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Crimson Canyons & Mesas National Parks Tour

Enjoy a series of natural wonders on this unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of six of America’s most spectacular national parks . From Las Vegas, your national parks tour begins with a stop at the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the sheer glory of the sunset over the South Rim, where you can watch the light slowly change across miles of red, orange, and purple rock. See the countless layers formed over millions of years. The slow-moving Colorado River that carved it flows slowly far below, and it is one of the most stunning sights in the world.

You’ll have the chance to visit Horseshoe Bend and stand 1,000 feet above the most dramatic curve of the entire Colorado River. At Zion National Park, enjoy the lush greenery and deep red sandstone canyon walls, then gaze up at the sandstone monoliths known as  hoodoos at Bryce Canyon . Marvel at the ancient petroglyphs created by Native Americans thousands of years ago at Capital Reef National Park, and stroll under the natural sandstone bridges of Arches National Park. Finally, take in breathtaking vistas of Canyonlands National Park  – a fitting end to this epic tour across four states.

• Witness the awe-inspiring landscapes in six of America’s popular National Parks
• Enjoy the Grand Canyon at sunset or sunrise
• Witness the stunning views at Lake Powell
• See the incredible hoodoos and sandstone monuments of Bryce and Zion National Parks
• Explore the diverse landscape of Capitol Reef National Park, unlike any other in Utah!
• Visit the fascinating rock formation in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• Drive through the beautiful Rocky Mountains and the Arapaho National Forest

Canyonlands Cowboy Dinner Cruise & Light Show

Enjoy a cowboy-style BBQ dinner and a spectacular light show!

The Signature Grand Canyon Sunset Hummer Tour

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the Grand Canyon.

Activity level

• Very Active

Tour Includes

Sightseeing

• Grand Canyon National Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Zion National Park
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Arches and Canyonlands National park
• Grand Junction

Hotel Accommodations

• Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy
• 7 Breakfasts
• A professionally trained tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

• To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

Denver, Colorado

Las Vegas, Nevada

Welcome to Denver, one of the most up-and coming cities in the U.S. The Mile High City is Colorado’s buzzing capital, where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure! Guests who book their air through YMT will be greeted by a YMT representative and transferred to their hotel. The night is yours to relax.

Hyatt Place Downtown or similar

Take in the beautiful Rocky Mountains today on our drive through Colorado. Enjoy the scenery as you travel through Arapaho National Forest, which straddles the Continental Divide in the Front Range west of Denver. Stop for lunch on your own in the resort town of Vail, a popular getaway at the base of Vail Mountain. This evening, arrive in Grand Junction, the hub of Colorado’s wine country, for your stay. (B)

Hampton Inn Grand Junction or similar

Explore Canyonlands National Park, a magical outdoor wonderland of enchanting vistas! The colorful park is divided into four districts—Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the combined Green and Colorado Rivers, which carved two large canyons into the Colorado Plateau. Marvel at the wild beauty and drama of this spectacular landscape unlike anywhere else in the world! Continue to your hotel in Moab this evening, the ideal gateway for a visit to both Arches and Canyonlands National Park. (B)

Fairfield Inn Moab or similar

A stunning highlight awaits! For the past 150 million years, the more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches of Arches National Park have been sculpted by the natural erosion of wind, water, sun, and frost—creating an unmistakably unique landscape. See Balanced Rock, one of the park’s most iconic features; the impressive 52-foot tall Delicate Arch; and the Windows Section, a unique area with many arches that is considered the beating heart of the park. (B)

Add-On : Canyonlands Cowboy Dinner Cruise & Light Show

Discover Capitol Reef National Park. The area boasts a diverse landscape unlike anywhere else in Utah—stunning red rock formations and canyons, pristine meadows, alpine forests, and lush green valleys. Also throughout the park, you’ll find the Capitol Reef Petroglyphs, impressive rock art figures created by ancient Native Americans. Continue this evening to your hotel in Bryce Canyon. (B)

Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn or similar

Today we visit Bryce Canyon. Despite its name, Bryce is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters. Its distinctive geological structures, called hoodoos, were formed by frost weathering and stream erosion from the river. Standing at the rim, you are offered spectacular views in red, orange and white that will surely be spellbinding. (B)

Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn or similar

Add-On : Cowboy Dinner Show at Ebenezer’s

Our drive then continues as we head to Zion National Park. The half-mile deep park floor is lush with foliage, as well as mule deer, wild turkeys, gray foxes, and the occasional porcupine. This afternoon, we see Horseshoe Bend, a u-shaped area of the Grand Canyon along the Colorado River near Page, Arizona. Marvel at the view of this stunning rock from 1,000 feet above—be sure to bring your camera for a spectacular shot! Continue to Lake Powell. Supported by the Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell is a beautifully situated water reservoir on the Colorado River, surrounded by red rocks. (B)

