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Tucson and the Wild West HOP
March 22
Location: Tucson, AZ
After a busy week at Escapade, you might consider an enjoyable and relaxing HOP. Let us do the driving, while you sit back, relax and enjoy!
Board a luxury coach with a local, fun and knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoy scenic views of the beautiful countryside of mountains and deserts, while learning about the rich western heritage of Tucson and the surrounding area.
HOPs are fun and exciting, especially when shared with other Escapees!
On this excursion:
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tucson Mountain Park, a part of the beautiful Sonoran Desert, to visit the Old Tucson Film Studios. These studios are a re-creation of an old 1880s western town built by Columbia Studios. The movies of many well-known “Old American West” actors, such as John Wayne and many others, were shot there, as well as music CD covers, commercials and T.V. shows!
You’ll be entertained by watching gunfights on the streets, live shows in the Grand Palace, taking a guided walking tour, or a stroll through the Movie Museum and the Native Village, along with many other fun activities and attractions.
What a fun way to learn the fascinating history of the Old American West.
Bring comfortable walking shoes and enjoy the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, including a 98-acre zoo that was founded to help promote conservation. There are over 200 native mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and birds, including several species of hummingbirds. It also has an aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum and an art gallery.
The beautiful Mission San Xavier del Bac, also known as “The White Dove of the Desert,” was built in the 1700s. It was founded as a Catholic mission and is a National Historic Landmark. The mission is considered to be one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture.
Package Includes:
- Entrance into Old Tucson Film Studios.
- Entrance into Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
- Entrance into Mission San Xavier del Bac and a decent led tour.
- Private Motor Coach.
- Professional Motor Coach Driver.
- Professional local tour guide, with commentary en route.
- All Gratuities included
Rain or shine. Schedule subject to change.
There will be a considerable amount of walking, so please bring comfortable walking shoes, as well as binoculars, a hat, sunscreen, snacks and a bottle of water, plus your camera for taking advantage of the many photo ops.
Price
Tucson Tombstone and the Wild West HOP
When registering for any land HOP, you must pay half upon registering and make monthly payments. The balance is due 60 days prior to the event. Ask the HOP department about the payment option.
For more information, email registration@escapees.com
Note: Non-Escapees members are welcome to attend too! There will be a $50.00 charge for non members. However, if you join Escapees, the $50.00 will be waived. To join the Escapees RV Club, please call, toll-free, at 936-327-8873
Confirmation email
Once registered, a confirmation notification will be sent to you via email regarding all the pertinent information, such as RV Park address, tour dates, times, etc. Please, make sure Escapees has your current email address on file. If you do not receive it, please check your spam files, or email us at: registration@escapees.com.
RV Parking - Extended stays for the HOPs
The cost of the HOP does not include parking fees, but we will be glad to help you with your extended stay. If you did not make your RV site reservations for the HOPs, call 936-327-8873, and let them know you would like to stay and attend the HOPs.
Note: Post-Escapade HOPs
Once on site, and after you register for the Escapade, please “check in” at the HOP table, located near the registration table in Hospitality and pick up your HOP welcome packet. This packet will have important information, such as the times, meeting places and souvenir HOP Name Badges. The name badges are your ticket for the HOP.
Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
We highly suggest that you protect your HOP investment by purchasing trip insurance.
If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, you might consider purchasing cancellation insurance. Insurance can also help with covering other unexpected emergencies while on the trip.
You can get more information about this insurance, such as pricing and coverage, by calling the Escapees Travel Agency, 855-757-8881, or emailing them at: eta@escapees.com.
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Physical Needs for HOP – Escapees Inc. will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled attendees when it is within our control. Please advise us of any special needs as early as possible so we can make arrangements.
By attending this event, you are agreeing to the following: As an attendee, you assume all risk and danger relating to your personal property, RV and attendance at the HOP event, whether occurring prior to, during or after the event. In the event of loss or theft, no claim will be made upon Escapees, its volunteers, employees or agents. Volunteers may be directing and assisting you in your parking areas. However, it is the driver of the vehicle who is ultimately responsible for avoiding obstacles or dangerous situations, and is solely responsible for any damage to one’s property or the property of others. As an attendee at this event, you are granting your permission to be filmed, videotaped, audiotaped, or photographed, and granting the full use without compensation./
