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Safari Tours Welcome to a great year
of traveling fun with
SAFARI TOURS!

Contact Safari Tours: 
(916) 808-TOUR
(8687)
or email Safari Tours.

For general information, see the PDF Safari Tours Frequently Asked Questions (pdf).

How do I make my reservation?

 

 

2008 Safari Tours

July 11                        Friday
LAKE TAHOE QUEEN—CRUISE, LUNCH & CASINO

Always a favorite trip.  This summer a  Mark Twain impressionist will be roaming and visiting as “Tales of Tahoe” during our new Tahoe Queen two-hour cruise.
Lake Tahoe QueenA tasty lunch of their special pot roast is included, while enjoying an around-the-lake cruise.  The Tahoe Queen’s authentic paddle-wheeler was under restoration during the 2007 off-season, and she will be spic-&-span to celebrate her 25th Anniversary. A browsing stop at a local casino, or a tram tour/ride will precede our cruise, for a full day of fun and adventure.
Price: $88 per person, $91 per person for passengers requesting Blue Go-2 hour tram tour. (Tahoe’s Smooth Movin’ Shuttle)
Deadline for full payment: June 11. After deadline, call for possible space availability.


August 6 - Wednesday - Trip 28652
CHIHULY: MASTER OF GLASS*
Admission and Audio to Chihuly Exhibit at both the de Young and the Legion of Honor museums. Free time at Fourth Street in Berkeley on return trip. No Host Lunch available at the de Young or Legion of Honor. Professionally escorted, refreshments, driver gratuity included.
Price :$ 85.00 per person
Deadline for full payment : June 23, 2008
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.
*All West Partner Tour


August 23 - Saturday - Trip # 31352
SHOPPING TIME IN SAN FRANCISCO*
Arrive in the city at Nordstrom (right next door to Bloomingdale's) and shop to your heart's content. Nordstrom is giving each passenger a continental Breakfast upon arrival, hospitality suite access and a gift bag. The gift bag includes an $8 luncheon certificate. Enjoy the day as you choose, departure back to Sacramento is at 3:30. What a fun day!
PRICE $44 per person
Deadline for full payment : July 18, 2008
After deadline, please call for possible space availability
*All West Partner Tour


SEPTEMBER 22 & 23 - Monday & Tuesday
HEARST CASTLE The Enchanted Hill*

TOUR  INCLUDES: Ticket for Hearst Castle Tour  #1, Overnight Accommodations at the Fog Catcher  Inn on Moonstone Beach w/breakfast. Free time in Cambria, free time at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center. Show at the National Geographic IMAX - "Hearst Castle -Building the Dream".  ALL  WEST  Motorcoach Transportation, Luggage Handling & Driver Gratuity
PRICE $275 per person double occ. or $355 Single occ.
Deadline for full payment:  August 18
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.
*All West Partner Tour


SEPTEMBER 27 - Saturday - Trip # 31652
SAUSALITO  FLOATING HOMES
This tour takes visitors inside some of the most unique homes in the world. Docents will be onboard to describe their incredible waterfront lifestyle and answer questions.  A stop afterwards in town lets you browse and try the lunch spot of your choice.
PRICE $72 per person
Deadline for full payment : Aug. 27, 2008
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.


OCTOBER 11 - Saturday - Trip # 31353
FLEET WEEK IN SAN FRANCISCO*
Watch the Blue Angels from aboard the San Francisco Belle
Be a part  of the  Fleet Week Celebration!   This long time tradition celebrates the United States Navy and honors its commitment to protecting our shores.  The San Francisco Belle is one of the fleet of fine Hornblower ships. Enjoy a delicious Champagne Buffet  as you cruise the San Francisco Bay. The daring pilots of the Blue Angels are scheduled to fly overhead while you are cruising.  Thrill at their acrobatics and incredible flying maneuvers, all of which you can view from the deck of the ship.
PRICE $149 per person
Deadline for full payment : Sept.1, 2008
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.
*All West Partner Tour


OCTOBER 18 - Saturday - Trip # 31354
CRUISE THE MOTHBALL FLEET*
Board the comfortable yacht "The Delphinus" for a private charter beginning in Vallejo. Our Captain is Ronn Patterson, a marine biologist with an international reputation.  He will be your host and narrate this grand tour. Cruise along side this hidden, historic navy. There are more than 96 ships in the Fleet with stories of bravery and heroism to tell. Return to Vallejo and enjoy lunch on your own. Late afternoon stop at the Jelly Belly Factory.
NOTE:  HOT TEA & COFFEE ARE FURNISHED ON THE CRUISE. 
PRICE $109 per person
Deadline for full payment : Sept. 12, 2008
Sign up early 28 passenger max.

