Curate Your Next Big Adventure with Tauck

The family-owned travel company celebrates its centennial in 2025. Find out why Tauck is a great choice for immersive guided group travel and explore a selection of their river and small ship cruises and curated journeys for families.

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Sunset view across terracotta rooftops and seafoam green canals to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute in Venice.

Travel can enhance your life in so many ways; it exposes you to new experiences and connections and can make a positive impact. This is the enduring ethos that drives Tauck, a family-owned company celebrating 100 years of exceptional travel in 2025.

For four generations, Tauck has carefully curated itineraries to offer travelers the ability to create unforgettable experiences, from getting up close to Africa’s “Big Five” on a safari to setting sail on the sparkling waters of the Adriatic Sea. Tauck’s guided journeys span 70 countries and all seven continents. Tauck Directors, who are employees of the company, average 10 years of service, come from 41 different countries, and collectively speak 52 languages. They’re deeply knowledgeable about each destination, from local culture to customs and traditions – and this level of expertise and attention to detail makes Tauck stand out, whether you’re planning your next big family vacation or an intimate small group getaway.

You can make your Tauck journey even more rewarding when you book through American Express Travel® with your Platinum Card®. With Platinum Destinations® Vacations*, you’ll earn 2X Membership Rewards® points* on eligible bookings, which you can put towards your next dream vacation using Pay with Points*.

Thinking about where to plan your next big adventure? With over 150 land tours, a selection of river or small ship cruises, and curated small group journeys, there’s an itinerary for every traveler. We’ve outlined a few of our favorites.

 

 

Make deeper connections through small group journeys

 

Small is big at Tauck, with small group land journeys averaging 24 guests – and on select itineraries, even smaller group land journeys averaging 15 guests. The intimate size enables deeper connections with the destinations you visit, with more free time and flexibility, plus opportunities to engage more closely with your dedicated Tauck Director, local guides, and fellow travelers. Choose from among 70+ different trips worldwide, including African safaris, U.S. National Parks, and authentic European adventures.

Feed your adventurous spirit on a Tauck land journey

A buffalo grazes in a wide clearing, while in the background geysers steam and forested mountains rise.

Available across six continents, Tauck’s land journeys allow guests to experience the unique culture, history, cuisine, and natural wonder of each destination.

Tauck operated its very first tour on the backroads of New England in 1925, so U.S. guided journeys are at the heart of who Tauck is. The company has been taking inquisitive travelers to America’s National Parks since that very first tour.  Tauck is known for inside-the-park hotels, which makes a National Park experience even better, and insights on when to visit coveted spots and when crowds are smaller. Plus, they partnered with Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan to create over 100 original film vignettes, in which the award-winning filmmakers share insider stories and insights that will enhance your journey.

The sun rises over distant mountains while in the foreground shrubbery and tall pines are silhouetted in Grand Teton National Park.
Panoramic view of Yellowstone National Park on a sunny day. Densely forested mountains slope down to valley meadows.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

On Tauck’s Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks tour, you can take in the endless sky and breathtaking views in two very special parks: Yellowstone (America’s First National Park) and Grand Teton National Park. This eight-day journey also covers the Wyoming towns of Jackson Hole and Cody, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mt. Rushmore National Monument.  Along the way, you’ll learn about the grizzlies and wolves that roam Yellowstone, with lectures by a historian and a wildlife photographer. Take a deeper dive into the importance of wildlife conservation in these protected parks, and enjoy a rafting adventure down the Snake River, surrounded by the beauty of the Tetons.

The Plaza de España in Seville features exterior stone arcades surrounding a courtyard and the Torre Norte, a soaring Spanish Revival tower.

Spain and Portugal

Passionate about art, culture, and dining? Consider Tauck’s Spain & Portugal journey. This 14-day tour ignites all the senses, with visits to famous museums, front row seats at flamenco performances, wine and sherry tastings, and explorations of the Moorish architecture and palaces of Portugal. Highlights include a visit to the “Portuguese Versailles” in Lisbon, a private cruise on the Douro River followed by lunch in a historic port house, and a romantic horse-and-carriage ride through Seville.

Three tourists stand to peek out the top of an off-road vehicle at two nearby African elephants kicking up red dust.
A leopard sits in a tree branch, looking impassively at the camera as one leg dangles to the side.

Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari

If you’re looking to get up close to the majestic animals of the African savannah, join the Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari adventure. This next-level 13-day safari takes travelers through Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park to spot lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and a variety of other wildlife from a six passenger open top vehicle with window views for every passenger. Highlights include a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti and Masai Mara followed by a champagne brunch in the bush, visits to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and Animal Orphanage to observe the rescued animals, a traditional weaving demo in Kenya, and an al fresco barbecue dinner while staying at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club.

Set sail by sea or river on an intimate, all-inclusive cruise

Aerial view of Wachau Valley in Austria. A church steeple with an orange roof towers over the town and the Danube River.

Tauck’s Small Ship Cruises and River Cruises allow you to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations and rich cultures by water, with personalized service and a convivial ambiance aboard each vessel. Both the Small Ship and River Cruises are all-inclusive, with exclusive , once-in-a-lifetime experiences you can only get with Tauck.

