Top United States Trips & Tours in May 2026

On this 8-day Niagara and the Great Lakes cruise from Toronto to Milwaukee aboard the Viking Great Lakes, explore nature and culture. Navigate the Welland Canal, witness Niagara Falls, and spot migratory birds at Point Pelee. Visit Detroit’s Henry Ford Museum, kayak in Alpena, tour Mackinac Island, and explore Milwaukee’s waterfront history.

Sail from Washington to Baltimore on an 9-day cruise aboard American Independence. Explore Revolutionary War sites, historic seaports, and Chesapeake Bay wildlife. Visit Yorktown, Williamsburg, Cambridge, St. Michaels, and Annapolis. Enjoy onboard enrichment, local excursions, and scenic cruising through America’s historic heartland.

Embark on a 12-day Smoky Mountains National Park land and cruise adventure aboard American Symphony. Start in Knoxville and travel through the Great Smoky Mountains to Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga, and more. Ride Jeeps, tour Civil War sites, enjoy local food, and attend the Grand Ole Opry.

Explore Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Seward to Seward aboard Safari Explorer. Visit Icy Bay, Knight Island, Cordova, and Columbia Glacier. Travel through Prince William Sound with time for kayaking, skiff tours, and guided hikes in remote coastal landscapes shaped by glaciers and wildlife.

Explore massive glaciers, kayak scenic coastlines, encounter incredible and varied wildlife, and see the hidden wonders of Alaska. This exclusive 8-day sailing adventure aboard the National Geographic Quest is crafted to offer you the most in-depth experience of Alaska possible.

Embark on an 10-day SH Vega cruise through the Western Caribbean. Explore Mayan ruins in Belize, relax on Grand Cayman's beaches, snorkel Montego Bay’s reefs, and visit Jamaica’s mountains. Enjoy birdwatching at Great Inagua, swim with sharks in the Exumas, and marvel at Nassau’s beauty.

Discover Yosemite’s landscapes on guided hikes through iconic trails like Mist Trail and Four Mile Trail. Walk among giant sequoias, enjoy breathtaking views, and learn about conservation efforts with expert guides. With comfortable lodge stays and seamless logistics, this adventure lets you fully experience the beauty and history of Yosemite National Park.

Exclusive experiences focused on wildlife & natural history, outdoor adventure, and photography accompanied by exceptional guides and local experts. The Grand Tetons provide the most scenic backdrop for summer activities like hiking, fishing, scenic float trips or whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and much more.

Spend three nights in the Alaska wilderness with stays at Kenai Riverside Lodge and Kenai Backcountry Lodge. Raft the Kenai River from one lodge to the next as you travel deeper into the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Spend a day exploring the backcountry wilderness of Alaska, spotting wildlife and experiencing breathtaking scenery.

Spend two days exploring the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Chugach Mountains with a stay at the comfortable Kenai Riverside Lodge. Located alongside the Kenai River, the wildlife viewing from the lodge grounds is simply spectacular. Enjoy river life with rafting or fishing, or simply relax in the remote Alaska wilderness.

Add on to your Alaska tour with a short 2-day kayaking trip in Valdez. Spend the night in one of our hand-chosen hotels and set out each day on guided group kayak tour of Prince William Sound. Spot birdlife at Duck Flats your first afternoon then boat further out for a full day kayak tour up to the Columbia Glacier, including a walk on the moraine!