COSMOS North America: USA

Cosmos ALASKA & THE YUKON

Cosmos Tour Code: 8360 Land Price From: $2,329.00
12 days from Anchorage to Anchorage

This vacation features many of the most popular scenic vistas that Alaska and the Yukon have to offer. Begin your trip in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, then travel to Whittier for a cruise on Prince William Sound. View as many as 26 tidewater and hanging glaciers, and watch for whales, seals, and eagles. Next, travel along Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest park in the U.S., and continue to Tok, the “Dog Sled Capital of the World.” Enter Canada’s Yukon Territory and overnight in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon and the territorial headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Follow the Trail of ’98 over the same mountains that determined gold seekers traveled in the middle of winter, and continue to Skagway—with its wooden sidewalks and colorful saloons. Spend two nights in Dawson City and soak up the exciting history of this Gold Rush town on your sightseeing tour.

Cross back into Alaska via the Top of the World Highway and see spectacular scenery. In Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city, enjoy your sightseeing tour and board a sternwheeler riverboat cruise on the Chena and Tanana Rivers. Next: ride the legendary Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park for free time to explore on your own. Or take an optional wildlife tour to seek out grizzly bear, caribou, moose, and Dall sheep; take an optional helicopter ride over the park; or raft down the Nenana River. On your way back to Anchorage, stop at the Iditarod Visitor Center to learn more about this epic race—a great way to end your Alaska and the Yukon vacation! It’s a trip of a lifetime!

Note:
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early season (May & early June) and late season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing fall colors.

Cosmos ALASKAN ADVENTURE

Cosmos Tour Code: 8420 Land Price From: $1,469.00
7 days from Anchorage to Anchorage

From Anchorage to Fairbanks, see what the "Great Land" of Alaska has to offer on this exhilarating vacation. In Alaska, wildlife viewing is abundant—from bald eagles to Dall sheep to Beluga whales—and this tour gives you the opportunity to see spectacular scenery and wildlife. Begin your trip in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, with time to explore the city’s sites. Travel into Chugach National Forest and board your cruise to Portage Glacier. Next: see breathtaking scenery as you travel to Fairbanks via the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and the Matanuska Valley, a lush farming region where cabbages can grow to weigh more than 70 pounds in the 24-hour daylight. In Fairbanks, Alaska’s second-largest city, cruise down the Chena and Tanana Rivers aboard a sternwheeler riverboat. Then ride the legendary Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park for free time to explore on your own, or you can opt to hike, whitewater raft, “flightsee” Mount McKinley, or helicopter land on a glacier. But wait, there’s more: visit an Iditarod Dogsled Center to learn about this epic race. Your trip ends back in Anchorage. On this tour, you experience fun-filled activities and beautiful scenery—a vacation of a lifetime!

Note:
While wildlife in Alaska is frequently seen, early season (May & early June) and late season (September) departures offer even greater opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife. Departures after mid-August will enjoy blazing fall colors.

Cosmos CALIFORNIA'S HISTORIC TRAINS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8630 Land Price From: $1,549.00
10 days from San Francisco to San Francisco

Experience California's major attractions and hidden treasures by road and by rail on this unique vacation. Start your trip in San Francisco, the "City by the Bay," where your sightseeing tour includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Nob Hill. Stroll the charming streets of Sausalito, then view Napa Valley in style aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Sit back and relax as you pass many of the region’s notable vineyards and wineries. In Santa Rosa, the largest city in California’s wine country, enjoy some leisure time and a visit to the Korbel Winery for a champagne cellar tour and tasting. From Fort Bragg, travel on the 1885-era Skunk Train into the Coastal Mountain Range, home of the towering redwood trees.

At sunset, enjoy a sumptuous meal while traveling on the third-oldest railroad in North America, the Sierra Railroad. The fun continues with a trip to Yosemite National Park and a sightseeing tour of California's picturesque coast. Visit Carmel, a quaint town popular with writers, artists, and celebrities, and travel the spectacular 17-Mile Drive to Monterey—with views of Lone Cypress, Cypress Point, and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Enjoy free time and a sightseeing tour in Monterey; then travel back in time on Roaring Camp Railroad's 100-year-old narrow-gauge steam train. Finally, return to San Francisco for the perfect conclusion to your California train vacation.

Cosmos COLORADO'S NATIONAL PARKS & TRAINS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8130 Land Price From: $1,569.00
9 days from Denver to Denver

Colorado is a beautiful state, and you’ll experience its spectacular scenery—as well as its historic trains—on this tour through Colorado. Start your vacation in Denver, Colorado’s capital, and visit the Colorado Railroad Museum; then head south to Colorado Springs. Visit Gardens of the Gods, famous for its red-rock formations, before taking the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the world’s first diesel-electric cog locomotive and highest cog railroad. As you climb to the 14,110-foot summit, enjoy spectacular scenery. Then board the Royal Gorge Route Railroad and travel on a diesel train for 12 miles following the most spectacular section of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. You may even see eagles and big horn sheep on this breathtaking journey, so have your camera ready! Afterward, be mesmerized by the amazing views on the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the world —hanging 1,053 feet above Colorado’s wild Arkansas River.

Next, cross the Colorado-New Mexico border 11 times as your journey on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, America’s most authentic steam railroad, built more than 120 years ago. Travel through the gorgeous San Juan Mountains and later arrive in Durango, a Wild West town founded during the Gold Rush. Enjoy a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest on the narrow-gauge Durango-Silverton train, a coal-fired, steam-powered train. This historic Colorado train has been in continuous service for more than 125 years!

From Durango, visit Mesa Verde National Park and marvel at the ruins of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years—from 600 AD to 1300 AD. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. Then head to Moab, Utah, and visit Arches National Park with its red sandstone formations. Travel back to Colorado and visit the Vail area and Estes Park—gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Admire the fantastic alpine scenery as you travel along Trail Ridge Road; at an elevation of 12,000 feet, it is the highest continuous highway in the United States. Finally, return to Denver for the end of your spectacular Colorado National Parks & Trains vacation! If you want to see Colorado’s majestic mountains, exciting cities, resort towns, and historic trains, this is the tour for you!

