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Rupiper Travel and Tours can create your dream vacation. Our experts travel the world in search of that perfect vacation. We don't just dream about it... we've been there!
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Located in Yankton, South Dakota, the heart of the Midwest, where hard work, customer satisfaction, and value are an everyday occurance.
Rupiper Travel and Tours, is a company that prides itself in superb customer care and specializes in escorted tours to the most famous vacation destinations in the world: Asia, Central and South America, Australia, Africa, Russia, Scandinavia, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Egypt, Turkey, Greece and more. All the details including airfare, transfers, hotels, sightseeing and wonderful escorts who pamper your every need are with you every step of the way. Take a look at some of our escorted tours. Contact us locally at (605) 665-1212 or Toll-Free 888-414-4177 for information on all of our escorted vacation tours and special personal vacation packages.
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WWII Battlefields
Date: September 9-17, 2010
Brief Description:
This is a shorter 9 day tour with many of the same sites as the longer trip. Fly into Paris, France, and return from Munich, Germany.
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South African Safari & Country Tour
Date: November 14-29, 2010
Brief Description:
See the cultural diversity while traveling through nearly every province in South Africa. Follow the Garden Route through scenic Pretoria, Plettenberg Bay and Knysna National Lake Area. Cruise the lagoon and see splendid views of the sea and the forests with majestic mountains beyond. Continue through the wilderness to George and Cape Town. We'll also visit one of South Africa's most prestigious wine companies. And experience breathtaking views of nature on six incredible wildlife game drives in Kruger National Park and a private Big Game Preserve.
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China and Yangtze River Cruise
Date: October 10-22, & November 7-19, 2010
Brief Description:
You won't believe how nice China is...great hotels, motor coaches, and unbelievable sites at a great value. A very interesting and fascinating tour including the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Three Gorges Dam and a very scenic cruise on the Yangtze River. You'll also visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, a special farm and factory visits.
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South American Tour Argentina, Chile, & Peru
Dates: January 5-20, 2011
Brief Description:
One great tour - three exciting countries! In Peru, visit Lima, Cuzco, Aguas Calientes, and tour the legendary Machu Picchu. Enjoy a special visit to the Nazca Lines and decide if the mysterious phenomenon was created by someone from outer space or simply the work of the very clever early settlers. In Chile, enjoy picturesque scenery along the pacific coast, the agricultural valleys with vineyards and crops. Visit Santiago, Vina Del Mar, Valpariso, Colchagua Valley, and Santa Cruz. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoy the European-style elegance and the vibrancy of a Latin American city. Watch a spectacular presentation of the popular and sensuous Tango, and listen to unforgettable Pampas and Andean music. In the vast countryside, see the sprawling farmland, with plantations of soybeans, sunflowers and wheat. Stop in the friendly towns for a taste of the real Argentina.
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Brazil Agricultural Tour
Dates: January 24-February 7, 2011
February 14-28, 2011
Brief Description: Brazil is home to the largest river in the world, the Amazon, great cities, and large-scale agriculture. Our tours present an opportunity for you to see these and all the steps of total crop production from planting to harvest. Crops include corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, rice, sugar cane and more. Visit large farms, livestock enterprises, processing plants, equipment dealers and grain companies in Mato Grosso, the largest and newest farming state in Brazil as well as the state of Bahia. Visit the largest ethanol plant in Brazil. Enjoy city tours of Brasilia and enjoy a breathtaking cruise tour of the Amazon River. Experience the largest river in the world and the meeting of the waters. View beautiful Iguassu Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world.
"A Lifetime Experience!"
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Hawaiian Island Cruise
Dates: February 4-13, 2011
Brief Description: Rupiper Tours and Norwegain Cruise Line (NCL) will show you Hawaii from a whole new prespective. Experience five island stops while enjoying the luxury of an amazing cruise ship. Almost all meals are included with great show productions each evenings. Like all of our tours, we strive to create memories that you will treasure for a lifetime. Trip includes visits to Pearl Harbor's Arizona Memorial, the Parker Ranch - the largest ranch in the United States, and Volcanoes National Park with the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by the Civil Defense.
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Grand Panama Canal
Dates: February 4 - 18, 2011
Brief Description:
There is nothing like a Panama Canal cruise in the midst of winter to boost your spirits. 15 Days of fun in the sun sailing through the Panama Canal, with numerous stops in the Caribbean. Sail between two oceans and savor the best of this sun-drenched region onboard a luxurious cruise ship. Our cruise features a full transit through the Panama Canal, which is truly an experience of a lifetime.
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Experience the Real Australia
Date: February 13-24, 2011
Brief Description: Experience the magnificence of Ayers Rock. Catch a glimpse of the diversity of marine life of the Great Barrier Reef from a glass-bottomed boat and experience the many facets of the ancient Aboriginal culture in nearby Cairns. Explore the World Heritage Rainforest via the antique Kuranda Rail, and glide over pristine rainforest on the world's longest tram - the award-winning Skyrail. Cruise the Sydney Harbor and tour the Opera House. Visit the world-class vineyards of Hunter Valley and sample their vintage. Travel the countryside and see some of the richest farmland in Australia. Stop in small towns and villages, learn about the local residents' lifestyle, and dine with an Australian family. Also visit Gunnedah, the Koala capital of Australia!
