Departing november 30th for 8 days / 7 nights

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

If you haven't been to Branson during the holidays, you’re in for an amazing surprise. If you’ve visited during this special season before, it’s easy to figure out why this is part of your family's holiday traditions.

As a visitor, you will see Christmas lights glowing in every direction, celebrities and stars filling the stages and shopping bags in everyone's hands. Branson is known for its live entertainment and there's no exception at Christmas time! It’s not called the Live Music Show Capital of the World for nothing! There are many shows completely dedicated to the holidays and nearly every theater incorporates Christmas music into at least half of the performance. You'll hear traditional Christmas music, carols and hymns, sounds from the past and sounds from today. You'll see Christmas lights, decorated sets and displays, costumes and more. And, you'll feel the Spirit of Christmas everywhere you go…

Includes 8 Awesome Christmas & Country Christmas Shows:

The Hughes Brothers
Legends in Concert
Christmas Wonderland
Six
Presleys
Down Home Country Show
The Duttons
Miracle of Christmas

itinerary:

Day 1: Black Hills to Dakota Dunes, SD (430 miles)
Today our journey begins as we leave the Black Hills and travel to Dakota Dunes, SD. We will make regular stops with lunch being at Al’s Oasis. Our expected arrival time in Dakota Dunes is late afternoon and there will be time to freshen up at our hotel before supper tonight.
Overnight Dakota Dunes, SD - No Meals Included

Day 2: Dakota Dunes to Clinton, MO
This morning we travel to Kansas City and after our lunch break we continue our journey for our overnight stop in Clinton, MO.
Overnight Clinton, MO - Breakfast Included

Day 3: Clinton, MO to Branson, MO via Springfield
This morning we jjourney south to Branson. Time for for lunch and then it's off to our first show, The Hughes Brothers. Step into the enchanting world of the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show in Branson, Missouri! Featuring Branson’s best vocals, inspiring instrumentals, exciting dances, light-hearted humor and a visit from Santa, this award-winning show at the Hughes Brothers Theatre is a festive delight for all ages.
We arrive at the hotel with time to freshen up before supper.
Our show tonight is the extremely talented Legends in Concert. One of the world's greatest live tribute shows, Legends in Concert at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater, offers exciting entertainment by tribute artist performers of world-renowned entertainers from many eras. Hear classics from Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, and more.
After the show we return to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight Branson, MO - Breakfast & Supper Included

Day 4: Branson
Breakfast is served in the hotel and is available from 6.30am. At 9.15am , we depart the hotel for first show of the day. Christmas Wonderland. Performed in the city’s beloved King’s Castle Theater, Branson's Christmas Wonderland is a fast-paced holiday extravaganza with candy-striped costumes, upbeat choreography, stunning production numbers and the highest-kicking chorus line in Branson. This festive show features a wide variety of classic holiday songs and an appearance by Santa himself.

Lunch break is taken at McFarlain's followed by our afternoon show the amazing SIX… Branson’s “Entertainers of the Year” and “Best Show of the Year” ring in the holiday season with SIX Christmas. SIX Christmas features the unparalleled vocal talents of real brothers, whose voices blend together in perfect harmony. With some comedy sprinkled in, this family-friendly Christmas show includes all your favorite songs, carols, and tales to liven up the holiday season.

This evening after supper it’s time for The Presleys… Created by one of Branson’s original performing families, this upbeat live show is widely praised for its hilarious comedy acts and incredible music. The talented Presley family sings and plays instruments to songs in the style of foot-stompin’ country, soulful gospel and lively bluegrass.

After the show we return to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight Branson, MO - Breakfast & Supper Included

Day 5 - Branson
Breakfast is served at the hotel from 6.30am onwards. We leave at 9.15am and head to the Down Home Country Show… A leading show in Branson for traditional country music, Down Home Country Show offers an exciting family experience at Grand Country Music Hall. Guests can enjoy classics of George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings, as well as comedy acts, gospel numbers and lively bluegrass music.

After the show it’s time for lunch and then to the Duttons Family Christmas Show which provides lively family-friendly entertainment for guests of all ages, The Duttons show features the whole Dutton family and their many talents to create one exciting show. Visitors to the performance can enjoy inventive music from a variety of instruments, including a fiddle, a banjo, a harmonica, a viola, a keyboard, a guitar and more.

This evening after supper we venture to the amazing Sight & Sound Theater for the Miracle of Christmas production. Travel back in time to experience the true meaning of Christmas in the production of Miracle of Christmas. Take the journey alongside Mary and Joesph as they travel to Bethlehem. See this incredible story unfold on stage.
Return to the hotel for overnight.
Overnight Branson, MO - Breakfast & Supper Included

Day 6: Branson to St Joseph, MO
This morning we leave the hotel at 8am and head north to Springfield and then St Joseph, MO arriving mid afternoon.
Overnight St Joseph, MO - Breakfast Included

Day 7: St Joseph to Sioux Falls, SD
This morning we leave St Joseph, MO and head north to Sioux Falls where we will visit the Sioux Falls Christmas lights in Falls Park.
Overnight Sioux Falls - Breakfast & Supper included

Day 8: Sioux Falls to the Black Hills of SD
This morning we depart the hotel at 8.30am for our journey back home to the Black Hills of South Dakota arriving mid to late afternoon.
Breakfast Included

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Itinerary at a Glance

Starts: Saturday November 30th 2024
Ends: Saturday December 7th 2024

What's Included

• Fully escorted with departures from Spearfish, Sturgis & Rapid City plus East along I-90
• Luxury transportation throughout – all entrance fees included for sightseeing listed
• 8 amazing show experiences with 7 nights’ accommodations
• Breakfast each day & 4 Suppers
• Christmas Lights tour in Siuox Falls
• Baggage handling and all taxes

Pricing

• Price: $2,495pp (double occupancy)
• Single Supplement: add $995
• Triple Occupancy: deduct $125

Tour Brochure

• Itinerary (PDF)

How to Book

• Deposit of $500pp due at time of booking
• September 10th 2024 - Final Balance Due 
• Booking Form

What You'll Need

• Warm clothing / layers
• Passports are not required for this tour
• Photo ID is however required (Driver’s License)
• Christmas Spirit!