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Historic Trains of California
Highlights...  San Francisco Sierra Railroad Sonora Yosemite National Park Railtown
State Historic Park Sacramento Lake Tahoe Sacramento River Train Napa Valley Wine Train
Ft. Bragg Skunk Railroad Sausalito |
Per Person Rates: Double $2,899; Single $3,699; Triple $2,869
Included in Price:
Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $200 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Harrisburg Intl Airport, PA
Included in Price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $140 per person
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Day 1: Sunday, May 3, 2009
San Francisco, California - Tour Begins
Join Collette Vacations riding the rails on four of California's historic trains. From the giant redwoods and the rugged coastline, to the fertile valleys and historic gold rush towns, your tour turns back the clock and affords countless awe-inspiring views of California's beautiful varied landscape. You begin in San Francisco, the beautiful "City by the Bay."
Day 2: Monday, May 4, 2009
San Francisco
Board your coach and join a local expert for a guided tour of the city. Highlights include Fisherman's Wharf, the famous cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and a panoramic view of the city from the imposing Twin Peaks. The afternoon is yours to explore this beautiful city at your leisure. Hop on a cable car, take a ride to the trendy Haight Ashbury area or enjoy the sights at Fisherman's Wharf... The opportunities are endless. Tonight, take in a fabulous view of San Francisco as you enjoy dinner at a restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf overlooking the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
San Francisco - Columbia - Sonora
Today you travel west through California's central valley, better known around the |
world as California's Gold Country.
 Board the Sierra Railroad, build in 1897 to connect the Gold Country - view unspoiled scenery, relax in luxurious cars and enjoy a fabulous lunch. Later today, travel to Sonora, your home for the next two nights. In its Gold Rush heyday, Sonora was the cosmopolitan city of 1848, attracting people from all over the world. Today lunch will be included.
Day 4: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sonora - Yosemite - Sonora
A scenic drive brings you into the awe-inspiring Yosemite National Park. Your tour through Yosemite's amazing waterfalls, unique rock formations, deep valleys, Alpine meadows and pristine wilderness will leave you absolutely awestruck. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 5: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Sonora - Jamestown - Sacramento
This morning travel to Jamestown to visit Railtown, an 1897 state historic park featuring turn-of-th-century locomotives and railcars. This has long been a popular spot for movie makers. "High Noon," "The Virginian," "Petticoat Junction" and "Back to the Future III" are among the many movies and television shows filmed here. Arrive in Sacramento and enjoy free time to browse the quaint shops. Later, a local guide |
introduces you to this beautiful city, beginning where Sacramento itself began - at Sutter's Fort. Next, view the historic Governor's Mansion where Ronald Reagan once resided and the State Capitol building where Arnold Schwarzenegger currently governs over the 5th largest economy in the world. Continue on to Old Sacramento, a preserved historical district featuring over 60 restored gold rush era buildings, wooden sidewalks, cobblestone streets and antique gas lamps. Step back in time and experience what life was like when thousands of "49ers" flocked here to gather supplies before heading to gold country during the California Gold Rush. Today breakfast and dinner will be included
Day 6: Friday, May 8, 2009
Sacramento - Lake Tahoe - Sacramento
Travel east over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the resort gambling town of Lake Tahoe. Twenty-two miles long and 12 miles wide, Lake Tahoe straddles the California and Nevada border with the Sierra Nevada Mountains as its backdrop. Upon arrival, enjoy a narrated cruise of Lake Tahoe aboard the M. S. Dixie II paddlewheeler. The remainder of your day is a leisure to explore before returning to Sacramento this evening. Today breakfast will be included. |
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Day 7: Saturday, May 9, 2009
Sacramento - Woodland - Sacramento
This morning, travel to Woodland and board the Sacramento River Train to experience a "Great Train Robbery" complete with a Cowboy BBQ. The Sacramento River Train boasts a sparkling gold interior reflecting the area's Gold Rush heritage and follows the scenic route along the Sacramento River. Often referred to as "an amazing experience," be on the lookout for robbers and gunfighters!! A delicious barbeque lunch is served picnic-style by the river. An early afternoon return to Sacramento will afford you time to revisit Old Sacramento to shop or to visit renowned Railroad Museum on your own. Today breakfast and lunch will be included. |
Day 8: Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sacramento - Napa Valley - Ft. Bragg
Arriving in Napa Valley, board the Napa Valley Wine Train, a splendidly restored 1915 Pullman train car, and travel through the picturesque Napa Valley at an unhurried pace. Blend this with innovative cuisine provided by a gracious staff, plus an education on wine tasting and train history, and it's certain to be a highlight of your trip. Later, arrive in Ft. Bragg. Once a booming logging town, it now serves as the hub for state parks and reserves. Surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty of Northern California's redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, you'll surely enjoy this unique blend of scenery. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Day 9: Monday, May 11, 2009
Ft. Bragg - Sausalito - San Francisco Airport Area
The 121 year old Skunk Train is the most popular attraction on California's north coast and is considered one of the best scenic trains in North America. Enjoy the journey as the track winds along the Noyo River and through coastal |
mountains and towering redwoods. A picnic boxed lunch will be served on board. This afternoon you will arrive in Sausalito, a picturesque waterfront community just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Because of its breathtaking views, it is often compared to the French Riviera. This historic town dates back over 100 years and blends old world charm with new world amenities and the unique shops and artist studios will prove that. There will be plenty of time to enjoy this wonderful town. This evening, join your fellow passengers for a farewell dinner at the hotel. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 10: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
San Francisco Airport Area - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today. However, the many wonderful memories you'll have made are yours to take home and enjoy for many years to come.
