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Insight Tours USA & Canada, Mexico and Alaska: United States
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An escorted tour with Insight Vacations is the only way to enjoy the true depth and breadth of North America. From the moment you join your tour, you will be immersed in the true diversity and wonders of this great continent – from the charm of Quebec City, the magnificence of the Canadian Rockies and the tranquil beauty of New England to the awesome majesty of the National Parks, the irresistible allure of Mexico's colonial cities and the glitz and lights of Las Vegas.
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American Parks Trail (AAPM)
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10
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$2,525.00
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America's Magnificent National Parks (AAMM)
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16
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$4,150.00
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Best of California (ABCG)
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9
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$2,595.00
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Best of Eastern Canada and USA (ABEC)
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16
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$4,175.00
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Cities of the East Coast (2012/13) (ACEC)
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8
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$2,499.00
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Coastal New England and Canada's Maritimes (ACME)
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13
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$3,525.00
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Enchanting Canyonlands (AECM)
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7
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$1,975.00
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Great Western American Adventure (AGWG)
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15
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$4,075.00
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Hawaiian Dreams (2012/13) (AHHD)
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10
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$3,750.00
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Hawaiian Dreams (including Kauai /13) (AHAW)
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12
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$4,595.00
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Jewels of Alaska (AJAK)
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7
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$2,799.00
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Jewels of Alaska and Cruise - Inside Stateroom (AJAI)
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14
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$4,050.00
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Jewels of Alaska and Cruise - Ocean-view Stateroom (AJAZ)
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14
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$4,275.00
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Jewels of Alaska and Cruise - Verandah Stateroom (AJAB)
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14
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$5,800.00
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New England's Spectacular Fall Foliage (AENE)
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8
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$2,225.00
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Southern Elegance - End Atlanta (2012/13) (ASEA)
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8
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$2,575.00
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Southern Elegance - End Savannah (2012/13) (ASES)
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8
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$2,575.00
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Southern Elegance (with New Orleans /13) (ASEN)
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11
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$3,450.00
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Southwest Discovery (ASWD)
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11
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$2,535.00
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Wonders of the American West (AWSW)
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10
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$2,695.00
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American Parks Trail with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AAPM
Land Price From: $2,525.00
10 Days
Tour Pace: Enjoy two-night stays in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park and Custer State Park, as well as exciting sightseeing excursions. Comfortable touring links all the highlights of this comprehensive tour of the Wild West. Hotels: The accommodation on this tour is as memorable as the sights. Stay in cosy lodges located right inside the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, as well as the State Game Lodge, a favourite of two presidents, in Custer State Park.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- A Dine-Around evening with wine at a choice of restaurants in Billings (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in Denver (CD)
- 9 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 three-course table d’hote Dinners or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Salt Lake City: View Temple Square.
- Jackson: Stroll the boardwalks and duck under the iconic antler arches in this classic western town.
- Yellowstone National Park: Explore Grand Teton National Park and enjoy fabulous views at Jenny Lake. Take a guided stroll and learn about the Upper Geyser Basin. See Old Faithful and the many other natural wonders.
- Cody: Explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, widely regarded as America’s finest Western museum.
- Little Bighorn: Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars.
- Deadwood: Join Kevin Costner’s Original Tour and explore this once lawless town.
- Black Hills Excursion: Experience the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and view the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
- Fort Laramie: Visit the former frontier outpost of the U.S. Calvary along the Oregon Trail.
- Countryside: Journey along Trail Ridge Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park.
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America's Magnificent National Parks with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AAMM
Land Price From: $4,150.00
16 Days
Tour Pace: This tour combines the Enchanting Canyonlands with the American Parks Trail to form a complete experience of North America’s most popular parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Parks. Hotels: A diversity of accommodation suits this varied trip. Enjoy modern luxury in Scottsdale, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Denver and rustic charm at national park lodges inside Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Custer State Park.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- Highlight Dinner with wine in the Grand Canyon (HD)
- Dine-Around evenings with wine in Billings (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in Denver (CD)
- 15 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 4 three-course table d’hote Dinners or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 16
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Sedona: Visit this Red Rock Country artists’ colony.
- Grand Canyon: Discover the wonders with a local expert. Enjoy stunning views on a sun set walk.
- Cameron: Stop at the Historic Trading Post featuring a collection of Native American arts and crafts.
- Glen Canyon: Stop at the Visitor Center.
- Lake Powell: Take a leisurely cruise and explore the scenic Antelope Canyon. Experience an informative presentation about the ecosystem of the Colorado Plateau.
- Monument Valley: Join a guided tour of the Navajo Tribal Park.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: Enjoy the rugged beauty with a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the hoodoos.
- Zion Canyon: Join a private Shuttle with live commentary.
- Salt Lake City: View Temple Square and the headquarters for the Mormon religion.
- Jackson: See the town’s iconic antler arch.
- Grand Teton National Park: Enjoy views of Jenny Lake.
- Yellowstone National Park: Take a guided stroll in the Upper Geyser Basin. See Old Faithful and the other natural wonders.
