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Enjoy the beauty of North Dakota’s Wild Flowers. Receptive Operator and Step-on Guide Services The following companies have experience in offering a full complement of receptive tour planning services, as well as prepackaged tours of North Dakota and the region. They are willing to provide references. A and B Tours - Minot 800-440-2690 info@abtoursonline.com abtoursonline.com American Express/Satrom Travel and Tours - Bismarck 800–833-8787 info@satromtravel.com satromtravel.com Brekke Tours - Grand Forks 800-437-5302 tours@brekketours.com brekketours.com Globe International Travel - Jamestown 800-365-9737 info@globevacations.com globevacations.com Norwegian Cultural Tours, Inc. - Fargo 800-343-0093 carrol@juventours.com juventours.com West-Pic Travel & Tours, Inc. - Niagra 800-446-2711 Shebby Lee Tours - Rapid City, SD 800-888-8306 shebby@shebbyleetours.com shebbyleetours.com North Dakota Group Travel Guide 27 NDtourism.com 800-435-5663
Charter and Motorcoach Companies The following are licensed by the Department of Transportation for intrastate passenger travel. All have indicated they have the appropriate liability coverage and are prepared to provide information regarding their insurance coverage. Dakota Bus Service - Dickinson 800-311-1966 Offers 25 coaches for charters and tours and other travel services. Harlow’s Bus Service, Inc. - Bismarck 800-450-1767 neal.harlows@midconetwork.com harlowsbussales.com Offers services and parts, with a variety of coaches and school buses for charters, tours and other travel services. Hartley’s Charter Service - Rugby 800-472-2988 hsbuses@gondtc.com Offers several styles of coaches to comfortably seat 56 passengers. Parts and services department. Nodak-Dietrich Coaches & Tours Inc. - Jamestown 800-626-2599 Offers a variety of transportation from coaches to school buses all with comfort and style. Northland Bus Service, Inc. - Surrey 701-839-2400 Offers a variety of coaches and school buses for comfortable transportation. Valley Bus Charter & Rental - Fargo 701-365-8518 Offers a variety of coaches and school bus transportation with comfort and style. Additional RV or motorcoach services can be found on the Web site, NDtourism.com. Regulations Speed Limit 75 miles/h (120 km/h) on interstate highways, except when otherwise posted around major cities; 65 miles/h (104 km/h) on all other primary and secondary highways, except when otherwise posted. Road Conditions 701-328-7623 Statewide Road Report Call 511, 1-866-MY ND or 1-866-696-3511 Emergency assistance 800-472-2121 Regulations for Interstate Buses ICC Operating Authority Buses entering North Dakota must have ICC operating authority and be enrolled in the Single State Registrations System (SSRS) prior to entering the state. Highway Use Permits North Dakota is a member of the International Registration Plan (IRP). IRP is a one-cab card registration system for interstate motor carriers. Commercial motor carriers register their vehicles for other states through their base state. A $20 permit must be purchased if not a member of the IRP. It is not necessary to obtain a permit prior to entry. nd.gov/ndhp Motor Fuel Tax Requirements Over-the-road operators that belong to the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) are exempt from trip permits in North Dakota. However, a $15 permit must be purchased if not a member of IFTA. It is not necessary to obtain a permit prior to entry. dot.nd.gov Passport Information The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. citizens and Canadian citizens crossing the Canadian or Mexican borders by land or sea be able to show documents proving identity and citizenship. cbp.gov/xp/cgov/ travel/vacation/ready_set_go U.S. Customs and Border Protection for North Dakota cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel Get A Passport Now getapassportnow.com Passport and visas (US Department of State) travel.state.gov/visa/temp/ temp_1305.html A passport is recommended. For the most up-to-date passport requirements. Please visit NDtourism.com. Border Crossings United States Customs 701-825-6551 customs.gov Duty-Free Exemption cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ kbyg/duty_free.xml North Dakota welcomes international travel. We invite you and your tour group to take advantage of the duty-free exemption as you cross between Canada and North Dakota. Visitors crossing the international border are allowed to cross with a certain amount of merchandise duty free. The duty-free exemption, also called the personal exemption, is the total value of merchandise you may bring back to the United States without having to pay duty. You may bring back more than your exemption, but you will have to pay duty on it. In most cases, the personal exemption is $800, but there are some exceptions to this rule. For a full explanation of allowed exemptions, please visit NDtourism.com. Duty-Free Border Crossings These duty-free gift shops are all accessible to people with disabilities and have motorcoach parking. Suggested minimum shopping time is 30 minutes. Ask about complimentary merchandise policy for driver and escort. Tour group appointment times are recommended. cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ ports/nd/ Dunseith, North Dakota/ (International Peace Garden Crossing) Boissevain, Manitoba Duty Free Shop: 701-263-3147 Fortuna, North Dakota/Oungre, Saskatchewan Duty Free Shop: 701-834-2331 Pembina, North Dakota/ Emerson, Manitoba Duty Free Shop: 701-825-6292 Portal, North Dakota/North Portal, Saskatchewan Duty Free Shop: 701-926-3661 North Dakota Group Travel Guide 28 NDtourism.com 800-435-5663
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