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New Zealand Extension
Date: February 24 - March 1, 2011
Brief Description: Since you are already "Down Under" we recommend extending your stay and visiting the most picturesque sights in New Zealand - Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook National Park along with a visit to an alpaca and deer farm.
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South African Safari & Country Tour
Date: February 20 - March 7, 2011
Brief Description:
See the cultural diversity while traveling through nearly every province in South Africa. Follow the Garden Route through scenic Pretoria, Plettenberg Bay and Knysna National Lake Area. Cruise the lagoon and see splendid views of the sea and the forests with majestic mountains beyond. Continue through the wilderness to George and Cape Town. We'll also visit one of South Africa's most prestigious wine companies. And experience breathtaking views of nature on six incredible wildlife game drives in Kruger National Park and a private Big Game Preserve.
CLICK HERE for more information.....
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Vietnam... Then and Now
Date: March 7-16, 2011
Brief Description:
Designed for the Vietnam veteran their families and friends, as well as those who would like to see the new Vietnam. A great opportunity to visit many of the important cities in Vietnam, including Saigon, Hanoi, Hue, Danang and many more. See the major battlefield areas and museums dedicated to the war. Moreover, Vietnam will be showcasing the New Vietnam...trendy sidewalk cafes, hotels, beautiful white sandy beaches and friendly people. Tourism is fast replacing the one-time battlefields of this interesting land.
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China and Yangtze River Cruise
Date: March 13-25, October 9-21, November 7-19, 2011
Brief Description:
You won't believe how nice China is...great hotels, motor coaches, and unbelievable sites at a great value. A very interesting and fascinating tour including the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Three Gorges Dam and a very scenic cruise on the Yangtze River. You'll also visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, a special farm and factory visits. CLICK HERE for more information.....
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Egypt Tour & Nile River Cruise
Date: March 21 - 31, 2011
Brief Description:
Join Larry Rupiper on his new adventure to Egypt, which begins with a visit to Mt. Sinai. Then continue to enjoy Egypt's ancient sites, guided by an English-speaking Egyptologist. Visit the Three Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Enjoy a five-day/four night deluxe Nile River Cruise, with stops in Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Aswan, and Elephantine Island with its Botanical Garden. See the Aswan High Dam, built to prevent the annual flooding of the surrounding farmland, and the Unfinished Obelisk in an ancient quarry high above Aswan.
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WWII Battlefields
Date: June 3 -13,
August 12 - 22, 2011
Brief Description:
This extended tour contains all the sites as on the ten day tour plus Heidelberg, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, Munich, Berchtesgaden & Eagle's Nest. Fly into Paris, France, and return from Munich, Germany.
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WWII Battlefields
Date: July 20-28, 2011
Brief Description:
This is a shorter 9 day tour with many of the same sites as the longer trip. Fly into Paris, France, and return from Munich, Germany.
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The Alaska Dream
Dates: July 14 - 27,
July 28 - August 10,
August 11 - 24,
August 25 - Sept. 7, 2011
Brief Description:
Enjoy the "Special Care of our Escorted Tour" on this Inside Passage Cruise and Land Tour. We will show you the best of Alaska - start from Seattle and Vancouver, through the Inside Passage, and across the Alaskan heartland. Absolutely the best time of year, cruise line, itinerary, hotels, special events and the most deluxe glass-dome train. Visit Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Seward, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, and Anchorage, the "City of Lights and Flowers." Alaska...see it and love it!
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Ireland - England - Scotland & Wales Tour
Date: July 21 - August 4, 2011
Brief Description:
This outstanding tour features renowned highlights of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Experience their rich, colorful culture and heritage and visit fascinating places. See grand buildings that reflect an intriguing and often turbulent past and marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the ever changing landscape.
Trip Details Being Finalized!
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Russian Country Tour
Date: July 26 - August 5, 2011
Brief Description:Enjoy the splendor and history of St. Petersburg and Moscow, and travel in comfort through Russia's scenic countryside. The architecture is very beautiful and, liks so many travelers on our past tours, you too will enjoy St. Petersburg and its famous Peterhof, Moscow, and the Kremlin. Walk on Red Square, past the predisent's residence, and see Moscow's famous landmark, the colorful onion domed St. Basil's Cathedral. Visit Russia's Central Black Earth region and meet with local businessmen and farmers for a glimpse into Russia's progress towards becoming a modern country.
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Grand European River Cruise
Dates: August 7 - 21, 2011
Brief Description: Embark on a "Grand Tour" of Europe and visit five different countries. Enjoy the imperial beauty of Budapest and experience Hungary's vibrant Gypsy culture. Follow the Danube to Slovakia's capital of Bratislava and Austria's capital, Vienna, the "City of Waltzes." Cruise through the vineyards of Austria's Wachau valley, past Germany's fairy-tale castles, and Holland's windmill-studded fields to Amsterdam. All meals, including the Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners are included.
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South Korea & Nagasaki / Hiroshima, Japan
Dates: October 4 -13, 2011
Brief Description: Details being finalized!
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