| 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 arrive in Swift Current for the evening. |
| Day 2 | Swift Current / Minot, ND |
| This morning have your passports handy as we will be crossing the International border into the United States. Enjoy the scenic countryside today as we travel to Minot, North Dakota. (CB) |
| Day 3 | Minot/ Brookings, SD |
| Today we travel through the rich farmlands of North and South Dakota on our way to Brookings, a city the offers the best of both small town and big city living. (CB) |
| Day 4 | Brookings/ Kansas City, KS |
| Today our travels take us along the picturesque Missouri River and then along the western border of Iowa to Kansas City, located in the "Heart of the Nation". (CB) |
| 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)Also included in your tour package are reserved seats at the following spectacular shows:
*Daniel O’Donnell Holiday Shop*
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.
*Magnificent 7 White House Show*
Seven world-class entertainers perform a high-energy full variety show. You will take a journey of sight and sound through thirty production numbers and over 150 costume changes.
*Six Real Brothers, Real Music Show*
Six: (The Knudsen Brother) have thrilled audiences from North America to South America. “You Won’t Believe What Comes Out of Their Mouth!” percussion, instruments, harmonies (and that’s just in the first 30 seconds!) Just Six Human Voices! “Your Eyes Won’t Believe Your Ears!”
*Mickey Gilley Show*
Easily the best two hours of music and comedy to be found is the Mickey Gilley Show. Mickey Gilley, whose thirty-nine hit songs --- of which seventeen went to the top of the country charts --- made him the legend he is today. His top rated, award-winning eight piece band, which includes three horn players and his two excellent backup singers, jumps right in as Mickey takes his audience through a musical medley of his string of Number One hits.
*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! |
| Day 9 | Branson / Kansas City, 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 including the Chapel, the Wedding Island and the Fountain of Angels. The wide eyes children figurines have become a favorite collectible. (CB) |
| Day 10 | Kansas City / Mitchell, SD |
| We follow the picturesque 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) |
| Day 11 | Mitchell / Minot, ND |
| Day 11: Watertown 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) |
| 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) |
| 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: $1150
Single: $1495
Triple: $1070
Quad: $995
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. |