Cosmos DIXIELAND & RHYTHMS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8240 Land Price From: $1,469.00
10 days from Chicago to New Orleans

The beautiful South comes alive on this wonderful vacation. Start your trip in Chicago and spend leisure time getting to know the city. See the famous Chicago landmarks on an included sightseeing tour before heading south to St. Louis, Missouri, known as the “Gateway to the West.” On your St. Louis tour, take a trip to the top of the towering Gateway Arch. Then cross the Mississippi River to Nashville, Tennessee, home of country music! A guided tour shows you Nashville’s most famous sites, including the recording studios on Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and legendary RCA Studio B, once the recording home of Elvis Presley. No vacation to Nashville is complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry, and you have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show!

Travel to Memphis, “Home of the Blues,” a city with a distinct Southern flair. Enjoy an orientation tour and visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s grand estate. Next, hop on the AMTRAK City of New Orleans train to Louisiana. Pass cotton fields and catfish ponds to the heart of Cajun country. Cruise through the waterways of Atchafalaya Basin, where you may spot alligators, before arriving in New Orleans, where this Southern vacation comes to an end.

Cosmos ELVIS & THE SOUTHERN SOUNDS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8730 Land Price From: $1,299.00
8 days from Memphis to Nashville

This is the perfect tour for rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country music lovers. Enjoy city sightseeing tours in Memphis and Nashville with a stop in Tupelo, Elvis’ birthplace. Begin your trip in Memphis and visit the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum; Stax Museum of American Soul Music, playing tribute to the great Memphis soul musicians; Sun Studio, probably the most famous recording studio in the world; and Graceland, with a chance to climb aboard “The King’s” private jet. Head east to “Music City USA”—Nashville—for reserved seats at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Record your own song at Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important studios, and go behind the scenes of the music industry at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Another special treat awaits you—a private performance and discussion with John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash’s only son. Fans from all over will appreciate the heart and soul of this musical journey. Elvis and the Southern Sounds come to life on this wonderful vacation!

Cosmos ELVIS & THE SOUTHERN SOUNDS WITH 35TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TOUR

Cosmos Tour Code: 8810 Land Price From: $1,199.00
8 days from Memphis to Nashville

This is the perfect tour for rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country music lovers. Enjoy city sightseeing tours in Memphis and Nashville with a stop in Tupelo, Elvis’ birthplace. Begin your trip in Memphis and visit the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum; Stax Museum of American Soul Music, playing tribute to the great Memphis soul musicians; Sun Studio, probably the most famous recording studio in the world; and Graceland, with a chance to climb aboard “The King’s” private jet. Head east to “Music City USA”—Nashville—for reserved seats at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Record your own song at Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important studios, and go behind the scenes of the music industry at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Another special treat awaits you—a private performance and discussion with John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash’s only son. Fans from all over will appreciate the heart and soul of this musical journey. Elvis and the Southern Sounds come to life on this wonderful vacation!

August 12th departure: Join us on this special departure and be at Graceland for the candlelight vigil, when fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis’ gravesite carrying a candle in quiet remembrance.

Cosmos ELVIS & THE SOUTHERN SOUNDS WITH HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY TOUR

Cosmos Tour Code: 8070 Land Price From: $1,339.00
8 days from Memphis to Nashville

Experience how Elvis celebrated the holidays on this special departure. Be at the front gates of Graceland for the traditional lighting ceremony, and experience ICE!, a winter wonderland full of exciting features. Also enjoy city sightseeing tours in Memphis and Nashville with a stop in Tupelo, Elvis’ birthplace.

In Memphis, visit the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum; Stax Museum of American Soul Music, playing tribute to the great Memphis soul musicians; Sun Studio, probably the most famous recording studio in the world; and Graceland, with a chance to climb aboard “The King’s” private jet. Head east to “Music City USA”—Nashville—for reserved seats at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Record your own song at Studio B, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio and one of the country’s most important studios. Then go behind the scenes of the music industry at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Another special treat awaits you—a private performance and discussion with John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash’s only son. Fans from all over will appreciate the heart and soul of this musical journey and special holiday celebration.

Cosmos ENCHANTED SOUTHWEST

Cosmos Tour Code: 8590 Land Price From: $1,679.00
12 days from Scottsdale to Scottsdale

See spectacular scenery, unique sandstone formations, majestic mountains, and more on this wonderful Southwest vacation to Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. Trip highlights include a stay in Grand Canyon National Park, with its spellbinding landscapes; Monument Valley, where you’ll enjoy a 4-wheel-drive tour of the Tribal Park; Mesa Verde National Park, where you’ll stand in awe as you view the cliff dwellings inhabited by Ancestral Pueblo people from 600 AD to 1300 AD; White Sands National Monument, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders with the world’s largest gypsum sand dune; Sedona, a beautiful town amid stunning red rock formations; and Tombstone, the most authentic western town in the United States. Ride the historic, coal-fired, steam-powered Durango & Silverton narrow-gauge railroad through breathtaking San Juan National Forest. You’ll also spend time in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Tucson, with a sightseeing tour in each city. All of this and much more are included in this Enchanted Southwest vacation.

If you want to see some of the West’s most amazing and breathtaking scenery, don’t miss this tour. You’re sure to return from this vacation with plenty of photos and memories—a trip of a lifetime!

Cosmos ENCHANTED SOUTHWEST WITH ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

Cosmos Tour Code: 8790 Land Price From: $1,909.00
13 days from Scottsdale to Scottsdale

See spectacular scenery, unique sandstone formations, majestic mountains, and more on this wonderful Southwest vacation to Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. Trip highlights include a stay in Grand Canyon National Park, with its spellbinding landscapes; Monument Valley, where you’ll enjoy a 4-wheel-drive tour of the Tribal Park; Mesa Verde National Park, where you’ll stand in awe as you view the cliff dwellings inhabited by Ancestral Pueblo people from 600 AD to 1300 AD; White Sands National Monument, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders with the world’s largest gypsum sand dune; Sedona, a beautiful town amid stunning red rock formations; and Tombstone, the most authentic western town in the United States. Ride the historic, coal-fired, steam-powered Durango & Silverton narrow-gauge railroad through breathtaking San Juan National Forest.

You’ll also spend time in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Tucson, with a sightseeing tour in each city. In Albuquerque, be a part of the International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and stand in awe as you experience the pre-dawn opening ceremonies and the Mass Ascension, where the sky fills with vibrant colors as hundreds of hot air balloons take flight.

All of this and much more are included in this Enchanted Southwest vacation. If you want to see some of the West’s most amazing and breathtaking scenery, don’t miss this tour. You’re sure to return from this vacation with plenty of photos and memories—a trip of a lifetime!

