If the call of the wild gets your heart pumping, check out our adventures in nature's playgrounds where wildlife plays a starring role.

NORTH AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICA, AFRICA

* Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland - 8 Days
Imagine coming nose-to-nose with a giant tortoise, sunbathing with iguanas and swimming with friendly sea lions. See birds wearing bright red and blue “shoes”; crabs dressed in red and yellow shells; and “prehistoric lizards” that dive in the sea for their supper.

* Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests - 8 Days
Experience an unforgettable family eco-adventure that takes you to the tropical rainforests, active volcanoes, jungle rivers, beautiful beaches and scenic canals of Costa Rica with expert naturalist guides who show you an amazing world of natural wonders.

* Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari - 11 Days
No zoo in the world can capture the exhilarating experience of an African safari. Stay in wilderness lodges and tented safari camps. Experience game drives in wildlife reserves with expert guides for up-close views of the amazing creatures who live in Tanzania’s magnificent wilderness.

* Red Rocks & Painted Canyons - 8 Days
Spend the night at the Grand Canyon, over one mile deep and 277 miles long. Flightsee over the secret worlds of Lake Powell, before exploring them up-close by 4-wheel drive vehicle or boat. Raft through Glen Canyon on the scenic Colorado River.

* Cowboy Country - 8 Days
From the magnificent Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, to a rodeo in Wyoming and the larger-than-life monuments in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the “stuff of legends” awaits.

* New for 2009! Majestic California: The Pacific, Redwoods & Yosemite - 8 Days
California travel family adventure takes you from California’s shining seas to its giant trees as you explore San Francisco, Yosemite National Park and the Monterey Peninsula together.

* Magical Hawaii - 8 Days
Discover the enchantment of Hawaii on a one-week journey that welcomes you to three tropical island playgrounds. Two- and three-night stays in celebrated beachfront resorts on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii combine with fascinating cultural discoveries to make this a most magical family vacation.

* Wonders of the Canadian Rockies Family Adventure - 7 Days
Get ready for a new family adventure among the lakes, glaciers, and alpine wonderlands of Western Canada; stay at three Fairmont resorts in the heart of Alberta’s national parks on a fun-filled week in that fresh Rocky Mountain air!

* Alaska: Call of the Wild - 8 Days
In Alaska travel by land, air, and sea as you explore America’s amazing 49th state with us. Flightsee near majestic Mount McKinley; ride the rails with the Alaska Railroad; and cruise the waters of the Kenai Fjords Coastal Region.

* Patriots of America - 8 Days
See American history come alive on a fascinating journey that takes you down America’s “road to independence,” from the 1700s to present day. Visit famous national landmarks with local guides, step back in time in Lancaster County where the Amish live without modern conveniences, and experience life on the eve of the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg where you will meet everyday citizens and patriots.

EUROPE FAMILY TOURS
From the trails of Spanish conquistadors and explorers to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code to the ancient lands of the Gladiator and the canals of Venice to the city streets of Oliver Twist and the "gargoyoled" tower of Hunchback of Notre Dame, discover the real-life settings in Europe that are even better than the movies!

* New for 2009! Once Upon A Time: Budapest to Vienna - 8 Days
It's ‘once upon a time’ all over Hungary and Austria when you visit the Imperial cities of Budapest and Vienna and the surrounding countryside, where the past comes to life in royal palaces, concert halls, equestrian performances and storybook villages.

* Castles & Kings: London to Paris - 8 Days
Embark on a royal journey through time in two of Europe’s most exciting capital cities.

* Italia Bella: Rome to Venice - 8 Days
Travel back in time on this fun-filled Roman holiday as you explore treasured sites in ancient Rome, go underground in medieval Orvieto, view world-famous art from 15th-century Florence and explore the city where Venetian rulers lived for 800 years

* The Sweet Life: Rome & Sorrento - 7 Days
Imagine your family living what the Italians lovingly call La Dolce Vita – the “sweet life” – on a one-week dream vacation from ancient Rome to one of the most magical islands in the Mediterranean. Learn about gladiators, volcanoes, and pizza.

* Spanish Adventure: Explorers & Conquistadors - 8 Days
Adventure, discovery and some of the best times a family can share are yours from Madrid to Seville to the magical beaches of the Costa del Sol. Ride aboard a horse-drawn carriage, take flamenco lessons, and dine on tapas in Seville.

* New for 2009! Cruising the Blue Danube - 8 Days - 2 SPECIAL DEPARTURES FOR FAMILIES !
Unpack only once as you travel from Budapest, Hungary, to Slovakia, Austria and Germany, enjoying action-packed shore excursions specially designed for Tauck Bridges families. Challenge yourself in a totally amazing rally race in Bratislava, Slovakia.