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| YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE |
Day 1,2 San Francisco Marriott, San Francisco, CA
Day 3,4 Best Western Sonora Oaks Inn, Sonora, CA
Day 5-7 Hyatt Regency, Sacramento, CA
Day 8 Emerald Dolphin Inn, Fort Bragg, California
Day 9 Crowne Plaza, San Francisco, CA
On Some Dates alternate hotels may be used. |
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Please Note:
To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Due to tour scheduling, flights on Day 1 should arrive prior to 4:00 PM.
Lunch on day 9 is a picnic lunch.
This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
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BOOKING NUMBER: 321346 TOUR: Historic Trains of California
DEPARTURE DATE: May 3, 2009 GROUP NAME: Centre For Travel Inc.
Available Options
Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options.
Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payments must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure.
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
San Francisco, CA
The Flavors of San Francisco
A variety of wonderful experiences await you today. Learn of Chinatown's unique history in San Francisco on a guided walking tour. Learn of its cultural diversity, its customers and experience their markets. It is the quickest trip you will ever make to the Far East present and past. You are sure to enjoy an authentic Dim Sum lunch at one of the local restaurants as well as an interesting visit to the Fortune Cookie Factory. A visit to San Francisco would not be complete without a sampling of one of its delicacies, the Crab. Relax and enjoy the great views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, San Francisco's spectacular skyline, Alcatraz and of course, Fisherman's Wharf, while enjoying a crab appetizer at one of the Wharf's landmark restaurants. This concludes your indulgence of San Francisco's authentic flavors. Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Please note a minimum of 15 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Prepaid Options
Simply check the space provided for the options you would like to purchase and we will include it in your tour documents.
Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are subject to change.
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
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| IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION |
IDENTIFICATION
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department fot eh latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their pssport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Cancellation Charges for this tour: After your seat reduction date has passed, a non-refundable deposit will be retained. For Cancellation between 60-16 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 20% of total price. For cancellation between 15-1 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation on the day of departure and after: 100% of total price. For Ocean Cruises: For cancellation between 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 25% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure: 50% of total price. 30 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of total price. For River Cruises: including Europe, Russia, Egypt and China, 90-61 days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 40% of total price. For cancellation between 60-31 days prior to departure cancellation fee of 75% of total price. For cancellation 30 or fewer days prior to departure: cancellation fee of 100% of total price. For Galapagos and Antartica: A cancellation fee of 50% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to departure; a cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. For Oberammergau: Non-refundable deposit will be retained. A cancellation fee of 75% will apply for cancellation between 120-90 days prior to departure; a cancellation charge of 100% will apply for cancellation less than 90 days prior to departure. Cancellation protection is highly recommended and must be pruchased at time of deposit. Air rates are subject to change until tor is paid in full. Cancellation charges also apply to reservations made for "pre" and "post" night accommodations. Purchase of Waiver and Insurance guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver and Insurance fee itself, made to Collette Vacations for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Waiver and Insurance does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual's Traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. Upon cancellation of transportation or travel services where you, the customer, are not at fault and have not canceled in violation of the terms and conditions above, you will be refunded 100%. Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.
Customer Protection Plans: Collette Travel Service holds membership in the following highly reputable industry organizations: the United State Tour Operators Association and the American Society of Travel Agents. Each association operates a consumer protection plan to cover deposits made by travelers. Full details are available from theh organizations or Collette Travel Service. Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients. Our California Sellers of Travel registration number 2006766-20. Our State of |
Washington Unified Business Number is 601220855. Our Nevada Sellers of Travel registration number is 2003-0279.
Responsibilities: Neither Collette Travel Services, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively "Collette"), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. Because neither maintains any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, Collette assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party not under the supervision and control of Collette. Additionall, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenevr, in their sole judgement, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw any tour announded. Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the tour manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier's cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times. Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Collette. Arbitration - I agree that any dispute concerning, relating, or referring to this contract, the brochure or any other liturature concerning my trip, or the trip itself, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration according to the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association in Rhode Island. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Rhode Island Law. Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Condition waiver and insurance are included in the tour price. Payment of a Per Person Waiver Fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Waiver Fee itself, made to Collette Vacations for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Waiver and Insurance does not cover any single supplement charges which arise from an individual's Traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. Air rates are subject to change until tour is paid in full. Please see your sales agent for more information, or review our brochure for details.
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