- Cody: Explore the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
- Little Bighorn: Relive “Custer’s Last Stand” at the National Monument and learn all about Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and the history of the Indian Wars.
- Deadwood: Join Kevin Costner’s Original Tour.
- Black Hills: Witness the huge Crazy Horse Memorial and the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
- Fort Laramie: Visit this former frontier outpost.
- Countryside: Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon’s South Rim, Painted Desert and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Best of California with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ABCG
Land Price From: $2,595.00
9 Days
Tour Pace: Easily manageable distances between overnight stops allow for feature-packed touring days. The tour starts and ends with two-night stays in San Francisco and Los Angeles, enabling in-depth sightseeing in two of the world’s most exciting cities. Hotels: Enjoy luxury, comfort, character and superb locations in San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Spend the night in the heart of California’s Wine Country and stay inside Yosemite National Park with spectacular views.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in San Francisco & Monterey (HD)
- Dine-Around with wine at a choice of restaurants in Santa Barbara (DA)
- A Celebration Dinner with wine in Beverley Hills (CD)
- 8 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 1 Lunch onboard the Napa Valley Wine Train (L)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 9
Insight Tours: Highlights
- San Francisco: See Union Square, the cable cars, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge. Later enjoy a walk with your Tour Director through Chinatown to learn more about the famous streets, alleyways, buildings, restaurants and shops.
- Napa Valley: Travel through the picturesque landscape aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train before touring a winery and wine tasting in California’s premier wine growing district.
- Sonoma: Explore the shops of the beautiful Spanish Plaza.
- Yosemite National Park: Experience the grand natural beauty of the granite monoliths, cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
- Monterey: One of the Aquarium’s docents engages you with an interesting presentation about the amazing array of fish, animal and plant exhibits.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Visit this picturesque town and browse the shops on Ocean Avenue.
- San Simeon: Enjoy a guided tour of Hearst Castle - the palatial estate of William Randolph Hearst.
- Santa Barbara: Visit the beautiful Mission and learn about the chain of 21 California Missions.
- Los Angeles: Stroll along the popular Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica before exploring the J. Paul Getty Museum with its world-class collection of Western art. Board specialised mini-coaches for a cruise through Beverly Hills past the homes and mansions of celebrities past and present.Venture behind the velvet rope on a private guided tour of the Kodak Theatre.
- Countryside: Take the scenic 17 Mile Drive past Pebble Beach Golf Links and fabulous mansions. Drive down Santa Barbara’s State Street, view the Court House and Stearns Wharf. Travel along beautiful Santa Monica Bay past Malibu and celebrities’ beachfront homes. Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
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Best of Eastern Canada and USA with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ABEC
Land Price From: $4,175.00
16 Days
Tour Pace: Join this comprehensive tour and enjoy two-night stays in some of North America’s key destinations: Toronto, Quebec City, Bar Harbor, Boston, Washington, D.C. and New York City. The spectacular scenery en route ensures that every day is as enjoyable as the previous one. Hotels: A fine selection of well located properties. You will find the Lord Elgin in the heart of Canada’s capital city, the Hilton Quebec just steps from the ramparts, the Hyatt Regency Boston near countless attractions and The Alex in Midtown Manhattan.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 15 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner (D)
- 1 Highlight Dinner featuring traditional food in Ottawa (HD)
- 1 Highlight Dinner with wine in Quebec (HD)
- 1 Highlight Lobster Dinner with wine Bar Harbor (HD)
- Enjoy a Dine-Around evening with wine in Boston (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in New York (CD)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 16
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Toronto: Rise to the top of the CN Tower. See museum row, Queen’s Park and City Hall.
- Niagara Falls: Enjoy close-up views of the falls on the Maid of the Mist cruise. Browse the shops and galleries of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Ottawa: Transfer to Turtle Island by canoe and explore the village with a native interpreter. Explore 20,000 years of human history at the Canadian Museum of Civilization; also see the Parliament building, Royal Canadian Mint and National Art Gallery.
- Montreal: Enjoy the views from Mount Royal and explore the Old Town. Experience the dramatic architecture and grand decor of Notre-Dame Basilica.
- Quebec: Visit the shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and the Montmorency Falls. See the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel and the historic walls of the City
- Bar Harbor: Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park on a morning excursion.
- Kennebunkport: Stroll along the shops and historic waterfront buildings.
- Boston: Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along the Freedom Trail.
- Philadelphia: Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center. View Independence Hall and visit the Liberty Bell.
- Washington, D.C.: Board the narrated Tourmobile and visit the National Cemetery in Arlington. See the Capitol, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and The White House.
- New York: Embark on a harbor cruise and view the Statue of Liberty. Stop at the Top of the Rock observation deck for stunning views of the skyline. Take in all the famous sights.
