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BEGINS IN: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

On the Road: San Antonio to Big Bend National Park

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore Texas nature and culture from San Antonio’s Riverwalk to the mountains of Big Bend National Park. Cross the Chihuahuan Desert as a naturalist interprets all you see and scale the Chisos Mountains to explore Big Bend’s rugged landscapes. Ride a safari jeep with a local expert to learn about this fabled region up-close, and visit Terlingua ghost town, Fort Davis National Historic Site and much more.


Highlights

• Explore the darkest skies in the country in a private star party with an expert at the McDonald Observatory.
• Sample local culture and cuisine through stories and culinary specialties.
• Enjoy narrated mountain views during an easy hike in Big Bend National Park.

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Activity Notes

Walking and hiking up to two miles, standing up to one hour, climbing two flights of stairs. Getting on and off coach and train in a timely manner. Three-hour Jeep excursion on primitive mountain roads has some bouncing and roughness. Elevations up to 7,000 feet.

Itinerary Summary

Arrival San Antonio, 1 night; coach to Alpine, 1 night; coach to Terlingua, 2 nights; coach to Fort Davis, 1 night; coach return to San Antonio, 1 night; departure.


Date Notes
11/3/2013
Discover why San Antonio is one of Texas' most visited cities by enrolling in Signature City San Antonio the week before or after you adventure to Big Bend. Stay at a lovely river walk hotel and explore the city's multi-cultural heritage in one of our most popular programs.3/23/2014
Learn more about Texas and its colorful history and diverse culture by staying for Signature City San Antonio, our highly rated program that explores many facets of the city. It begins in the same hotel on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Double your pleasure with two programs!

Coordinated by University of Texas at Austin.


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6 nights of accommodations
15 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
11 Expert-led lectures
9 Field trips

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