Cosmos GOLDEN WEST ADVENTURE

Cosmos Tour Code: 8500 Land Price From: $1,579.00
14 days from Los Angeles to Los Angeles

Visit hot spots throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada on this Golden West Adventure vacation. Stay overnight in Los Angeles, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Mammoth Lakes (depending on weather), Sonora, Monterey, and Lompoc—with three overnights in both Las Vegas and San Francisco. Your trip begins in Los Angeles with a sightseeing tour, including a drive through Hollywood, and a stop in Palm Springs, a desert oasis with 90 golf courses and 5,000 swimming pools. Cross into Arizona and visit Scottsdale and Sedona before arriving at the Grand Canyon. At the Grand Canyon, marvel at the amazing scenery as you stroll the rim. Then leave Arizona and travel part of the legendary Route 66 to glamorous Las Vegas, where you’ll spend three nights experiencing the activities that make Las Vegas famous—swim, sunbathe, gamble, see a show, or take an optional excursion.

Cross the desert into California and head to Yosemite National Park, known for its waterfalls, sequoias, lakes, lush forest, giant domes, and mountains rising as much as 4,000 feet above the valley floor. From Yosemite, travel to San Francisco for three overnights and a sightseeing tour of the city plus a visit to Alcatraz, the infamous federal penitentiary. From San Francisco, take an excursion to Sonoma, a picturesque valley known for its wine grapes. At one of the wineries, enjoy a tour and wine tasting.

Next: head to Monterey and take the 17-Mile Drive with views of Lone Cypress, Cypress Point, and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Stop in Carmel, the quaint and picturesque village popular with writers, artists, and celebrities. Your vacation ends in Los Angeles. On this trip, sit back, relax, and enjoy this tour through California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Cosmos GOLDEN WEST ADVENTURE WITH EXTENDED STAY IN LOS ANGELES

Cosmos Tour Code: 8505 Land Price From: $1,779.00
16 days from Los Angeles to Los Angeles

Visit hot spots throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada on this Golden West Adventure vacation. Stay overnight in Los Angeles, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Mammoth Lakes (depending on weather), Sonora, Monterey, and Lompoc—with three overnights in both Las Vegas and San Francisco. Your trip begins in Los Angeles with a sightseeing tour, including a drive through Hollywood, and a stop in Palm Springs, a desert oasis with 90 golf courses and 5,000 swimming pools. Cross into Arizona and visit Scottsdale and Sedona before arriving at the Grand Canyon. At the Grand Canyon, marvel at the amazing scenery as you stroll the rim. Then leave Arizona and travel part of the legendary Route 66 to glamorous Las Vegas, where you’ll spend three nights experiencing the activities that make Las Vegas famous—swim, sunbathe, gamble, see a show, or take an optional excursion.

Cross the desert into California and head to Yosemite National Park, known for its waterfalls, sequoias, lakes, lush forest, giant domes, and mountains rising as much as 4,000 feet above the valley floor. From Yosemite, travel to San Francisco for three overnights and a sightseeing tour of the city plus a visit to Alcatraz, the infamous federal penitentiary. From San Francisco, take an excursion to Sonoma, a picturesque valley known for its wine grapes. At one of the wineries, enjoy a tour and wine tasting.

Next: head to Monterey and take the 17-Mile Drive with views of Lone Cypress, Cypress Point, and the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Course. Stop in Carmel, the quaint and picturesque village popular with writers, artists, and celebrities. Your vacation ends in Los Angeles with two overnights and leisure time to shop, eat at great restaurants, or take a sightseeing tour to many of California’s favorite attractions. On this trip, sit back, relax, and enjoy this tour through California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Cosmos HEART OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES WITH CALGARY STAMPEDE

Cosmos Tour Code: 8550 Land Price From: $2,289.00
11 days from Calgary to Vancouver

Travel to the heart of the Canadian Rockies on this spectacular vacation. Your trip begins in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s highlights, a visit to Fort Calgary, and admission to the Calgary Stampede. Then head west through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies into Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park and gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Spend two overnights at this popular year-round resort with time to explore Banff on your own or to take an optional excursion. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and discover this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle, on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies.

Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for an overnight and an orientation tour in Jasper. Depart Jasper, follow the Fraser River to the base of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and overnight in Kamloops. Travel to the Pacific Coast and board a ferry for Victoria, where you’ll enjoy two overnights and a city tour plus time for optional activities, including a whale-watching cruise. Also visit world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of showcase floral exhibits. Then sail through the spectacular Gulf Islands back to Vancouver and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the famous landmarks. It’s a great way to wrap up your majestic Canadian Rockies vacation.

Cosmos HIGHLIGHTS OF SUNNY FLORIDA

Cosmos Tour Code: 8400 Land Price From: $1,349.00
10 days from Orlando to Orlando

Join us on this sun-soaked vacation around Florida, including Florida’s east and west coasts and the Florida Keys. Begin your trip in Orlando, the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, and travel north to St. Augustine, situated on the Atlantic Coast and the oldest European city in the Unites States. Next, overnight in Cocoa Beach and head to Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Turn south and visit Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States—only 90 miles from Cuba. Check out the many boutiques and museums, relax on the beach, and be sure to sample delicious Caribbean cuisine. Then, travel back to the Florida mainland and be on the lookout for sunbathing alligators as you experience the Everglades via a thrilling ride aboard an airboat. Overnight in Naples and head to St. Pete Beach, one of Florida’s most popular resort cities. Relax at your seaside hotel and take advantage of warm-weather activities before heading back to Orlando. What a relaxing and fun way to spend your Florida vacation. The sunshine state awaits!

Cosmos HIGHLIGHTS OF SUNNY FLORIDA WITH EXTENDED STAY IN ORLANDO

Cosmos Tour Code: 8405 Land Price From: $1,499.00
12 days from Orlando to Orlando

Join us on this sun-soaked vacation around Florida, including Florida’s east and west coasts and the Florida Keys. Begin your trip in Orlando, the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, and travel north to St. Augustine, situated on the Atlantic Coast and the oldest European city in the Unites States. Next, overnight in Cocoa Beach and head to Cape Canaveral for a NASA tour at the Kennedy Space Center. Turn south and visit Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach before crossing 42 bridges to Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States—only 90 miles from Cuba. Check out the many boutiques and museums, relax on the beach, and be sure to sample delicious Caribbean cuisine. Then travel back to the Florida mainland and be on the lookout for sunbathing alligators as you experience the Everglades via a thrilling ride aboard an airboat. Overnight in Naples and head to St. Pete Beach, one of Florida’s most popular resort cities. Relax at your seaside hotel and take advantage of warm-weather activities before heading back to Orlando for two nights. What a relaxing and fun way to end your Florida vacation adventure. The sunshine state awaits!

