Featuring Pella’s famed Tulip Festival and Kalona – one of the largest Amish communities west of the Mississippi River!
- $549 per person, double occupancy
- $649 per person, single occupancy
Book by 30 days before departure and receive $50 off the tour price!
Please Note: A $100 Deposit per person is required to reserve your space
“It was a great two-day trip with lots of good information. Food was outstanding. Our Tour Director and Driver were professional and entertaining. Thank you for a wonderful trip!” (Pella Tulip Festival, 2023) – Bob & Natalie, Papillion, NE
“This tour was so much fun! Everyone was helpful and courteous. I am sure I’ll take another tour in the future.” (Pella Tulip Festival, 2025) – Pam, Lincoln, NE
Reserved Seats for the Tulip Time Stage and Street Performances as well as the Parade!
The tulips in Pella are intentionally planted to be at their absolute best during Tulip Time!
Delicious evening meal in Pella at the Pella Opera House
Guided Tour of the Kalona area and countryside
- One of the largest Amish settlements west of the Mississippi River
Traditional home-cooked “family-style feast” in a Conservative-Mennonite home
*Tour Itinerary is subject to change
Book by 30 days before departure and receive $50 off the tour price!
Tour Price Includes:
- Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation (with restroom & video)
- 1 night excellent accommodations in Coralville, IA
- 3 total meals including a home-cooked “family-style feast” in Kalona
- Admissions and fees for tours, attractions, etc. as stated in the itinerary
- Gratuities for all local step-on guides
- Professional Moostash Joe Tour Director
- WIFI on-board
- Delicious rolls en route
Tour Price Does Not Include:
- Gratuity for Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver
- Suggested $5.00-$6.00 per person per day for each (you may want to tip more for outstanding service)
- Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
- Optional Travel Protection
Departs: Norfolk, Fremont, Lincoln, Omaha, NE & Avoca, IA
Peace of Mind Cancellation Policy:
Up until the day before departure: Full Refund
No-Shows will not be refunded
Travel Protection is available for purchase. Please see the FAQ section on our website for complete Travel Protection details.
Discover the Moostash Joe Tours Difference!
Night One – Drury Inn & Suites, Coralville, IA
May 6 – Pella Tulip Festival
Meet your Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver this morning at one of our many convenient pick-up points as we make our way towards Pella, IA! You may think most Midwestern towns are pretty much the same, but wait until you see Pella! It’s a community of charm and character. Antiques, unusual imports and some of the most beautiful tulips in the world make visiting Pella almost like taking a quick trip to Holland! Enjoy the beauty and magic of spring during the annual Pella Tulip Festival. The tulips in Pella are intentionally planted to be at their absolute best during Tulip Time! Enjoy free time to wander Pella’s many unique shops and festival activities. We’ll sit down for an evening meal together at the Pella Opera House before making our way over to Iowa City/Coralville where we’ll be overnight. (D)
May 7 – Kalona, Iowa Amish Tour with Family-Style Feast / Return Home
Enjoy the morning drive over to Kalona, IA – one of the largest Amish settlements west of the Mississippi River. Here, we meet our local tour guide for a guided tour of the Kalona area, which includes two different demonstrations as well as a delicious home-cooked meal served “family-style” in a Conservative-Mennonite home. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about the customs and lifestyles of the various Amish and Mennonite groups in the Kalona area. Later today, say goodbye to your Moostash Joe Tour Director, Driver and newly made friends with many fond memories of Pella and Kalona as you arrive back at your initial pick-up points early this evening. (B, L)
Meals Included:
(B) – Breakfast
(L) – Lunch
(D) – Dinner