A low Tauck cruiser drifts down a river, while on the far bank, orange-roofed buildings sit at the foot of pine-forested mountains.
Water-level view of a Tauck vessel on the Danube River in front of the neo-gothic, multi-domed Hungarian parliament building.

Experience Tauck’s top-selling journey worldwide, The Blue Danube river cruise, which  explores the “river of kings” – lined with medieval castles, Gothic churches, and charming villages – as you travel from Prague to Budapest or vice versa. You’ll enjoy Imperial-style entertainment in a Viennese palace during an evening event only for Tauck guests; meet a member of the Lobkowicz family at their palace and learn about their pivotal role in Central Europe for the past six centuries; taste local wines in Austrian vineyards; experience Old World culture on a walking tour of Bratislava, Slovakia, and much more.

View across the Seine at sunset as a cruise ship bobs near the bank and the Eiffel Tower is tinged pink beyond.
A sunny set of fields in the Beaujolais region of France is crowned by a town of yellow and pink buildings on the crest of the hill.

Francophiles and foodies alike might choose to embark on a culinary adventure aboard the Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence river cruise. The 10-day cruise stops in Paris, Arles, Lyon, Roussillon, Viviers, and Avignon, where you’ll disembark to explore vineyards and indulge in local cuisine. In Paris, try your hand at pastry making at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and get your steps in on a food walking tour with stops at creperies and wine bars. In La Camargue, sample Provencal specialties for lunch at a private family-owned ranch.

Aerial view of Korčula, an island in Croatia. A seaside town has buildings with white walls and red roof, with a church spire in the center.

Explore beautiful beaches, wild olive groves, and sweeping vineyards during a Venice & the Dalmatian Coast small ship cruise. You’ll cruise the Adriatic Sea and dock at smaller ports in Dubrovnik, Split, Sibenik, Venice, Korcula, and Hvar to visit UNESCO World Heritage sites and marvel at ancient architecture. During the seven-day cruise you’ll enjoy a private Moreska sword dance performance and folkloric presentation, sample Croatian wine along the Dalmatian Coast, and learn about the region’s rich history with a private lecture in Dubrovnik. And spend two-nights in a luxury hotel on a private island in Venice, and explore the picturesque city with a local expert.

Bring the family together on a multi-generational journey

A white family ranging from middle-school aged children to elderly grandparents, all wearing hiking clothes, poses for a picture on a beach.

Take your family vacation to a new level with Tauck Bridges, multi-generational adventures that offer shared enrichment for families with meaningful and memorable experiences for the generations to enjoy together.   

Close-up of a red-eyed tree frog clinging to a branch, with vivid but out-of-focus greenery in the background.
Three white boys hold a pineapple and beam in the front of a bus, while tourists of various ages and races dot the seats behind.

Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests

Introduce your family to the “pura vida” – or pure life – with a Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests eco-adventure. The eight-day trip accommodates travelers of all ages* and they explore the rainforests to spot sloths, monkeys, toucans and other flora and fauna. Thrill-seeking family members can get an adrenaline rush ziplining above the rainforest canopy and catch views of Arenal Volcano, while less adventurous kin can unwind at a thermal resort at a local hot spring. The itinerary also includes a guided pineapple farm tour with tastings, a hands-on chocolate-making demonstration, and a canal boat tour of Tortuguero National Park with expert naturalists.

A white girl looks through binoculars at the Grand Canyon while her grandfather wraps an arm around her and points out the scenery.
View of Bryce Canyon National Park on a sunny day. The landscape is dominated by walls of hoodoos, spire-like formations of orange rock.

Red Rocks & Painted Canyons

Families can explore the wilderness playgrounds of the American West on Red Rocks & Painted Canyons. The eight-day adventure takes you through the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks, and Lake Powell, ending in Las Vegas. Marvel at sunrises over the Grand Canyon, board a small plane for a bird’s eye view of Lake Powell, don your spurs for a trail ride with a cowboy in Bryce Canyon National Park, and float down the Colorado River in a pontoon raft.

A brown sea lion baskson some rocks near the water, raising a flipper in a wave that casts a shadow over its eyes.
Tourists wearing warm-weather gear and sun hats stand across a gravel beach from a sea lion, which arches its back to look at them.

Galapagos

If your family loves animals, opt for Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland, an eight-day adventure that includes a four-night expedition cruise with licensed naturalists who lead shore excursions to spot wildlife you can’t find anywhere else on the planet. From Galapagos fur seals and giant tortoises to giant land iguanas, the Galapagos albatross, and Darwin’s finches. You’ll visit a tortoise conservation reserve, snorkel with sea lions, brunch near a dormant volcano, and – for the adult family members – sip cocktails at sea at a daily happy hour.

 

These journeys are just a small sampling of Tauck’s rich portfolio – and there are always new itineraries and destinations being added. Connect with our American Express Travel Consultants to curate your next adventure, plus earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on eligible bookings when you book through American Express Travel with your Platinum Card. Call today at 800-525-3355.

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