Caren's Charters

Meet at MCI to begin our winter adventure. We’ll fly directly to Salt Lake City where we’ll start our “winter wonderland” tour. Learn where most of the ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City.  We’ll check into the Shilo Inn, and then join the group for a get-acquainted dinner to meet our fellow passengers.

A once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity awaits us this morning!  Special seating has been arranged for us at Temple Square, where we will have a chance to hear the world‑famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir's weekly broadcast performance. (Choir’s schedule permitting).  Then we’ll depart the Wasatch Mountains and drive north past the Great Salt Lake, Hill Air Force Base, and Utah's first settlement, Ogden.  Soon we will enter Idaho and travel through the potato-producing fields of the Gem State.   Continue north to the Island Park Region which is world-famous for its outstanding trout fishing on the Madison and Henry’s Fork Rivers.  After going over Targhee Pass we will enter Montana and the town of West Yellowstone, the western gate of our nation's first national park.  Overnight in West Yellowstone at the Yellowstone Park Hotel.

This is our day to discover Yellowstone National Park, America's oldest and most famous national park, via private chartered snow coaches.  With our luxury-heated snow coaches, we'll have a clear view while moving easily across the snow while listening to the insights of an experienced Yellowstone guide.  As we tour the park today, we will see some of the landmarks for which Yellowstone is famous.  Among these are Firehole Falls, and the world's most famous geyser, Old Faithful.  After lunch and plenty of time to witness Old Faithful's dramatic display, continue on south through Yellowstone and on into Grand Teton National Park, where we will see America's youngest and most rugged mountains, the Teton Range.  Enjoy the spectacular scenery as we journey to Jackson, where we will spend two nights at the Antler Inn.

Enjoy a beautiful winter day in this city at the base of the rugged Teton Mountains.  Today we have a choice of two fantastic winter experiences.  (#1) - Just a couple miles north of Jackson is the National Elk Refuge, winter home for thousands of these majestic animals.  This morning we’ll get a close-up view on our sleigh ride through the Elk Refuge.  We will then visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art. With collections of nearly twenty-three hundred works of art, the museum strives to enrich and inspire appreciation of art and humanity’s relationship with nature.  This afternoon we are free to explore the many shops and restaurants of this fascinating Wild West Town.  (#2) - A treat is in store for you today as you head out for a full day


snowmobile tour in the mountains east of Jackson!  Our destination is Granite Hot Springs so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit.  Relaxing in the natural hot spring waters surrounded by snow-covered mountains followed by a delicious BBQ lunch will be an experience to remember.  Overnight in Jackson.  *There is an additional charge for option #2 – snowmobile tour.

As we leave Jackson this morning, we'll travel through western Wyoming surrounded by silver streams, soaring peaks, and lush meadows.  Drive through the rugged Snake River Canyon, stopping in pastoral Starr Valley.  Around lunchtime, arrive in Evanston for lunch on our own; then arrive at Utah Olympic Park near Park City for touring the amazing facility that hosted events for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and continues to host World Cup events.  We will see the Nordic Jumps along with the Bobsled and Luge Track, which is the fastest ice on earth.  Overnight back in Salt Lake City at the Shilo Inn.  This evening, join the group for a farewell dinner.

Transfer to the Salt Lake Airport for your departure.  As you travel home, remember all the wonderful memories and friends you have met on your fabulous Yellowstone in Winter vacation!

• 5 nights accommodations
• transportation on deluxe motor coach
• services of a professional tour guide
• 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners
• attractions: Salt Lake City, Mormon Tabernacle Choir (schedule permitting), Yellowstone National Park via chartered snowcoaches, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, Jackson Wildlife Museum
• admissions to national parks, monuments, museums, and attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
• tips for skycaps, bellmen (one suitcase per person) and included meals.
• Airfare

• Meals (other than mentioned in the itinerary)
• Items of a personal nature (i.e.: liquor, telephone, room service, valet, etc.)
• Customary end-of-tour gratuity for escort and driver.

$1,195 Double, plus $119 insurance, plus airfare         

$1,440 Single, plus $145 insurance, plus airfare

$1,128 Triple, plus $119 insurance, plus airfare

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DUE 12/22/11:  Final Payment

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