Best United States Tours

Journey through the spectacular landscapes of Alaska and the Yukon on an adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, fascinating Gold Rush history, and a memorable Alaska cruise. From glacier-carved coastlines and rugged mountain wilderness to historic frontier towns, discover the natural beauty and rich heritage of the North. Cruise Prince William Sound for views of towering glaciers and watch for eagles, whales, porpoises, seals, and mountain goats in their natural habitat. Travel through dramatic scenery that includes Matanuska Glacier, the rugged peaks near Kluane National Park, and the scenic Top of the World Highway. Board the Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park and Preserve, home to Denali, North America's highest peak, and enjoy two nights with time to explore independently or join optional excursions. Follow the story of the Klondike Gold Rush as you visit Skagway, where thousands of prospectors began their journey north, and Dawson City, where the discovery of gold transformed the Yukon forever. Learn about life during the Gold Rush and enjoy an evening of ragtime music, can-can entertainment, and Gold-Rush-era fun at Diamond Tooth Gertie's. Complete your adventure with a 7-night Alaska cruise featuring Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the spectacular Inside Passage. From wildlife-rich waters and towering glaciers to historic Gold Rush towns and unforgettable landscapes, this land-and-sea journey showcases the best of Alaska and the Yukon.

Create incredible memories to last a lifetime traveling through the majestic Canadian Rockies! Overnight in Calgary, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Vancouver, and Victoria, and enjoy a 7-night Alaska cruise. Along the way, you’ll witness spectacular scenery and visit western Canada’s most famous cities. Take an orientation tour in Calgary, home of the world-famous Calgary Stampede, and then head to Banff National Park to witness its natural beauty and abundant wildlife with time to hike, horseback ride, relax at the hot springs or join an optional helicopter excursion! Journey to Lake Louise, with its turquoise water reflecting the surrounding glacial peaks. Travel the scenic Icefield Parkway for a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on ice that’s 750 feet thick! Continue to the vast wilderness and majestic peaks of Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Go on a hike, stroll the townsite, join an optional float trip down the Athabasca River or go on an optional narrated cruise to Maligne Lake and magical Spirit Island. Then it’s time to board the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to the vibrant city of Vancouver. This train ride travels through stunning scenery and takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun! Along the way, pass Mount Robson, the Canadian Rockies’ highest mountain, wild rivers, magnificent mountain ranges, and turbulent Hell’s Gate. More beautiful scenery awaits on your ferry crossing from Vancouver through the picturesque Gulf Islands to Victoria. Visit the magnificent Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays then have time to explore this charming city. Your adventure continues with a ferry across the Strait of Georgia to return to Vancouver to embark on your Alaska cruise! Watch for spouting whales, soaring eagles, barking seals, and other wildlife. Marvel at glaciers and witness the amazing spectacle of thunder and spray as tremendous slabs of ice break off and “calve” into the sea. Be astonished by the views as you cruise the Inside Passage. This value-minded vacation with an itinerary full of awe-inspiring sights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences will create memories that will last forever!

From mountains to mammals, everything is bigger in Alaska. In the 20+ hours of summer sunlight a day, even the produce grows to fair-winning proportions. Of course, the 70-pound Matanuska Valley cabbage is just the beginning of the big sights this sun-soaked tour of Alaska has to offer. Just wait until you cruise along the three-mile face of the Columbia Glacier, sail by the calving tidewater glaciers of Kenai Fjords National Park and ascend into Denali National Park – home of North America’s highest peak – by way of the world-famous Alaska Railroad. Other big moments include panning for gold at Fairbanks’ Gold Dredge #8, seeing a mushing demonstration at the home of an Iditarod champion, and witnessing the grandest of wildlife from Alaska’s majestic coasts to its monumental crests. While spotting a giant whale, caribou, moose, or grizzly might be “no biggie” to the locals, we think you’ll agree, this Alaska vacation is huge. What’s bigger and better than the whales, waterways, and whopping views of Alaska? Extending your Alaska vacation to see more of them. Add a leisurely cruise through the breathtaking Gulf of Alaska and Inside Passage to your Alaska vacation to see more wondrous wilderness and charming settlements. Enjoy scenic cruising around Glacier Bay National Park and time in the frontier capital of Juneau, the tranquil towns of Haines or Skagway, and totem-pole-dotted Ketchikan. Your package price includes Holland America’s “Have It All Premium Cruise Package.”

This adventure across Canada begins in Toronto, ends in Vancouver, and is filled with spectacular scenery, national parks, and some of Canada’s most popular cities. It also includes a 3-day, 3-night journey aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian® from Toronto to Jasper, where you’ll enjoy ever-changing landscapes through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Cruise past Niagara Falls on an included sightseeing cruise, then continue to the Canadian Rockies, where you’ll ride the Ice Explorer onto the Athabasca Glacier at Columbia Icefield. Stop at Lake Louise, where turquoise waters reflect the surrounding mountain peaks. Visit Jasper National Park, with its rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and abundant wildlife, and Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. From the Pacific Coast, sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria. Spend two nights in Victoria, then ferry to Vancouver, where your adventure continues on a 7-night Alaska cruise through the Inside Passage. Mountain scenery, glacier-fed lakes, wildlife, exciting cities - experience it all on this unforgettable rail adventure across Canada with an Alaska cruise!

Discover the legendary landscapes, rich history, and untamed beauty of the American West on this unforgettable journey through South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. From soaring mountain peaks and geothermal wonders to iconic monuments and frontier towns, this National Parks vacation showcases some of the country's most awe-inspiring scenery and storied destinations. Stand before the monumental faces of Mount Rushmore and experience the powerful tribute of Crazy Horse Memorial. Venture into Yellowstone National Park, where erupting geysers, colorful hot springs, thundering waterfalls, and abundant wildlife create one of the world's most extraordinary natural landscapes. Continue to Grand Teton National Park, where jagged peaks rise above alpine lakes and sweeping valleys. Along the way, uncover the stories of America's frontier past in historic towns like Cody, Jackson, and Deadwood, where tales of gold rush fortunes, legendary outlaws, and Wild West saloons still linger. Reflect on pivotal moments in American history at Little Bighorn Battlefield and experience the contrast of modern Western culture with time in Salt Lake City. Begin your adventure in Denver, Colorado's vibrant capital city, where museums, music, breweries, and Rocky Mountain views set the stage for the remarkable landscapes ahead. Then cap off your journey aboard the Canyon Spirit, traveling in comfort through dramatic canyons, rugged mountain scenery, and red-rock landscapes on one of the West's most scenic rail routes. PLUS, this tour includes your choice of excursions in Jackson so you can plan your day your way.