Tours and Trips in North America

Step into Washington, DC, history on a 70-minute walking tour led by a costumed, historical character that brings White House history to life. Hear insider stories and facts from an actor dressed as John Ousley, who tended the White House gardens through several presidencies. Get a personal perspective on the White House gardens and interior while strolling the neighborhood surrounding the White House. Please Note: The walk does not go into the White House or onto the White House grounds.

Dine high on the Horstman Glacier with a 4-hour adventure dinner excursion from Whistler, and enjoy an evening of live music and spectacular views. You'll travel up the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain in a rugged Jeep Rubicon, then sit down to a meal of locally-caught salmon baked on a cedar plank, with sides and dessert. This 4-hour off-road excursion includes dinner, transport, and entertainment, and it's the perfect way to experience Whistler's summertime snow.

Go on a whale-watching adventure in waters where humpback whales are known to call home on this 2.5-hour sunset cruise. Board a zodiac-style boat, and keep your eyes peeled for whales as you cruise along. Listen closely as a hydrophone's dropped into the water to pick up songs of these beautiful creatures. Plus, enjoy light refreshments as you take in views of the stunning scenery under the setting sun.

Get from Whistler to Vancouver in just 40-minutes and take in gorgeous views along the way during this scenic flight aboard a sea-plane. Catch your flight near Whistler and Blackcomb and soar over glacial fed Green Lake. Take in the massive mountain range and cross the Georgia Strait before landing in Coal Harbour, Vancouver.

Explore San Francisco by mini-Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that takes in the picturesque waterfront. Your informative guide shows you highlights including Fisherman's Wharf, Hyde Street Pier, Ghirardelli Square, and North Beach, and travels a route with superb views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Discover the culinary delights of British Columbia on this 3.5-hour small-group dinner tour in Whistler. Visit four different cafes, bars, brew-houses and restaurants throughout Whistler with your guide. Enjoy one dish at each stop, and gain insight into the flavors and foods the locals love. Sample local beers at a brew-house, then visit an award-winning tapas joint. Head on to a nearby restaurant, then finish your culinary adventure at a local chocolate shop! Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Enjoy a high-altitude dining experience on this 4-hour tour from Whistler. Ride an ATV 6,000 feet up Blackcomb Mountain to the Horstman Glacier, and then relax and enjoy a local meal on a patio with some of the most spectacular views in the area.

Play in wild and beautiful British Columbia on a small-group trip to the alpine village of Whistler. Enjoy pickup from Vancouver or Richmond and head off on an epic 11-hour tour through mountainous terrain and past rushing waterfalls on your way to the world-famous ski destination. You'll have plenty of time in Whistler to eat, explore the village and take optional tours of sites like Squamish, Shannon Falls, and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center.

This wheelchair-accessible tour of Cozumel is customized for visitors with limited mobility who want to enjoy the beautiful island. A professional driver-guide will create a sightseeing itinerary of places and activities based on your needs and interests. Get around conveniently via a specialized wheelchair-enabled vehicle with a ramp. Visit the flea market, take a tequila tour, stop for photos at El Mirador and enjoy time at the beach. This 4-hour private tour is offered for up to seven passengers.

Ride the White Pass and Yukon Route railway from Skagway to Fraser, then join a guided, 15-mile bike ride for the scenic return trip from the mountains to the coast. Experience a remarkable landscape of rugged peaks, glaciers, and waterfalls, on a train built for the Klondike gold rush, now a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. This 4.5-hour train and bike tour departs from downtown Skagway, and is limited to 12 people for individual service from the guides.

From December to April, whales migrate from Alaska's cold Bering Sea to the warm waters of Baja to feed, play, and mate. On this 2.5-hour whale-watching tour from Cabo San Lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Capture views of the El Arco, a sea lion colony, and Lover's Beach during the cruise. Bonus: With your lunch or dinner onboard, enjoy drinks from an open bar.

This 3-hour food tour of Toronto is perfect for people who love to dine on pig-inspired dishes. During this tour, travel around three restaurants and a butcher shop to learn about ethical farming, and get the chance to sample three tastings of food made from pigs. Walk away with more knowledge about the city's history and how it came across its nickname.

Want to spend a day in Whistler but don't want to lose a day just in travel time? This round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver provides the perfect solution. This convenient transport package includes two 35-minute flights between Vancouver and Green Lake in Whistler, as well as a shuttle service to and from Whistler Village or a bike rental. Spend the day or just an afternoon discovering the sights and sounds of Whistler, and end on a high note with a return flight to Vancouver.

Escape the hustle of city life and head to the coastal mountains outside Vancouver on this private, full-day adventure. From Vancouver to Whistler, enjoy the scenic natural wonders, traveling along the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Visit Brandywine Falls, Blackcomb Mountain, the seaside village of Horseshoe Bay, roaring Shannon Falls near Squamish, the famed ski town of Whistler Village - the headquarters for many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events - and more.

Admire British Columbia's spectacular natural beauty from the air on this exciting helicopter tour from Whistler. Choose the tour duration to suit your schedule then take to the skies with your guide. Depending on the option you choose, soar high over rolling alpine meadows and admire mighty waterfalls cascading through the countryside. Hover over the Whistler and Blackcomb mountain peaks, marvel at the mighty Cheakamus Glacier and gaze out over the untouched mountain wilderness of Garibaldi Provincial Park - home to the volcanic Black Tusk mountain.

Walk through New Orleans history with a private, 2-hour tour of the French Quarter that commemorates the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, when Andrew Jackson clashed with British forces. Enjoy the personal attention of a private guide as you learn about Louisiana's diverse cultures and explore the Vieux Carr e through a fascinating historical lens. Visit a Creole cottage and a 19th century townhouse, then see the Calaboose where notorious pirates were imprisoned. Visit the French Quarter's important landmarks and renowned restaurants then finish your tour at an iconic cocktail bar.

Follow a hiking trail into the scenic Black Canyon, discover the wild scenery of the Mojave Desert and slip into a backcountry hot springs on a 6-hour day trip from Las Vegas. Go deep into the rugged canyon to see ancient petroglyphs left by the Mohave and Paiute tribes, then watch the rock face fade from red to white as you take in sweeping views of the Colorado River. Enjoy lunch and a steaming bath before walking back to the trailhead and returning to your Las Vegas hotel.

Explore New Orleans' colorful heritage and history with a 2-hour walking tour that commemorates the dramatic Battle of New Orleans. Follow a local guide through the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter as you learn how Andrew Jackson led a small local force against a British invasion. Pause to explore a traditional Creole cottage, a 19th-century townhouse, and a jail that housed some of the South's most notorious pirates.  Finish your tour in the heart of the Vieux Carr e, at a bar that adjoins a historic, French-Creole restaurant.

Experience it all - the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Whistler Village and Coal Harbour - with this mini-coach bus tour from Vancouver and return flight by seaplane. Aboard the coach, pass the Whistler mountains and the third-largest waterfall in BC along the road to the 2010 Olympics. Stop at the Adventure Centre in Squamish or the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum, and spend the afternoon independently exploring Whistler Village. At the end of the day, a seaplane takes you back to Vancouver, with views of glaciers and valleys below.

The route between Whistler and Victoria is well-travelled, but the best way to reach your destination swiftly - and fully appreciate the spectacular scenery - is by air. On this tour, take to the skies by seaplane with your pilot, with pickup at selected Whistler hotels and drop-off in downtown Victoria included. Enjoy unrivalled views from the glacial mountains and lakes to the Gulf Strait islands, and reach Victoria in comfort.