Your Neighbors Are Knocking. The Really Cool Ones.
The peaks of Denali. The depths of the Grand Canyon. The cascades of Niagara Falls. North America’s most riveting sights are calling, “Come out and play!” Consider yourself personally invited to lace up your boots and frolic in the footsteps of North America’s greatest explorers, not to mention its most influential pilgrims, pioneers, patriots, and presidents. From historic hamlets to sensational cities and national parks to international fare, true discovery abounds in every direction. With Cosmos, you don’t have to cross oceans to stroll down storied cobblestone avenues (Hello, Boston!), have an old-world European experience (Bonjour, Montreal!), or immerse yourself in unique cultures (Howdy, Nashville!). With our affordable North America tours, you can get your kicks on Route 66, along the scenic Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, and down the dreamy Pacific Coast Highway. Whether you head to Canada, California, Yellowstone, or the Yukon—you’ve never seen a backyard party like this.
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WESTERN U.S.
The Mother of All Road Trips
ROUTE 66 HIGHWAY
Answer the call of the open road on U.S. ROUTE 66 — America’s Main Street, stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles across miles paved with Americana, history, and folklore. Cut your own path through the heartland, with each slice of American life tasting sweeter than the last. -
HAWAII
Adventure Island
MAUI
The Islands are meant to be explored—whether below the sea with a coral reef snorkel cruise or along the coastline with a helicopter ride above an active volcano. -
HAWAII
Polynesian Party!
HONOLU
LUGrass skirts, swaying music, sizzling seafood, and sweet concoctions are in store in the classic celebration of the Luau. -
ALASKA
Gulf Coasting
VALDEZ
Cruise across magnificent Prince William Sound on the Gulf of Alaska. Explore the 3-mile face of the mighty Meares Glacier to watch for otters, seals, whales, and spectacular ice shows. -
ALASKA
Comfort Food
ANCHORAGE
The hearty people of Alaska share their hearty culinary traditions—from Chinook salmon to King crab legs, to berry cobbler and Akutaq ice cream. In the tradition of Native Alaskans, you’ll also find rich game meats, including reindeer sausage! -
Maritime Legends
ALASKA
ANCHORAGEExplore
the iconic ports of Anchorage and Valdez—so vital to the survival of Alaskan civilization and trade. Cruise on Prince William Sound for spectacular marine wildlife sightings! -
Western Flavors
WESTERN CANADA
CALGARY
With a saddle for a pillow and a campfire for a stove, the tradition of good old-fashioned frontier food is found in Calgary, Alberta. Barbecue beef and chicken are the meat behind the story—with all the fixins to taste like home on the range. -
Ice Travel
WESTERN CANADA
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Board the Ice Explorer to explore the Columbia Icefield on glacial terrain measuring 750 feet thick. -
English Rose
WESTERN CANADA
VICTORIA
Look skyward for eagles flying overhead on a ferry from Vancouver to exquisite Vancouver Island. Stroll the stunning paths of Butchart Gardens and linger on the beautiful British boulevards of Victoria. -
A Sticky Situation
EASTERN CANADA
QUÉBEC
Pull up a chair and get sweet on maple syrup at a sugar-cabin meal in Québec. Learn about the history of making maple syrup and enjoy a menu that features some maple-inspired cuisine. -
Take The Plunge
EASTERN CANADA
NIAGARA FALL
SGet misty eyed on a cruise beside the spectacular and thunderous Niagara Falls. Consider a helicopter ride or a look behind the falls for even more thrills. -
Sweater Weather
EASTERN U.S.
NEW ENGLAND
Tis the season to fall in love with autumn again on a fall foliage tour through Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Warm your heart with the yellow and red extravaganza of amazing autumn auburns and gold. We can already smell the hot apple cider! -
Get Cracking!
EASTERN U.S.
