Tours and Trips in North America

Enjoy a guided tour of Valley of Fire State park on this half-day excursion from Las Vegas. Aptly-named because of the blazing red colors of the sun reflecting off the sandstone formations, this is Nevada's oldest state park and the site of many famous film scenes, weddings, and car commercials. Your guide shares facts about the history, geology, desert plants, and wildlife along a series of short hikes, and lunch is included. There's also a stop at the visitors center where you can use the restroom and buy souvenirs. The park is about 60 miles from Las Vegas, so this is a great tour for those looking to get outside the city and see a bit of the Mojave desert. 

Just 90 minutes from the white-sand beaches of Miami, the Florida Everglades' "River of Grass" presents an entirely different ecosystem ripe for exploration. Glide through the marshy grasses on an airboat tour, with opportunities to spot wildlife like alligators and raccoons, and then learn about the local ecosystem and conservation measure during a nature show. This tour also includes transportation from Miami.

Spend an evening in Acapulco watching the cliff divers of La Quebrada from the comfort of the elegant La Perla restaurant. Observe the cliff diving show accompanied by one of the following three options: two drinks; a 3-course dinner; or a 3-course dinner with two drinks. If desired, you can also visit the Los Flamingos Hotel for a drink during the sunset hour before continuing to the cliff show. Includes transportation, drinks and/or dinner, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get a different perspective on Los Angeles during this 5-hour Amazing Race-style interactive scavenger hunt with a small group. Compete against other teams in a race to see who can solve all the clues and visit all the correct locations first. Choose from two convenient starting points in either Santa Monica or Hollywood each with unique stops and puzzles to solve. This L.A. scavenger hunt is perfect for single travelers or groups, and also includes snacks and beverages, a tour escort and transport during the race.

Enjoy a private, guided, half-day tour featuring some of the most beautiful parts of the Island of Maui. You will visit Maui Winery, Surfing Goat Gourmet Cheese Farm and Ocean Vodka, where you may extend your time with an onsite tour for an additional fee (see Exclusions). This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off and transport by an air-conditioned minivan.

Enjoy a personal and private introduction to the City of Brotherly Love on this half-day sightseeing tour around Philadelphia. Choose from a 4- or 6-hour tour around the City of Brotherly Love, then climb aboard a comfortable minivan and explore the highlights of the city. Visit all the must-see spots, like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Exhibit, the South 9th Street Italian Market, Philadelphia City Hall, Love Park, the Rocky steps at the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and much more. Local hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore San Antonio's unique place in Western history on a half-day morning coach tour. Pass by dozens of historic sites and modern attractions while learning about the city's rich confluence of cultures and the events that shaped it. See Alamo Plaza and historic hotels, learn about bluesman Robert Johnson's local recording sessions, and see where residents get their cultural fix at the Tobin Performing Arts Center and Briscoe Western Art Museum. Discover even more and complete your grand city overview on an optional afternoon tour.

Discover the confluence of cultures and historic events that shaped modern-day San Antonio on a 4-hour evening coach tour. Designed to complement the optional half-day morning tour for a complete overview of the city's history, the tour makes three stops to points of interest including the Japanese Tea Garden, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mission Concepcion, San Jose and the Alamo(optional). Along the way, learn Texas trivia and enjoy live narration from a local guide.

Explore the cave-studded shores and vibrant marine life of Lanai on a snorkeling tour from Maui's Kaanapali Beach. Make two stops to splash into clear, warm waters where green sea turtles and spinner dolphins are often seen, with an experienced captain providing narration along the way. Enjoy breakfast onboard a spacious vessel equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable half-day cruising among the hidden sea caverns and beaches of this enchanting Hawaiian island.