Cosmos HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CANYONLANDS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8520 Land Price From: $1,089.00
8 days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas

Explore the captivating canyonlands on this unforgettable vacation! Your trip begins among the neon lights of Las Vegas before heading east to experience the Grand Canyon, where you’ll overnight in the park and have time to wander along the canyon rim. While at the Grand Canyon, enjoy a spectacular sunrise or sunset. From the Grand Canyon, continue into Navajo country and Monument Valley for time to dip in the pool and admire the beauty around you. Have your camera ready for some spectacular shots during your 4-wheel-drive tour of mystical Monument Valley. Then head west for Page and Lake Powell.

After Page, a day of contrasts leads you to Bryce Canyon National Park, where years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes. Finally, head to Zion National Park and enjoy the beauty and peace offered at this park—with its massive canyon walls ascending toward the blue sky. You’ll have time in Zion National Park to explore, hike, bird watch, or join a Park Ranger to learn more about the animals, geology, plants, and human history within the park. Return to the excitement of Las Vegas and visit the shops and casinos—a perfect way to end your canyonlands vacation!

Cosmos HISTORIC TRAILS & BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8720 Land Price From: $1,899.00
14 days from Washington DC to Washington DC

This is a scenic and educationally packed trip beginning and ending in the capital of the United States, Washington DC. There’s plenty of sightseeing to be done in Washington DC, and your sightseeing tour covers the highlights. History comes alive in Washington DC and in other locations throughout this tour. In Colonial Williamsburg, see history recreated as costumed villagers add charm and authenticity to the quaint streets. Visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home; Sinking Spring Farm, where Lincoln was born; Harper’s Ferry, where John Brown made his raid on the U.S. arsenal; and Gettysburg Battlefield, where Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg Address.

This vacation also includes beautiful scenery. Enjoy vistas of the Shenandoah Valley from the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains sits the popular mountain retreat of Gatlinburg, where you’ll spend two nights. In Kentucky, the scenery changes to the green pastures, whiteboard fences, and columned estates of Kentucky Bluegrass Country. These are just a few of the many features you’ll enjoy on this vacation. History and beauty—this trip has it all!

Cosmos HISTORIC TRAILS & BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS WITH SPECIAL CIVIL WAR DEPARTURE

Cosmos Tour Code: 8710 Land Price From: $2,139.00
15 days from Washington DC to Washington DC

This is a scenic and educationally packed trip beginning and ending in the capital of the United States, Washington DC. There’s plenty of sightseeing to be done in Washington DC, and your sightseeing tour covers the highlights. History comes alive in Washington DC and in other locations throughout this tour. In Colonial Williamsburg, see history recreated as costumed villagers add charm and authenticity to the quaint streets. Visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home; Sinking Spring Farm, where Lincoln was born; Harper’s Ferry, where John Brown made his raid on the U.S. arsenal; and Gettysburg Battlefield, where Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg Address.

This vacation also includes beautiful scenery. Enjoy vistas of the Shenandoah Valley from the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains sits the popular mountain retreat of Gatlinburg, where you’ll spend two nights. In Kentucky, the scenery changes to the green pastures, whiteboard fences, and columned estates of Kentucky Bluegrass Country. These are just a few of the many features you’ll enjoy on this vacation. History and beauty—this trip has it all!

Special note: On this special tour, be a part of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Retrace the steps of the Gray on Antietam Battlefield and be a part of the epic battle at the Gettysburg Battle Anniversary reenactment.

Cosmos NATIONAL PARKS & CANYON COUNTRY

Cosmos Tour Code: 8600 Land Price From: $1,489.00
13 days from Denver to Las Vegas

Marvel at the West's premier natural wonders on this 6-state vacation and see spectacular scenery, memorials, monuments, parks, canyons, and much more. Your trip begins in Denver and heads to South Dakota for visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Tour Tatanka and Deadwood, once a wild gold-mining town, and journey west to Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody, Wyoming. Then head to Yellowstone National Park to see magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon, Lower Falls, and world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Overnight in Yellowstone National Park before traveling into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park for a delightful walk along glacier-fed Jenny Lake. In nearby Jackson, with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons, you’ll have plenty of free time to tour on your own.

Next, it’s on to Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital, for a sightseeing tour; then marvel at the “hoodoos” and dramatic landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Stunning scenery awaits you in both parks, so have your camera ready! Continue into Arizona to Page, on the shores of Lake Powell, and cross the Painted Desert to amazing Grand Canyon National Park. Your hotel is located on the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you a rare opportunity for great views and time to explore this spellbinding place. For a thrill of a lifetime, take an optional flightseeing trip over the Grand Canyon. Finally, travel to Las Vegas, where this spectacular vacation ends. On this vacation through some of the West’s premier national parks, you’ll see breathtaking scenery that cannot be found anywhere else—a trip of a lifetime!

Cosmos NATIONAL PARKS & CANYON COUNTRY WITH LITTLE BIGHORN

Cosmos Tour Code: 8606 Land Price From: $1,589.00
14 days from Denver to Las Vegas

On this vacation, marvel at the West's premier natural wonders and see spectacular scenery, memorials, monuments, parks, canyons, and much more. Your tour starts in Denver and heads to South Dakota for visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. On this special departure, you’ll also visit Little Bighorn Battlefield, which commemorates one of America’s most famous battles. Here, learn the true story of “Custer’s Last Stand.”

Continue to Buffalo Bill’s frontier town of Cody, Wyoming. Then head to Yellowstone National Park to see magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon, Lower Falls, and world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Overnight in Yellowstone National Park before journeying into breathtaking Grand Teton National Park for a delightful walk along glacier-fed Jenny Lake. In nearby Jackson, with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons, you’ll have plenty of free time to tour on your own.

Next, it’s on to Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital, for a sightseeing tour; then marvel at the “hoodoos” and dramatic landscapes of Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Stunning scenery awaits you in both parks, so have your camera ready! Continue into Arizona to Page, on the shores of Lake Powell, and cross the Painted Desert to amazing Grand Canyon National Park. Your hotel is located on the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you a rare opportunity for great views and time to explore this spellbinding place. For a thrill of a lifetime, take an optional flightseeing trip over the Grand Canyon. Finally, travel to Las Vegas, where this spectacular vacation ends. On this vacation through some of the West’s premier national parks, you’ll see breathtaking scenery that cannot be found anywhere else—a trip of a lifetime!

