San Rafael , CA 2/19/2010 1:14:31 AM
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North America Vacations Under $6,000

Awesome vacations to Canada, the USA and Mexico!

From a thrilling raft adventure in the American West to a rambling sojourn through California's charming wine country, experience a perfect journey close to home at an excellent value. Call Travelwizard.com at 1.800.330.8820 or enquire here to book yourself and awesome North American vacation.

 

Discoverers' Glacier Bay, Alaska - 8 days from $4895

Marvel at Alaska's gorgeous wilderness scenery as you cruise through cliff-walled fjords and into hidden coves in search of the animal life that thrives there. Set out in inflatable rafts or kayaks for an up-close view of puffin, sea lion, mountain goat, bear, moose and eagle.

 

Signature Mexico - 9 days from $4995

Weave together Mexico's indigenous, colonial and contemporary cultures and cities on this 9-day independent program. Visit the palaces and pyramids of ancient yet advanced cultures, as well as the country's premier archaeological wonders, including the sites of Uxmal and Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

 

A Yucatan Adventure 8 days from $5370

You'll head west on this family adventure, into the interior of the Yucatan Peninsula, and end on the Mayan Riviera. Children have the opportunity to become archaeologists-in-training as they explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Ek Balam. The entire family can enjoy swimming in cenotes (a network of underground freshwater lakes and rivers), exploring the mangroves and wetlands of Celestun and Sian Ka'an, and snorkeling and swimming in the dazzling Caribbean Sea.

 

Rivers of the West Wine & Culinary Yacht Cruise - 8 days from $4295

Discover the appellations of the Washington wine country as you cruise aboard 'Safari Explorer.' Stop for tastings and tours of some of the region's prized wine estates. Along the way you can even blend your own complex merlot. Have lunch in the caves of a Tuscan-style winery. Browse through a museum of native arts and pause to shop in quaint boutiques before continuing your cruise through the stunning Columbia River Gorge.

 

Signature California Wine Country - 6 days from $5995

Savor this fertile region as you would a good California wine. Begin in charming San Francisco and continue north to Napa Valley. In Napa Valley, spend your nights in the most luxurious hotels and your days sampling wines in the company of some of the best vintners and visiting remarkable vineyards, including historic wine estate Far Niente and Francis Ford Coppola's Rubicon Estate.

 

Signature British Columbia - 9 days from $5760

This independent journey lets you sample both city and country. Begin in cosmopolitan downtown Vancouver, then wander among totem poles and gardens in Stanley Park. Learn about the lifecyle of Pacific salmon at a famous hatchery before a scenic coastal drive brings you to virgin rainforest. Take a private sea plane to Tofino, your resort located near sandy beaches and old-growth forest. Discover British Columbia by kayak, boat and on foot, where each day is more breathtaking than the last.

 

Majestic Canyons River Rafting - 6 days from $2170

Once a refuge for outlaws, a trapper's hunting ground and home to ancient tribes, the canyons along Utah's Green River are now a family playground of roller-coaster rapids. Raft through Class II and III rapids with family-dedicated guides chosen for their "child skills." Everything you need, including tents big enough to stand in, is provided. The camp staff takes care of all tent set-up, take-down and chores; you need only your family and a desire for adventure.

 

Lewis and Clark Montana Adventure - 8 days from $3395

This journey blends American history, Native American culture and outdoor activity. Explore Glacier National Park; then travel the Missouri River with your family on 34-foot canoes that replicate those used by the early explorers. Journey into Blackfeet country and overnight in a tipi in comfortable style.

 

Journeys for Women: Cataract Canyon River Rafting - 6 days from $2415

Experience nature at its most thrilling and serene on a rafting adventure for women deep in Utah's Canyon Country. Brave some of the region's fastest rapids by day, then return to your camp in the evening for a gourmet dinner prepared by your camp chef. As always with an attentive staff handles all the camp chores, leaving you and your female guides free to explore by raft and along the numerous hiking trails winding through the canyon.

 

Cataract Canyon River Rafting - 6 days from $2415

Deep within the walls of Canyonlands National Park, raft and kayak on rivers, and pass Anasazi ruins on the Colorado River through the whitewater of Cataract Canyon. Explore Pueblo ruins and learn about ancient petro glyphs with your expert guide, and at the end of your daily adventures, retire to your oversized tent for a restful night's sleep.