Published Mar 7, 2016 12:00AM
NEW YORK 鈥� March 7,
2016 鈥� This August marks the 100
year anniversary of the United States National Park Service which today embodies
410 natural sites spanning 84 million acres of protected area. To honor the milestone, the members of
(快盈lll) are offering new itineraries, added departures and special offers
throughout 2016 that go beyond sightseeing to immerse travelers in a deeper
exploration of the natural beauty of the United States.
鈥淥ur members offer a
wide range of National Park experiences from kayaking in Grand Teton National
Park and stargazing in Yosemite, to Navajo cookouts at the Grand Canyon and
traditional carriage rides along historic roads in Acadia National Park,鈥� added
Terry Dale, president and CEO of 快盈lll. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the insider access, adventures,
activities, and culinary exploration that make 快盈lll member itineraries truly
unparalleled.鈥�
Following is a
sample of itineraries from 快盈lll member tour operators to explore a variety of
pristine National Park landscapes throughout the year-long centennial
festivities. For more examples of 快盈lll
member packaged travel itineraries to National Parks, visit
or search by destination within the 鈥淔ind Your Dream Vacation鈥� section of the
- For the first time, Globus, an official partner of the
National Park Foundation, is offering an unparalleled 103-day tour that takes
travelers to 35 National Parks from Hawaii to Maine. Travelers on the 鈥溾�� journey will engage in local experiences
such as a buffalo safari near Custer State Park, wine tasting in Washington鈥檚
wine country and time with a naturalist in Denali National Park and Preserve.
The tour begins July 7, 2016 in Honolulu and ends on October 17, 2016 in Las
Vegas. It is priced from $30,405. For travelers who can鈥檛 commit so much time,
Globus offers 24 other GoParks! Tours and a percentage of revenue from each is
donated to the National Park Foundation.
- Go Ahead offers nine tours that visit U.S.
National Parks 鈥� five of which are new 鈥� and is offering $200 off all when
reserved by March 31, 2016 with the promo code 16快盈lll. On the 11-day 鈥溾�� journey for instance,
guests marvel at cascading waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park, drive along
the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park and explore the Grand
Tetons, where human history dates back 10,000 years. Price for this tour starts
at $2,249 with discount code: .
- National Parks have
always been at the core of Austin
Adventures鈥� programs and to mark this year鈥檚 centennial anniversary, the
company has expanded its roster of trips and departures. Additionally, as an
advocate of the Every Kid in the Park initiative from the National Park
Foundation and the White House, Austin Adventures is waiving trip fees for all
fourth graders traveling on any National Park adventure in 2016. Finally, as a
participant in the NPS Centennial Tour Operator Program, the company will
donate two dollars from each guest booked on one of its National Park trips in
2016 to Tourism Cares, Inc. to aid restoration projects at five National Parks.
Guests can choose the six-day 鈥溾�� itinerary from $2,798 and the new six-day 鈥溾��
itinerary from $2,898, among others.
- With horseback riding,
fly fishing, ziplining, stargazing and other outdoor adventures on a dude ranch
in Big Sky, the new seven-day 鈥溾�� from Adventures by Disney will fulfill every cowboy鈥檚 dreams. Guests
will also 鈥済lamp鈥� at Yellowstone National Park, hike to the Norris Geyser Basin
and visit Old Faithful. Available over
select dates in summer 2016, prices start at $3,919 per adult.
- Trafalgar
offers nine
National Parks itineraries, including the 15-day 鈥溾�� with visits to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National
Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Arches National
Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Jackson, Denver,
Monument Valley and Las Vegas. The adventure includes off-the-beaten path
experiences including an exclusive behind-the-scenes talk at the Buffalo Bill
Center of the West, a complex of five western museums in Wyoming, and an
unequalled view of the Grand Canyon at sunrise. With 45 departure dates from
May to October, prices start at $3,895 per person, land only.
- Cox
& Kings鈥�
eight-day 鈥溾�� private journey is the perfect respite for
travelers wanting to disconnect from daily cares, reconnect with nature and
rejuvenate at renowned spas. In addition to marveling at the Grand Canyon and
hiking in Petrified Forest National Park, guests will receive a privately
guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taos from a Native American
healer, take part in a hands-on cooking experience with a Native American chef
and scholar, and relax at the natural hot springs of Ojo Caliente. Available
throughout 2016, prices start at $8,950 per person. Save $250 per person based
on double occupancy for travel by Labor Day weekend.
For more information
on 快盈lll, visit .
About
快盈lll:
Representing more
than $13.5 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators
Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow nearly 8
million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge,
peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across
the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry鈥檚
highest standards, including participation in the 快盈lll鈥檚 Travelers Assistance
Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes
out of business.
As a voice for the
tour operator industry for more than 40 years, 快盈lll also provides education
and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Contact:
Gina
Dolecki
Redpoint Marketing
PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
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