Explore Mexico City with a local guide who shares the history and landmarks of the Mexican capital. See the highlights of the Zocalo (main square) including murals by Diego Rivera at the National Palace, and the grand Metropolitan Cathedral. Hear about the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Center of Mexico City, and learn more about the Aztecs and Mesoamerica at the National Museum of Anthropology. Your tour includes entrance fees, transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn all about Cuban culture in Miami on this food and culture tour of Little Havana. With a guide in the lead, you'll visit important Cuban landmarks such as Cuban Memorial Park and the Bay of Pigs Museum, listening to in-depth commentary about Cuban heritage in Miami. Your guide will take you to the very best Cuban family-owned restaurants, where you can sample stewed meat and Guava pastries, among other delicacies.

Soak up the sand, surf and sun of the waterfront cities of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina del Rey during this 3-hour sightseeing trip aboard an electric-powered Cadillac Escalade limo. Feel like a Hollywood player as you cruise the streets of these beachfront meccas aboard your open-air ride, enjoying live commentary from a guide during the trip. Along the way you'll also have 90 minutes to enjoy these areas' excellent shopping and dining options on foot.

Discover one of Utah's most spectacular state parks on this guided, 5-hour, mountain biking tour. Explore Dead Horse Point State Park, offering 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet. This 10-mile adventure features a single track with rolling terrain and a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. The tour is most suitable for those riders with some previous mountain biking experience, although this is not necessary. Use of a bicycle and helmet, plus park entrance fees and light refreshments and snacks are included.

Learn about Hawaiian history and experience the beauty of Oahu on a half-day bike tour from Waikiki. Ride to Diamond Head Crater, hike to the top of the dormant volcano, get great photo ops, and have lunch at the base of Diamond Head. You'll see local landmarks like Doris Duke's mansion, hidden beaches, panoramic ocean vistas, and more. Includes bike rental, helmet, lunch, water/sports drink, and Hawaiian snacks.

Experience the wildlife of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve on a half-day tour from Haines that features a 1.5-hour float trip aboard a sturdy raft. The preserve is known to have the world's largest concentration of bald eagles, and other native animals such as moose, otters, and bears. Learn about Alaska's pristine wilderness from your guide, and stop for lunch at a scenic spot before returning to Haines. Your tour includes lunch, guide, raft tour, and port pickup and drop-off.

Experience the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a whitewater rafting adventure in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on this professionally guided, half-day excursion. Ride along the clear, crisp waters of the Arkansas River, from the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley, with dramatic 14,000 foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge. Crash through the Class II and III rapids of the Granite Gorge and Browns Canyon National Monument whitewater. All boating equipment - rain gear, drinking water and a personal floatation device - are included.

Have only a short stay in New York planned? Soak up the city's atmosphere, and see its major highlights in less than a day, on this small-group walking tour. Begin in Lower Manhattan, where you'll venture to Wall Street, visit the 9/11 Memorial, and ascend One World Trade Center - the city's tallest building. Continue to Chinatown and Little Italy, hop the subway to Greenwich Village (own expense), journey up to Grand Central Terminal, see the Chrysler Building and Times Square, and much more.

There are so many beautiful areas of Alaska to explore while you're visiting, but the Kenai River is a must-see. This fishing trip along the river takes you into permitted areas near the Chugach National Forest for stunning sights as you work alongside a fisherman that gives tips to people of all fishing levels. Plus, all your fly or spin fishing equipment is provided for the day, and your biggest catch is cleaned for you.

Celebrate the holiday season with a 4-hour tour of the elaborate Christmas lighting in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Depart by bus from Manhattan to wind through the colorfully lit homes of Dyker Heights and experience an American Christmas tradition in New York City. Hear commentary from your onboard guide about the city on a bus tour that provides pickup and drop-off at central locations in Manhattan.

Get a panoramic look at Washington DC on this sightseeing tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to the United States capital and its historical and cultural landmarks. Listen to live narration as you see dozens of attractions, such as Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, the outside of the White House, Washington Monument and the National Mall, the Watergate building, Arlington National Cemetery and the Smithsonian buildings.