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On the morning of our departure, after everyone is checked in and the luggage is handled, we will sit down in the hospitality room and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and pastry. This is a good opportunity to talk to the people you will be vacationing with and to ask any questions before we depart.

Included in your travels will be sightseeing admissions, guide fees, tour director services, events included in our tour itinerary, lodging, baggage handling, taxes, tips for services included on tour, meals mentioned as “Included” in the itinerary, as well as all transportation and transfers.

You will be delighted with our choice of hotels, whether in scenic countrysides or downtown locations. Wake up to the sounds of the city, take a morning stroll in crisp mountain air, or enjoy glorious panoramic views. The majority of our accommodations are AAA rated. Meals you enjoy in the company of your traveling companions are entertaining events. You’ll discuss upcoming destinations, compare notes on the sights, and of course, sit down to a delicious meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be made for cancellations due to sickness or family emergencies up to 45 days on motorcoach tours and 60 days on motorcoach/ airline tours unless stated otherwise. There may be tickets or airfare involved which is beyond Rustad Tours, Inc. control. If cancellations occur 45 days or less on motorcoach tours or 60 days or less on motorcoach/ airline tours, you will receive the money portion that is refundable to Rustad Tours, Inc. If a tour member needs to return home during the tour for unforeseen reasons, Rustad Tours, Inc. will assist in making arrangements. Cost in returning home is the sole responsibility of the individual tour member. Rustad Tours, Inc. cannot refund unused portions of the tour not refunded to Rustad Tours, Inc. If the tour you are booked on needs to be canceled for reasons unforeseen, the tour members will be notified no later than 45 days prior to departure. Tour members will be refunded in full.

What is required when I book my tour? What if I have to cancel?

On motorcoach tours, a deposit of $200.00 per person is due at the time of sign-up and final payments are due 45 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. If cancellations occur 45 days or less, you will receive the money portion that is refundable to Rustad Tours, Inc. For motorcoach/airline tours, a deposit of $400.00 per person is due at the time of sign-up and final payments are due 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. If cancellations occur 60 days or less, you will receive the money portion that is refundable to Rustad Tours, Inc. A full refund will be made for cancellations due to sickness or family emergencies up to 45 days prior to departure for motorcoach tours and 60 days for motorcoach/airline tours unless stated otherwise.

Travel insurance information is available. You can also purchase it on your own through a different company, if you so choose. If a trip is discounted, we cannot accept credit card payments for final payments. Discounts are only offered on our motorcoach tours. It does not include tours on which we join another tour company.

When should I sign up for a tour?

Make travel plans early! If you know you want to go, sign up early and pay your deposit to secure your spot. If a tour needs to be canceled, Rustad Tours will notify you approximately 45 days prior to departure and return your payment. If the tour is full, don’t hesitate to place your name on the waiting list. This does not obligate you if your plans change. We do call people upon cancellations.

Where do I store my car while I am on a tour?

Your car will be stored in our locked garage while you are on tour. We are happy to pick up or drop off customers along our tour route

What important documents do I need on my trip?

Travel document packets which include your luggage tags, final itinerary and motel list with their phone number are mailed out 2-3 weeks prior. For tours involving ferries, trains and sometimes other admissions within the United States – we need your date of birth, and your legal given name. For tours traveling to Canada or Mexico – we need to have your legal given name, date of birth, passport number and passport expiration date ahead of time in our office and you need to carry your passport with you.

REAL ID: Every traveler 18 years of age or older will need a REAL ID, enhanced driver’s license or ID, passport or passport card, or another acceptable form of ID by May 25, 2025, to fly within the United States or enter federal facilities.

Air Travel – All passengers arriving by air transportation from outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

What if I wish to arrive the night before the tour?

We offer a hotel room the night before the tour departs in Willmar or Benson for a reduced rate payable to Rustad Tours on availability. Call for current rate. You must call Rustad Tours early prior to the tour to reserve a room. If you wish to stay the night of return, regular motel rates apply. Prices are subject to change.

How do I get a Passport or Passport Card?