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Cities of the East Coast (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ACEC
Land Price From: $2,499.00
8 Days
Capture the spirit of America on this enlightening tour of the nation’s major founding cities so pivotal to its past and present history. Tour Pace: Combining historic highlights with modern cosmopolitan excitement, this tour sets the perfect pace to explore America’s great east coast cities with three two-night stays in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Boston plus one night in Philadelphia. Luxury Gold Hotels: From the historic Waldorf=Astoria New York and the Grand Fairmont Washington, D.C. to the elegant Four Seasons Philadelphia and The Langham Boston, you’ll enjoy the most luxurious and ideally located hotels these great cities have to offer.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Get to know your Tour Director and fellow guests over a Welcome Reception including a light buffet meal (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners of local cuisine with wine in Philadelphia and Boston
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in Washington, D.C. (CD)
- 7 Full Breakfasts (FB)
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 8
Insight Tours: Highlights
- New York: Take an exclusive tour of the Waldorf=Astoria. Ascend to the Top of the Rock observation deck for stunning views of the skyline. Join a local guide and get an insider’s look at New York’s top landmarks and attractions. View the former site of the World Trade Center, the Empire State and Chrysler buildings and Central Park.
- Newport: Tour The Breakers, the opulent mansion of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, and the grandest of Newport’s summer cottages.
- Boston: Your Tour Director brings the story of the American Revolution to life as you walk along the Freedom Trail. View the colourful neighborhoods of Back Bay and Bunker Hill, site of the noted revolutionary battle.
- Philadelphia: Tour the award-winning National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell Center. Learn the steps taken to achieve American independence at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park. See Independence Hall.
- Baltimore: Visit the historic Inner Harbor and browse its many attractions.
- Washington, D.C.: Join a local guide for insights into the capital city’s most iconic sites and see the White House, the Capitol, the Washington Monument and National Mall. Visit the moving World War II and Lincoln memorials and learn about final resting place of America’s patriots aboard a narrated Tourmobile at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Countryside Discovery: Discover the charming colonial town of Newport, Rhode Island, and travel along Ocean Drive.
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Coastal New England and Canada's Maritimes with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ACME
Land Price From: $3,525.00
13 Days
Tour Pace: Enjoy this well balanced maritime journey with four comfortable two-night stays in Bar Harbor, Charlottetown, Ingonish Beach and Halifax, a relaxing ferry from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia and captivating overnight visits to Boston, Saint John, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and Kennebunkport. Hotels: Experience the highest standards of comfort and service in perfect locations: city centre in Boston and Charlottetown, and scenic waterfront properties in Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, Halifax and Ingonish Beach and a tranquil setting at The Fairmont Algonquin.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Bar Harbor and Halifax (HD)
- A Dine-Around evening with wine in Charlottetown (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in Kennebunkport (CD)
- 12 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 three-course table d’hote Dinners or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 13
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Boston: Enjoy an orientation tour of the Freedom Trail.
- Portland: View the historic Old Port and waterfront district.
- Acadia National Park: Explore one of the most visited national parks.
- New Brunswick: Visit the Reversing Falls and Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy.
- Prince Edward Island: Discover the sand dunes, wetlands and forests of Prince Edward Island National Park. Learn about Canada’s history at Founders’ Hall, Canada’s Birthplace Pavilion. Join a guided walking tour along the streets of downtown Charlottetown and enjoy a guided tour of Green Gables Heritage Site. Take a ferry across the Northumberland Strait to Nova Scotia.
- Cape Breton Island: Explore the Highlands National Park. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Enjoy a presentation with a naturalist about the nature of Nova Scotia.
- Halifax: Discover the city’s highlights on a morning sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Citadel National Historic Site. Travel to the picturesque village of Peggy’s Cove.
- Fort Beausejour: Explore this National Historic Site, an 18th century military outpost.
- Bangor: View sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Salem: Board a private Trolley for a narrated tour of the town noted for its witch trials.
- Countryside: Travel on Confederation Bridge, the world’s longest bridge over ice-covered waters. Journey along The Cabot Trail. Drive along Kennebunkport’s scenic Ocean Drive and see the local elite’s grand estates.
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Enchanting Canyonlands with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AECM
Land Price From: $1,975.00
7 Days
Tour Pace: The amazing and diverse scenery of America’s canyonlands is concentrated in a relatively small area surrounding the Colorado River. Traveling just short distances each day, this tour allows plenty of time for exploring the incredible landscapes. Hotels: Accommodations have been carefully selected to reflect the area’s unique highlights, from a five-diamond resort in Scottsdale, a charming lodge at Bryce Canyon to the lake view rooms at Lake Powell Resort and an extravagant hotel on the Las Vegas strip.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- A Highlight Dinner with wine at the Grand Canyon (HD)
- A Celebration Dinner with wine in Zion/Bryce National Park (CD)
- 6 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 1 three-course table d’hote Dinners or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Sedona: Visit the artist colony that’s set in the splendor of Red Rock Country.
- Grand Canyon: Discover the wonders with a local expert; then stroll with your Tour Director while enjoying outstanding views as the sun sets on the canyon walls.
- Cameron: Stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post featuring a collection of Native American arts and crafts.
- Glen Canyon: Stop at the Visitor Center and learn about the Colorado River Storage Project.
- Lake Powell: Take a leisurely cruise and explore the scenic Antelope Canyon. Experience an informative presentation about the ecosystem of the Colorado Plateau.
