Showing posts with label Yellowstone National Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yellowstone National Park. Show all posts

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Tauck Worldwide Journeys

European Delights
Have you ever been wined, dined, and entertained in a historic palace?  Seen a hunting hounds demonstration at a château?  Had dinner with Princess Diana’s former chef?  Whether you sail on Tauck’s river cruises or travel the continent with them by land, you will explore Europe up close with insider experiences, like an after-hours guided tour at the Sistine Chapel and a lesson in pouring a perfect pint of Guinness.  All along the way, you’ll stay in premier hotels in the best locations.  Travel from Sicily to Northern Italy … in France and Spain … through Britain and Ireland … up to the Swiss Alps and Scandinavia … and across Central Europe to the Baltics and Russia. 

Take North America by Storm
Yellowstone National Park
When was the last time spectacular natural beauty left you speechless?  Discover the national parks of the US and Canada with Tauck and experience that feeling over and over.  In their exclusive partnership with filmmaker Ken Burns, Tauck has created journeys and original content for you around the themes of his film, The National Parks:  America’s Best Idea.  You will stay in lodges inside the parks and explore with insiders and naturalists.  Tauck also has many trips beyond the parks, filled with unique experiences like a demo and lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking, lunch with a Nashville songwriter, and polar bear spotting on the Manitoba tundra! 

Manitoba Tundra
  • Journey to two of America’s most majestic parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and challenge the imagination with jaw-dropping canyons, gurgling mudpots, hot-heated geysers, wide-open spaces and mountains dressed in wildflowers, wildlife and man-made wonders. 
  • Live like the cowboys do at the Ranch at Ucross, stopping en route at the TA Guest Ranch to saddle up for a horseback ride, meet a horse whisperer and take an old-fashioned wagon ride out on the range of a working cattle ranch. 
  • Travel into the Black Hills of South Dakota to see larger-than-life sculptures including Crazy Horse Memorial, dedicated to all Native American tribes, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, portraying the famous chiseled faces of four former presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

The Beauty of Grand Teton National Park
Mount Rushmore, in the Black Hills, Keystone, South Dakota

The Crazy Horse Memorial under construction, on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota

Grand Canadian Rockies
The Grand Canadian Rockies
From some of the most majestic wilderness resorts in North America makes this Canadian adventure a guest favorite year after year.  The excitement begins with a welcome dinner and overnight stay at the Fairmont Waterfront in the heart of Vancouver.  It continues with city sightseeing and a ferry ride to Vancouver Island. 

Family Vacations
Traveling together is a gift to your family and lasts forever – you bond over shared discoveries, create indelible memories, and open up your children and grandchildren to new cultures and experiences instilling a spirit of adventure and enthusiasm for learning.  All ages and generations share the fun as you discover Europe on Tauck’s award-winning river cruises and odysseys by land … voyage in the Galapagos Islands on an expeditionary ship … zip line, river raft and ride horseback through Costa Rica … go on safari in Africa … and explore North America’s national parks with national parks with naturalists, hiking, flightseeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and trail riding, just for starters!

When it comes to exotics, you really can snap amazing photos of the “Big Five” in Africa, go flightseeing at Mt. Everest, and snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef!  Tauck’s Exotics trips make the impossible possible, crating once-in-a-lifetime experiences in dream destinations – Australia and New Zealand, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, and Latin America.  Travel with peace of mind, spending extraordinary days learning the tango in Argentina … visiting a private Kyoto home … discovering wildlife on Earth Journeys, nature trips enhanced by Tauck’s exclusive partnership with BBC Earth.  Your accommodations are just as extraordinary – the world’s finest hotels, resorts and luxury safari lodges.

A vast, breathtaking land of snowcapped mountain peaks … pristine forests stretching as far as the eye can see, calving glaciers, totem poles, bald eagles, grizzlies and orcas.  This is Tauck’s Alaska … and you will experience it by land, sea and air on Tauck’s 15-day Grand Alaska! Cruise the Alaska coast, Glacier Bay, and the Inside Passage aboard a Princess ship … explore Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks … embark on a private flightseeing excursion, a jet boat cruise, a rafting adventure in a bald eagle preserve, a scenic rail journey and a private whale-watching cruise.  Meet an Iditarod champion musher and his Husky sled dogs, and a homesteader at her wilderness farm.  Stay in premier wilderness lodges throughout your trip and discover historic cities like Anchorage, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and more!

