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TEMPEST TOURS REGISTRATION 2009 Click here to go to our 2010 registration page.
A complete description of each tour can be found on our Tour Descriptions page. To learn more about tornado climatology, and the best time to chase, click here. Scientific fact: longer tours offer a greater chance of seeing tornadoes and other spectacular weather. You can increase your odds by chasing more days.
How to register for a tour.
1. Review our schedule, rates and other information on this page and select a tour.
2. Complete and submit our ON-LINE 2009 REGISTRATION FORM (Word document). Or select .pdf document.
Register early. Tours typically sell out.
Tour A - TORNADO OUTBREAK TOUR Chase in April, the "tornado outbreak month."
10 Chase Days/11 Nights
Includes chasing, lodging and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: April 17 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: April 28
BASE CITY: Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas
RATE PER PERSON: $2895 Single ($2745 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 1 - F5 TORNADO TOUR An active tornado period for our team.
10 Chase Days/11 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather presentations, and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: April 29 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: May 10
BASE CITY: Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas
RATE PER PERSON: $2895 Single ($2745 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 2 - TORNADO BLISS TOUR For people who love tornadoes.
10 Chase Days/11 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather presentations, and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: May 11 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: May 22
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON: $2895 ($2745 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 3 - MEMORIAL WEEK TOUR The perfect Memorial Week vacation.
6 Chase Days/7 nights
Includes chasing, lodging, weather presentations and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: May 23 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: May 30
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON: $2095 ($1945 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 4 - BIG SKY TORNADO TOUR When the Plains are primed for tornadoes.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather presentations and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: May 31 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 7
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON: $2095 ($1945 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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TORNADO MINI TOUR NEW! An inexpensive storm chasing vacation option.
4 Chase Days/5 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, weather presentations and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: June 8 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 13
BASE CITY: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RATE PER PERSON: $1345 ($1195 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 5 - TORNADO PHOTO TOUR Learn the art of storm photography from our experts.
9 Chase Days/10 Nights
Includes storm chasing, storm photography pointers, lodging and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt.
ARRIVE: June 9 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 19
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
RATE PER PERSON: $2395
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 6 - TORNADO DISCOVERY TOUR A rare opportunity to chase with a legend!
Go storm chasing with world renown tornado scientist Dr. Charles Doswell.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights
Includes storm chasing, lodging, exclusive weather presentations by Dr. Charles Doswell and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt. This tour is open to everyone, from novice to expert.
ARRIVE: June 20 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: June 27
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
RATE PER PERSON: $2295 ($2145 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 7 - MADDY'S TOUR Our special tour for guests with autism.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights
Includes fireworks*, storm chasing, lodging, weather presentations and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt. *Weather permitting.
ARRIVE: June 28 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: July 5
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
RATE PER PERSON: $2095 ($1995 Double - a $200 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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Tour 7B - INDEPENDENCE DAY TOUR The perfect Fourth of July week vacation.
6 Chase Days/7 Nights
Includes fireworks*, storm chasing, lodging, weather presentations and exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt. *Weather permitting.
ARRIVE: June 28 Orientation begins at 1:00 p.m.
DEPART: July 5
BASE CITY: Denver, Colorado
RATE PER PERSON: $2095 ($1945 Double - a $300 savings per couple)
TOUR STATUS: SOLD OUT
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PRIVATE GROUP TOURS Create your own adventure.
Any length April through July Ideal for company groups, college groups, or friends and family.
TOUR STATUS: NOW ACCEPTING A GROUP BOOKING OF 6 OR 13 ONLY. Contact us for details.
Tour prices subject to change. Guests are charged the rate listed at time of registration.
Tours
Tours include chasing and lodging during the tour, and an exclusive 2009 chase team T-shirt. Guests are responsible for meals and extra lodging prior or after the tour. During the tour, each guest will have an unobstructed window view in our clean, smoke-free chase vehicles. Tours depart from the base city hotel. Guests are responsible for transportation to the base city. A free airport shuttle is provided by our base city hotel. There are no extra fees like fuel surcharges, baggage fees or booking fees.
Base Cities
Each tour will depart from and return to the base city. The group will travel throughout Tornado Alley during the tour.
Meals and Lodging
Guests are responsible for meals and miscellaneous expenses. Each tour includes lodging at clean, comfortable motels. Private room for each single guest. Free breakfast provided by base hotel and some on-road lodging. Guests will be notified with the name and location of the base city hotel prior to arrival.
Tour Fees
Current tour fees are listed above. (Fees are in US Dollars, CLICK HERE for latest currency exchange rate info.)
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required at time of registration payable by US check, credit card, cashier's check or money order. The remaining balance is payable by credit card, cashier's check or money order. Tour prices subject to change. Guests are charged the rate listed at time of registration. There are no extra fees like fuel surcharges, baggage fees or booking fees.
Annual Lecture Tour & Severe Weather Workshop
Noted meteorologist Dr. Charles Doswell will present a comprehensive discussion on storm chasing during the 6-day Lecture Tour & Severe Weather Workshop (Tour 6). Don't miss this unique opportunity to chase with one of the world's leading authorities on tornadoes. Participants will receive a special workshop certificate.
Arriving and Departing from Base Cities
Guests must arrive to the base city hotel by 1:00 PM local time on their "arrive" day and schedule departing flights after 2:00 PM local time on their "depart" day. An orientation is presented upon arrival to familiarize guests with tour guidelines. Orientation begins at 1:00 PM. If severe weather is expected near the base city on the arrive date, the tour will depart immediately after orientation.
What to Bring
5-days of clothing (many motels offer laundry facilities). Weather is warm to hot, so shorts, jeans and T-shirts are the normal dress. A light coat for occasional cool weather, and a camera to capture your experience.
STORM LOVER'S SPECIAL Can't get enough storm chasing? Want to increase your odds of seeing tornadoes? Book two or more tours from the schedule above and receive $200 off total for the season, plus free lodging for in between nights on consecutive tours.
► REGISTER FOR A TOUR NOW USING OUR ON-LINE 2009 REGISTRATION FORM
Instructions for using the on-line form: Click on the registration form link above and select "open" or "save" to access the form, a Microsoft Word document. Complete the form and e-mail it to us or send it to us by fax or mail.
A complete description of each tour can be found on our Tour Descriptions page. To learn more about tornado climatology, and the best time to chase, click here.
Primary air carriers for our base cities are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. Book air travel directly with the carrier or consider booking through Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity.
Tempest Tours, Inc., PO Box 122020, Arlington, Texas 76012 USA Tel: (817) 274-9313, info@tempesttours.com
Tempest Tours is a corporate member of the American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association, National Tour Association and the National Safety Council. Storm footage can be licensed through StormStock a division of Prairie Pictures. We support and contribute to Autism Awareness and the Texas Severe Storms Association. Trademark and Copyright © Tempest Tours, Inc.
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