- Monument Valley: Join a Local guide in a special vehicle to explore the iconic vistas made famous in America’s favorite Western movies.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: Explore the rugged beauty of the National Park with a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the unusual rock spires known as hoodoos.
- Zion National Park: Join a private shuttle with live commentary.
- Countryside: Drive through the amazing landscape of Oak Creek Canyon. Travel the length of scenic Desert View Drive along the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Journey through the Painted Desert and Navajo Indian Reservation.
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Great Western American Adventure with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AGWG
Land Price From: $4,075.00
15 Days
Glorious cities, wine country, dramatic canyons and coastal towns… this is truly a marvellous and diverse composition of the American West. Tour Pace: Combine the Best of California and Enchanting Canyonlands for perfect balance between cities and natural wonders. Hotels: Whether it’s their ideal location, classic style or resort amenities, your accommodations at The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale and the National Register-listed Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge are sure to please.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 4 Highlight Dinners with wine in San Francisco, Monterey, Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon (HD)
- A Dine-Around evening with wine in Santa Barbara (DA)
- A Celebration Dinner with wine in Zion/Bryce National Park (CD)
- 14 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 Lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train (L) and 1 table d’hôte Dinner or Buffet (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 15
Insight Tours: Highlights
- San Francisco: See Union Square, the cable cars, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge. Learn about the famous streets, alleyways, restaurants and shops of Chinatown.
- Napa Valley: Travel aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train before touring a winery and wine tasting.
- Sonoma: Explore the shops of the beautiful Spanish Plaza.
- Yosemite: Visit the stunning National Park.
- Monterey: Enjoy an fascinating presentation about the marine life of Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Visit this picturesque town.
- San Simeon: Enjoy a guided tour of Hearst Castle.
- Santa Barbara: Experience the ‘Queen of the Missions’. Drive down State Street, view the Court House and Stearns Wharf.
- Los Angeles: Stroll Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. Visit the J. Paul Getty Museum. Look out for homes of the stars on Beverly Hills sightseeing tour. Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Kodak Theatre guided tour.
- Sedona: Visit this colourful artists’ colony.
- Grand Canyon: Join a local specialist for a presentation of the geology of the park. Take a sunset stroll with your Tour Director.
- Cameron: Stop at the historic trading post.
- Glen Canyon: Explore the Visitor Center.
- Lake Powell: Take a leisurely cruise and explore the scenic Antelope Canyon. Experience an informative presentation about the ecosystem of the Colorado Plateau.
- Monument Valley: Join a guided tour of the Navajo Tribal Park.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: See the hoodoos.
- Zion Canyon: Join a private Shuttle with live commentary.
- Countryside: Explore the spectacular 17 mile Drive, Oak Creek Canyon, the Grand Canyon South Rim, Painted Desert.
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Hawaiian Dreams (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AHHD
Land Price From: $3,750.00
10 Days
The warm Pacific laps gently at your toes as you recline on white-sand beaches, lush jungle hillsides reveal cascading waterfalls and the scent of plumeria envelops you with its sweet perfume. Hawaii beckons with its sensual tropical beauty — and enchants you with its gentle spirit of Aloha. Tour Pace: Relax into island time with this leisurely paced itinerary including three nights each on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Hawaii. Luxury Gold Hotels: Orchids on your pillow, the soothing sounds of waves lapping on the sand – treat yourself to Gold luxury, Hawaiian-style with Banyan Oceanview rooms at the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa; The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui. Enjoy the ultimate in pampering at The Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with Hawaiian pupus (WR)
- 9 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 lunch, 1 three-course table d’hôte dinner on Hawaii (D)
- 1 Highlight Lunch in Lahaina (HL)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Waikiki and on Hawaii (HD)
- Hawaiian Luau Highlight Dinner with open bar in Kaanapali (HD)
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coach with extended legroom and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Economy inter-island airfares on Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu to Kahului and Kahului to Hilo
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Oahu: Learn about Hawaii’s former royalty on a guided tour of the Iolani Palace and explore downtown Honolulu. Honour those who gave their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor at the USS Arizona Memorial. Join a WWII Veteran to tour the Punchbowl Cemetery. Meet one of Waikiki’s famous beach boys and “talk story” about surfing.
- Maui: Tour Alii Kula Lavender and sip lavender tea accompanied by lavender scones. Taste award-winning goat cheeses at the Surfing Goat Dairy and discover the secrets of the famed Maui sweet onions at Kula Country Farms. Be enlightened about the ever-active geology of the formation of the Hawaiian Archipelago with an expert naturalist.
- Hawaii: Visit the Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, look out upon the caldera, walk through a lava tube and circle Kilauea. See Hulihee Palace, Mokuaikaua Church, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in historic Kailua. Visit the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Take a guided walk through coffee and macadamia nut orchards and visit the only cacao farm in America that grows, processes and produces chocolate. Learn about ranching in Hawaii at historic Anna Ranch. Enjoy your “Fun N Sun Activity Pass” – a US$75 value per person.
