Sioux Falls United states Highlight
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Sioux Falls
by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America The city of Sioux Falls gets its name from a scenic waterfall that was frequented by American Indians in pre-colonial days. The falls themselves are not large in scale when comparing to Niagara, but what makes them so scenic are the unique rock formations in the area that have been eroded by the running water. The park in which Sioux Falls is lo... more »
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Mt Rushmore
Created at the top of a 425 m (1,400 ft) piece of granite, Mt Rushmore is one of the largest carvings ever created on earth and is one of the symbols and icons of the United States as well as being on of its most well known landmarks. The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, had intended to carve the four US Presidents down to their waists but he died before he could complete the work. The faces are each 18 m (... more »
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Arrival times - North America
More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada As much as you probably won’t want it to, the tour has got to end some time. Weather, traffic and other external factors out of our control may effect arrival times, therefore these times should be used as a general guide. Finishing at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Los Angeles Tours finishing in Los Angeles should arrive at t... more »
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Included in the Price of the following tours
- Northern Adventure (formerly Northern Escape) 14 Days
- Grand Northern (Start New York City) 26 Days
- Northern Adventure (formerly Northern Escape) 14 Days
- Northern Adventure (formerly Northern Escape) 14 Days
- Northern Adventure (formerly Northern Escape) 14 Days
- Northern Adventure (formerly Northern Escape) 14 Days
- Northern Adventure (formerly Northern Escape) 14 Days
- Grand Northern (Start New York City) 26 Days
- Grand Northern (Start New York City) 26 Days
- Grand Northern (Start New York City) 26 Days
Related Optionals
- Architectural Cruise + USD $21.50
- Hot Air Balloon + USD$163.00
- IMAX Movie + USD $11.00
- Jet Boat Ride + USD $58.00
- New York City Pass + USD $72.00
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Recent Tips
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