On the Road: The Best of the Upper Mississippi River

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Navigate the Upper Mississippi through four states by river and road to discover picturesque scenery, historical insights, wildlife encounters and charming little towns.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Exclusive river excursions transport you into special places where big boats cannot go
    • Visit charming little towns among the Upper Miss’ famous bluffs in four states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois
    • Spot bald eagles during a special backwaters excursion in the National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

What's this trip about?

    Navigate the Upper Mississippi through four states by river and road to discover picturesque scenery, historical insights, wildlife encounters and charming little towns.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-in, Program Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota D Country Inn & Suites, Bloomington at Mall of America Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 3:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 4:45 p.m. After you ...
Day
2 National Eagle Center, Storytelling Onalaska, Wisconsin B,L,D Stoney Creek Inn Activity note: We travel 150 miles via motorcoach from Minnesota to Wisconsin today, with extended stops dividing 3 hours of coach travel. Walking distance up to 1 mile throughout the ...
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3 Boat into Wildlife Refuge, Scenic Overlook, Charming Galena Dubuque, IA B,L,D Hotel Julien Dubuque Activity note: We travel approx. 180 miles via motorcoach today, as we travel from Wisconsin through beautiful scenic countryside to Iowa and Illinois. Extended sto...
Day
4 Mississippi Victorian Riverboat, River Museum and Aquarium Dubuque, IA B,L,D Hotel Julien Dubuque Activity note: Today's activities are included in your tuition, but are not required participation, as we stay 2 nights in the same hotel. Riverboat excursion is usu...
Day
5 Unique Ethnic Towns, Scenic Landscapes, and Cow Robots. Decorah, Iowa B,L,D Fairfield Inn & Suites Decorah Activity note: We travel 130 miles via motorcoach today. Extended stops divide 3 hours of coach travel in a 12-hour period, as we travel through scenic ...
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6 Red Wing, St Paul Mansion Row, Downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota B,L,D Country Inn & Suites, Bloomington at Mall of America Activity note: We travel 200 miles today via motorcoach, with extended stops dividing 4 hours of coach travel in a 9...
Day
7 Program Concludes Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota B Breakfast: In the hotel breakfast room, enjoy a breakfast buffet with hot and cold cereals, waffles, rotating main dishes, pastries, breads, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, milk and an assortment of juices. Program concludes.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,099
Price per day$300
Last Updated: 9/17/2021

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Meals Included
  • 17 Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
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