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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, value and customer satisfaction are our everyday
priorities.
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.
Sicily and Italy
Date: May 14-28, 2008
Brief Description:This outstanding tour combines the Sicilian and Italian WWII battle sites and the most beautiful scenery in the Mediterranean. Join us for this unique travel experience and be delighted by the diversity of this region. Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo, Taormina, Salerno, Rome, and Milan are just some of the locations you'll be visting on this tour. Learn about WWII history and see famous sights such as the Ear of Dionysius, the Temple of Apollo, the excavated city of Pompeii, the Coliseum, the Victor Emanuel Mounument, the Trevi Fountain, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Statue of David and so much more!
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The Romance of the West
Dates: June 18-June 30, 2008
Brief Description:
Enjoy a scenic and romantic journey across six western states. Follow the Lewis and Clark trail via our luxury motorcoach on a relaxing step back in history. Ride the Keel Boat on the Missouri River. Visit extraordinary sights like Spirit Mound, where Lewis proclaimed the beautiful landscape and his first buffalo sighting. Visit Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, Deadwood, SD., Fort Mandan, ND, an Indian village, Great Falls, Montana, Yellowstone Park and watch the eruption of Old Faithful. Explore the hill where Custer was defeated in the battle of the Little Big Horn. Great meals and lodging. Tour requires very little walking.
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D-Day on Normandy - 64 years since D-day
Date: July 8-17, 2008
Brief Description: Fully Escorted 10 Day Tour! Visit sites of WWII battlefields in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany. Visit the Normandy Beaches, Pointe-du-Hoc, Ste-Mère-Église, Cabourg, Caen, and Bayeaux. Follow the Road of Liberation to Saint-Lô, Vire, Mortain, Domfront, Paris, Chateau Theiry, Epernay, Verdun, Metz, and into Luxembourg City. Visit the American Military Cemeteries in Maastricht, Holland and Luxembourg City, where General Patton is buried. Spend two days at the Battle of the Bulge area of Belgium before going into Germany. In Germany see the Remagen Bridge. Our tour escorts, Dr. Brooks Ranney, WWII Veteran and historian, and Mrs. Vi Ranney, have over 20 years experience in European travel. The Ranneys are dedicated to provide this superb tour to our veterans, their families and friends at a very affordable price. Everyone is welcome on this tour!
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D-Day on Normandy - 64 years since D-day
Date: August 12-21, 2008
Brief Description: Due to popular demand we've added another departure date. Fully Escorted 10 Day Tour! Visit sites of WWII battlefields in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany. Visit the Normandy Beaches, Pointe-du-Hoc, Ste-Mère-Église, Cabourg, Caen, and Bayeaux. Follow the Road of Liberation to Saint-Lô, Vire, Mortain, Domfront, Paris, Chateau Theiry, Epernay, Verdun, Metz, and into Luxembourg City. Visit the American Military Cemeteries in Maastricht, Holland and Luxembourg City, where General Patton is buried. Spend two days at the Battle of the Bulge area of Belgium before going into Germany. In Germany see the Remagen Bridge. Our tour escorts, Dr. Brooks Ranney, WWII Veteran and historian, and Mrs. Vi Ranney, have over 20 years experience in European travel. The Ranneys are dedicated to provide this superb tour to our veterans, their families and friends at a very affordable price. Everyone is welcome on this tour!
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The Alaska Dream
Dates: July 10 - July 23, July 24-August 6, and
August 7 - August 20, 2008
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 Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau, 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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Grand Mediterranean Cruise
Dates: July 11 - July 23 and August 16 - August 28, 2008
Brief Description: Sail between Barcelona and Venice…Experience five different countries while enjoying the luxury of the beautiful Emerald Princess cruise ship. Great show productions each evening and all onboard meals are included. Visit Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France; Florence/Pisa, Italy; Rome; Mykonos, Greece; Istanbul, and Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Athens, Greece; and Venice, Italy.