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Hawaiian Dreams (including Kauai /13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AHAW
Land Price From: $4,595.00
12 Days
The warm Pacific laps gently at your toes as you recline on white-sand beaches, lush jungle hillsides reveal cascading waterfalls and the scent of plumeria envelops you with its sweet perfume. Hawaii beckons with its sensual tropical beauty — and enchants you with its gentle spirit of Aloha. Tour Pace: Relax into island time with this leisurely paced itinerary including three nights each on the islands of Oahu, Maui and Hawaii and two nights on Kauai. Luxury Gold Hotels: Orchids on your pillow, the soothing sounds of waves lapping on the sand – treat yourself to Gold luxury, Hawaiian-style with Banyan Oceanview rooms at the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa; The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui. Enjoy the ultimate in pampering at The Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island and the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with Hawaiian pupus (WR)
- 9 or 11* Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 lunch, 1 three-course table d’hôte dinner on Hawaii (D)
- *2 Highlight Lunches in Lahaina and Hanalei Bay (HL)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Waikiki and on Hawaii (HD)
- Hawaiian Luau Highlight Dinner with open bar in Kaanapali (HD)
- *Celebration Dinner with wine at a restaurant on Kauai (CD)
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coach with extended legroom and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Economy inter-island airfares on Hawaiian Airlines fromHonolulu to Kahului, Kahului to Hilo & Kona to Lihue*
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on; Day 1 and Day 10 for the 10-day tour Day 1 and Day 12 for the 12-day tour.
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Oahu: Learn about Hawaii’s former royalty on a guided tour of the Iolani Palace and explore downtown Honolulu. Honour those who gave their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor at the USS Arizona Memorial. Join a WWII Veteran to tour the Punchbowl Cemetery. Meet one of Waikiki’s famous beach boys and “talk story” about surfing.
- Maui: Tour Alii Kula Lavender and sip lavender tea accompanied by lavender scones. Taste award-winning goat cheeses at the Surfing Goat Dairy and discover the secrets of the famed Maui sweet onions at Kula Country Farms. Be enlightened about the ever-active geology of the formation of the Hawaiian Archipelago with an expert naturalist.
- Hawaii: Visit the Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, look out upon the caldera, walk through a lava tube and circle Kilauea. See Hulihee Palace, Mokuaikaua Church, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in historic Kailua. Visit the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Take a guided walk through coffee and macadamia nut orchards and visit the only cacao farm in America that grows, processes and produces chocolate. Learn about ranching in Hawaii at historic Anna Ranch. Enjoy your “Fun N Sun Activity Pass” – a US$75 value per person
- *Kauai: Marvel at the views of Hanalei Bay; view the beautiful Opaekaa Falls and Spouting Horn blowhole and drive under the famous “Tunnel of Trees.” Join a local artisan for an exclusive lesson on making authentic Hawaii lei. Explore spectacular Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”
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Jewels of Alaska with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AJAK
Land Price From: $2,799.00
7 Days
Tour Pace: Soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two-night stays in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Girdwood/Mt. Alyeska Resort. Hotels: From downtown Anchorage to pristine Mt. Alyeska and Denali National Park, you’ll experience Alaskan luxury and incredible locales.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Anchorage and Denali National Park (HD)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at Mount Alyeska (CD)
- 6 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 lunches (L)
- *7 Full Breakasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) on the ms Statendam or ms Zaandam* (*Exclusive to 14-day Land Tour and Cruise)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 for the land tour; and Day 14 for those taking the cruise portion.
- All facilities aboard the Holland America Line ms Statendam or ms Zaandam
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Anchorage: Explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the world’s largest float base at Lake Hood. Enjoy a private presentation at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to tales of flying in rural Alaska with an Alaskan Bush Pilot. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.
- Denali National Park: Enjoy a ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali. Learn about the wildlife on a guided one hour hike with your Tour Director.
- Mount Alyeska: Visit the home of Iditarod Dog Musher Martin Buser. Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.
- Prince William Sound: Board the 26 Glacier Cruise and spot wildlife and count glaciers.
- Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a representative of the Alaska SeaLife Center.
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Jewels of Alaska and Cruise - Inside Stateroom with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AJAI
Land Price From: $4,050.00
14 Days
Tour Pace: Soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two-night stays in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Girdwood/Mt. Alyeska Resort. Then, after a full-day cruise excursion counting glaciers on Prince William Sound, unwind on an optional 7-day luxury cruise along the Alaska coast to Vancouver. Hotels: From downtown Anchorage to pristine Mt. Alyeska and Denali National Park, you’ll experience Alaskan luxury and incredible locales.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Anchorage and Denali National Park (HD)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at Mount Alyeska (CD)
- 6 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 lunches (L)
- *7 Full Breakasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) on the ms Statendam or ms Zaandam* (*Exclusive to 14-day Land Tour and Cruise)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 for the land tour; and Day 14 for those taking the cruise portion.
- All facilities aboard the Holland America Line ms Statendam or ms Zaandam
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Anchorage: Explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the world’s largest float base at Lake Hood. Enjoy a private presentation at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to tales of flying in rural Alaska with an Alaskan Bush Pilot. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.
