Vintage Trains of the Great Southwest Ride the rails aboard three vintage trains: Santa Fe Southern, Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge and Verde Canyon Railways

May 9-18, 2010 10 days 9 nights    Take in the sites of Albuquerque visiting the renowned Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and riding the tramway to Sandia Peak where you’ll experience the drama of an 11,000 square mile panoramic view. Travel to Santa Fe for your first rail adventure on the Sante Fe Southern. As you travel the rails rambling along in vintage coaches you will see some spectacular panoramic views of the high desert landscape. Continue your excursion through Taos to Durango. Step back in history as you step aboard the world famous Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a coal-fired, steam-powered 1881 locomotive, where you'll view the magnificent canyons and wilderness of the two million acre San Juan National Forest and the historic mining town of Silverton. At Mesa Verde National Park, take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. Then travel to Flagstaff where you’ll have free time to explore Grand Canyon Village and sightsee along the South Rim. Ride through a beautiful canyon in central Arizona on The Verde Canyon Railroad, originally built to support Arizona's richest copper mine, located in Jerome. The 22-mile rail trip follows a dramatic route through the Verde Canyon, the remains of a copper smelter, and much unspoiled desert that is inaccessible by car. You tour concludes with two-nights at the 4-diamond Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Read our blog post about the Durango and Silverton Railroads. Read our blog post on all our train vacations. Read oru blog post about the Santa Fe Southern Railway.       Print Color Flyer

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS City tour of Albuquerque Visit the renowned Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Ride to the top of Sandia Peak aboard the Tramway Ride the Santa Fe Southern Railroad through the northern New Mexico countryside Guided tour of Santa Fe Visit the Palace of the Governors Tour the Mission of San Miguel Visit the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Visit Durango and ride the famous Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Visit Mesa Verde National Park and its cliff dweller ruins Visit Flagstaff and travel to the Grand Canyon National Park and village Visit Sedona and ride the Verde Canyon Railroad 2 nights stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Guided morning tour of Las Vegas Evening Las Vegas Show and City Lights Tour Gaming in Las Vegas Visit the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Gardens

TRIPS INCLUDES Round trip commercial airfare from Indianapolis Home pick-up & return Indy metro area Airport transfers Transportation by coach 9 nights accommodations Baggage handling 17 meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 6 dinners Admissions to national parks, monuments, museums, and attractions highlighted in itinerary All taxes and gratuities for included meals and hotel Professional Tour Director Operated by an Interlude Travel Partner Guaranteed Departure   PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person)* Double $2,499 Single $3,085 Deposit $400 per person Balance Due February 7, 2010 Cancellation Insurance: $187 (D), $231 (S) *Air departure from Indianapolis included. Call for pricing from other departure cities. Price subject to increase after balance due date.

TRAVEL ITINERARY Day 1: Indianapolis / Albuquerque Today arrive in Albuquerque in time for an afternoon visit to the renowned Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Tonight’s welcome dinner is “Southwestern Style” at Garduno’s. Nativo Lodge, Albuquerque (D) Day 2: Albuquerque / Sandia Peak Tramway / Santa Fe After breakfast at your hotel we will embark on a guided tour of Albuquerque. Ride to the top of Sandia Peak aboard the Sandia Peak Tramway where you will experience the drama of an 11,000 square mile panoramic view. Following lunch on your own we head north to Santa Fe where we check into the Comfort Inn for the next two nights. Dinner tonight is at the Blue Corn Café. Comfort Inn, Santa Fe (B,D) Day 3: Santa Fe / Santa Fe Southern Railway A deluxe continental breakfast will start your day before we board a vintage rail car of the Santa Fe Southern Railway. Sit back and enjoy a morning excursion through the northern New Mexico countryside. Lunch is included today. This afternoon includes a guided tour of Santa Fe, with admissions to the Palace of the Governors and the Mission of San Miguel. This evening is yours to enjoy on your own. Comfort Inn, Santa Fe (B,L) Day 4: Santa Fe / Taos / Durango Following breakfast, we will continue to Taos, New Mexico. During your ride through Taos you will immediately notice the Pueblo. This afternoon stop at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. The Bridge stands 650 feet high and is the second highest arch bridge in America. Tonight arrive in Durango, Colorado for the next two nights. Dinner is on your own. Double Tree, Durango (CB) Day 5: Durango / Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad After a full American breakfast we will board the world famous Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Railroad buffs come here from around the world to ride this world famous train as it winds its way through the San Juan Region to Silverton. We will return to Durango for dinner and overnight. Double Tree, Durango (B,D) Day 6: Durango / Mesa Verde / Flagstaff Following breakfast, we depart for Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape, and the most visited cliff dweller ruins. We will also stop at 4 Corners where you can stand in 4 states at one time. Arrive in Flagstaff for a two-night stay. Dinner is included this evening. La Quinta Inn & Suites or Holiday Inn Express, Flagstaff (CB,D) Day 7: Flagstaff / Grand Canyon National Park After a continental breakfast we will have a full day trip from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon National Park, including free timeto explore Grand Canyon Village and sightsee along the South Rim. Return to Flagstaff for a fun-filled dinner and show at Black Bart’s Steak House. La Quinta Inn & Suites or Holiday Inn Express, Flagstaff (CB,D) Day 8: Flagstaff / Sedona / Verde Canyon Railway / Las Vegas After breakfast our first stop will be in the beautiful town of Sedona and the “Red Rocks.” Board the Verde Canyon Railway for your afternoon excursion with lunch. This afternoon we continue to Las Vegas for a two-night stay at the Four-Diamond rated Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. (B,L) Day 9: Las Vegas A full American breakfast at your hotel today. Guided morning tour of exciting Las Vegas, including a visit to the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and the Botanical Gardens. Free afternoon for gaming and shopping. Enjoy a“farewell” evening including dinner and entertainment followed by a “City Lights” tour of the famed “Strip.” Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas (B,D) Day 10: Las Vegas / Indianapolis Full American breakfast at our hotel. Transfer to McCarran International Airport for homeward-bound flight. (B) Commercial Air: Book Now to ensure your place on this trip because this trip operates on commercial air. Space is limited and may not be available less than 90 days before departure.

Cancellation policy: if insurance is not purchased, cancellation charges are: 91 days and earlier: full refund; 90-65 days before departure: $400; 64 and less days prior to departure: no refund. In addition, airline penalties and charges may apply.

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