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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! 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 Travel & Tour Operator that prides itself in superb customer care and specializes in international escorted tours to the most famous vacation destinations in the world. With a wide variety of vacation packages and escorted tours offered, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some popular vacation tour packages include our Alaska cruise tour, South America Tour, Argentina Tour, Chile Tour, Peru Tour, Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales Tour, Australia and New Zealand Tour, South Africa Tour, China Tour, Vietnam Tour, WWII Battlefields Tour, India Tour, Hawaiian Island Cruise, Panama Canal Cruise, and Grand European River Cruise, among others.
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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Russian Country and Farm Tour
Date: July 23 - August 2, 2013
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, like 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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WWII Battlefields Tour
Dates: One Date Still Available!
June 1 - 13, 2013 Sold Out
August 6 - 18, 2013
Brief Description:
Twelve Day Tour. Visit WWII Battlefields in Northern France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Western Germany. Fly into Paris and continue on to the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy. Visit military cemeteries and war memorials, hear the Carillion play our National Anthem at General Patton's grave and get an in-depth tour of the Battle of the Bulge area in the Ardennes. Continue on to the Rhine River valley in Germany and see the remains of the Remagen Bridge. In Heidelberg pass the barracks where General Patton died, walk the "Path of Arrival" at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, and visit Hitler's Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden. Return home from Munich.
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Grand Tour Of Italy
Dates: June 7 - 19, 2013
Brief Description:
Join us on this amazing tour of Italy. Begin in the world’s leading fashion capital, Milan, travel along the shoreline of picturesque Lake Garda and on to Venice, the “City of Bridges and Canals.” Visit a farm near Parma and enjoy a taste of flavorful Parma ham, cheese, and sausages. Sample specialty wines produced in Tuscany, and see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and Michelangelo’s magnificent marble statue of David in Florence. Enjoy the rustic charm of Siena and San Gimignano and explore Europe’s most ancient city, Rome. Rome is studded with colossal ancient and baroque buildings, and the museums and churches are filled with massive art collections, paintings and sculptures. No wonder people throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to assure their return to Rome. You need more than a few days to take it all in! The ancient unearthed city of Pompeii just makes you wonder about its past splendor and the scenery along the Amalfi Coast leaves you in awe. Conclude the tour with an excursion to beautiful Isle of Capri and return home filled with treasured memories for a lifetime. Viva Italia!
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Europe Tour
Date: July 17 - 31, 2013
Brief Description: Join us on a Grand Tour of Europe. Visit farms in Holland, Germany and Austria. Attend the world’s largest flower auction in Holland, where 20 million flowers are auctioned off each day. Watch Belgian chocolatiers create their confections, and see the famous Manneken Pis in Brussels. Visit Heidelberg and Nuremberg in Germany. Tour Prague in Czech Republic, and Vienna and the “Sound of Music” area near Salzburg in Austria. Enjoy folk shows, venture deep underground into a salt mine, and ride up high to lofty mountain tops for incredible vistas of the majestic Austrian and Swiss Alps.
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Alaska Dream Cruise and Land Tour
Dates: Two Dates Still Available!
July 18 - 31, 2013
August 1 - 14, 2013 Sold Out
August 15 - 28, 2013
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, 2013
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. Experience their rich, colorful culture and heritage as well as visit farms and see the beautiful countryside.
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Poland Lithuania Latvia Estonia
Dates: August 25 - September 6, 2013
Brief Description:
The Baltic States are fast becoming an exciting and unique tourist destination. There are similarities in these countries, but also great differences. The breath-taking and picturesque terrain varies from hills to sweeping coastlines, abundant lakes, unspoiled islands, beach resorts to National parks with virgin forests and Europe's largest sand dunes. We visit the capital cities of these four countries, each with its own charming "Old Town Square," magnificent architecture, impressive churches, excellent museums, palaces and Parliaments, as well as several interesting farms.
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South American Tour
Argentina Chile Peru
Dates: January 6 - 20, 2014
Brief Description:
One great tour - three exciting countries! In Peru, visit Lima, Cuzco, Aguas Calientes, and tour the legendary Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world. Peru also offers you a chance to see the Nazca Lines to decide for yourself if the mysterious phenomenon was created by someone from outer space or simply the work of very clever early settlers. In Chile, enjoy picturesque scenery along the pacific coast and agricultural valleys featuring 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: Two 2014 Dates Available! January 16 - 27, 2014
February 13 - 24, 2014
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, 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, one of the largest waterfalls in the world. "A Lifetime Experience!"
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Grand Panama Canal Tour
Dates: January 20 - February 4, 2014
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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Hawaiian Island Cruise
With Farm Visits
Dates: February 7 - 16, 2014
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 and Volcanoes National Park with the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by the Civil Defense.
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Experience the Real Australia
Date: Two 2014 Dates Available!
March 4 - 14, 2014 March 11 - 21, 2014
Brief Description: Experience the magnificence of Ayers Rock. Catch a glimpse from a glass-bottomed boat of the diverse marine life that inhabits the Great Barrier Reef 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 Tour Extension
Date: Two 2014 Dates Available!
March 15 - 20, 2014
March 22 - 27, 2014
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 and Country Tour
Date: March 10 - 25, 2014
Brief Description:
See their 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 stop by a couple farms to examine how locals live in a rural setting. 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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India Tour and Safari
Dates: February 13 - 24, 2013 Sold Out
Brief Description: India has many breathtaking sightseeing opportunities. From the Red Fort to the Taj Mahal, we have put together a 12 day adventure, including a safari through Ranthambhore National Park - viewing the gazelle, sambar, cheetah, chinkara, nilgai, languor, wild bull, leopard, and tiger. Spend a day at a marketplace, shopping for those treasured souvenirs to accompany you home from this exotic trip of a lifetime. Visit a rural home and tour their farm.
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Vietnam Tour... Then and Now
Date: March 11 - 20, 2013 Sold Out
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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Grand China Experience
Dates:March 26 - April 6, 2013 Sold Out
Brief Description:You won't believe how nice China is... great hotels, luxury motor coaches, and unvelievalbe sights at a great value. Visit the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the 8,000 Teerracotta Warriors, the largest Hydro Electric Dam in teh world, and the tallest office building. Ride the world's fastest train and visit the largest farming area in China. See Chinese agriculture unfold before your eyes as we visit farms growing corn, soybeans, wheat, sugar beats, flax, and sunflowers in the Northeast of China. Check out their equipment and methods of transporting these commodities to the mills. In the south of China, visit a huge cotton mill and see the progression of a cotton bail to the final fabric. See hundreds of state-of-the-art electronic weavers and looms making some of the clothing you might be wearing. See China first-hand! It is guaranteed to exceed your expectations!
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