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Ark Encounter, Creation Museum & More

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INTEGRATED VACATION!  This trip is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. It is best suited for Travelers with strong social skills who possess independence with self-cares and display positive behaviors in public.  Limited departure locations (see below). 

We’ll visit the Kentucky based Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Plus, we’ll enjoy an Ohio River Lunch Cruise and the fascinating Newport Aquarium. Day 1 – travel to Indianapolis where we’ll visit the beautiful Beef-n-Boards Dinner Theater for a performance of Beauty and the Beast. Day 2 – spend the day exploring the Ark Encounter.  Day 3 – B & B Ohio Riverboat Lunch Cruise with entertainment and the Newport Aquarium.  Day 4 – spend the day at the Creation Museum.  Day 5 – return home.  This trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, six meals and all attraction admissions.  Contact us for a detailed itinerary.    Spots are filled first-come, first-serve via a $250/person deposit.  Balance is due April 25, 2023.  Significant walking.

June 27 – July 1, 2023
5 Days

Cost per person:
$1,650 – Double
$2,080 – Single/ADA

Pick up locations: LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, DeForest, Madison, Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Allenton, Milwaukee, East Troy, Beloit, Rockford

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Ark Encounter, Creation Museum & More

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INTEGRATED VACATION! This trip is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. It is best suited for Travelers with strong social skills who possess independence with self-cares and display positive behaviors in public. Limited departure locations (see below). Lead by the husband and wife team of Reverend Richard and Joyce Johnson we’ll visit much more than the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Biblical attractions. Richard, the long-time pastor at the LaValle, Wisconsin Advent Christian Church, and Joyce will enrich this trip with their musical talents and deep faith. Day 1 – travel to Indianapolis where we’ll visit the beautiful Beef-n-Boards Dinner Theater for a performance of a yet to be announced show. Day 2 – spend the day exploring the Ark Encounter. Day 3 – enjoy a B & B Riverboat Lunch Cruise and visit to the amazing Newport Aquarium. Day 4 – spend the day at the Creation Museum. Day 5 – return home. This trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, six meals and all attraction admissions. Significant walking.

Cost per person:   $1,065 – Double                 $985 – Quad                       $1,420 – Single/ADA

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Pick up locations: LaValle, Reedsbrg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor, Madison, Fond du Lac, Allenton, Milwaukee, East Troy, Beloit, Rockford

Yellowstone in Depth

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

INTEGRATED VACATION – HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL! This vacation is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. It is best suited for Travelers with strong social skills who possess independence with self-cares and display positive behaviors in public. This trip involves an active schedule with lengthy walks/hikes on uneven ground.

NEW TRIP! If you’ve had the pleasure of visiting Yellowstone National Park you know how remarkable and dramatic it is. Be prepared to be amazed again, again, and again on this motor coach journey exploring the Park in great depth. This excursion will be hosted by Jill Hunger, a retired high school and college geology and biology teacher. Jill has been leading tours to Yellowstone since 1993 for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, MATC, Viterbo University, and Sauk Prairie High School. She was also a Yellowstone Park Tour Guide for four seasons. We’ll spend five glorious days traversing the Park covering the “popular” sites but also discovering and exploring many of the less traveled regions. The wildlife, the scenery, the gasps in response to the views around each corner, and the vast information provided by Jill make this trip truly unique and exclusive. In addition to our Yellowstone immersion we’ll explore Grand Teton National Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield and so much more. In bus/on route discussions will include Lewis & Clark and Native American tribes of the Dakota’s. We don’t have the space to adequately describe all this journey offers so please contact us for a detailed itinerary. All breakfasts, ten additional meals, twelve nights lodging, deluxe motor coach transportation and admission to several Museums and Visitors Centers is included.
Optional cancellation insurance is available for $421/person ($536 for single) and must be paid by June 1, 2020. A $500/person trip deposit is required at sign-up with balance due July 15, 2020. This trip requires some walking on uneven ground. Options will be provided for guided hikes or hikes on your own and down time.

 

Cost per person:  $4,110 – Double         $3,820 – Quad          $5,690 – Single

Pick up Locations: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Allenton, Madison, Milwaukee, WI Dells, Johnson Creek, Baraboo, LaValle, Tomah

Ark Encounter, Creation Museum & More

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

INTEGRATED VACATION – HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL! This vacation is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. It is best suited for Travelers with strong social skills who possess independence with self-cares and display positive behaviors in public. Limited departure locations (see below).

