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Southwestern Trails

12 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom

Visiting: Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Fort Worth, Dallas, Amarillo, Cadillac Ranch, Santa Fe, Taos Pueblo, Los Alamos, Gila National Forest, Organ Mountains, White Sands National Park, Alamogordo, Tombstone, Tucson, Saguaro National Park, Phoenix

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTSTR

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Faster

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the American Southwest with the "Southwestern Trails" tour. This 12-day adventure begins with a VIP door-to-door travel service and includes international flights from London Heathrow. Explore iconic landmarks such as the NASA Johnson Space Center, the Alamo, and the Fort Worth Stockyards. Marvel at the unique Cadillac Ranch, the ancient Taos Pueblo, and the stunning White Sands and Saguaro National Parks. Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable hotels, accompanied by a Titan tour manager, and savor 11 meals, including 10 breakfasts and 1 dinner. Travel in style by coach and immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Highlights

  • Tour of NASA Johnson Space Center

  • Audio tour of the Alamo

  • Walking tour of Fort Worth Stockyards historic district

  • Visit to Dealey Plaza

  • Visit to Cadillac Ranch

  • Guided tour of Taos Pueblo

  • Visit to White Sands National Park

  • Visit to Saguaro National Park

Places You'll See

Loretto Inn, Santa Fe

Loretto Inn, Santa Fe

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Southwestern Trails

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Houston

Accommodation: Hotel

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Houston.

Day 2

Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, San Antonio

Accommodation: Hotel

Today's adventure kicks off with a thrilling visit to NASA Johnson Space Center, where we'll dive headfirst into the world of astronauts, rockets, and cosmic exploration. It promises to be an out-of-this-world experience as we uncover the secrets of space travel.
After a memorable morning, we'll hit the road and head towards the vibrant city of San Antonio for a two-night stay. Get ready for a taste of culture, history, and some Tex-Mex delights, all within the charming embrace of San Antonio's welcoming streets.

Day 3

Location: San Antonio, Fredericksburg

Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, we visit the Alamo, setting out to explore its rich history through a self-guided audio tour. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to wander along the enchanting pathways of San Antonio's iconic Riverwalk. Alternatively, you can visit picturesque Fredericksburg, a charming oasis nestled amidst the rolling hills of rural Texas. The renowned National Museum of the Pacific War is here too, an experience that will transport you into the heart of wartime heroics.

Day 4

Location: Fort Worth

Accommodation: Hotel

We depart in the morning and drive through the heart of Texas, making our way to Fort Worth for a two-night stay. Along the way we'll witness vast and rolling Texan plains, where cattle graze under an expansive sky. Once in Fort Worth, you'll have the entire afternoon to explore at your leisure.

Day 5

Location: Fort Worth, Dallas

Accommodation: Hotel

Today, we'll stroll through the renowned Stockyards, where you can witness magnificent longhorn cattle during one of the iconic 'cattle drives’. Later, we'll make a stop at Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, the site of President Kennedy's tragic assassination in 1963.

Day 6

Amarillo, Texas, USA

Location: Fort Worth, Amarillo

Accommodation: Hotel

We'll take a scenic road trip across the Texas Panhandle to reach Amarillo. Departing Fort Worth, we'll gradually leave behind the urban landscape and enter the wide-open spaces of the panhandle. We end the day in the bright city lights of Amarillo and check into our hotel.

Day 7

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Loretto Inn, Santa Fe
New skyline in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico, downtown skyline

Location: Cadillac Ranch, Santa Fe

Accommodation: Hotel

Following a short photo stop at the unique and colourful sculpture of Cadillac Ranch, we’ll continue to Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico and the oldest city in the USA. We'll enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring the historic city centre, where you can take your time visiting its exceptional museums and art galleries. Santa Fe's unique blend of Pueblo, Spanish and Western influences is evident in every building, every piece of art, and every savoury aroma wafting from its restaurants.

Day 8

Taos Pueblo New Mexico

Location: Taos Pueblo, Los Alamos

Accommodation: Hotel

Today, we get a glimpse into one of the oldest cultures in the US at the Taos Pueblo, guided by a specialist from the Native American community. Our journey then takes us to Los Alamos, where we’ll explore the place Robert Oppenheimer called home while overseeing the infamous Manhattan Project.

Day 9

Location: Gila National Forest, Organ Mountains, White Sands National Park, Alamogordo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Our journey takes us southward leading us through the rugged terrain of southern New Mexico, including the Gila National Forest and the Organ Mountains. The highlight of this journey is the incredible White Sands National Park. After dinner, we'll stay overnight in Alamogordo.

Day 10

Location: Tombstone, Tucson

Accommodation: Hotel

This morning we hit the open road, heading down the highway toward Tucson, but not before making a pit stop at Old Tombstone, the legendary site of the notorious 30-second 'Gunfight at the OK Corral'. After Tombstone, we'll be unwinding for the night in Tucson.

Day 11

Phoenix, Arizona
Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
Papago Park in Phoenix

Location: Saguaro National Park, Phoenix

Accommodation Name: flight

This morning, we’ll explore Saguaro National Park, situated right in the heart of Arizona’s desert. It’s renowned for its magnificent vistas and the iconic saguaro cacti, which can reach heights of over 40 feet. With its captivating landscapes and towering cacti, it's the perfect way to wrap up our tour of South West America.
In the afternoon, we'll make our way to Phoenix airport for your return overnight flight to the UK.

Day 12

Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

  • 10 nights in hotels and 1 in flight

  • International flights. Prices based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow.

