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Hikers overlook a quintessential Southwest landscape featuring red rock hoodoos and pine-covered canyons in Utah.

On the Road: Absolute Southwest — A Canyonlands Adventure

12 days
(4.9)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
4,999
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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Aerial view of the Miller Bell Tower and lakeside buildings at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on a calm summer day.

The Chautauqua Experience in Summer

7 days
(4.93)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,499
New York
Classroom
Founded in 1874, the Chautauqua Institution is a celebration of art, history and culture. Join us for classes, lectures and performances, all in a uniquely American lakeside village.
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An elevated view of the Panama Canal showing its locks and surrounding lush greenery under a cloudy blue sky.

Grit and Glory: Exposing the Panama Canal

6 days
(4.94)
On Your Feet
Starting at
2,249
Panama
History
Learn the story of the Panama Canal as you journey through this feat of engineering, get close-up views of the new locks and visit historic sites during explorations along the canal!
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Aerial night view of the illuminated New York City skyline featuring iconic skyscrapers like One Vanderbilt and the Chrysler Building.

Signature City New York

6 days
(4.96)
Let's Go!
Starting at
2,299
New York
Signature Cities
Get an insider’s perspective on New York as you explore Ellis Island, the Met Museum and Harlem, and learn about the city’s transition from a Dutch outpost to an American icon.
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A red-eyed tree frog peeks through a large, ribbed green leaf in the lush tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica: Three Jewels in Paradise

9 days
(4.96)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
2,649
Costa Rica
Learn the story of Costa Rica’s natural wonders as you explore cloud forest reserves, the Savegre River and world-class Manuel Antonio National Park with plenty of time on your own.
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Ancient moss-covered stone temple ruins in Cambodia, Southeast Asia, featuring a massive tree growing over the intricately carved structures.

The Best of Southeast Asia: Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam

21 days
(4.94)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
5,249
Thailand/Vietnam/Cambodia/Laos
Discover the people, places and cultures that make Southeast Asia one of the most fascinating places in the world on this exploration of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
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A Rocky Mountaineer train travels along the turquoise shores of a lake through the Canadian Rockies in Alberta and British Columbia.

The Best of the Rockies by Rail: Western Canada's Splendor

12 days
(4.94)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
8,799
Alberta/British Columbia
Train Treks
Journey to the heart of the Canadian Rockies by train and glass-enclosed gondola, discovering ancient glaciers, turquoise lakes, alpine wildlife, and sweeping mountain vistas.
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A guide in a suit gestures toward a large photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. during a Civil Rights Movement history tour in Georgia.

The Civil Rights Movement: Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham

8 days
(4.95)
On Your Feet
Starting at
3,499
Georgia/Alabama
On the Road
Journey through the Deep South to learn the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its defining clashes. Hear powerful stories of struggle and be inspired by resilient heroes.
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A Galápagos land iguana eats a prickly pear cactus pad among volcanic rocks in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.

The Galápagos: Natural and Cultural History

11 days
(4.95)
Let's Go!
Starting at
6,799
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Small Ship
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Galápagos as you learn about iconic wildlife, delicate ecosystems, volcanic activity and the science-altering legacy of Charles Darwin.
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The iconic Portland Head Light and adjacent red-roofed buildings stand on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean waves on the Maine coast.

Coastal Maine: Portland to Bar Harbor

8 days
(4.89)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
3,399
Maine
On the Road
Discover the colonial city of Portland, visit Acadia National Park and the renowned works of the Farnsworth Museum, and take a classic schooner sail along the shores of Maine.
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Ancient stone ruins of a castle archway covered in red ivy in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

In the Heart of the Scottish Highlands

13 days
(4.86)
On Your Feet
Starting at
5,899
Scotland
Discover what makes the Scottish Highlands one of Europe’s most unique natural wonders, as you learn the history of ancient lochs, clan lands, castles and glens.
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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
(4.93)
Keep the Pace
Starting at
4,149
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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