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Rotary Western Alumni Adventure 2009 July 15-29, 2009 |
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Day 2 – July 16, 2009 – Los Angeles: This morning we’ll bus down to Anaheim for a day at Disneyland. Smaller than its other sisters, Disneyland was the first and most famous park which was based on a theme. It is smaller and can be comfortably seen in one day. Walk from “land to land” enjoying an exciting fun experience. If you are bringing children they will love it. This evening we’ll wander down Sunset Boulevard, where “free spirits” and cutting edge blend into a truly unique experience.
Day 4 – July 18, 2009 – San Francisco: Today is a sighting trip around San Francisco, including a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. This afternoon if you want join us for an optional trip to Alcatraz, or sightsee on your own or with friends.
Day 8 – July
22,2009 – Salt Lake City:
Our drive today will take us through Grand Teton National Park with
a stop at Jenny
Day 9 – July 23, 2009 – Moab: A morning drive brings us to Arches National Park and a hike to Windows and then to Twin Arches. Beautiful scenery and great photo opportunities make this a wonderful trip. This evening enjoy the night life and ambiance of this lively city.
Day 13 – July 27, 2009 – Las Vegas: Today we’ll drive to Las Vegas. Tonight we’ll enjoy the wonders of “Sin City” with amazing casinos and shows and fun. You have to be 21 to gamble, but if you are 21, enjoy.
Day 15 – July 29, 2009 – Home and Away: Today we’ll take off for home having met old friends and made new friends from former exchange students. Price $1699 Per Person Double Occupancy $1399 Quad Occupancy (4 to a room) Does not include flights. Must arrive in Los Angeles before or on July 15 and return from Las Vegas on or after July 29. |
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Pre and Post and Other Tour Options Pre-Tour: Extra Room Nights in Los Angeles.
During Tour Options:
Post Tour Option: Extra nights in Las Vegas
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Airline Requirements
Cancellation Penalties: Individual tour members canceling from the tour for any reason will be charged the following percentages of the tour price. 60-15 days prior 25% of tour cost plus applicable supplier penalties, 14 Days prior until return 100% of tour cost per participant. Travel insurance is highly recommended and available on http://www.mcmurraytravel.com Who Is Eligible: Anyone who was on any Rotary Western or Eastern Adventure between 2000 and 2008 run by McMurray Travel Service. This includes Chaperones and group leaders. They can bring anyone they wish on the trip. Rooms will be offered as singles, doubles, triples and quads. If you wish we can assign you room mates. RIGHT NOW SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONE BUS SO PLEASE SIGN UP QUICKLY.
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Daily
Itinerary 
Day
1 - July 15, 2009 – Los Angeles: You'll arrive today in LAX and
transfer to our airport hotel by hotel shuttle. If you come in
earlier, you can meet up with us and tour LA for the day. Otherwise
you’ll be able to rest up after your long over water flight. 
Day
3 – July 17, 2009 – San Francisco: Today we’ll drive up the
backbone of California to San Francisco. Arriving in late afternoon,
enjoy Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, where you can find a great meal
and some memorable shopping and sightseeing. 
Day
5- July 19, 2009 – Elko NV: This morning we’ll drive across the
Sierra Nevada Mountains to Reno, where we’ll stop for lunch. (Reno
was where boys stayed up watching chorus girls most of the night in
2000). A long driving day, we’ll end the evening in Elko, Nevada at
the Casino hotel. 
Day
6- July 20, 2009 – West Yellowstone: A drive in the Desert
brings us to the Rocky Mountains and the gateway to Yellowstone
National Park. Yellowstone is the oldest national park and a place
of amazing natural wonders. If you didn’t see a bear on your first
trip, you have a better chance of seeing one on this trip 
Day
7 – July 21 , 2009 – West Yellowstone, MT: We’ll be exploring
Yellowstone today looking for animals and amazing at the natural
beauty of the place. We’ll go to Mammoth and Artist Point, come
down through the animal heavy areas of Haines Valley and Towers.
We are going to go places you might not have seen on your previous
trip. 
Lake
and then we’ll spend a little time for lunch in Jackson Hole. This
afternoon we hope to stop at the Oregon Trail Museum in Montpelier
ID and drive to Temple Square and then to Provo for the evening.
Day
10 – July 24, 2009 – Moab: This morning we’ll take a three hour
White Water Rafting adventure on the Little Colorado River. Framed
by majestic cliffs and massive stone buttes, this both exciting and
relaxing. Everyone will get wet and there are some solid Class 3
Rapids on this trip, which is run by one of the best companies in
the USA. This afternoon take advantage of some optional tours,
including Mountain Biking in the Mountain Biking Capital of the USA,
Jeep Tours of the desert and a number of other adventures. This
evening enjoy another great night of fun pubs and good restaurants.
Day
11 – July 25, 2009 – Page: Today enjoy a jeep ride of Monument
Valley conducted by Navaho Guides. This is a photographer’s dream,
with photo opportunities everywhere you look. The view from John
Ford Point is really great. Tonight we’ll be in Page AZ on Lake
Powell. The view from the pool is killer. 
Day
12 – July 26, 2009 – Bryce: This morning we’ll visit the North
Rim of the Grand Canyon to enjoy the grandeur of a place so large
you can see it from space. The north rim is filled with wildlife
and beauty. Later we’ll drive today to Bryce Canyon National Park.
We are going to hike the Navaho Loop trail which takes you through
some of the most spectacular rock formations in this incredibly
beautiful park. Tonight we’ll see the most beautiful romantic sky
you’ve ever seen if the weather is clear. 
Day
14 – July 28, 2009 – Las Vegas: A full day to enjoy
Vegas. This is the city which never sleeps and has no clocks. Try
some of the amazing buffets, trendy restaurants, or spectacular
clubs. This is the town which has the best nightlife in the world.
