SOLAR ECLIPSE TOUR. August ITINERARY COLORADO & WYOMING

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1 2017 ITINERARY SOLAR ECLIPSE TOUR COLORADO & WYOMING August 18-24

2 Solar Eclipse 2017 pecial Interest Tours is proud to take you to: The Great 2017 Total Solar Eclipse The Celestial Event of Our Lifetime! Bob Berman Day 1 August 18th Meet in Denver, Colorado at the Holiday Inn and Suites. The hotel is minutes from the airport and shuttles are available 24 hours a day. Hotel check-in is at 3:00pm; please try to arrive at the hotel by 5:30pm. This evening we will gather at the hotel for a meet and greet, followed by dinner and a tour introduction from astronomer Bob Berman.

Day 2 August 19th Following breakfast, we will journey south toward Manitou and Colorado Springs. Our first stop of the day will be at the historic Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

Once there, a park guide will join the group aboard the bus and give a private, educational tour.

3 Day 2 August 19th Following breakfast, we will journey south toward Manitou and Colorado Springs. Our first stop of the day will be at the historic Manitou Cliff Dwellings. From here we will visit the Garden of the Gods Nature Center, a geological hotspot among the Colorado red rocks. Once there, a park guide will join the group aboard the bus and give a private, educational tour. Guests will naturally have plenty of opportunities to take pictures in this unique and colorful landscape. Guests will also have free time to explore and grab lunch in Manitou Springs, a city surrounded by ancient Anasazi architecture- a particular point of interest for studying historic Native American culture. It s a vibrant town worth exploring. This evening we will overnight at the Antler s Hilton, right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Day 3 August 20th Today we will head northward to Wyoming. En route we will stop for lunch, with a chance to stretch our legs in Fort Collins, then continue to Casper, our home base for eclipse hunting on this trip. After dropping off luggage and a brief rest at the hotel, buses will transport the group to a private ranch about 20 miles outside of Casper. Here we will enjoy an Oregon trail-style wagon ride, and come together for dinner and a bonfire under the stars. This exciting night will also end with a star party, as guided by astronomer Bob Berman! Later on, we will depart the ranch for a good night s rest back at the hotel.

Day 4 August 21st March, 11th Once Our hotel, aboard the our Sleep coach Inn bus, and we Suites will depart in Chena and Evansville, return to is conveniently Fairbanks.

Located feat in on the the harshest outskirts of climates.

4 Day 4 August 21st March, 11th Once Our hotel, aboard the our Sleep coach Inn bus, and we Suites will depart in Chena and Evansville, return to is conveniently Fairbanks. Along situated the way, within we will stop one-second briefly at (eclipse-wise) the Alaskan Pipeline, of the exact a great architectural centerline. Located feat in on the the harshest outskirts of climates. of Casper, with plenty of adjoining open space Late from afternoon which to view will bring the big a brilliant event, we tour have highlight: Bob selected Berman s this location major illustrated because presentation of its Light and meteorologically Color in the Universe. likely chances for clear skies. In the improbable case that skies Come have any evening, worrisome assuming clouds weather (and our conditions private prove fair, meteorologist we will charter will monitor a coach conditions to transport closely our group to using a special satellite remote maps location, and all resources) in an attempt weto experience will simply board the impressive the bus standing aurora lights! by, and head along the eclipse path toward clearer skies. We will follow our total eclipse with lunch at a local restaurant before traveling to Boulder, CO. Here our accommodations are located in the city center, at the luxurious St. Julien Hotel. You will like this place! This evening is designed with free time in mind, so guests may individually enjoy the 4-star hotel and lively downtown scene. Day 5 August 22nd Today guests have an exclusive opportunity to tour the campus and headquarters of NIST (National Institute of Science and Technologies) and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). As the headquarters are extensive, we will break for lunch in between the two tours. Again, the evening is yours to explore and enjoy Boulder.

5 Day 64 August March, 23rd 11th Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great On our final full day of the trip, we will architectural feat in the harshest of climates. visit the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences, a distinctive institution for Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight: Bob education Berman s major in science. illustrated presentation Light and Color in the Universe. By afternoon, we will depart Boulder Come and evening, return assuming to our original weather hotel conditions in prove fair, Denver we will for charter a culminating a coach to transport farewell our group to a special remote location, in an attempt to dinner. experience the impressive aurora lights! Day 7 August 24th Breakfast will be provided at the hotel. Shuttles are available 24 hours a day for you to transfer to the airport. Hotel checkout is 12 noon, but late check-out may be available upon request.

Deposits are fully refundable until full payment deadline Included Day in Tour 4 Price March, 11th Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena 12 meals and return to Fairbanks.

6 Deposits are fully refundable until full payment deadline Included Day in Tour 4 Price March, 11th Once aboard our coach bus, we will depart Chena 12 meals and return to Fairbanks. Along the way, we will stop briefly at the Alaskan Pipeline, a great architectural 6 Nights feat Hotel in the harshest of climates. Lecture and guide to the sky by Late afternoon will bring a brilliant tour highlight: Bob Bob Berman s Berman major illustrated presentation Light and Color in the Universe. Garden of the Gods entry Come evening, assuming weather conditions prove fair, we will charter a coach to transport our group to a Private special remote star party location, on ranch in attempt to experience the impressive aurora lights! Al other activities listed above Ground transportation Not Included in Tour Price Round-trip airfare to Denver International Airport Meals that are not included above Items of a personal nature Total Cost of Tour $2488, per person based on double occupancy Singles Supplement: $676 $500 deposit due upon registration. Full Payment Due April 15, 2017

7 Hotels Please see list below for hotels we will be staying at Holiday Inn Denver Airport (2 Nights) The Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs Sleep Inn & Suites, Wyoming St Julien Hotel & Spa

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