Legend says that Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania was the Garden of Eden, and it's still lush with forest, pasture, lakes, and animal life, not far from Oldupai, where some of the oldest human fossils have been found. The largest beasts on the planet still roam Africa, tribes still follow ancient ways and traditions, and you can't help but feel the pulse of a primal connection, and hear echoes of a distant past in the strange, magnificent, breathtaking landscapes.
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Exploring the world through natural history travels are at the heart of two of our most popular journeys – an expeditionary cruise to Antarctica and our popular (and fascinating) land expedition to Churchill, Manitoba in search of the polar bears. You'll learn, explore and become part of a special group of travelers who are explorers… discoverers… adventurers… making a deeper connection with the world around us, a world that beckons and inspires with travel experiences unlike any other.
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Across Asia high-tech cultures are evolving beside ancient ones. From the elegant simplicity of a Japanese tea room to the neon cityscapes of Tokyo; from the intricate art of a Cambodian temple; from elephant walks to frenetic street markets to the serene beauty of the Taj Mahal, we'll guide you through the exotic pageantry of Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, India and Thailand, where there's never a lack of excitement for the eye, the palate, or the imagination.
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It's only a short flight from Australia's wildly diverse landscapes, cultures, and cities to New Zealand's volcanic islands, geysers, and mystical fjords. And you can visit the countries together on our comprehensive Down Under tours which include Melbourne, Uluru Rock, the Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney, then a hop across the Tasman Sea to Wellington, Fjordlands, Auckland (and more). Or explore New Zealand's wonders by small ship, and fly to Australia for a walk on the wild side.
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O Canada! Land of breathtaking natural wonders, from Fundy Bay and thundering Horseshoe Falls to the turquoise lakes and glacier-clad peaks of the Canadian Rockies. The world's second-largest country offers a larger-than-life playground of diverse landscapes and cultures, postcard-perfect fishing towns, Old World cities, vast forests, cosmopolitan capitals where the hotels are historic and grand. And we haven't even mentioned the maple syrup.
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"I took the road less traveled," said Robert Frost, "and that has made all the difference," a useful paradigm for traveling anywhere, but especially on the Continent. The Yellow Roads of Europe are routes off the beaten path that bring you closer to the less-visited sights and the everyday life of the country. Explore by land, river cruises, small ship cruises, Tauck Bridges family adventures, and for the truly adventurous, small group tours.
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Israel may be small geographically but it is a country of epic proportions, rich with ancient sites and stories that stir the imagination within a modern, kaleidoscopic mix of immigrants, ethnicities, cultures, and religions. Situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, the country of Jordan delights from the archaeological treasures and antiquities of Petra to resort pleasures along the Dead Sea.
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Costa Rica is tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife. Argentina is arid and distinctly European. Patagonia is an anomaly of animals, glaciers and jagged mountains. Brazil is Rio, Amazon jungles and Andean peaks. In Peru mountain cities and Incan ruins wait to be explored. Every region has its own dialects, but everywhere the technicolor landscapes speak the same language of adventure.
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Ancient sites play headlining roles in Middle Eastern countries, where a cultural tapestry rich with timeless traditions and tales of life long ago coexists with present-day innovations. Whether you're exploring Israel, Jordan, Egypt or Morocco, our journeys through the Middle East introduce you to timeless architectural treasures and cultural legacies to be learned, shared and experienced.
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As diverse as it gets, from the fishing villages of Maine to the cliffs of Big Sur, from southwest canyons to tropical rainforests, volcanoes, Rocky Mountains, Pacific islands, Yellowstone, Giant Sequoias, towering cityscapes, blue-tinted glaciers, luminous fall foliage, lush vineyards, living Colonial museums, Newport mansions, and New Orleans jazz halls to the marble halls of Washington, DC. With insights from Ken Burns, America's Storyteller.
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Explore six continents on fully guided land journeys, seamlessly orchestrated with authentic experiences on and off the beaten path, exclusive access, insider perspectives, premium hotel stays, and local cuisines.
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Connect even deeper to the places you visit on Small Group journeys (averaging 24 guests) and Smaller Group journeys (averaging 15 guests). With a lower guest-to-guide ratio, our small group journeys provide you with more personalized service and offer you more time, freedom and flexibility when exploring these destinations.
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We explore Europe's great waterways, from the Rhine and the Danube to the Rhone and the Seine, on all-inclusive, intimate riverboat journeys, with exclusive cultural experiences onshore.
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Our Fleet
Navigate the world like never before aboard our small ship cultural and expeditionary cruises – explore some of the world's most intriguing ports of call in Europe, Asia, Antarctica, South America, Latin America, and North America.
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Tauck Bridges family tours are designed to inspire wonder and enrich understanding. Every travel detail is taken care of so you can share experiences, and connect with each other through the magic of travel.
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Discover our 85+ small group journeys worldwide… Tauck Bridges guided family adventures and river cruises… special savings for solo travelers and groups… and private trips for you, your family, and friends.
Our longstanding partnerships, the world over, connect you more deeply with the places you explore; they include our collaboration with America's leading storyteller, filmmaker Ken Burns, to craft Ken Burns American Journeys.
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Our journeys featured below are among those that are currently popular with guests – dates are available, but filling fast. We'll keep you updated throughout the year by featuring what's currently trending, so check back often.
Land Journey
Visit:
Rome, Venice, Naples, Pompeii, Florence, Cinqe Terre
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Edinburgh, Inverness, Loch Ness, Glasgow, Culloden, Palace of Holyroodhouse
14 Days
Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Sintra, Cordoba
Geneva, St. Moritz, Lucerne, Stresa, Lausanne, Bern
River Cruise
Prague, Bratislava, Regensburg, Vienna, Budapest, Salzburg
Time of Year:
April - October
Basel, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Heidelberg, Nijmegen, Baden-Baden
Amsterdam, Zürich, Basel, Köln, Rüdesheim, Colmar
San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument, Kings Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Fresno
Traverse City, Dearborn, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Frankenmuth, Midland, Mackinac Island
Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas, Zion National Park, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon
Boston, Cape Cod National Seashore, Provincetown, North Falmouth, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, Newport
Rocky Mountains, Jasper National Park, Icefields Parkway, Yoho National Park, Banff National Park
Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Halifax, Cape Breton Island, PEI National Park, New Brunswick, Cabot Trail, Lunenburg
Halifax, Lunenburg, Digby, Charlottetown, PEI National Park, Grand Pré National Historic Site
Small Ship Cruise
Chicago, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Lake Michigan, Mackinac Island, Detroit
Athens, Santorini, Mycenae, Ephesus, Mykonos, Epidaurus
New York City, Quebec City, Boston, Halifax, Bar Harbor, Charlottetown, Newport
Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Ketchikan, Anchorage, Vancouver, Inside Passage, Kenai Fjords, Hubbard Glacier
Queenstown, Christchurch, Napier, Mount Cook, Marlborough Sound
Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Lake Manyara National Park
Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserves, Victoria Falls
Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Tokyo, Kyoto, Matsumoto, Takayama
Family Journey
8 Days
Rome, Orvieto, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Vatican Museums
Family River Cruise
Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Bratislava, Dürnstein, Linz
June - July
Lucerne, Innsbruck, St. Moritz, Munich, Engadine Valley