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2008 Tours

 

Colorado Rocky Mountains to Utah's Canyonlands & Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado / Utah Canyonlands and Mesa Verde National Park Tour
  • When: June 2008 = 9 nights ( Starting June 11th ) or 6 nights ( Starting June 14th )
  • Where: Colorado Utah area. 200-300 miles on travel days on mostly secondary highways. On layover days take in fun activities and explore the Vail Valley and Mesa Verde or ride to your hearts content.
  • Tour highlights include: Vail Valley , Mesa Verde, Capital Reef, Arches National Park , Four Corners , Independence Pass
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports-car, etc.
  • We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Each day can be customized to individual interests and pace
  • Accommodations: Luxury lodges and Inns ( most with hot tubs ).
  • Addtional activities: ( Optional ) Hot springs , rafting, horseback riding, hiking, viewing petroglyphs and Indian ruins, and narrow gauge railroad trip.
  • Meals included: Breakfast & Gourmet Dinners every day (alcohol not included )
  • Experienced guide; support vehicle (available for small luggage items, etc )
  • Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
  • Pricing: Single = $5000.00 ( own individual room )
  • Pricing: Two people sharing one room = $4000.00 per person ( We do not match individuals in shared rooms.)
  • (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

     

Colorado/Utah May 2008 thur Sept 2008

Colorado / Utah Cultured Cowboy Tour
  • When: May 2008 through September 2008 ) 6 Days 5 nights
  • Where: Colorado Utah area. 200-300 Miles per Day on mostly secondary highways.
  • Tour highlights include: Vail Valley , Mesa Verde, Capital Reef, Arches National Park , Four Corners , etc.
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports-car, etc.
  • We provide assistance with all travel arrangements
  • (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Each day can be customized to individual interests and pace
  • Accommodations: Luxury lodges and Inns ( most with hot tubs ) bookings for 5 nights.
  • Addtional activities: ( Optional ) Hot springs , rafting, horseback riding, hiking, viewing petroglyphs and Indian ruins, and narrow gauge railroad trip.
  • Meals included: Breakfast & Gourmet Dinners every day (alcohol not included )
  • Experienced guide; support vehicle (available for small luggage items, etc )
  • Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
  • Pricing: Single = $3000.00 ( own individual room )
  • Pricing: Two people sharing one room = $2500.00 per person
  • ( We do not match individuals in shared rooms.)
  • (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

     

20 Colorado Mountain Passes = June 2008 Through September 2008

  • When: June 2008 through September 2008 = 9 Days / 8 Nights or Custom
  • Where: This wonderful tour will start in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado and the tour finishes in the Vail Valley, Colorado. This is a tour for serious riders. No days off and most days are full of mountains and passes. The roads are very good and not exceptionally challenging, but there will be a lot of turns; approximately 200 miles traveled per day. We travel secondary highways with high mountain passes. You may face challenging weather at times. Lots of curves and beautiful scenery.
  • Tour highlights include: Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, Independence Pass, Leadville, Durango area, and 20 of the most magnificent Mountain Passes of Colorado.
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports-car
  • We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Accommodations: A range of lodging is available from clean and comfortable to unique and luxurious; several wonderful historic hotels are available on this tour ( bookings for 8 nights).
  • Meals included: Breakfast & Great Dinners every day (alcohol not included )
  • Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
  • Pricing: Single = $3,500 ( own individual room )
  • Pricing: Two people sharing one room = $3,000.00 per person ( We do not match individuals in shared rooms.)

     

Alaska Tour = July 2008 through September 2008

Alaska Tour

 

  • When: July 2008 through September 2008
  • Where: This wonderful tour will start in Colorado and travel north through Canada to the beautiful state of Alaska. This trip will be a by-request trip. The trip will center around what the customer requests.
  • Tour highlights include: Northwestern US including: Colorado, Canada, and Alaska.
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports-car
  • We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Accommodation bookings for several nights.
  • Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
  • Pricing: $6,000 to $10,000
  • inquire about pricing and availability for this tour directly at 970 328 7347.
  • (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

 

Northwest Tour 2008

Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana

NorthWest Tour
  • When: Custom date 1 to 3 weeks recommended or custom.
  • Where: This wonderful tour will start in Colorado and travel through Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, Montana,Washington & Oregon, Alberta Canada, British Columbia.
  • Tour highlights include: Flaming Gorge, Yellowstone, 77 mile winding road, Sawtooth Mountain Range, Rocky Mountains, Mount Rushmore , Devil's Tower, Cascades, Vancouver Island, Sun Valley, Craters of the Moon, Glacier National Park , Rocky Mountains and many other areas of interest in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana , Alberta , and British Columbia.
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports-car and or motorhome
  • We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Addtional activities: ( Optional ) Rafting, horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing, gambling, and swimming.
  • Accommodation bookings for several nights. ( many accomodations have hot tubs )
  • Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
  • Pricing: Pricing depends on the quality of the lodging, the food that you desire, and the length of the tour. Inquire about pricing for this tour at 970 328 7347.
  • (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

 

Fall in Love with Italy = June, September, and October 2008

Italy

  • When: June 2008, Sept 2008, Oct 2008 = 10 to 25 days
  • Where: This wonderful tour will travel through Italy during the begining of summer or during the enchanted Fall season. Tour is rated as medium difficulty for US citizens because of not being familiar with language and road signs. The roads are great. The Italian people are amazing. The food is delicious. The wine is devine.
  • Tour highlights include: Northern Italy, David, The Last Supper, Italian Riviera, Tuscany, Lake Garda, Lake Como,and the Dolomites.
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports-car
  • We provide assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Accommodations: Small inns and unique and charming Bed and Breakfasts. Bookings for several nights. availability for single rooms and two people to a room.
  • Additional Activities: Museums, castles, churches and art work are plentiful; shopping, boat rides, and specific destinations.
  • Who: This tour will take a min of six participants and a maximum of 12.
  • Pricing: Pricing is determined by the quality of lodging and food requested and by the length of the tour. Please inquire about pricing for this tour at 970 328 7347.
  • (Rates are calculated in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.)

 

Custom Tours and Personalized Service

We take care of the planning details for you.

  • Tours can be designed to your specifications with or without a guide anywhere across the western United States and Canada. International trips can also be facilitated.
  • Tours can be adapted to any type of travel: motorcycle, sports car and or motor-home
  • Assistance with all travel arrangements (including vehicle shipping or rental information and airline tickets)
  • Each day can be customized to individual interests and pace.
  • Accommodation bookings
    • We can provide a mixture of modern, historic, and unique lodging throughout your trip or customize lodging to your needs and desires. We have many choices to offer and great recommendations.
    • All lodgings are clean and have their own unique charm
    • Most lodgings offer no smoking accommodations



      Cancellation Policy

      · Cancellations made prior to 90 days before the first scheduled day of a tour will be refunded all but $200 of the amount of prior payment(s).

      · Cancellation 60-90 days before the tour will receive $500 refund;

      · Cancellation 30-60 days before the tour will result in 50% of the entire tour to be forfeited. At this time the total amount of any forfeited tour payment may be credited toward another Ball O' String tour within 24 months of the cancellation date.

      · Cancellation within 30 days of the first day of the tour will result in 100% of the tour price to be forfeited.

      Cancellation requests must be made in writing. Ball O' String cannot make refunds for tours that are not completed.