Autumn colors, abundant wildlife and less crowds are all a bonus to our fall tour departures, from Grand Circle tours to Yellowstone adventures
As autumn arrives with colorful vistas, mild temperatures and smaller crowds depart to famous National Parks on our small group tours for an insiders view of the Western States, including California, Oregon, Wyoming, Utah and Nevada. Expect to see wildlife on our Yellowstone adventure travel tours and choose from single week or multi-week expeditions to view the famous geysers, springs and waterfalls. Or head to the colorful canyon regions on our Grand Circle tours to take in the highlights of Utah, including Arches, Bryce and the Grand Canyon National Park. There’s no lack of cultural and historic wonders on our California Treasures tour which takes in the highlights of Death Valley, Yosemite National Park and the California coastline. Or embark on our San Francisco North tour which combines little known attractions with monumental locations including the Redwoods, Oregon Coast and Crater Lake National Park.
Yellowstone National Park geyser
Wild West Yellowstone
17 Days / 16 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Cody, Wyoming
Tour Departs:
Fri, Oct. 3 – Sun, Oct. 19, 2025
From $5330
Summer departure also available
Embark on adventure travel tours of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, Yosemite and many lesser known fall attractions. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Yellowstone and Yosemite National Park
– Western mining towns
– Great Basin National Park
– Teton National Park
– Salt Lake City and Olympic Park 2002
Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson
Southwest Adventures
15 Days / 14 Nights
Phoenix, Arizona (round trip)
Tour Departs:
Sun, Oct. 19 – Sun, Nov. 2, 2025
From $4980
Join us on these small group tours of Arizona and New Mexico to experience the region’s amazing variety of desert scenery, culture and National Parks. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Grand Canyon National Park
– Saguaro and Organ Pipe Cactus
– Tombstone and the OK Corral, Pioneer living
– Santa Fe, New Mexico
– White Sands National Monument
Mesa Arch Canyonlands National Park
Canyon Lands
15 Days / 14 Nights
Las Vegas, Nevada (round trip)
Tour Departs:
Sun, Sept. 28 – Sun, Oct. 12, 2025
From $5,080
Spring and Summer dates also available
Our Grand Circle tours take in the highlights of Utah, Arizona and parts of Colorado. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Arches and Canyonlands National Park
– Bryce Canyon National Park
– Monument Valley
– Grand Canyon National Park
– Mesa Verde National Park
– Zion National Park
Olympic National Park on Pacific Northwest tour
Pacific Northwest Explorer
15 Days / 14 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Seattle WA
Tour Departs:
Sun, Sept. 21 – Sun, Oct. 5, 2025
From $4960
Bountiful beauty awaits you on these outdoor adventure tours that take you along the coastline of California, Oregon and Washington. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– California and beautiful Oregon Coast
– Temperate Rainforest in Olympic National Park
– Crater Lake National Park
– Mt. St. Helens
– San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington
Western Canada Tours
Canada Explorer
17 Days / 16 Nights
Las Vegas, Nevada to San Francisco, CA
Tour Departs:
Sat, Sept. 6 – Mon, Sept. 22, 2025
From $5,980
Join this minibus tour through Western Canada for a small group outdoor adventure through British Columbia and Alberta. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Pacific Rim National Parks
– Olympic National Park (USA)
– Hike the Columbia Ice Field to Athabasca Glacier
– Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, Moraine Lake and more
– Cities including Seattle, British Victoria, Vancouver and
Calgary
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park
Western Wonderland
21 Days / 20 Nights
Las Vegas, Nevada to San Francisco, CA
Tour Departs:
Sun, Sept. 28 – Sat, Oct. 18, 2025
From $6870
Spring and summer departure also available
Take in the most famous National Parks on this Western USA small group bus tour with attractions that range from beautiful canyons and rock formations to the desert and Pacific coast. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Famous National Parks: Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon,
Arches, Canyonlands
– Monument Valley and Navajo Nation
– Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks
– California coast, Monterey and San Francisco
Yellowstone National Park tours
North To Yellowstone
8 Days / 7 Nights
Salt Lake City, Utah to Cody, Wyoming
Tour Departs:
Sun, Oct 12 – Sun, Oct. 19, 2025
From $2850
Summer departure also available
Explore Yellowstone National Park and surrounding regions on these small group adventure travel tours. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Yellowstone National Park: geysers, wildlife and waterfalls
– Grand Teton National Park
– Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Native American art and artifacts
– Jackson Hole wild west town, optional white water trip
– Olympic Park location of 2002 Winter Olympics
– Salt Lake City, Capitol of Utah …Learn more
Wildlife tours, bison
Wildlife Expedition
15 Days / 14 Nights
Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
Tour Departs:
Sat, Sept. 6 – Sat, Sept. 20, 2025
From $4980
Summer departures also available
Track USA wildlife, including large mammals like bison and bears, on this wild west history tour as you explore Yellowstone National Park and surrounding regions. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Yellowstone National Park, wildlife and scenery
– Jackson Hole and Cody, wild west towns
– Grand Teton National Park
– colorful Badlands National Park
– Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments
Arizona Tour, Wigwam Hotel, Route 66
Southwest Adventures
15 Days / 14 Nights
Phoenix, Arizona (round trip)
Tour Departs:
Sun, Oct. 19 – Sun, Nov. 2, 2025
From $ 4980
Spring time departure available.
Join us on these small group tours of Arizona and New Mexico to experience the region’s amazing variety of desert scenery, culture and National Parks. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Grand Canyon National Park
– Saguaro and Organ Pipe Cactus
– Tombstone and the OK Corral, Pioneer living
– Santa Fe, New Mexico
– White Sands National Monument
Bodie Ghost Town, California tour
Gold Country and Ghost Towns
10 Days / 9 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, Utah
Tour Departs:
Fri, Oct. 3 – Sun, Oct. 12, 2025
From $3,060
Embark on an adventure into the past with this mining history tour of the American west, filled with historic sights and beautiful natural settings. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Yosemite National Park
– Tonopah Silver Mine and Ely Railroad
– Great Basin National Park and ancient bristlecone pines
– Lake Tahoe and Mono Lake
– Fort Churchill, Pony Express Station
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
San Francisco North
11 Days / 10 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Portland, Oregon
Tour Departs:
Sun, Sept. 21 – Wed, Oct. 1, 2025
Custom Departures for small groups
Summer and Fall Departures Available
From $3920
These California and Oregon outdoor adventure tours combine the highlights of Northern California with the natural splendor of Oregon for a west coast tour unlike any other. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Scenic coastal Highway 101
– Giant Redwood forest
– San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge
– Crater Lake National Park
– Bend, OR and the high desert region
Seattle on Pacific Northwest tour
Northwest Now
6 Days / 5 Nights
Portland, OR to Seattle, WA
Tour Departs:
Tues, Sept. 30 – Sun, Oct. 5, 2025
From: $2180
summer departure also available
This pacific northwest tour takes you from urban centers to outdoor adventures. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Portland and Seattle
– Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood
– Mt. St. Helens
– Olympic National Park
California Sierra Nevada, Yosemite waterfalls
California Sierra Nevada Tour
8 Days / 7 Nights
Las Vegas, NV to San Francisco, CA
Tour Departs:
Sat, Oct. 11 – Sat, Oct. 18, 2025
From $ 2780
This short tour of California takes in famous natural highlights, including two National Parks. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Death Valley National Park
– Yosemite National Park
– Alabama Hills, Mono Lake
– San Francisco and Las Vegas
