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California and West Coast |
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The best of the West Coast including Zion, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Death Valley, and San Francisco. Summer and winter tours ranging from two to 11 days.
Yosemite National Park – 2 or 3 Days
With a full day in Yosemite Valley, you can take your pick of activities. The next day you'll explore the sub-alpine wonder of Tuolumne Meadows, then ponder Giant Sequoias. Join us on a three-day trip for a swim in Mono Lake and a relaxing dip in June Lake!
California Coastal Crawler – 3 or 7 Days
Travel the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, with stops in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, and Hearst Castle. Hop off in LA (3 day), or ride back to San Francisco after three days in LA (7 day).
California Cruiser – 11 Days
Spend a day exploring San Francisco before three action-packed days in Yosemite National Park! After weekend fun in the City by the Bay, we'll crawl down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, with stops in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, and Hearst Castle.
Canyons and Coast – 16 Days
Get ready for a lesson in contrast as we explore the spectacular national parks and other special sites of Northern California and Southern Oregon. Then shift gears as we visit the famous parks of the American Southwest, culminating in two days at the Grand Canyon.
Death Valley National Park – 3 Days
Explore Golden Canyon's colorful badlands of rain-sculpted mudstone, then visit the salt flats of Badwater. Hike into volcanic Ubehebe crater, then play in the sand dunes. Walk through the marble-walled narrows of Mosaic Canyon.
Mojave Desert Loop – 4 Days
Hop on the bus in Los Angeles and spend the day in Joshua Tree National Park. A night out in glittering Las Vegas is sure to please! The following day, spend extra time in Vegas, or head to Zion National Park. We'll drop you off in Los Angeles the next morning.
Pacific Trek – 6 Days
Marvel at majestic coastal redwoods, reflect at Crater Lake's azure waters, and explore the geological wonders of Lassen National Park. Our Pacific Northwest adventure covers the best highlights of this unique corner of America!
West Coast Wonder – 14 Days
We'll leave from Los Angleles and spend a full day in Joshua Tree National Park. The next night is in Vegas, followed by a day in Zion. Enjoy three days in Yosemite, and then some weekend fun in San Francisco. Next we'll crawl down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, with stops in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, and Hearst Castle.
Western Roadrunner – 7 Days
Explore the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, Pinnacles National Monument, Death Valley National Park and the California Coast in this exciting week long adventure!
Western Trail – 7 Days
Crawl down the legendary Pacific Coast Highway with us, and check out Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, and Hearst Castle. Spend a day in Joshua Tree National Park before the glitter of Las Vegas. The following day, spend extra time in Vegas or head for Zion National Park.
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Cross Country U.S.A. |
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Cross the country in unique style with a Green Tortoise adventure you will never forget! Northern, southern, and round-trip options available.
Northern Crossing – 14 Days
Eastbound. Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Badlands, Great Plains, Chicago, Niagara Falls
Northern Dream – 14 Days
Westbound. Great Lakes, Mt. Rushmore, Great Plains, Badlands, Glenwood Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion,
Southern Crossing – 14 Days
Eastbound. Las Vegas, White Sands, Big Bend, New Orleans, Florida Beach, Washington D.C. and
Southern Dream – 14 days
Westbound. Great Smokeys, New Orleans, Carlsbad Caverns, Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, Zion
USA Expedition – 36 days
Round trip. Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, White Sands, Big Bend, New Orleans
USA Explorer – 34 days
Round trip. Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yosemite, White Sands, Big Bend, New Orleans
USA Trek – 36 days
Round trip. Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Badlands, Great Plains, Chicago, Niagara Falls, Great Smokeys, New Orleans, Carlsbad Caverns, Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, Zion.
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Festivals and Fairs |
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Cross the country in unique style with a Green Tortoise adventure you will never forget! Northern, southern, and round-trip options available.
Burning Man – 3 or 5 Days
Take the one-of-a-kind bus to the one-of-a-kind desert festival for a trip unlike any other! Burning Man is a radical freeform art festival in Nevada's beautiful Black Rock Desert—the wildest experience you've ever had!
Oregon Country Fair – 3 Days
Come along and join us at this three-day gathering that thrives on music, crafts, and community, all held on 280 beautiful wooded acres west of Eugene.
Mardi Gras – 16 days
Take the Tortoise to New Orleans for the party of the year! Plus, enjoy fun and adventure along the way including Joshua Tree, Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend, and the Grand Canyon National Parks (the one time we visit these places in winter—a special treat!)
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Mexico and Central America |
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Cross the country in unique style with a Green Tortoise adventure you will never forget! Northern, southern, and round-trip options available.
Baja Beach Daze – 9 or 15 Days
Watch leaping dolphins and soaring manta rays from our remote beach camp. Savor an authentic fish taco and a margarita in Ensenada. Join us for a 15-day expedition for even more remote beaches and Baja culture!
Caribbean Cruiser – 7 Days
Week one of the "Maya Dream Weeks." Explore stunning ruins in Chichen-Itza on the Equinox. Observe the biological diversity of Rio Lagartos, then let Mayan culture cast a spell over you at Uxmal. Next we're off to Cenote Dzitnup for a cool plunge. Delve into the coastal ruins of Tulum, then savor a long day on its broad white beaches.
Gold Coast Loop – 15 Days
Explore the vast sights along the the breathtaking Sea of Cortez as we explore the rugged Baja peninsula, then work our way back up through mainland Mexico. Highlights include the beautiful beaches on the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific, a ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan, a train ride through majestic Copper Canyon, and a jungle river boat ride.
Jungle Boogie – 7 days
Week two of the "Maya Dream Weeks." Our journey begins with the beachside ruins of Tulum, followed by the ruins Palenque. Spend the day and exploring the glittering blue cascades of Agua Azul. Watch the waterfall into a giant jungle pool at Misol Ha. Temple of the Masks among the wooded ruins of Kohunlich.
Pyramids and Playas – 14 days
Explore the temples of an ancient civilization and lush jungle waterfalls. Our Pyramids and Playas adventure promises to inspire the archeologist inside of you, while offering the tranquillity of white-sand beaches and starry nights!
Southern Migration – 28 days
Join us for the most unique travel experience in mainland Mexico! Starting with a visit to the national fair of pyrotechnics in Tultepec, we will define the cultural angle of this expedition by honoring Mexico's patron Saint San Juan de Dios. Balanced with a train ride through the majestic Copper Canyon, this journey creatively combines the best Mexico has to offer!
Tropical Trek – 14 days
Weeks one and two of the "Maya Dream Weeks." Spend two weeks exploring the highlights of the Yucatan peninsula with us!
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Western U.S.A. |
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The heritage of the American West is best symbolized by one of this country's most unique and majestic natural features: the quiet and rugged grandeur of our western deserts. We'll explore deserts and canyons, and make plenty of stops at rivers and hot springs to soak the dust away!
Best of the West – 14 days
Includes the Pacific Coast Highway, Joshua Tree National Park, Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon.
Cactus Crawler – 8 days/9 nights
San Francisco to New Orleans. Includes Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, White Sands, and Big Bend National Park.
Canyons of the West – 9 days
Includes Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon.
Canyons of the West - LA – 11 days
Includes Joshua Tree National Park, Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon.
National Parks Loop – 16 days
Includes Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas.
Northern Pioneer – 9 days
Bringing you to some of the best-known wilderness spots in the world — including the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and Zion National Park — our Northern Pioneer delivers an experience you won't soon forget!
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