Lead by the husband and wife team of Reverend Richard and Joyce Johnson we’ll visit much more than the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Biblical attractions. Richard, the long-time pastor at the LaValle, Wisconsin Advent Christian Church, and Joyce will enrich this trip with their musical talents and deep faith. Day 1 – travel to Indianapolis where we’ll visit the beautiful Beef-n-Boards Dinner Theater for a performance of “Beehive: The 60’s Musical” This is a toe-tapping musical tribute to the rockin’ women who made the music of the era so special – everyone from Janis Joplin, The Supremes, The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, and every women in between! Day 2 – spend the day exploring the Ark Encounter. Day 3 – enjoy a B & B Riverboat Lunch Cruise and visit to the amazing Newport Aquarium. Day 4 – spend the day at the Creation Museum. Day 5 – return home. This trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, six meals and all attraction admissions. Significant walking.

 

Cost per person:   $1,065 – Double     $985 – Quad        $1,420 – Single/ADA

Pick up Locations: LaValle, Reedsbrg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor, Madison, Fond du Lac, Allenton, Milwaukee, East Troy, Beloit, Rockford

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

Canadian Rockies

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

BOOK BY MARCH 2, 2020 AND SAVE $100 OFF THE ABOVE RATES.

Get ready for an adventure that brings together the beautiful expanse of the prairies, the soaring majesty of the Canadian Rockies and the brilliance of Montana’s Glacier National Park. Highlights on this Collette Vacation include: Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (a UNESCO World Heritage site); Calgary; Waterton Lakes National Park; Glacier National Park (open-air historic Jammer touring car); Going-to-the Sun Road; Continental Divide; Banff; Athabasca Glacier; Icefields Parkway; Peyto Lake; Lake Louise (picture); gondola ride and so much more.
Includes round trip international air between Madison and Calgary and 9 meals.

Optional cancellation insurance is available for $275 and must be paid with the deposit.  Moderate walking with some excursions requiring walks of ¼ mile, up/down stairs and on uneven ground.

A $500 deposit required at sign-up with balance due July 1, 2020.  Contact us for a detailed itinerary. Requires a Passport.

Departures from LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor & Madison.

Cost per person: Double: $3,549     Single: $4,449      Triple $3,519 

Yellowstone Winter Snowcoach

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INTEGRATED VACATION – HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL! This vacation is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. This trip is best suited for Travelers who are active and high functioning and who have strong social skills, are independent with self-cares, display positive behaviors and want to stay busy. This trip requires walks/hikes on uneven ground, up/down steps and on snow-packed paths. Not suggested for Travelers with mobility challenges – snowcoaches are not ADA compliant. Participants are required to be outside in cold temperatures for short periods of time. This tour takes place in high altitude areas of 6000 to 8000 feet above sea level.

The solitude of Yellowstone National Park in the winter is so compelling and inspiring, it defies words. See, live and experience this Winer Wonderland for yourself! We’ll fly to Salt Lake City, Utah to begin this journey. We’ll be treated to a Sunday morning performance by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir before traveling north through Idaho to West Yellowstone, Montana. Spend an incredible day onboard a snowcoach exploring Yellowstone with an experienced guide narrating the excursion. See wildlife and many sights including Firehole Falls, Fountain Paint Pots and Old Faithful. We continue our journey south through Grand Teton National Park for some more incredible winter scenery. We’ll visit the National Elk Refuge where we’ll enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride into the Refuge’s massive herd. We’ll stop at the National Museum of Wildlife Art which boasts over twenty-three hundred beautiful paintings, sculptures and other works of art. Time for shopping and exploring in Jackson Hole, Wyoming is planned. We’ll visit the Utah Olympic Park, which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, before we fly back from Salt Lake City.
Round trip air, deluxe motor coach transportation, gratuities for all on-site tour guides & drivers, all breakfasts and suppers are included. Optional cancellation insurance is available for $389/person ($474 for single) and must be paid with the deposit. A $500 trip deposit is required at sign-up with balance due November 1, 2019. Air and motor coach transportation. Significant walking.

Cost per person:  $3,995– Double          $3,845 – Quad          $4,725 – Single/ADA

Pickup Locations: Allenton, Appleton, Beloit, Dubuque, East Troy, Fond du Lac, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Platteville, Rockford, Stevens Point, Tomah, Waupaca, Wisconsin Dells

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Southwest Parks: Canyons, Mesas, & Mountains

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THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

INTEGRATED VACATION – HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL! This vacation is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. This trip is best suited for Travelers who are active and high functioning and who have strong social skills, are independent with self-cares, display positive behaviors and want to stay busy. This trips requires lengthy walks/hikes on uneven ground and up/down steps. Not suggested for Travelers with mobility challenges. Limited departure locations (see above).

NEW TRIP – GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF TRAVEL SERIES. Lead by Jill Hunger, an experienced geology teacher and American history buff, this journey includes some of the most glorious natural wonders in North America. We’ll fly to Las Vegas to begin our exploration of eight (8) Southwest National Parks and Monuments. Our trip will conclude in Denver where again we’ll fly back home. This is not just a trip to the Grand Canyon—it is so much more! Arizona, Utah and Colorado have stunning scenery, and the National Park System has protected them as your national legacy. You owe it to yourself to experience them; this guided tour may be the easiest and most informative way to get the most out of your legacy. We’ll visit the following Parks and destinations: Grand Canyon; Zion, Bryce; Escalante Petrified Forest; Grand Staircase; Natural Bridges; Monument Valley; Mesa Verde; Black Canyon of the Gunnison; Pike’s Peak; and Garden of the Gods. Geologic and/or historic interpretation will be provided at each park. While on our exploration the following is also included: view Hoover Dam and take a boat tour on Lake Mead; “on your own” time in Las Vegas; IMAX experience at the Grand Canyon; scenic drive through the Grand Staircase plateaus; picnic lunch at Lake Powell; stand in four states at once (Four Corners Monument); scenic steam train trip in the San Juan Mountains from Durango to Silverton; soak mountainside at the Ouray Hot Springs; ride the famous Silverton to Ouray Million Dollar Highway; tour a gold mine; walk over the 956’ high Royal Gorge Bridge; and visit the U.S. Air Force Academy. Round trip air, deluxe motor coach transportation and 16 meals are included.
Optional cancellation insurance is available for $389/person ($474 for single) and must be paid with the deposit. A $500 trip deposit is required at sign-up with balance due July 25, 2019. Air and motor coach transportation.

Cost per person:  $3,995 – Double         $3,845 – Quad         $5,225 – Single/ADA

Pickup Locations: Johnson Creek, Madison, Milwaukee, LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, DeForest

Minnesota Water, Wildlife & Wilderness Adventure – CANCELLED

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THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

INTEGRATED VACATION – HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL! This vacation is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. This trip is best suited for Travelers who are active and high functioning and who have strong social skills, are independent with self-cares, display positive behaviors and want to stay busy. This trips requires lengthy walks/hikes on uneven ground and up/down steps. Not suggested for Travelers with mobility challenges. Limited departure locations (see above).

NEW TRIP – GO PLACES AND LEARN STUFF TRAVEL SERIES. Lead by Jill Hunger, an experienced geology teacher and American history buff, this motor coach journey includes some of Minnesota’s amazing natural sites and attractions. Our stops include: The National Owl Center (Houston); Lark Toys (Kellogg); National Eagle Center (Wabasha); Duluth Harbor Cruise (Duluth); Gooseberry Falls State Park (Two Harbors); Split Rock Park Lighthouse (Two Harbors); Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center (Grand Portage); the indescribable Naniboujou Lodge for lunch (Grand Marais); North American Bear Center (Ely); Dorothy Molter Museum (Ely) and the International Wolf Center (Ely). At each stop we’ll be engaged with local experts and with Jill, our experienced guide, so that we can fully learn along the way. Amazing scenery, particularly along the north shore of Lake Superior, and time exploring the beautiful waterfront town of Grand Marais is included. Eleven meals and deluxe motor coach transportation is also included.
Optional cancellation insurance is available for $141/person ($217 for single) and must be paid with the deposit. Motor coach transportation. Significant walking.

Cost per person:  $1,395 – Double         $1,340 – Quad         $1,925 – Single/ADA

Pickup Locations: Allenton, Appleton, Fond du Lac, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Stevens Point, Tomah, Waupaca, LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor, Mauston

Ark Encounter, Creation Museum & Amish Acres

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THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL – Please click below to place your name on a Wait List.

INTEGRATED VACATION – HIGH ACTIVITY LEVEL! This vacation is in conjunction with a “general public” tour group. This trip is best suited for Travelers who are active and high functioning and who have strong social skills, are independent with self-cares, display positive behaviors and want to stay busy. Limited departure locations (see above).

NEW TRIP – Lead by the husband and wife team of Reverend Richard and Joyce Johnson we’ll visit much more than the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Biblical attractions. Richard, the long-time pastor at the LaValle Advent Christian Church, and Joyce will enrich this trip with their musical talents and deep faith.
Day 1 – travel to Indianapolis where we’ll visit the beautiful Beef-n-Boards Dinner Theater for a performance of Disney’s “Little Mermaid”.
Day 2 – spend the day exploring the Ark Encounter.
Day 3 – spend the day at the Creation Museum.
Day 4 – visit Amish Acres in Nappanee, IN (horse-drawn wagon tour, house & farm tour, “Genesis & Exodus” documentary film, Threshers Dinner and Round Barn Theater performance of “Freaky Friday” – a heartfelt, comedic and emotional musical.
Day 5 – Nappanee step-on guided tour and return home.
This trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, seven meals and all attraction admissions. Significant walking.

Cost per person:  $1,040 – Double         $960 – Quad         $1395 – Single/ADA

Pickup Locations: Allenton, Beloit, East Troy, Fond du Lac, Madison, Milwaukee, Rockford, LaValle, Reedsburg, Baraboo, Sauk City, Lodi, Windsor

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