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While going overseas has its merits, traveling closer to home can be even more rewarding — so we’re sharing some of our favorite educational experiences right here in the U.S. and Canada! From diverse climates like the subtropical Everglades to skiing adventures in the Adirondacks, from vast landscapes like the Grand Canyon to the sweeping Canadian Maritimes coastline, from historic cities covering Boston to San Francisco — we’re celebrating North America with this curated collection just for you!

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On the Road: Absolute Southwest — A Canyonlands Adventure

12 days
(4.91)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
5,249
Arizona/Utah
On the Road
This one has it all: three iconic national parks, two national monuments, a raft trip on the Colorado, a Jeep trip in Monument Valley and quintessential Southwest landscapes throughout!
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Three people hiking along a desert trail in Death Valley National Park, surrounded by unique, wavy yellow rock formations under bright sunlight.

Hiking Death Valley National Park and the Valley of Fire

7 days
(4.93)
Varies by Date
Starting at
3,249
California/Nevada
Walking/Hiking
Death Valley isn't as scary as it sounds. Join experts to learn about unique rock formations, local ecology and ancient petroglyphs as you hike and explore these two stunning parks.
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A lit steamboat docked on the Mississippi River with the New Orleans skyline silhouetted against a vibrant orange sunset.

Signature City New Orleans

6 days
(4.97)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,299
Louisiana
Signature Cities
Get to know the real New Orleans through full days of excursions to historic landmarks, artists’ haunts and jazz venues. Plus, sample cuisine at the New Orleans School of Cooking!
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Impressive red rock geological formations with two natural arches under a blue sky with white clouds in Utah's Grand Circle.

The Best of Utah's Grand Circle of Parks and Monuments

11 days
(4.94)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
4,249
Utah/Arizona
National Parks
Explore some of the world's most impressive geological formations with experts as you discover Utah’s Grand Circle. Plus, float down the Colorado River and learn about Navajo culture.
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Signature City Miami

6 days
(4.82)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,349
Florida
Signature Cities
Treat your senses to the wonders of Miami, exploring its historic neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, impressive architecture and beautiful beaches with both friends and local experts.
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View through ornate gates toward the brick facade and cupola of the historic Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

From Colony to Revolution: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown

7 days
(4.88)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,099
Virginia
Regional Discoveries
Immerse yourself in historic Virginia with scholars, instructors and historians as you explore Colonial Era history from the founding of Jamestown to the end of the Revolutionary War.
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Moss-draped live oak trees arch over blooming pink and red azaleas in a lush South Carolina garden near Charleston.

Signature City Charleston

6 days
(4.88)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,999
South Carolina
Signature Cities
Explore Charleston’s layered history through its preserved homes, regional cuisine and the enduring traditions of the communities who built the Lowcountry.
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Aerial view of the Atlanta skyline in Georgia featuring prominent skyscrapers and a complex highway interchange with traffic under a bright blue sky.

On the Road: Atlanta, Asheville, Charleston and Savannah

10 days
(5)
On Your Feet
Starting at
5,749
Georgia/North Carolina/South Carolina
On the Road
Explore four historically significant cities of the Southeast through diverse perspectives, experiencing the museums, historic districts and landscapes that define the region.
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Two hikers walk along a dirt trail through golden grasses toward the dramatic, towering rock formations of Big Bend National Park in Texas.

Hiking at Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns

8 days
(4.96)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,699
Texas/New Mexico
Walking/Hiking
Come south this winter to explore diverse ecosystems, geologic formations and human cultures, while hiking in three of our nation’s national parks.
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A woman in a red jacket cross-country skis through the snowy winter wonderland of the Adirondacks, New York.

Choose Your Pace: Cross-Country Skiing the Adirondacks

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Starting at
2,149
New York
Winter Sports
Learn about the winter wonderland of the Adirondacks as you explore by snowshoe or cross-country ski! Choose from different activities each day with expert instructors.
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A lone hiker with an orange backpack walks along a leaf-covered path through a misty Northern California Redwood forest.

Hiking the Redwoods in Northern California

6 days
(4.93)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,199
California
Walking/Hiking
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Northern California as you hike beneath redwoods with local naturalists, learning about these centuries-old trees and their coastal ecosystems.
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A man in a green kayak paddles through the calm waters and lush mangroves of Florida's Everglades.

Kayaking the Everglades: Exploring the River of Grass

6 days
(4.91)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,999
Florida
Water Sports
Discover the delicate beauty of Florida’s Everglades with experts and naturalists, discussing the region’s unique ecology, history and culture as you kayak this great American preserve.
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