- Denali National Park: Enjoy a ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali. Learn about the wildlife on a guided one hour hike with your Tour Director.
- Mount Alyeska: Visit the home of Iditarod Dog Musher Martin Buser. Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.
- Prince William Sound: Board the 26 Glacier Cruise and spot wildlife and count glaciers.
- Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a representative of the Alaska SeaLife Center.
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Jewels of Alaska and Cruise - Ocean-view Stateroom with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AJAZ
Land Price From: $4,275.00
14 Days
Tour Pace: Soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two-night stays in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Girdwood/Mt. Alyeska Resort. Then, after a full-day cruise excursion counting glaciers on Prince William Sound, unwind on an optional 7-day luxury cruise along the Alaska coast to Vancouver. Hotels: From downtown Anchorage to pristine Mt. Alyeska and Denali National Park, you’ll experience Alaskan luxury and incredible locales.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Anchorage and Denali National Park (HD)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at Mount Alyeska (CD)
- 6 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 lunches (L)
- *7 Full Breakasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) on the ms Statendam or ms Zaandam* (*Exclusive to 14-day Land Tour and Cruise)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 for the land tour; and Day 14 for those taking the cruise portion.
- All facilities aboard the Holland America Line ms Statendam or ms Zaandam
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Anchorage: Explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the world’s largest float base at Lake Hood. Enjoy a private presentation at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to tales of flying in rural Alaska with an Alaskan Bush Pilot. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.
- Denali National Park: Enjoy a ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali. Learn about the wildlife on a guided one hour hike with your Tour Director.
- Mount Alyeska: Visit the home of Iditarod Dog Musher Martin Buser. Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.
- Prince William Sound: Board the 26 Glacier Cruise and spot wildlife and count glaciers.
- Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a representative of the Alaska SeaLife Center.
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Jewels of Alaska and Cruise - Verandah Stateroom with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AJAB
Land Price From: $5,800.00
14 Days
Tour Pace: Soak up the grandeur of Alaska with two-night stays in Anchorage, Denali National Park and Girdwood/Mt. Alyeska Resort. Then, after a full-day cruise excursion counting glaciers on Prince William Sound, unwind on an optional 7-day luxury cruise along the Alaska coast to Vancouver. Hotels: From downtown Anchorage to pristine Mt. Alyeska and Denali National Park, you’ll experience Alaskan luxury and incredible locales.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Anchorage and Denali National Park (HD)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at Mount Alyeska (CD)
- 6 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 lunches (L)
- *7 Full Breakasts (FB), 6 Lunches (L) and 7 Dinners (D) on the ms Statendam or ms Zaandam* (*Exclusive to 14-day Land Tour and Cruise)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 7 for the land tour; and Day 14 for those taking the cruise portion.
- All facilities aboard the Holland America Line ms Statendam or ms Zaandam
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Anchorage: Explore the Alaska Native Heritage Center and visit the world’s largest float base at Lake Hood. Enjoy a private presentation at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Listen to tales of flying in rural Alaska with an Alaskan Bush Pilot. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the downtown area.
- Denali National Park: Enjoy a ride on the world famous Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Denali. Learn about the wildlife on a guided one hour hike with your Tour Director.
- Mount Alyeska: Visit the home of Iditarod Dog Musher Martin Buser. Ride a gondola to the top of the ski area for panoramic views of the mountains and Cook Inlet.
- Prince William Sound: Board the 26 Glacier Cruise and spot wildlife and count glaciers.
- Seward: Visit the aquarium and learn about the wildlife rescue efforts with a representative of the Alaska SeaLife Center.
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New England's Spectacular Fall Foliage with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AENE
Land Price From: $2,225.00
8 Days
The quintessential autumn vacation in this most picturesque corner of North America, brimming with Americana and awash with the dazzling colours of Indian Summer. Tour Pace: This tour allows you to fully enjoy New England’s unique fall foliage. Relax with two-night stays in Stowe and North Conway, explore historic attractions, discover quaint towns filled with Americana appeal and sample delectable local specialities. Hotels: Luxurious hotels located right in city centers, such as the Hyatt Regency Boston and Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, combine with wonderful resorts and lodges, including the famous Trapp Family Lodge, owned by the family who inspired the classic musical, The Sound of Music.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- A Dine-Around evening with wine in North Conway (DA)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine in Portsmouth (CD)
- 7 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 three-course table d’hote Dinners or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 8
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Boston: Stories of the American Revolution come to life as you walk along the Freedom Trail.
- Stockbridge: View the largest collection of Rockwell art at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
- Quechee Gorge: Stop for fall foliage picture-taking.
- Woodstock: Visit Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. See the famous covered bridge.
- Vermont Excursion: Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury
- Montpelier: Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks to taste “sugar on snow” and then learn about cheese-making at Cabot Creamery and nibble on the “World’s Best Cheddar”.
- Franconia Notch: Ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for superb panoramic vistas.
- White Mountains: Travel through Crawford Notch. Stop for photos at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods. Enjoy views of Mount Washington.
