Oregon Trails Featuring the Portland Rose Festival and
Columbia Gorge Cruise
Experience the Portland Rose Festival, the second largest all-floral parade in North America and the single-largest spectator event in Oregon. Your trip begins when you fly to Portland, where you will meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel for a leisurely five night stay. Enjoy a Portland City tour including Washington Park with its famous International Rose Test Garden and the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, a motor coach visit to the Mt. St. Helens Volcanic National Monument and a trip to Astoria, the northernmost city in Oregon situated where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. No trip to Portland would be complete without a visit to Multnomah Falls, the second highest year round waterfall in the nation and experiencing the history of the Columbia River Gorge. Learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition on a cruise aboard the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, an authentic triple-deck paddle wheeler, providing breathtaking vistas. This 6 day, 5 night tour concludes with a farewell dinner to exchange addresses with all of your new found friends. Payment in full due before April 10.
Course# Day Date Fee
8529 Th-T 6/10-6/15 $1,599 per person double
$2,099 single person
South Dakota Adventure
Experience Mount Rushmore by day and night, the Crazy Horse Memorial, a work still in progress, and take a Buffalo Jeep Safari through Custer State Park. Take the 1880 Train for a rail journey through history and scenery. You will be transported from Chico to Rapid City where you will only unpack once. If you are a history buff, train lover or gold enthusiast, this trip will meet all of your expectations. Your airport transfers, roundtrip airfare, daily sightseeing, 10 meals and 6 nights accommodation are all included in this wild west adventure. Final payment is due before April 26.
Course# Day Date Fee
8530 W-T 7/14-7/20 $1,949 per person double
$2,499 single person
Around San Francisco Bay
This three day, two night tour includes some of the highlights around the Bay. Your journey begins as you are transported by motor coach to Mare Island in Vallejo with a tour of the island and a stop at St. Peter's Chapel to view the 29 Tiffany designed stained glass windows. Travel continues to Sonoma for a no host lunch and a visit to Sonoma Mission. Next it's on to General Vallejo's home for a guided tour. This evening, we will check into a Marin County Hotel for a 2 night stay. Day two will include a tour of Angel Island and the Marin County Civic Center. Day three begins with a guided tour of the San Francisco City Hall, then on to the California Culinary Academy for a tour and hosted lunch. There will be a stop at the Wharf to shop or just enjoy the sites and smells.
Course# Day Date Fee
8527 T-Th 8/17-8/19 $489 per person
$648 single person
Swiss Highlights
After an overnight flight to Switzerland, you will check into the Montreux Palace on the shore of Lake Geneva for 6 nights. The Geneva City tour includes the Floral Clock the Jet d'Eau (400ft high waterspout), and the United Nations Building. Day trips will be made to Zermatt to see the Matterhorn, Bern to see the Bear Pits, and Interlaken, famous for woodcarving. Board the Golden Pass train to journey to Gstaad, a charming resort, and Gruyeres to visit the world famous cheese factory. On the day before departure, an optional day tour is available to France and Italy. The tour includes 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Final payment is due before June 20.
Course# Day Date Fee
7331 Th-F 9/2-9/9 $3399 per person double
$4099 single person
Passion Play and Rhine Romantic Road
Enjoy this European tour with stops in Rudesheim, the Rhine River and Oberammergau. The highlight of the trip will include excellent reserved seating at The Passion Play. Be moved as you are taken back to the tragic and moving chronicle of Christ's final passion. This experience comes along once every 10 years. $1,500 deposit due by August 31, 2009 and final payment is due June 20, 2010. More detailed flyer available at CARD office.
Course# Day Date Fee
7178 W-Th 9/22-9/30/10 $4,099/ Person Double
$4,899/Single Person
Great Trains and Grand Canyons
Take a trip back in time and find yourself in the land of the Sinigua Indians. Ride the rails aboard the wilderness train or imagine the first time someone laid eyes on the Grand Canyon. Your journey will start with transfer from Chico to Sacramento where you will board your flight to the Phoenix Airport. Meet your guide and board the motor coach that will transport you to Sedona. You will unpack and enjoy 5 nights and 6 fun filled days exploring and enjoying this amazing area. Two rail journeys, 8 meals and much more await you as you look into the magnificent Grand Canyon Country. A deposit of 300.00 is due at the time of registration and final payment is due before August 1.
Course# Day Date Fee
8528 Su-F 10/17-10/22 $1,799 per person double
$2,374 single person
Country Roads of Italy
(optional two night Rome extension)
This is the trip for you if you want to spend time in Rome and Tuscany. This trip begins with transfers from Chico to Sacramento where your flight will transport you to Rome for an overnight stay. After breakfast, you will be transported aboard a motorcoach to the beautiful hilltop town of Assisi. After enjoying the Basilica of St. Francis and free time in this town, your journey will continue through into Tuscany. You will spend four nights amongst the gentle rolling vine clad hills in Montecatini Terme. From your hotel, you will take in the daily sites of Pisa, Lucca, Florence and the heart of Tuscany, Siena. Your eight day journey ends in Rome for a farewell dinner. You may add an optional two night Rome Extension for $499 per person double or $749 single person. A deposit of $500 is due at the time of registration and final payment is due before August 15.
Course# Day Date Fee
8531 T-T 11/2-11/9 $3,399 per person double
$4,049 single person