Cosmos NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8100 Land Price From: $1,619.00
10 days from New York City to New York City

Charming New England comes to life on this scenic and historic vacation. Start your trip in New York City, then travel to Newport, Rhode Island, home to magnificent mansions, skilled sailing, and fresh seafood. Continue to Plymouth, Massachusetts for two overnights and plenty of time to sightsee. Visit Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle of the Pilgrims, and see Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. A major highlight in Plymouth is a whale-watching expedition for dolphins as well as finback and humpback whales.

Enjoy a harbor cruise in Hyannis, the “Homeport of Cape Cod.” Then travel to historic Boston for a sightseeing tour of the major sites before spending an overnight in the oceanfront village of Ogunquit, Maine. Marvel at New England’s glorious fall foliage as you travel to Lake Winnipesaukee for a scenic cruise and an overnight in North Conway, New Hampshire. In Vermont, taste local maple syrup and sip fresh apple cider before boarding a ferry across Lake Champlain into New York. The foothills of the Adirondack Mountains guide you to Lake Placid, a former Winter Olympic site. Enjoy an orientation tour in Saratoga, known for its Victorian estates, before arriving in the capital of New York, Albany. From Albany, travel back to New York City for the end of your New England vacation. From the historic sites to the scenic beauty, this tour through New England is sure to delight.

Note:

• Enjoy the spectacular colors of New York and New England on this vacation (if Mother Nature permits).

Cosmos NEW ENGLAND TRADITIONS WITH EXTENDED STAY IN NEW YORK CITY

Cosmos Tour Code: 8105 Land Price From: $2,099.00
12 days from New York City to New York City

Charming New England comes to life on this scenic and historic vacation. Start your trip in New York City, then travel to Newport, Rhode Island, home to magnificent mansions, skilled sailing, and fresh seafood. Continue to Plymouth, Massachusetts for two overnights and plenty of time to sightsee. Visit Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle of the Pilgrims, and see Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. A major highlight in Plymouth is a whale-watching expedition for dolphins as well as finback and humpback whales.

Enjoy a harbor cruise in Hyannis, the “Homeport of Cape Cod.” Then travel to historic Boston for a sightseeing tour of the major sites before spending an overnight in the oceanfront village of Ogunquit, Maine. Marvel at New England’s glorious fall foliage as you travel to Lake Winnipesaukee for a scenic cruise and an overnight in North Conway, New Hampshire. In Vermont, taste local maple syrup and sip fresh apple cider before boarding a ferry across Lake Champlain into New York. While in New York, visit Lake Placid, Saratoga, and Albany before traveling back to New York City for two nights and an orientation tour of New York City’s most famous sites. From the historic sites to the scenic beauty, this vacation through New England is sure to delight.

Note:

• Enjoy the spectacular colors of New York and New England on this vacation (if Mother Nature permits).

Cosmos NEW YORK, NIAGARA FALLS & WASHINGTON DC

Cosmos Tour Code: 8000 Land Price From: $1,159.00
7 days from New York City to New York City

On this affordable vacation, arrive in “The Big Apple” and venture northwest through the Pocono Mountains to upstate New York. Cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River and spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, and board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering waterfalls from river level. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car. Next, travel southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the City of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia. Explore the birthplace of American independence on your Philadelphia sightseeing tour before moving on to the U.S. capital, Washington DC. Washington DC is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your tour highlights the well-known sites, such as Arlington National Cemetery and the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. Your vacation ends with free time to explore Washington DC on your own before you head back to New York City.

Note:

• Enjoy the spectacular colors of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 14 to October 5 (if Mother Nature permits).

Cosmos NEW YORK, NIAGARA FALLS & WASHINGTON DC WITH EXTENDED STAY IN NEW YORK CITY

Cosmos Tour Code: 8005 Land Price From: $1,549.00
9 days from New York City to New York City

On this affordable vacation, arrive in “The Big Apple” and venture northwest through the Pocono Mountains to upstate New York. Cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River and spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls, and board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering waterfalls from river level. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car. Next, travel southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the City of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia. Explore the birthplace of American independence on your Philadelphia sightseeing tour before moving on to the U.S. capital, Washington DC. Washington DC is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your tour highlights the well-known sites, such as Arlington National Cemetery and the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. Your vacation ends with free time to explore Washington DC on your own before you head back to New York City for two nights and a tour of the city’s most popular sites.

Note:

• Enjoy the spectacular colors of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 14 to October 5 (if Mother Nature permits).

Cosmos PACIFIC COAST EXPLORER

Cosmos Tour Code: 8570 Land Price From: $2,019.00
14 days from San Diego to Seattle

From San Diego to Seattle, this vacation highlights the Pacific Coast’s beauty and most exciting cities. Start your trip in San Diego, California’s second-largest city, with a sightseeing tour and time to explore the city on your own. Then head to Los Angeles, home to musical and film celebrities, and tour some of Los Angeles’ most popular sites. Enjoy the shoreline from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara, where you’ll visit the 200-year-old mission, then head to Solvang, where Denmark has been recreated.

On your way to San Francisco, stop at Hearst Castle, the opulent mansion of wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst—with splendid antiques, art treasures, and exotic possessions purchased at an estimated $50 million. Enjoy beautiful views along 17-Mile Drive near Monterey. Continue to San Francisco, famous for its cable cars and steep streets, and spend two overnights. See the city’s famous landmarks on your sightseeing tour and enjoy time to explore on your own. Of course, a trip to this area would not be complete without a stop in the wine-growing valley of Sonoma. Enjoy a guided tour and wine tasting at one of the well-known Sonoma wineries. Then view the world's tallest trees in spectacular Redwood National Park and along Avenue of the Giants. You’ll even have the opportunity to see an 1,800-year-old redwood before heading north into Oregon.

Enjoy some of Oregon’s beautiful coastal towns, including Bandon-by-the-Sea, Coos Bay, Florence, Tillamook, and Newport. In Portland, Oregon’s largest city, your sightseeing tour shows you why Portland is better known as the “City of Roses”—with its numerous parks and beautiful flower gardens. Then head to Seattle and enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and more. If you want to see the amazing cities and beautiful sites along the Pacific Coast, this vacation is for you!

