NATURE IS CALLING: THESE FIVE TOURS FROM USTOA TOUR OPERATOR MEMBERS SHOWCASE THE BEST OF OUTDOOR TRAVEL
NEW YORK – June 10, 2026 – The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is celebrating Great Outdoors Month this June by spotlighting tour operator members’ itineraries that help travelers connect with the outdoors in meaningful ways. USTOA’s tour operator members provide a wide range of itineraries to satisfy the growing demand for nature-based travel experiences, from active hiking and biking adventures to scenic journeys centered around wildlife, landscapes, and relaxed outdoor experiences. With options suited to a variety of travel styles and interests, there’s an outdoor-focused tour for every traveler.
Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of itineraries honoring the great outdoors across the globe from North America to Australia, and beyond, including:
- Alexander + Roberts’Western Galapagos Cruise + Quito tour that explores nature by both land and sea. After naturalist-led, up-close encounters with wildlife in Isabela and Fernandina Islands, guests will stay aboard the stylish, newly renovated 24-cabin La Pinta ship for aquatic adventures like snorkeling in Urbina Bay, exploring in a glass-bottom boat, and strolling the red-sand beaches of Rabida Island. Onboard, expert naturalists help guests experience local wildlife more deeply with the opportunity for up-close encounters with rare animals. Prices start at $10,699 per person.
- Great Value Vacations’Adventurous Bali tour offers travelers the chance to trek through rice paddies and coconut plantations, bike through the Balinese countryside, spot monkeys in lush forest landscapes, and hike to Bali’s most active volcano: Mount Batur. There is also plenty of downtime to enjoy Bali’s crystalline beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Prices start at $2,296 per person.
- Tauck’s Botswana, South Africa & Zambia tour is an immersive safari journey through some of southern Africa’s most diverse landscapes, combining river, land, and air-based wildlife experiences. A helicopter flight over the Delta provides a new perspective to travelers, while a Zambezi River cruise and traditional mokoro canoe experience provide grounding opportunities to connect with nature up close. Prices start at $16,590 per person.
- Trafalgar’s Welcome to Coloradotour lets guests experience the state’s most spectacular landscapes from the towering peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park to the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park and the surreal dunes of Great Dunes National Park. Expert local guides will tell captivating tales of the Gold Rush, ride aboard historic trains, and drive the scenic Million Dollar Highway. Prices start at $3,758 per person.
- AAT Kings’ Red Centre Active Adventuretour in Australia takes adventure enthusiasts to dramatic sandstone formations at Kings Canyon Rim, towering rock domes at Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge, and breathtaking desert sunsets in the outback. Travelers will discover the cultural significance of Uluru, as they walk the base of this world-famous monolith and take in its scale up close. This itinerary blends natural beauty, cultural insight, and bucket-list outdoor experiences. Prices start at $1,345 per person.
Travelers can find more great outdoor itinerary inspiration from additional USTOA tour operator members here.
For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com.
About USTOA:
Representing $24.4 billion in revenue, the member companies of United States Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 8.4 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’s highest standards, including participation in the USTOA’s 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 50 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel advisors.
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