior to your departure date, you will receive your final documents. Departure times, a hotel list, detailed tour itinerary, medical form and luggage tags will be included.
Changes in Tour Price Tour prices in this publication are effective as of September 15, 2020 and are subject to fluctuation due to the U.S. dollar exchange rates and energy rates. Our best effort has been made to publish this information as accurately as possible. The right is reserved to change tour rates as deemed necessary by current currency, fuel price fluctuations, taxes, typographical errors, or other reasons, etc. Due to the volatility of airfares and flight schedules, tours utilizing air transportation are subject to change both in price and routing. Submitting your deposit is an acknowledgment of your agreement to these terms.
Changes in Itinerary The events, attractions, restaurants and hotels scheduled in your tour are subject to change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and hotels when circumstances necessitate a substitution.
Baggage Allowance Portage for one suitcase (per person) is included in the tour price. Due to limited motor coach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30" x 21" x 11" and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Small carry-on bags are allowed and are your responsibility. Most airlines assess a baggage fee. This fee is not included in the tour price and is paid for at airport check-in.
Single Travelers Single travelers are guaranteed one seat on the motor coach and may be seated next to another traveler if the tour is full.
Inspiration and Faith Due to tour schedules, we are unable to make any special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a "Thought for the Day," verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to start the day.
Traveler Conduct & Special Needs Tours are fun, but the enjoyment of the tour is based on everyone being friendly and cooperative. Allied reserves the right to accept or decline any passenger on any tour if Allied Tour determines a passenger would be detrimental to the tour. Once a tour departs, any passenger disruptive to the group may be required to leave the tour. Expenses to return home would be the responsibility of the passenger. No refunds will be issued for unused portions of the tour. Passengers will be required to abide by local mandates to participate in activities, meals, etc.
Please notify us of any special needs at the time of reservation. We will make all reasonable efforts to assist with your travel arrangements. However, it is strongly recommended that a traveling companion come along to help with any special needs of anyone with a disability. Allied Tour Directors have responsibilities for the entire group and cant provide one-on-one care. This includes boarding of motor coaches, airplanes, cruise ships, etc. and traversing hotels, restaurants, attractions, or other personal needs, etc. Contact Allied if you have any questions.
TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS: Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as agents for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their own schedules and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, and can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, pandemic/epidemic, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change and are based on current tariffs available and current exchange rates as of September 15, 2020. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at owners risk. The purchase of baggage and travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate at locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s), and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs and agree that the courts in Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of AT.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Columbus Hy-Vee | Columbus Hy-Vee 3010 - 23rd St * please park SE corner of Lot | |
Council Bluffs-Pilot | Pilot * 2647 South 24th - Council Bluffs | |
En route | Pickup points en route | |
Grand Island Bosselman | Bosselman * 3335 West Wood River Road Parking in Gravel lot by Motel 6. Meet bus at gravel lot entr | |
Grand Island Quality Inn | Quality Inn-I-80 & Hwy 281 * 308-384-7770 | |
Lincoln-Best Western Plus | Lincoln-Best Western Plus I-80, Exit 403, 27th Street Exit, South | |
Norfolk Allied Office | Allied Tour Office - 720 East Norfolk Ave. | |
Omaha - Eppley | Omaha - Eppley Airfield 4501 Abbott Dr * 402-661-8000 | |
Orange City | Orange City DeJong's Home - 1201 Albany Place | |
Sioux City New Victorian | Sioux City -- New Victorian Inn 3101 Singing Hills Blvd. (I29, Exit 143 east 2 bl) |