  • Titan tour manager

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What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Optional excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees and any other travel documentation costs are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in destination by coach, with international flights based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow.

Accommodation

Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable hotels and 1 night in flight, ensuring a restful and convenient stay throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    Travel within the destination will be by coach, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey between locations.

  • Is there a tour manager accompanying the group?

    Yes, a Titan tour manager will accompany you throughout the tour to ensure everything runs smoothly.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 10 nights in comfortable hotels and 1 night in flight, ensuring a restful and convenient stay throughout your journey.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 10 breakfasts and 1 dinner.

  • What is the VIP door-to-door travel service?

    Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Houston and ensures a seamless start and end to your journey.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights include a tour of NASA Johnson Space Center, an audio tour of the Alamo, a walking tour of Fort Worth Stockyards historic district, visits to Dealey Plaza, Cadillac Ranch, White Sands National Park, and Saguaro National Park, and a guided tour of Taos Pueblo.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included in the tour package and can be arranged separately.

  • What personal expenses are not included in the tour package?

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included in the tour package.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Are gratuities included in the tour package?

    No, gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included in the tour package.

  • What is the starting and ending location of the tour?

    The tour starts and ends in the United Kingdom, with the final drop-off at Phoenix airport in the United States for the return flight.

  • Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?

    In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.

Reviews of this operator

Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

08-Apr-2024

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

Odile Lawen (Google Reviewer)  

I have booked the Icelandic...

11-Mar-2024

I have booked the Icelandic Adventure holiday with Titan Travel, the Booking Staff was pleasant throughout. What I love about Titan Travel, transfer from your home to the airport and vice versa is included in the holiday.

Thomas Fisher (Google Reviewer)  

Danube cruise was great value....

13-Sep-2023

Danube cruise was great value. Well organised. Clear instructions from Titan prior to travel. Door to door service great.

Sarah Hoad  

Exceptional trip and service by Titan

04-Oct-2022

Just returned from a fabulous tour of California & the golden west. It’s a full on tour with early starts but you see so much varied landscape from the ocean to the desert to Yosemite. My 2nd tour with Titan & my first solo tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it & met some great people. Grand Canyon was amazing would definitely recommend

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Ms Margaret Aldgate  

Not merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience

29-Dec-2022

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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Sella Shan (Google Reviewer)  

We had a 2 weeks...

05-Dec-2023

We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful

Eileen Bulsara (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic holiday...

26-May-2023

We had a fantastic holiday in Mississippi. Right from our chauffeur driven car picking us up to the return journey, we had a great time. The first hotel The Gaylord was amazing,absolutely huge,first class. The second The Double tree in Memphis unfortunately wasn't, the hotel was tired and very basic, the only plus was where it is situated in the centre of town, we were only there two nights so it wasn't to bad. The American Queen Steam Boat was first class all the way, thoroughly enjoyed the seven nights sailing down the Mississippi. The last hotel the Sheraton New Orleans was very comfortable too. Our guide throughout our time away was Laura Tuttle. she was amazing, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We also had a coach driver Guil, who went over and beyond to give you the best time. Other coach guides included Jim,who was so funny, and also very knowledgeably. Very entertaining throughout. The entire itinerary itinerary was very well thought out, included a huge variety of visits to different Interesting locations. Highly recommend using Titan for all your holiday destinations.

Rob Steele (Google Reviewer)  

Review on “Cairo, Alexandra and...

26-Feb-2025

Review on “Cairo, Alexandra and a Nile Cruise" – 11 nights with Titan / Saga. 13-02-25 Overall the trip went very well, good journey from home with a car picking me up & transporting me from Cumbria to Heathrow & an adequate flight to Cairo with Egypt-Air. Met by our Tour Manager on arrival & transferred to our hotel. Hotel Swiss Inn Pyramids Resort was good Included Tours of The Pyramids & Alexandria were adequate Internal Transfer to Luxor was OK Our ship, The Nile Plaza was wonderful & the cruise fantastic with wonderful food, decent cabins & excellent staff. The included trips were well organised The flight home was OK with nice car & driver to take me back home. Pro’s Professional Tour Manager & knowledgeable Egyptologist for the duration of the trip. Decent hotel Excellent Nile Cruise ship serving fantastic food and excellent facilities including massage provided by very provisional masseur / masseuse Con’s Cairo hotel poorly located in October 5th City Scheduled trips often rearranged to generate time for optional extra money ones Optional trips sold at very high prices 3 unscheduled time consuming trips, an Alabaster outlet, an essential oils outlet & a Papyrus outlet – Prices in all 3 were exorbitantly high. Tour Manager & Egyptologist Tip expectation level of $60 / $80 each per person from a group of 35 – Even at the lower figure the tip alone (Without commission from the outlets & optional tours etc) works out at almost the ANNUAL salary of a Civil Engineer – Source https://www.timedoctor.com/blog/average-salary-in-egypt/ Overall summery Overall the trip offers excellent value for money, especially the pick-up & return home by car (Only one diversion to collect a couple en-route, total journey 8 hours Cumbria to Heathrow including stops) The trips included in the package were excellent as were the Hotel & Nile Cruiser. The group size of 35 was somewhat high but I’ll probably use Titan / Saga again &, with certain caveats as mentioned above, recommend them.

Susan Hawken (Google Reviewer)  

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

Linda Vokes (Google Reviewer)  

Luxury VIP door to door...

17-Jul-2023

Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !

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