After deadline, please call for possible space availability.
*All West Partner Tour


OCTOBER 23 - Thursday - Trip # 31653
APPLE HILL TOURS AND BBQ
This always popular tour takes you to scenic Apple Hill, where we will visit popular ranches and have a delicious BBQ lunch at High Hill Ranch. You can purchase apples, baked goods, pumpkins and crafts to bring home. The perfect fall adventure to get you ready for the holidays.
PRICE $52 per person
Deadline for full payment : Sept.23, 2008

After deadline, please call for possible space availability.


SEPTEMBER 22 & 23 - Monday & Tuesday - Trip # 31302
HEARST CASTLE The Enchanted Hill
TOUR INCLUDES: Ticket for Hearst Castle Tour #1, Overnight Accommodations at the Fog Catcher  Inn on Moonstone Beach w/breakfast. Free time in Cambria and free time at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center. Show at the National Geographic IMAX "Hearst Castle - Building the Dream".  ALL  WEST  Motorcoach Transportation, Luggage Handling & Driver Gratuity Included
PRICE $275 per person double occ. or $355 Single occ.
Deadline for full payment: August 30, 2008
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.



4 GREAT HOLIDAY THEMED TRIPS!

DECEMBER 6 - Saturday - Trip # 31654
COLORS OF CHRISTMAS*
Festival of Trees, Box Lunch, Poinsettia Farm
PRICE $70 per person
Deadline for full payment: 10/31/08
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.
*All West Partner Tour


DECEMBER 10 - Wednesday - Trip # 31702
HOLIDAY BROWSING IN SAN FRANCISCO
A full fun day of Holdiay Shopping  in SF. Enjoy the
beautiful decorations of all the major stores.
PRICE Tour Only $ 43 pp  -  Tour + Lunch $63 pp
Deadline for full payment: 11/12/08

After deadline, please call for possible space availability.


DECEMBER 18
- Thursday - Trip # 31703
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AROUND SACRAMENTO
Board the bus and travel through beautifully decorated Sacramento neighborhoods.
We will stop afterwards for "no host" pie and coffee.
PRICE $39 per person
Deadline for full payment: 11/18/08
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.


DECEMBER 30, 31, 2008 & JANUARY 1, 2, 2009 -- Tuesday - Friday -- Trip # 31655
You've always watched on TV & said "Gee I'd like to go someday;"
WE MAKE IT EASY!
120th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
*
Tour Highlights: Private Float Viewing featuring  the City of Roseville Anniversary Float . Three Nights Accommodations at the Courtyard by Marriott with daily breakfasts. Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral. Fabulous Dinner and Musical  Show on New Year's Eve in the Ballroom at  Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel. Reserved Seating at the Rose Parade w/Program. Docent tour of the Huntington Galleries & Gardens. Pirates Adventure Dinner Show. Visit to the Getty Museum (NEW Sculpture Garden). ALL WEST Motorcoach Transportation, Luggage Handling & Driver Gratuity Included BE A PART OF THE FUN!
PRICE: $950.00 per person double occ. or $1150.00 Single occ.
Reserve early this great trip will fill up fast! $100.00 to book space
Final Payment Due:  October  20, 2008
Non Refundable after October 20. Travel Insurance Recommended.
After deadline, please call for possible space availability.
*All West Partner Tour

*All West Partner Tour: Pick up location for All West tours is
Arden and Challenge Way in the Room Source Parking lot. 
Pick up location for All West overnight trips TBA.


How do I make my reservation?
Complete a Safari Tours PDFReservation Request (pdf) and do one of the following:

  • MAIL your signed and completed Reservation Request Form and payment (check, money order or Visa/MasterCard number and expiration date) to:
    Safari Tours, 4623 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-4743.

  • FAX your completed Reservation Request Form to 808-3565 - be sure to include the Visa/MasterCard information and sign the form.

  • WALK-IN your completed Reservation Request Form and payment by check, money order, cash or Visa/MasterCard to the Registration Desk at the Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, Second Floor, Auburn Room from 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. 

How do I change my existing reservation?
Submit the PDFSafari Trip Revision Request (pdf).

Note: Fees subject to change due to increasing fuel prices.




General department information: (916) 808-5200
Recreation programs, centers, pools and park permits: (916) 808-6060
Older Adults information: (916) 808-1590
Access Leisure information: (916) 808-3809

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