For all of the day-to-day details of these amazing itineraries, contact Travel, Tours & Cruises.


Saturday, April 1, 2017

Want to Get to Know the World?

World travel is not just enjoyed by adults.  Children who have the opportunity to accompany their families gain first-hand knowledge of the places they visit, more than just reading about them.  Adventures by Disney is the perfect choice for planning your escorted family tour, no matter where it is.

North America Adventures

How about starting in your own back yard.   From the wilds of Alaska to the studio backlots of Hollywood, the majesty of Yellowstone National Park to the wonder of the Grand Canyon, there is so much to discover right here.  And while these itineraries cover a lot of ground, they also let you relax and explore.  Because, after all, this is your adventure.  One that you and your children will remember forever.

Montana and Canada
Raft down the whitewaters of the Flathead River; board an ice explorer vehicle for a guided expedition over the Columbia icefield, and glide in a canoe over the glittering waters of Moraine Lake.  Journey to Big Sky Montana and Yellowstone National Park and witness spectacular beauty and natural wonders.  Stay at a dude ranch and go “glamping” under a star-studded sky.  Feel yourself come alive on this active vacation that features the great outdoors at its best with horseback riding, fly-fishing, ziplining and river rafting!

Flathead River Rafting


Arizona and Utah
Feel the spirit of the Old West!  Hike along trails in some of nature’s most beautiful landscapes.  Take in the vast vistas of Grand Canyon National park, abundant with rugged power and glorious colors.  See landforms at Arches National Park that are unlike any others in the world.  And go rafting on the picturesque Colorado River to get an up-close look at the famous red rock canyons of Moab, Utah.

Alaska
Explore the grandeur of Alaska as you bike along the pristine Costal Trail.  Experience Denali National Park with thrilling whitewater float trip, and go on a private jet boat excursion along the glacier-fed Susitna River.

Experience Scenic Alaska on Your Adventures by Disney Tour

Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia
History comes to life as your family explores the places where our nation began.  Tour the Capitol, stroll the grounds of George Washington’s home, and enjoy a cruise on the Potomac River.  With two Adventure Guides leading the way, this visit to our capital is a fun and memorable adventure everyone in your family will enjoy.

Walt Disney World Resort Backstage Magic
Experience Walt Disney World Resort like never before with the brand-new Adventures by Disney guided group itinerary.  Enjoy the ultimate hassle-free, just-show-up family vacation, filled with VIP privileges and memorable experiences.

Central and South America Adventures

Costa Rica
Unveil the mysteries of nature at its most beautiful.  Explore the scenic wonderland of this Central American paradise – boasting a verdant rainforest, breathtaking coastlines, rugged mountains, numerous waterways, active volcanoes and exotic wildlife.

Ecuador: Amazon and the Galapagos Islands
Bartolomá Island from the viewpoint

Enjoy a 4-night cruise in the Galapagos Islands.  Take a private tour of a working rose plantation in the Andean Highlands region and delight in a colorful array of beautiful flowers.  Encounter unique animal life including red- and blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, giant land tortoises and more.  Experience a nocturnal guided walk in the Amazon rainforest during your 4-night river cruise in the Amazon basin.  Discover giant land tortoises and sea lions as you snorkel, swim and hike the Galapagos Islands. Explore Spanish colonial architecture, local markets and artisan studios on a walking tour through Quito – a vibrant historic city nestled in the foothills of the Andes. 

Everyone gets in the Act in the Galapagos Islands!

Peru
Discover age-old weaving techniques in a special hands-on demonstration at the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco.  Enjoy a stunning view of the Andes Mountains as you raft down the Urubamba River. Experience one of the Seven New Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu, “the lost city of the Incas.”
Machu Picchu



Tomorrow I will take you on a magical adventure through Europe, Asia and Africa as we continue with our focus on Adventures by Disney.  To plan your next great adventure, contact Travel, Tours & Cruises today.