Cosmos ROUTE 66 REVISITED

Cosmos Tour Code: 8530 Land Price From: $1,869.00
15 Days from Chicago to Los Angeles

Follow legendary Route 66 and see how Americans traveled from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Also known as the “Mother Road,” this historic route begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. Now a preserved piece of history, its original purpose was to connect rural and urban communities to main streets, providing freedom of travel. On this vacation, you’ll get the opportunity to travel to some of the cities along Route 66.

Start your trip in Chicago and stop in Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. A few of the many highlights along the way include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, Bill Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Springfield, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and various Route 66 icons. The tour also deviates from Route 66, so you can see breathtaking scenery at the Grand Canyon and experience the excitement of Las Vegas.

Cosmos ROUTE 66 REVISITED - ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

Cosmos Tour Code: 8680 Land Price From: $2,019.00
15 Days from Chicago to Los Angeles

Follow legendary Route 66 and see how Americans traveled from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Also known as the “Mother Road,” this historic route begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. Now a preserved piece of history, its original purpose was to connect rural and urban communities to main streets, providing freedom of travel. On this vacation, you’ll get the opportunity to travel to some of the cities along Route 66.

Start your trip in Chicago and stop in Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. A few of the many highlights along the way include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, Bill Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Springfield, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and various Route 66 icons. The tour also deviates from Route 66, so you can see breathtaking scenery at the Grand Canyon and experience the excitement of Las Vegas.

September 28th departure: Come join us on this special departure and be a part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Stand in awe as you experience the morning’s pre-dawn opening ceremonies and the unforgettable Mass Ascension, where hundreds of hot air balloons take off, turning the sky into a virtual rainbow of colors. Return to the Balloon Fiesta in the evening to catch the popular balloon glow and fireworks.

Cosmos ROUTE 66 REVISITED - INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL

Cosmos Tour Code: 8650 Land Price From: $2,019.00
15 Days from Chicago to Los Angeles

Follow legendary Route 66 and see how Americans traveled from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Also known as the “Mother Road,” this historic route begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. Now a preserved piece of history, its original purpose was to connect rural and urban communities to main streets, providing freedom of travel. On this vacation, you’ll get the opportunity to travel to some of the cities along Route 66.

Start your trip in Chicago and stop in Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. A few of the many highlights along the way include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, Bill Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Springfield, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and various Route 66 icons. The tour also deviates from Route 66, so you can see breathtaking scenery at the Grand Canyon and experience the excitement of Las Vegas.

September 20th departure: Come join us on this special departure and be a part of the International Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Illinois, where the streets come alive with the rumble of engines from hot cars, cool trucks, and vintage motorcycles. Spend time in Springfield, so you can be part of all the action.

Cosmos ROUTE 66 REVISITED ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

Cosmos Tour Code: 868I Land Price From: $2,079.00
16 Days from Chicago to Los Angeles

Follow legendary Route 66 and see how Americans traveled from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Also known as the “Mother Road,” this historic route begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. Now a preserved piece of history, its original purpose was to connect rural and urban communities to main streets, providing freedom of travel. On this vacation, you’ll get the opportunity to travel to some of the cities along Route 66.

Start your trip in Chicago and stop in Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. A few of the many highlights along the way include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, Bill Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Springfield, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and various Route 66 icons. The tour also deviates from Route 66, so you can see breathtaking scenery at the Grand Canyon and experience the excitement of Las Vegas.

September 28th departure: Come join us on this special departure and be a part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Stand in awe as you experience the morning’s pre-dawn opening ceremonies and the unforgettable Mass Ascension, where hundreds of hot air balloons take off, turning the sky into a virtual rainbow of colors. Return to the Balloon Fiesta in the evening to catch the popular balloon glow and fireworks.

Cosmos ROUTE 66 REVISITED INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL

Cosmos Tour Code: 865I Land Price From: $2,079.00
16 Days from Chicago to Los Angeles

Follow legendary Route 66 and see how Americans traveled from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Also known as the “Mother Road,” this historic route begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. Now a preserved piece of history, its original purpose was to connect rural and urban communities to main streets, providing freedom of travel. On this vacation, you’ll get the opportunity to travel to some of the cities along Route 66.

Start your trip in Chicago and stop in Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. A few of the many highlights along the way include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, Bill Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Springfield, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and various Route 66 icons. The tour also deviates from Route 66, so you can see breathtaking scenery at the Grand Canyon and experience the excitement of Las Vegas.

September 20th departure: Come join us on this special departure and be a part of the International Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Illinois, where the streets come alive with the rumble of engines from hot cars, cool trucks, and vintage motorcycles. Spend time in Springfield, so you can be part of all the action.

Cosmos ROUTE 66 REVISITED WITH MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL & ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

Cosmos Tour Code: 8580 Land Price From: $2,019.00
15 Days from Chicago to Los Angeles

Follow legendary Route 66 and see how Americans traveled from the 1920s thru the 1960s. Also known as the “Mother Road,” this historic route begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles. Now a preserved piece of history, its original purpose was to connect rural and urban communities to main streets, providing freedom of travel. On this vacation, you’ll get the opportunity to travel to some of the cities along Route 66.

Start your trip in Chicago and stop in Springfield, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. A few of the many highlights along the way include St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, Bill Shea’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Springfield, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and various Route 66 icons. The tour also deviates from Route 66, so you can see breathtaking scenery at the Grand Canyon and experience the excitement of Las Vegas.

September 27th departure: Come join us on this special departure and be a part of the International Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Illinois, where the streets come alive with the rumble of engines from hot cars, cool trucks, and vintage motorcycles. Spend time in Springfield, so you can be part of all the action. When you arrive in Albuquerque, you’ll be part of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Stand in awe as you experience the morning’s pre-dawn opening ceremonies and the unforgettable Mass Ascension, where hundreds of hot air balloons take off, turning the sky into a virtual rainbow of colors.