For U.S. Passports and U.S. Passport Cards go to your local courthouse for the paperwork or go to http:/travel.state.gov/ passport for information. The cost for a U.S. Passport is approximately $165.00 and is valid for 10 years for adults, 5 years for minors. It is valid for travel by air, sea or land to any foreign country. The size is 5” x 3 ½ “and takes approximately 3 – 6 weeks to receive. The cost for a U.S. Passport Card is approximately $65.00 and is valid for 10 years for adults, 5 years for minors. It is valid for travel by land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean only. It is wallet size and takes approximately 3 weeks to receive.

Activity Rating

The activity descriptions below reflect the average activity level for the majority of days on a tour.

Relaxed: Light walking with some breaks and with ample time for relaxation.

Moderate: Able to move at an average pace with multiple activities throughout the day.

Moderate/Active: Able to move at an average pace along with navigating steps or uneven surfaces throughout the day.

Active: Able to move at an average pace along with navigating steps or uneven surfaces throughout the day.

Energetic: Able to move at a robust pace for multiple activities throughout the day.

Insurance

Travel insurance is available upon request. You can also purchase it on your own through a different company, if you so choose.
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Smoking Policy

For maximum tour enjoyment by all participants, we must ask that there is NO SMOKING while aboard the motorcoach. Frequent stops will be made.

Meals

Rustad Tours, Inc. usually provides some meals on each tour. Only the meals listed as “INCLUDED” in the daily itinerary are included in the price which includes tax and tip. Meals that are “ON YOUR OWN” are your responsibility, including the tax and tip. (Customary is 15-18%)

Responsibility

Tours arranged by Rustad Tours, Inc. are operated under authority granted to Rustad Bus Service, Inc. by the Interstate Commerce Commission in permit MC 147310 Rustad Tours, Inc. acts solely in capacity of an agent on behalf of its patrons and is not liable for injury, damage, loss, accident or delay due to any act or default of any company or person engaged in transporting passengers, their baggage or other property, or rendering patrons any other service, or by the act of default of any hotel proprietor or servant. Rustad Tours, Inc. reserves the right to decline, to accept, or to retain any person as a member of the tour and to cancel or alter the tour if deemed necessary. Substitutions may have to be made. Rustad Tours, Inc. is not responsible for any printer errors or omissions in the printing of this catalog.

Included in Tour

Sightseeing admissions, step-on guide fees, lodging, baggage handling, transportation and meals are in the itinerary of each tour.

Not Included in Tour

Rustad Tours has included a complete tour package but does not include an “end of the tour” tip to their tour director and driver. This is on an individual basis, and should be in direct proportion to the level of professionalism and personal service extended to you throughout the tour. For a job well done, the tipping average is $6.00 – $8.00 per day.

Personally Escorted

Each tour is escorted by a congenial and trained tour director whose responsibilities include the handling of details, offering complete attention to the comfort and pleasure of the tour group and providing expert guidance throughout the tour.

Seat Arrangements

No seats are reserved on our motorcoach tour except the seat behind the driver, which is reserved for the tour director. A seat rotation procedure will be followed according to company policy.

Transportation

Rustad Tours, Inc. provides round trip tour transportation via deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach with tinted windows, emergency washroom and reclining seats.

Luggage

The portage and tips for one piece of luggage per person are included in the tour price. Extra luggage will be handled for an additional charge. Smaller articles are to be handled by the passenger. Rustad Tours, Inc. cannot assume liability for loss or damage of luggage. Due to the limited motorcoach capacity, it is strongly suggested that you bring one carry-on (no wheels) (up to 36 inches in length, height and width; not to exceed 15 lbs.) and one checked luggage (under 62 inches in length, height and width; not to exceed 50 lbs).

Meet the faces of rustad tours

For the last 45 years at Rustad Tours, there have been many people that have helped our small family business grow to the quality it is today! The following are key people currently on our team, bringing many years of experience to help provide you with the tour experience we have come to expect and that you deserve. Rustad Tours depends on our support staff in the office, knowledgeable tour directors on the road and our drivers, who provide thousands of safe miles every year.