Trips and Tours sponsored by Sun Lakes and SunBird Activities Directors

 

For more information or reservations, please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected].

Old West Highway

October 9, 2019

Price: $99 per person

Travel the scenic Old West Highway. Your first stop will be the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Then visit the World’s Smallest Museum en route to the Besh Ba Gowah Ruins in Globe. Lunch is included along with shopping at the Pickle Barrel Trading Post.

Rocky Point Golf (or Spa) Getaway

Date: October 22-25, 2019

Price: $750 pp/double; $950 pp/single

During reseeding in the Valley, travel to Rocky Point and spend three nights at Penasco del Sol. Two rounds of golf are included along with two dinners, breakfast daily, and a sunset cruise.

(Substitute Spa for Golf for the same price)

Verde Canyon Railroad

October 26, 2019

Price: $139 pp (coach); $189 pp (first class)

Board the Verde Canyon Railroad for a four-hour diesel train journey to places only accessible by rail. See crimson cliffs, eagles nests, white water rapids, and abandoned gold mines.

Sonoita Vineyards Wine Festival

November 9, 2019

Price: $99 per person

After a busy harvest season, Sonoita Vineyards Wine Festival is a prime opportunity to taste their newly released wine, as well as some soon-to-be-released wine, straight from the barrel!

Mystery Tour

November 14, 2019

Price: $99 per person

We’ll travel down the road a bit and stop somewhere you wouldn’t want to miss. Next – our lunch stop – then more surprises!

Thanksgiving in Hawaii – Star Princess

November 19 – December 4, 2019

Price: $2195 pp/double inside; $2795 pp/double outside; $3295 pp/double balcony

Travel by coach (or air) to Los Angeles and board the Star Princess and set sail for Hawaii. Visit all four of the major Hawaiian Islands, including the Big Island of Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui.

Thanksgiving in San Diego

November 26-29, 2019

Price: $995 pp/double; $1325 pp/single

Fly to San Diego and enjoy the sites at a leisurely pace. Includes roundtrip airfare, three nights’ accommodations at the Embassy Suites in the heart of downtown San Diego, delicious Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Hornblower Yacht, admission to the USS Midway, and many extras.

Desert Botanical Gardens & Mill Ave Fair

December 6, 2019

Price: $99 per person

Visit the Tempe Festival of the Arts, one of the Top 100 Classic and Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation. Then enjoy a magical night as the Desert Botanical Gardens come to life with the soft glow from more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights, and live entertainment throughout.

Prescott Christmas Parade and Lights

December 7, 2019

Price: $99 per person

Travel to “Arizona’s Christmas City,” Prescott, and watch a legendary parade complete with floats and marching bands. Parade seating and lunch included. We will also stay for the Lighting of the courthouse. A warm hospitality room will be provided in between the end of the Parade and the lighting of the Courthouse Square. Drive through the light display in Prescott Valley on the way home.

Electric Light Parade and Dinner

December 7, 2019

Price: $99 per person

The Electric Light Parade features holiday lights on everything from elaborate floats to marching bands. It attracts thousands of viewers along the route. In addition to the floats, performance groups and bands also will take part. Dinner is included.

Zoo Lights and Dinner at Organ Stop

December 9, 2019

Price: $99 per person

Phoenix Zoo’s holiday light spectacular will make your season sparkle! Includes dinner at Organ Stop.

National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas

December 10-12, 2019

Price: $695 pp/double; $825 pp/single

The Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas transforms into a Cowboy Mecca as the nation’s top 15 money-winners compete for championship titles. Since 1986, Cowboy Christmas has been a part of the NFR. This year’s show features over 400 vendors from across the U.S. and Canada showcasing their unique products as well as the best source for the official Wrangler NFR and PRCA merchandise.

California Holiday Spectacular

December 10-13, 2019

Price: $850 pp/double; $1095 pp/single

Travel to Southern California and enjoy four days of festivities. Experience the Festival of Lights in Riverside, including dinner and a tour of the spectacularly-decorated Mission Inn. No one does the Holidays like Disney! Spend a full day exploring the magnificently-decorated Magic Kingdom and California Adventure, full of holiday surprises.

Treasures of the Sea of Cortez Christmas Cruise from Rocky Point

December 18-29, 2019

Price: $1950 pp/inside; $2625 pp/outside

Other dates available. Call for pricing.

The Sea of Cortez is a unique destination that has been described as a “living aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau and has served as an inspiration to many including that of John Steinbeck. With its many islands designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, it is home to an impressive array of marine mammals and birds. From virgin exotic islands, such as La Isla Espiritu Santo, to world-renowned vacation destinations, like Cabo San Lucas. Ports include Topolobampo, Mazatlan, La Paz, Loreto, Santa Rosalia, and Guaymas.

Christmas in Nashville

December 22-26, 2019

Price: $1899 pp/double; $2230 pp/single

Come join us for a spectacular Christmas in Nashville. You will be staying at the Opryland Hotel which is an attraction all to itself during the holidays. Christmas shows are included for your enjoyment and plenty of time to see the sights!

Rose Bowl Parade

The “Parade of all Parades” will be making its way down Colorado Boulevard in grand style on New Year’s Day and you’ll have great seats along the parade route for up-close viewing. It’s a sensory event you won’t want to miss. See the giant floral floats and marching bands.

Four Packages to Choose from:

Rose Bowl Parade Deluxe

December 29, 2019 to January 2, 2020

Price: $1795 pp/double; $2095 pp/single

Rose Bowl Parade Family Getaway (includes Disney)

December 30, 2019 to January 2, 2020

Price: $950 pp/double; $1250 pp/single

Rose Bowl Parade Four Day Getaway

(optional Volunteer Opportunity)

December 30, 2019 to January 2, 2020

Price: $795 pp/double; $1150 pp/single

Rose Bowl Parade Mini-Getaway

December 31, 2019 to January 2, 2020

Price: $650 pp/double; $795 pp/single

Copper Canyon Mexico

Departs March 25 to April 1, 2020

Price: $1595 pp/double; $1895 pp/single

Special Sun Lakes pickup on this date!

The Copper Canyon, the largest canyon in North America, is home to the least acculturated Native Americans in North America, the Tarahumara Indians, who are semi-nomadic cliff dwellers. The “Train Ride in the Sky” is probably the most dramatic railway journey in the Western Hemisphere as it travels through 86 tunnels and 37 trestles.