Cosmos SOUTHERN JOURNEY

Cosmos Tour Code: 8210 Land Price From: $1,569.00
11 days from Atlanta to Atlanta

On this vacation, discover the South at its finest as you travel through Georgia and South Carolina! Begin your trip in Atlanta with a city sightseeing tour and free time to explore on your own. Experience Myrtle Beach’s 60-mile-long “Grand Strand,” and visit the famous Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark located on an old rice and indigo plantation. In Georgetown, see where the first permanent settlers arrived in the early 1700s. Tour the historic district of Charleston, one of the last bastions of the Old South, and encounter the preserved pre-Revolutionary character of picturesque Beaufort. Next up: a visit to St. Simons Island, home to one of Georgia’s last working lighthouses, and trolley tours of Savannah and Jekyll Island. Return to Atlanta for an overnight and the perfect ending to your Southern adventure trip. With an ideal balance of free time and guided tours, this Southern vacation gives you the flavor of the South.

Cosmos SPLENDORS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8140 Land Price From: $1,889.00
13 days from Oahu to Maui

Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop by air from Oahu to Kauai and Hawaii to Maui. Whether you’re watching lava flow from an active volcano, admiring the natural beauty of Kauai, or just relaxing on the warm sands of Waikiki Beach, you’re sure to be delighted. From Pearl Harbor’s famous battleship row to a festive luau with authentic Polynesian dancing, Hawaii’s allure to vacationers is powerful indeed.

Feel the sand in your feet as the ocean waves roll over them, and marvel at the black sand beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island. Watch the surfers attempt to master the waves in Waikiki Beach. Be mesmerized by the pineapple and sugar cane fields, and thoroughly savor Kona coffee, some of the best coffee in the world! Revitalize your spirit in Haleakala National Park, with its volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rainforest, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere as you feel your senses come alive!

The Hawaiian Islands offer all of this and much more. From luaus, snorkeling, aquariums, and volcanoes to beaches and lush rain forests, this is a vacation that has something for everyone. So let Cosmos handle all the details as you sit back, relax, and enjoy paradise!

Cosmos THE CANADIAN ROCKIES WITH EXTENDED STAY IN VANCOUVER

Cosmos Tour Code: 8905 Land Price From: $2,019.00
14 days from Vancouver to Vancouver

Canada’s national parks highlight this wonderful Canadian Rockies vacation. Begin your trip in Vancouver with a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s major sites and time to explore on your own. Then, travel to the resort city of Kelowna for a winery tour and overnight. Journey through the Okanagan Valley to Canada’s Glacier National Park for panoramic vistas and to Yoho National Park with its Natural Bridge. Enter Alberta and Banff National Park, the scenic heart of the Canadian Rockies. In Banff, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, you have time to hike, fish, relax, and much more. Then it’s on to Jasper National Park. But first, stop in Lake Louise and travel north on Icefields Parkway to savor stunning views of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and glacier masses. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer, an all-terrain vehicle that travels on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for two nights and an orientation tour in Jasper.

Head back into British Columbia via the base of 12,972-foot Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy leisure time in Sun Peaks and the alpine resort of Whistler, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Then travel to the Pacific Coast, where you’ll sail across the Strait of Georgia to Victoria for an orientation tour, two overnights, free time to discover some of Victoria’s most popular attractions, and a visit to Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Your Canadian Rockies vacation ends in Vancouver with two nights and time to explore on your own. Exploring the Canadian Rockies is an unforgettable vacation not to be missed.

Cosmos THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA

Cosmos Tour Code: 8290 Land Price From: $1,579.00
13 days from New Orleans to Orlando

Enjoy the sights and sounds on this wondrous vacation through the heart of the South, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Your trip starts in New Orleans, where you’ll experience the city on your sightseeing tour. Visit the French Quarter, see the stately mansions and clanging streetcars, and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery. Then drive through the heart of Cajun Country to elegant Natchez, where you can admire a pre-Civil War home. See the passing rural landscape of Mississippi as you cross the state and venture into Tennessee. In Memphis, visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s grand estate. No vacation to Nashville is complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry, and you’ll have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show!

Stop in Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, before heading through Chattahoochee National Forest to the metropolis of Atlanta. Enjoy a tour of Atlanta and leisure time to explore the city on your own. Continue to Savannah for a trolley tour, time to discover the city, and a 2-night stay. Your vacation ends in the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, Orlando, with a 2-night stay. From one end of the spectrum to the other, this trip has it all. If you want to see and experience the beauty and charm of the South, this vacation is for you!

Cosmos THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA WITH SPECIAL HALLOWEEN DEPARTURE

Cosmos Tour Code: 8490 Land Price From: $1,839.00
13 days from New Orleans to Orlando

Enjoy the sights and sounds on this wondrous vacation highlighting Halloween haunts throughout the South. This spirited departure explores shadow-filled streets, haunted happenings, tales of ghost hunters, and more. Your trip starts in New Orleans, where you’ll experience the city on your sightseeing tour. Visit the French Quarter, see the stately mansions and clanging streetcars, and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery. Then drive through the heart of Cajun Country to elegant Natchez, where you can admire a pre-Civil War home. See the passing rural landscape of Mississippi as you cross the state and venture into Tennessee. Sing the blues in Memphis and swing your partner round to country music in Nashville, where you’ll have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show!

Stop in Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, before heading through Chattahoochee National Forest to the metropolis of Atlanta. Enjoy a tour of Atlanta and leisure time to explore the city on your own. Continue to Savannah, one of the most haunted cities in the country, for a trolley tour, time to discover the city, and a 2-night stay. Your vacation ends in the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, Orlando, with a 2-night stay. From one end of the spectrum to the other, this special Halloween trip will keep you on your toes. If you want to see and experience the beauty and charm of the South—along with its haunted happenings—this vacation is for you!

Cosmos THE OLD SOUTH & FLORIDA WITH SPECIAL MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8690 Land Price From: $1,919.00
13 days from New Orleans to Orlando

Enjoy the sights and sounds on this wondrous vacation through the heart of the South, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Your trip starts in New Orleans, where you’ll visit the French Quarter, see the stately mansions and clanging streetcars, and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs at an above-ground cemetery. Plus, be a part of the infamous Mardi Gras celebration and watch the Mardi Gras parades, be dazzled by the flamboyant costumes, and experience the festive atmosphere.

Then drive through the heart of Cajun Country to elegant Natchez, where you can admire a pre-Civil War home. See the passing rural landscape of Mississippi as you cross the state and venture into Tennessee. In Memphis, visit Graceland, Elvis Presley’s grand estate. No vacation to Nashville is complete without a visit to the Grand Ole Opry, and you’ll have reserved seats for a Grand Ole Opry show! Stop in Chattanooga, home of the Chattanooga Choo Choo, before heading through Chattahoochee National Forest to the metropolis of Atlanta. Enjoy a tour of Atlanta and leisure time to explore the city on your own. Continue to Savannah for a trolley tour, time to discover the city, and a 2-night stay. Your vacation ends in the “capital” of Disney’s entertainment parks, Orlando, with a 2-night stay. From one end of the spectrum to the other, this trip has it all. If you want to see and experience the beauty and charm of the South, this vacation is for you!