MAINE
Something fishy is going on in Maine… where lobstermen and fishing captains carry on the timeless traditions of generations on the Eastern Seaboard. Crack open lobster, steam mussels and clams, and nibble on corn on the cob at a Maine lobster bake in Bar Harbor. -
Capital Ideas
EASTERN U.S.
WASHINGTON
DCStep into the middle of American history in Washington DC. See the White House and Capitol Hill, and visit awe-inspiring sites of the nation's capital like the Lincoln memorial and the Washington Monument. -
Big Fun in The Big Easy
SOUTHERN U.S.
NEW ORLEANSS
atisfy your hankering for Louisiana French and Cajun cuisine with beignets, hurricanes, and shrimp and grits in New Orleans. As Hank Williams crooned — jambalaya, crawfish pie, and fillet gumbo make for big fun on the bayou! -
Get Country in Music City
SOUTHERN U.S.
NASHVILLE
In Nashville, visit historic RCA Studio B where country and the King of Rock-n-Roll, Elvis Presley and the legendary Dolly Parton recorded timeless hits. Take your reserved seat and tap your feet at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry! -
Rock and Roll
WESTERN U.S.
CANYON COUNTRY
Explore the spirit of the Southwest in Utah’s Monument Valley on a 4-wheel-drive adventure with a Navajo guide. Get close to millions of years of nature’s carved sandstone cliffs, arches, and monumental valleys.
North American Dreams
Explore the continent where people from all over the world came to explore, dream, and create in the New World. Examine the cultures of the Native people and the indigenous traditions we learn from today. Discover the historic innovators, explorers, creators, and life in today’s wild frontier. Come discover the people, places, and things that make dreams come to life across North America.
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Denali National Park
A Natural High
Feel the rush of the highest peak in North America—20,310-foot Denali—looming tall over the breathtaking 6-million-acre Denali National Park. Go where moose, caribou, and grizzlies reign in this mind-blowing wilderness paradise.
Monterey Bay
Otterly Amazing
Visit the home of sea otters and sea lions in Monterey Bay where an underwater kelp forest is home to the cheekiest creatures of California’s Pacific Ocean. Maybe visit the Monterey Aquarium or watch for orcas and other whales off the coast.
Yellowstone National Park
The Peak of Perfection
Scale a trail or wander with ease through America’s first National Park in Yellowstone. Find wonder where the buffalo roam, geysers gush, and grizzlies rule.
Southwest Canyonlands
Grand and Glorious
Live life on the edge in America’s Canyonlands with an echo of ancient history resounding in the Grand Canyon and National Parks of Utah and Arizona.
The Canadian Rockies
Oh, Canada!
Feel like you’re touching the sky in Banff and Jasper National Parks, where crystal waters reflect the heavens at Lake Louise. The Canadian Rockies are calling you to explore the gorges, peaks, lakes, and wilderness that will touch your heart and soul.
Hawaiian Islands
Aloha, Paradise
Escape the humdrum and say ‘aloha’ to paradise where tradewinds and turquoise water dare anyone to resist relaxation. Hawaiian adventure is just as tempting with an ocean of possibilities from volcano hikes to whale watching to luaus to the legends of Pearl Harbor.
The Call of the Wild
The mountains are calling and I must go—as are the canyons, rivers, and seas of North America. Find yourself in the epic wild places from sea to shining sea and from Canada to California and Kamloops to Kauai. Pack your hiking boots, snorkel, and binoculars to discover a new frontier and the fantastic wildlife who call North America home.



Take a Road Trip to Europe
Why hop across “The Pond” when you can hop on the road to experience Europe in your own back yard? Dunk a Danish by a windmill in Solvang, California. Say ‘Oui’ to French baguettes and brie in Quebec. Follow the breadcrumbs of San Francisco sourdough where the Spanish Mission Trail leads to Carmel’s storybook cottages a la Hansel & Gretel. Or see why Thomas Jefferson was reminded of Paris along the streets and riverbanks of Washington, DC. These and many more European experiences are just a hop, skip, and a grape stomp away in North America!