Insight’s brand-new trips provide exclusive access to locations and experiences only available for smaller groups and transportation
New York, N.Y. – January 18th, 2022: With a high demand for small group trips, Insight Vacations, the award-winning leader in premium guided tours, is excited to launch a new collection of regional, small group van tours in the United States where guests will travel in intimate style in a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter vans.
Insight’s small van tours include an intimate group of no more than 17 guests, plus a two-person on the road team of a Travel Director and expert driver. These tours can be booked for private groups or joined publicly on scheduled departure dates.
Guests will discover an exclusive travel experience unlike any other, gaining access to even more immersive experiences, as well as special restaurants, highly-rated hotels and locations that aren’t available to larger groups—as well as a heightened degree of personalized service and private atmosphere. Also included are MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® sustainable experiences, designed to advance the United Nations Global Goals and positively impact our travelers and the communities we visit.
“There is a noticeable trend towards smaller groups, more intimate experiences, and a desire for travelers to positively impact the places they visit,” said Guy Young, president of Insight Vacations. “Our small regional group tours are perfectly suited to meet these growing trends, taking our guests further off the beaten track with experiences that are only accessible through smaller transportation and smaller groups.”
Insight’s Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter vans were designed for guests to relax and travel in comfort and style, each featuring spacious seats, overheard luggage, outlets and USB ports, a TV monitor, and a filtered water dispenser to provide our guests with a stress-free journey from start to finish.
Insight’s small van tours are offered on two new 7-day regional itineraries, exploring Northern California or Yellowstone National Park:
Yellowstone Discovery- On this journey, guests will enjoy breath-taking natural beauty, mountains, geysers, wildlife watching, picnics and the fresh open air. Their adventure starts in Bozeman, with the opportunity for a hike or archery in Big Sky, before embarking on a four-day voyage into the magnificent Yellowstone National Park, the most in-depth exploration that we offer. They’ll see famous geysers and hot springs, view wildlife after-hours with a Local Expert and join a myriad of gentle hikes around the intriguing features of the park. A memorable finale awaits guests at Grand Teton National Park, famed for its beautiful mountains. Guests will be taken closer to nature, including a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to learn about the National Elk Refuge, its habitat preservation for endangered species and the nationally significant Jackson Elk Herd.
Yellowstone National Park
The Best of Northern California –Beginning and ending in San Francisco, this trip will introduce guests to its many delights, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. They’ll gaze at the towering Redwoods of the Muir Woods National Monument, with some 1,000 years old and over 250 feet tall. A MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, guests will learn about bees and mead at the Heidrun Meadery in Point Reyes. On the stunning Mendocino Coast, visit the Mendocino Headlands State Park with a guide, and participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience to learn about preserving coastal ecosystems at the Botanical Gardens and admire the colors of Glass Beach-one of the Mendocino Coast’s most unique and photogenic destinations. They’ll unleash their senses in a wine tasting in Sonoma Valley and Napa Valleywith some of the region’s finest producers. With sustainable travel at the heart of this journey, guests will dine on seasonal, locally sourced food and taste artisan cheeses at Pennyroyal Farmand sample hand-crafted ales at Anderson Valley Brewing Company.
For reservations, contact your District Sales Manager, call Insight Vacations at 1-800-582-8380 or visit www.insightvacations.com
About Insight Vacations:
As a global leader in premium guided vacations, Insight Vacations has been crafting magical journeys that embody the “Art of Traveling in Style” for over 40 years. Through meticulous planning, detailed preparation and boundless passion, Insight’s collection of award-winning itineraries showcase the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences in Europe and North America. Guided by a highly-skilled Travel Director, guests can look forward to traveling in smaller groups, savoring authentic dining and enjoying a range of immersive Insight Experiences. To find out more, please visit insightvacations.com.
About The Travel Corporation:
The Travel Corporation (TTC) is a highly successful family-owned and passionately run international group of 42 award-winning brands, celebrating our first 100th Anniversary in 2020. Our exceptional portfolio of brands spans across 70 countries and offers an extensive selection of international travel and tourism companies, encompassing a variety of guided travel experiences, independent holiday packages, boutique river cruising, luxury hotels and safaris. We are committed to consistently delivering outstanding service, experiences and value to each and every one of our guests and we do so through continuous innovation. For more information, please visit TTC.com or follow us on Twitter and Instagram while using our hashtags #TravelWithTTC and #MakeTravelMatter
About The TreadRight Foundation:
TreadRight is a joint not-for-profit initiative established by The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands. TreadRight sets the direction on sustainability for 42 award-winning brands, in addition to overseeing our TreadRight Foundation. The organization’s singular mission is to #MakeTravelMatter through brand operations, and by providing support to community-based projects worldwide that safeguard the planet, people and wildlife. To date, the foundation has supported 55+ sustainable tourism projects in 280+ communities worldwide, based on priorities set by the TreadRight Steering Committee. Past project partners include WWF, Conservation International, WildAid and The National Trust in the UK, while current initiatives include WE.org, Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School, Wilderness Foundation Africa and Wildlife SOS. TreadRight also works with inspiring ambassadors who have a passion for sustainable travel, to support its voice within the sustainable travel community. These ambassadors include Céline Cousteau (‘Planet’ Ambassador), Sarain Fox (‘People’ Ambassador), Ami Vitale (‘Wildlife’ Ambassador) and Costas Christ. To learn more about past and current work at TreadRight, please visit TreadRight.org and follow TreadRight on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using our hashtag #MakeTravelMatter. We will make travel matter – for our planet, for people and for wildlife. We have taken the pledge, now we invite you to join us.