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Germany Country Tour
Dates: July 7-20, 2008
Brief Description: We are sure you’ll love our special tour of Germany – Berlin and sights from the by-gone era of the Berlin Wall, historical cities, small towns, famous castles, the “Eagle’s Nest”, the former Dachau Concentration Camp, picturesque Bavaria, and the beautiful Black Forest. Farm visits in the former East Germany and lower Bavaria reflect the diverse farming methods of these regions. Test-drive a new Fendt tractor during a factory tour and meet with young farmers who found ways to make their parents’ farm profitable. See their cutting-edge practices to harness methane from their facilities which supplies all their energy needs. This is an eye-opener for everyone! You’ll visit a micro brewery, the Hofbräuhaus, and see the world’s largest cuckoo clock. The landscape is beautiful, the food is simple but delicious, and the beer – did we mention…the Germans brew the best beer in the world!
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Grand European Tour
Dates: August 9-24, 2008
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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Russian Country Tour
Date: August 24-September 3, 2008
Brief Description: In the past we have been led to believe that everything in Russia is dark and gloomy, this is certainly not true! There is more gold and glitter in Russia than in the rest of Europe. As so many of our past travelers have enjoyed these sights, you too, will enjoy the splendor of Moscow and St. Petersburg with their architectural marvels. See the well preserved world treasures in the Kremlin and Hermitage museums and Moscow’s famous landmark, the colorful onion-domed St. Basil’s Cathedral. Walk on the Red Square and past the president’s residence (similar to our White House). Then we change the pace a bit with a look at Russia's famous "Black Earth Region" near the city of Voronezh. Meet with local businessmen and farmers for a glimpse at how Russia has developed in the past ten years. There are unbelievable opportunities abound. Russia is a country of many facets – come see for yourself!
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Christmas in Branson
Dates: November 19-23, 2008
Brief Description:
It wouldn't be Christmas without that holiday trip to Branson! Our five day tour will be just the right touch to fill you with the Christmas spirit. With shows like “Noah the Musical,” The Lowe Family, Daniel O’Donnell, and the Oak Ridge Boys, this is sure to be the best Branson Christmas tour ever! Check back soon for our new itinerary.
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China and Yangtze River Cruise
Date: November 10-23, 2008 and March 2009 Dates to Be Announced
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, and special farm and factory visits. CLICK HERE for more information.....
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South African Safari & Country Tour
Date: November 8-23, 2008
Brief Description:
South African Safari with breathtaking views of nature's wildlife, the BIG FIVE, in Kruger National Park, and a private Big Game Preserve. See the cultural diversity while traveling through nearly every province in South Africa. Follow the Garden Route through scenic Tsitsikama National Park, 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 South Africa's largest and most prestigious wine and brandy company plus much more, including farm visits in the north and south.
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South American Tour Argentina, Chile, & Peru
Dates: 2009 Dates to Be Announced
Brief Description:
One great tour - three exciting countries! In Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoy the European-style elegance and the vibrancy of a Latin American city. Visit the Mercado Concentrador de Hacienda, a huge market. 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. In Peru, visit Lima, Cuzco, Aguas Calientes, and tour the legendary Machu Picchu. Peru, one of the largest potato growing countries in the world will showcase large plantations of potatoes including sweet potatoes. Attend an informative presentation at the CIP-International Potato Center. In Chile, enjoy picturesque scenery along the pacific coast, the agricultural valleys with vineyards and crops. Visit Santiago, Viña Del Mar, Valparíso, Colchagua Valley, and Santa Cruz.
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Brazil
Dates: 2009 Dates to Be Announced
Brief Description:
Brazil is home to the Samba, beautiful beaches, 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. Also visit the largest ethanol plant in Brazil. Enjoy city tours of Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, including tours to Corcovado Mountain with the sentinel of Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Ipanema, Copacabana beaches and much more. View the beautiful Iguassu Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world.
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Experience the Real Australia
Date: 2009 Dates to Be Announced
Brief Description:
Cruise the Sydney Harbor, tour the Opera House, and dine atop the Sydney Tower. 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 stay overnight with an Australian host family. 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 Sky rail.
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New Zealand Extension
Date: 2009 Dates to Be Announced
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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Hawaiian Island Cruise
Dates: February 21 - March 1, 2009
Brief Description: Rupiper Tours and Norwegain Cruise Line (NCL) will show you Hawaii from a whole new prespective. Experience six 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: March 15-29, 2009
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 from Chile to Ecuador and on through the Panama Canal, with numerous stops in the Caribbean, ending in Fort Lauderdale. 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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