Cosmos THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER & CANADIAN RAIL

Cosmos Tour Code: 8640 Land Price From: $3,349.00
12 days from Toronto to Vancouver

On this vacation, enjoy the romance of train travel as you journey via two trains from Toronto to Vancouver. Your first train travels from Toronto to Jasper on VIA Rail’s® the Canadian. Your second train travels in the Canadian Rockies from Banff to Vancouver via the Rocky Mountaineer. During your train travels, admire breathtaking scenery, stunning mountain peaks, serene lakes, glittering glaciers, thundering waterfalls, and vast prairie grasslands.

You’ll spend two nights in Jasper National Park and three nights in Banff National Park, where you’ll have time to relax, hike, shop, admire wildlife, and join optional activities. Other fun experiences include a cruise at Niagara Falls and a ride in an all-terrain vehicle on the Columbia Icefield, Canada’s largest expanse of ice.

Stunning scenery, enjoyable train travel, leisure time to relax and explore, and fun experiences—you can anticipate all of this and more on this marvelous Canadian rail vacation.

Cosmos WESTERN CANADA & ROCKY MOUNTAINEER WITH CALGARY STAMPEDE

Cosmos Tour Code: 8440 Land Price From: $3,309.00
11 days from Calgary to Vancouver

Create a lifetime of incredible memories traveling through the unforgettable Canadian Rockies! Take a snow coach ride on Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, travel across British Columbia on the Rocky Mountaineer train, and enjoy ferry crossings to/from Vancouver Island—these are just a few of the many highlights on this memorable Western Canada vacation. Begin your trip in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s major sites and daily passes to the Calgary Stampede. Then travel to Banff, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, for time to hike, fish, and relax, or take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and marvel at this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for two nights.

Next, journey on the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to Vancouver. This train ride through breathtaking scenery takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the way, see wild rivers, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful lakes. Upon arrival in Vancouver, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s major sites. Then set sail for Victoria and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Your grand Canadian Rockies vacation ends in Vancouver. This is truly an unforgettable vacation with an amazing itinerary full of beautiful scenery and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Cosmos WESTERN CANADA & ROCKY MOUNTAINEER WITH CALGARY STAMPEDE AND EXTENDED STAY IN VANCOUVER

Cosmos Tour Code: 8445 Land Price From: $3,559.00
13 days from Calgary to Vancouver

Create a lifetime of incredible memories traveling through the unforgettable Canadian Rockies! Take a snow coach ride on Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, travel across British Columbia on the Rocky Mountaineer train, and enjoy ferry crossings to/from Vancouver Island—these are just a few of the many highlights on this memorable Western Canada vacation. Begin your trip in Calgary with a sightseeing tour of Calgary’s major sites and daily passes to the Calgary Stampede. Then travel to Banff, one of Canada’s favorite resorts, for time to hike, fish, and relax, or take an optional helicopter ride over the Canadian Rockies. On the way to Jasper National Park, stop in Lake Louise and marvel at this world-famous location with its cold waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Next: a highlight of your vacation—take a thrilling ride aboard an Ice Explorer on the Columbia Icefield, the largest expanse of ice in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on to Jasper National Park, the largest national park in Canada, for two nights.

Next, journey on the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day, all-daylight journey from Jasper National Park to Vancouver. This train ride through breathtaking scenery takes you back to a time when getting to your destination was part of the fun. Along the way, see wild rivers, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful lakes. Upon arrival in Vancouver, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s major sites. Then set sail for Victoria and enjoy a sightseeing tour, including world-famous Butchart Gardens with its 55 acres of floral displays. Your grand Canadian Rockies vacation ends with two nights in Vancouver, where you will get to know this city on your own. This is truly an unforgettable vacation with an amazing itinerary full of beautiful scenery and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Cosmos WESTERN WONDERS

Cosmos Tour Code: 8510 Land Price From: $1,399.00
11 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco

This wondrous Western vacation begins in Los Angeles with a sightseeing tour that includes glamorous Hollywood. Next, head east and stop in Palm Springs, home to 90 golf courses, before reaching Scottsdale, where a sightseeing tour highlights downtown Phoenix. From Scottsdale, travel north through cactus-studded scenery to Sedona and see the massive red-rock formations that make Sedona infamous. Continue north to spectacular Grand Canyon, where you’ll have an opportunity to explore the canyon rim and witness breathtaking scenery. Stay the night in Flagstaff and travel part of the legendary Route 66 to glamorous Las Vegas.

Let loose in Las Vegas before traveling to Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite National Park, a wonderland of spectacular lakes, giant granite domes, towering pinnacles, cascading waterfalls, and lush forests. Leave Yosemite and head to San Francisco, the world-famous city known for its steep hills and historic cable cars. On your San Francisco sightseeing tour, see the famous sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, and more. This exciting trip through the “Western Wonders” ends with a visit to Alcatraz Prison and leisure time in San Francisco—a perfect conclusion to this grand vacation!

Cosmos WILDLIFE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Cosmos Tour Code: 8450 Land Price From: $2,129.00
10 days from Vancouver to Vancouver

British Columbia’s Vancouver Island offers some amazing wildlife and stunning scenery, and on this tour you’ll have an opportunity to discover this beautiful region. Whale-watching excursions in Victoria, Tofino, and Telegraph Cove give you a chance to see these amazing creatures up close. Keep your eye out for orca, gray whales, minke, sea lions, porpoises, seals, and puffins, as well as bald eagles, great blue herons, gulls, and more. But that’s not all… You’ll also see Beluga whales up close at the Vancouver Aquarium and have an opportunity to sight bears on a bear-watching excursion.

Visit Cathedral Grove, home to incredible old-growth trees, and Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, with its 55 acres of impressive floral displays. Spend time in Campbell River, the “Salmon Capital of the World,” where you can bike, golf, stroll along the scenic waterfront, swim with the salmon, and relax in one of the restaurants. Also enjoy Tofino, a pretty fishing town, where you can stroll along the beach, shop, or hike one of the many trails. All of this and more await you on this journey to see the amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery in British Columbia.