- North Conway: Learn all about the wildlife of the North Woods from a local expert.
- Kennebunkport: Drive along Ocean Drive. See the homes of the rich and famous, including the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Browse in the galleries and shops.
- Rockport: Stroll down flower-filled lanes of this charming seaside town. See the wooden fishing shacks, quaint stores and art galleries .
- Countryside: Berkshire Hills, drive along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Enjoy the rugged scenery of the Maine coast.
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Southern Elegance - End Atlanta (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ASEA
Land Price From: $2,575.00
8 Days
Tour Pace: As befits the relaxed pace of the South, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the highlights of the region and several afternoons set aside for you to explore on your own. Luxury Gold Hotels: From historic hotels once frequented by presidents and gracious mansions that radiate the charm of the South to elegant resorts and exclusive downtown residences, the places you stay at night will be as memorable as the sights you see during the day. Live like a Vanderbilt at the elegant Inn on Biltmore Estate, savour the good life at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, and immerse yourself in the romance of the South at Savannah’s The Mansion on Forsyth Park.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- Experience a 4-course Highlight Dinner with wine at the fine dining restaurant of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel (HD)
- Enjoy a private Highlight Dinner - “The Lady’s Southern Buffet” with Madeira tasting at Paula Deen’s The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah (HD)
- 7 Full Breakfasts (FB), 2 three-course table d’hôte dinners with wine plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-8)
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 8 (if you are leaving tour in Savannah or Atlanta)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Asheville: Enjoy a guided tour of historic Biltmore Estate.
- Charleston: Take a yacht cruise on Charleston Harbor. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the cobblestone streets. Tour Magnolia Plantation.
- St. Simons Island: Take in the vistas and beautiful beaches.
- Jekyll Island: Guided trolley tour of the Island. Enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Jekyll Island Club and learn its history with a docent.
- Fort Pulaski National Monument: Learn about the Civil War battle here and its impact on the military’s defensive tactics.
- Savannah: Join a Local Guide to explore the city’s Historic District. Take a private tour of the Owens-Thomas House. Savour a Peach Bellini at a private reception.
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Southern Elegance - End Savannah (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ASES
Land Price From: $2,575.00
8 Days
Tour Pace: As befits the relaxed pace of the South, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the highlights of the region and several afternoons set aside for you to explore on your own. Luxury Gold Hotels: From historic hotels once frequented by presidents and gracious mansions that radiate the charm of the South to elegant resorts and exclusive downtown residences, the places you stay at night will be as memorable as the sights you see during the day. Live like a Vanderbilt at the elegant Inn on Biltmore Estate, savour the good life at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, and immerse yourself in the romance of the South at Savannah’s The Mansion on Forsyth Park.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- Experience a 4-course Highlight Dinner with wine at the fine dining restaurant of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel (HD)
- Enjoy a private Highlight Dinner - “The Lady’s Southern Buffet” with Madeira tasting at Paula Deen’s The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah (HD)
- 7 Full Breakfasts (FB), 2 three-course table d’hôte dinners with wine plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-8)
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 8 (if you are leaving tour in Savannah or Atlanta)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Asheville: Enjoy a guided tour of historic Biltmore Estate.
- Charleston: Take a yacht cruise on Charleston Harbor. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the cobblestone streets. Tour Magnolia Plantation.
- St. Simons Island: Take in the vistas and beautiful beaches.
- Jekyll Island: Guided trolley tour of the Island. Enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Jekyll Island Club and learn its history with a docent.
- Fort Pulaski National Monument: Learn about the Civil War battle here and its impact on the military’s defensive tactics.
- Savannah: Join a Local Guide to explore the city’s Historic District. Take a private tour of the Owens-Thomas House. Savour a Peach Bellini at a private reception.
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Southern Elegance (with New Orleans /13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ASEN
Land Price From: $3,450.00
11 Days
Tour Pace: As befits the relaxed pace of the South, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the highlights of the region and several afternoons set aside for you to explore on your own. Luxury Gold Hotels: From historic hotels once frequented by presidents and gracious mansions that radiate the charm of the South to elegant resorts and exclusive downtown residences, the places you stay at night will be as memorable as the sights you see during the day. Live like a Vanderbilt at the elegant Inn on Biltmore Estate, savour the good life at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, and immerse yourself in the romance of the South at Savannah’s The Mansion on Forsyth Park.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- Experience a 4-course Highlight Dinner with wine at the fine dining restaurant of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel (HD)
- Enjoy a private Highlight Dinner - “The Lady’s Southern Buffet” with Madeira tasting at Paula Deen’s The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah (HD)
- A Highlight Lunch of local specialities at the New Orleans Cooking School (HL)
- A fabulous Celebration Dinner with wine at Arnaud’s in New Orleans’ French Quarter (CD)
- 10 Full Breakfasts (FB), 2 three-course table d’hôte dinners with wine plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: Gold Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director (Days 1-11)
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 11.
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Asheville: Enjoy a guided tour of historic Biltmore Estate.
