Choose from Southwest vacations, grand circle tours and tours of California, each focused on the natural treasures of the region.
Take advantage of mild temperatures, crowd free attractions and spring wildflowers on these varied adventure travel tours. These nature tours explore famous attractions including Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon and Bryce/Arches National Parks during the shoulder season for a crowd-free experience/ Avoiding the crowds of the summer months gives you the opportunity to fully appreciate the serenity and beauty of the various regions that these tours cover. Choose our Southwest Adventures or Desert Springs tour if you are interested in the California, Arizona and New Mexico desert regions – these tours are perfectly timed with the best temperatures and wildflower blooms. Every tour incorporates cultural highlights to balance out the natural attractions.
Grand Circle Tours, Monument Valley
Canyon Lands
15 Days / 14 Nights
Las Vegas, Nevada (round trip)
Tour Departs:
Sun, June 8 – Sat, June 22. 2025
From $5080
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
Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson
Southwest Adventures
15 Days / 14 Nights
Phoenix, Arizona (round trip)
Tour Departs:
Sun, May 4 – Sun, May 18, 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
Grand Teton Adventures
Wild West Yellowstone
17 Days / 16 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Cody, Wyoming
Tour Departs:
Fri, June 27 – Sun, July 13, 2025
From $5330
Embark on adventure travel tours of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, Yosemite and many lesser known springtime attractions. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Yellowstone and Yosemite National Park
– Teton National Park
– Western mining and ghost towns
– Great Basin National Park
– Salt Lake City and Olympic Park 2002
Arches National Park vistas
Western Wonderland
21 Days / 20 Nights
Las Vegas, Nevada to San Francisco, CA
Tour Departs:
Sun, June 8 – Sat, June 28, 2025
From $6870
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
– Monterey, California Coast and San Francisco
American Southwest native culture tour
Southwest Native Trails
15 Days / 14 Nights
Phoenix, Arizona (round trip)
Tour Departs:
Sat, April 19 – Sat, May 3, 2025
From $5160
Walk in Native footsteps as you are immersed in the history of the region on our American Southwest culture tour while enjoying the natural highlights of National Parks in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Gathering of Nations Pow Wow
– Grand Canyon, Saguaro, Organ Pipe Cactus
White Sands National Parks and Monuments
– Fort Bowie, Fort Davis and Apache Pass
– Overnights at the Tombstone Monument Ranch
– Santa Fe, Sedona, Route 66
Elk in Yellowstone National Park
Wildlife Expedition
15 Days / 14 Nights
Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO
Tour Departs:
Sat, May 24 – Sat, June 7, 2025
From $4980
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 and Grand Teton National Park, wildlife
and scenery
– Jackson Hole and Cody, wild west towns
– history of Fort Laramie and the Oregon Trail
– colorful Badlands National Park
– Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monuments, Black Hills
Virginia City in Gold Country, photo by VivaVerdi
Gold Country and Ghost Towns
10 Days / 9 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, Utah
Tour Departs:
Fri, June 27 – Sun, July 6, 2025
From $3060
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
California Nature Tours, Joshua Tree NP
Desert Springs
7 Days / 6 Nights
Combine for 13 Days / 12 nights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Departs: Custom Departures for small groups
From: TBD
Week One Top Attractions:
– Palm Springs, Indian Canyons
– Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave desert
Week Two Top Attractions:
– Death Valley National Park
– Kern River Valley and Sierra Nevada, Mt. Whitney
Fan Palm oasis on southwest vacation
Desert Dream Trails
13 Days / 12 Nights
Las Vegas, Nevada to San Diego, California
Tour Departs:
End of March. By request / custom tour
Hiking in style – this Southwest nature vacation takes you through desert landscapes and southern California towns. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– Death Valley National Park
– Palm Springs and Indian Canyons
– Joshua Tree National Park
– Mojave Preserve and Anza Borrego Desert
– Pacific Coast and San Diego
Seattle Downtown
Northwest Now
6 Days / 5 Nights
Portland, OR to Seattle, WA
Tour Departs:
Custom Spring Departures Available for small groups
Summer tours starting from: $2180
spring departures available upon request
This pacific northwest tour takes you from urban centers to outdoor adventures.
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Top Attractions:
– Portland and Seattle
– Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood
– Mt. St. Helens
– Olympic National Park
Pacific Northwest tour along the Oregon coast
Pacific Northwest Explorer
15 Days / 14 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Seattle WA
Tour Departs:
Custom Spring Departures Available, Groups of 2 or more
Summer departures 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 Oregon Coast
– Temperate Rainforest in Olympic National Park
– Crater Lake National Park
– Mt. St. Helens
– San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
San Francisco North
10 Days / 11 Nights
San Francisco, CA to Portland, Oregon
Tour Departs:
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
California Pacific Coast tour
California Treasures
14 Days / 13 Nights
San Francisco, California (roundtrip)
Tour Departs:
Sun, May 4 – Sat, May 17, 2025
From $4990
Our California tours combine cultural and natural highlights to give you the best in small group adventure travel. …Learn More
Top Attractions:
– scenic California coast
– Yosemite, Death Valley National Parks
– Joshua Tree National Park
– volcanic Lassen National Park
– San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas
