Amana Colonies: The Handcrafted Escape

Tour Planning Services

Submitted by matt on Thu, 2006-08-17 21:22.

Tour Planning Services Sample Itineraries Meeting Facilities

The Amana Colonies are a favorite with groups - just take a look at our web site and you'll know why…working artisans, specialty shops, museums, bakeries, a meat shop and chocolate shops, heirloom furniture shops, Iowa's only working woolen mill, nature trails and walking trails, live professional theatre, wineries and Iowa's first micro-brewery and an 18-hole championship golf course. Our colorful festivals, overflowing with German food, fun and oompah-pah are another favorite. With all we have to offer, it's no wonder we're one of the most popular group destinations in the Midwest!

The following ACCVB member businesses would be delighted to assist you with planning your group tour and arranging a local step-on guide. For more information on our restaurants and lodging facilities, please visit those sections of this web site.

Receptive Group Operator/Tour Planners

Colony Visits . . . Heritage Destinations
Harold Pitz
PO Box 99
Amana, Iowa 52203
319-622-6178 (phone)
319-622-3958 (fax)
Email: info@colonyvisits.com
Web Site: www.colonyvisits.com
Amana Heritage Society
Brandi Jones
PO Box 81
Amana, IA 52203
319-622-3567 (phone)
319-622-6481 (fax)
Email: amherit@juno.com
Web Site: www.amanaheritage.org

Restaurants with Tour Planning Services

Ox Yoke Restaurants
Jodi Christianson
PO Box 230
Amana, IA 52203
319-622-3441
1-800-233-3441
319-622-6076 (fax)
Ronneburg Restaurant
Yana Cutler or Kelley McClosky
PO Box 224
Amana, IA 52203
319-622-3641
1-888-348-4686
319-622-6183 (fax)
Colony Inn Restaurant
Dennis Roemig or Suzanne Schmuecker
PO Box 253
Amana, IA 52203
319-622-3030

Tour Operator Aids

The Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a variety of tour planning aids for tour operators. If you would like use or learn more about any one of the aids listed below, please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-579-2294 or info@amanacolonies.com.

• Brochures
• Personalized FAM Tours
• High Resolution Digital Photography

Group Tour Planner Check List

Budget

Time
• Arrival
• Length of Stay
• Departure

Motor Coach
• Cost
• Size
• Driver

Route

Itineraries
• Group Interests
• Group Abilities
• Need for step-on guide
• Inclement weather back-up plans
• Evening Activities

Hotel Accommodations
• Rates & Number
• Complimentary Rooms
• Check in/out
• Determine accounting/billing procedures
• Motor Coach Parking
• Baggage Handling

Meals
• Cost
• Unique Atmosphere
• Convenience
• Time constraints

Refreshment Breaks
• Cost
• Location
• Adequate restroom facilities

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