- Charleston: Take a yacht cruise on Charleston Harbor. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through the cobblestone streets. Tour Magnolia Plantation.
- St. Simons Island: Take in the vistas and beautiful beaches.
- Jekyll Island: Guided trolley tour of the Island. Enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Jekyll Island Club and learn its history with a docent.
- Fort Pulaski National Monument: Learn about the Civil War battle here and its impact on the military’s defensive tactics.
- Savannah: Join a Local Guide to explore the city’s Historic District. Take a private tour of the Owens-Thomas House. Savour a Peach Bellini at a private reception.
- * New Orleans: Visit the French Quarter, French Market, Garden District and St. Louis Cemetery with a Local Guide. Learn about Cajun and Creole cuisine at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn how to mix New Orleans cocktails. Enjoy a boat tour of the swamps and bayous. Visit Oak Alley Plantation. Listen to New Orleans jazz at a famed nightclub.
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Southwest Discovery with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: ASWD
Land Price From: $2,535.00
11 Days
Tour Pace: Discover America’s great Southwest on this active tour which includes four two-night stays in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park and San Diego and two one-night stays in Scottsdale and Palm Springs. Hotels: Luxurious, centrally located, soothing or exciting – your hotels are carefully selected to reflect the eclectic personalities of each destination.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- 2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Beverly Hills, and at the Grand Canyon. (HD)
- A Celebration Dinner with wine in San Diego’s Old Town (CD)
- 10 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 11
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Los Angeles: Drive along the legendary Sunset Strip and discover Hollywood’s main iconic sights. Step beyond the Red Carpet and hear behind-the-scene stories about the Oscars at the Kodak Theatre. Afterwards explore The Grove and historic Farmers Market, one of LA’s favourite shopping and dining destinations. Stroll through the attraction-packed seaside community of Santa Monica
- Palm Springs: Shop for designer bargains at the Premium Outlets in Desert Springs before ascending the world’s largest rotating aerial tramway to the cool pines of Mount San Jacinto. Later tour the town and learn about its famous past and present residents
- Grand Canyon National Park: Explore this natural wonder of the world on a morning excursion and a sunset rim walk. Listen to a talk on the geology of the canyon by a local expert.
- Sedona: Stop and enjoy its red rock formations and learn about its mystical energy vortexes.
- Montezuma Castle National Monument: Visit one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America.
- San Diego: Explore San Diego’s downtown attractions, the waterfront, Balboa Park and visit Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, commemorating San Diego’s transformation from a Mexican pueblo to an American settlement.
- La Jolla: Stop in this sparkling coastal resort, the jewel of Southern California’s coast.
- San Juan Capistrano: Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano and learn about California’s 21 Spanish Missions and the “Miracle of the Swallows”.
- Countryside: Travel along a portion of Route 66 and stop at two iconic outposts. Drive through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon and Red Rock Country. Journey through the Sonoran Desert dotted with the ever-present saguaro cactus.
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Wonders of the American West with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: AWSW
Land Price From: $2,695.00
10 Days
Tour Pace: This sojourn provides an ideal pace, combining short jaunts and single overnight stays with longer, comfortable journeys and two-night stops. Altitude and level of activity are suitable for the reasonably fit traveller. Hotels: Experience wonderful accommodations, from a ranch-style lodge along the Colorado River to right-inside-the-park historic lodges in Mesa Verde, Bryce and the Grand Canyon. Marvel at some of the most amazing views available in the West, right from your room in Lake Powell and Monument Valley.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)
- Highlight Dinners with wine in Moab and Monument Valley (HD)
- Enjoy a Celebration Dinner with wine at the Grand Canyon (CD)
- 9 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 2 three-course table d’hote Dinners or Buffets (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Luxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 10
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Canyonlands National Park: Drive to the Island in the Sky.
- Arches National Park: Admire the sandstone arches and drive along spectacular Scenic Drive.
- Anasazi Heritage Center: Learn about the Ancestral Puebloans in Dolores.
- Mesa Verde National Park: Descend into a canyon for a visit to the Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling.
- Monument Valley: Board all-terrain vehicles for a guided sunset tour of the valley floor.
- Lake Powell: Take in the breathtaking views as you ferry across the second largest man-made lake in America and marvel at the red rock views over from your lakeside hotel.
- Capitol Reef National Park: Take in the magnificent scenery.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: Enjoy a leisurely walk along Sunset Point to view the unusual rock spires known as hoodoos.
- Zion National Park: Join a private shuttle with live commentary to explore this stunning canyon.
- Grand Canyon National park: Journey along the Cape Royal Scenic Drive.
- Countryside: Journey along Colorado’s Interstate 70 with the best views of the Rocky Mountains. Travel down Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway, past iconic Castle Rock. Meander along scenic Highway 211 with superb views of earth-etched canyons. Travel along the Trail of the Ancients, through the Ute Reservation. Journey through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument along the All American Road, Scenic Byway 12. Drive along Zion National Park Scenic Byway, one of the top 10 US Scenic Drives. Travel through the stunning Virgin River Gorge with steep overhanging limestone walls.
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Best of Italy
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