Best Western View of Lake Powell or similar

We continue to the grandest of all parks in the West—the Grand Canyon! The park shuttle system makes it easy to take it all in at your own pace. The evening and the sunset, which lights the canyon in many hues of red and purple, is yours to enjoy! (B)

Yavapai Lodge West or similar

Add-On : Signature Grand Canyon Sunset Hummer Tour

Rise early to witness an unforgettable sunrise over the canyon by walking to the rim on your own. We’ll continue in the afternoon to Las Vegas for an evening at leisure. Just outside your hotel’s doorstep await neon lights, gambling, or glamorous shows!

Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino or similar

Add-On : Vegas! The Show & Dinner

On certain tour dates, you may choose to combine this with our other national parks tours. If you are joining us for our Ultimate Canyons & Rocky Mountains tour or our Ultimate National Parks tour, you can enjoy Denver today, including entrances to the city’s top attractions, before continuing on our Rocky Mountains & Black Hills itinerary.

Start your tour with the grandest of all parks in the West—the Grand Canyon! Travel via I-40, crossing historic Route 66 before you enter the spectacular Grand Canyon, and end your day by the South Rim. The park shuttle system makes it easy to take it all in at your own pace. The evening and the sunset, which lights the canyon in many hues of red and purple, is yours to enjoy!

Add-On : The Signature Grand Canyon Sunset Hummer Tour

Add-On : Canyonlands Cowboy Sunset Dinner Cruise & Light Show

Explore Canyonlands National Park, a magical outdoor wonderland of enchanting vistas! The colorful park is divided into four districts—Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the combined Green and Colorado Rivers, which carved two large canyons into the Colorado Plateau. Marvel at the wild beauty and drama of this spectacular landscape unlike anywhere else in the world. This evening, we make our way to our hotel in Grand Junction, the hub of Colorado’s wine country.(B)

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

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Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.

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Unfortunately, additional nights are not available from YMT Vacations for this tour. Your YMT Sales Consultant will confirm the specific hotel related to your departure date, and you can then contact the hotel directly to arrange an extended stay.

Yes, triples are permitted (depending on availability) in 2 beds.

For tours that start in Denver, you should arrive no later than 3pm. If your tour begins in Las Vegas, you should arrive no later than 2pm.

No, none are required.

You will visit locations that are at higher elevations (6,000-8,000 ft).

For tips on managing altitude sickness, please read our blog .

Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Call us for pricing, and remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.

Enjoy a cowboy-style BBQ dinner, which is slow-cooked for over 12 hours. After dinner, board the Moab Queen II and set off on a cruise along the Colorado River with a knowledgeable guide. Once the sun goes down, the canyon walls come alive with bright lights and stories about the history of the area.

• Cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner – BBQ beef, BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, roast beef, or roast pork with cowpoke potatoes, sweet baked beans, corn, homemade rolls, salad bar and dessert. Menu subject to change. Taxes and gratuities included
• Narrated 2-hour cruise on the Colorado River
• 144-passenger vessel with outside seating

Note: Layered clothing is recommended.

Duration: 4 hours (evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $119 USD (2024) & $129 USD (2025)

Experience the Grand Canyon during late afternoon and see majestic colors of the rocks in the grand canyon aboard a Hummer. Learn about the American Southwest and it’s ancient inhabitants. Look out for the wildlife you may see on along your way.

• 2 hour Hummer “Humvee” tour of the Grand Canyon
• Breathtaking photo opportunities

Duration: Approx. 2 hours (evening)

Price: $139 USD

Join your fellow travelers for a cowboy dinner and live entertainment at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill in Bryce Canyon. Enjoy the perfect musical accompaniment put on by a traditional Country and Western band; expect clever songs with a cowboy twang and a lonesome heart –life’s hard out on the range!

• Live entertainment by a professional country band
• BBQ plate dinner – smoked pulled pork and seasoned chicken with BBQ sauce, or vegetarian option. All meals include cowboy beans, dutch oven potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks Menu subject to change. Taxes and gratuities included

Duration: Approx. 2 – 3 hours (evening)

Price: $59 USD (2024) & $69 USD (2025)

Glamorous showgirls, broadway-style singers, dancers and a live big band! Vegas! The Show tells the musical story about Las Vegas, featuring the greatest entertainers as they pay homage to some of the legends  who turned Vegas into “The Entertainment Capital of the World!” Followed by dinner at Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse.

• Admission to Vegas! The Show
• One of the only shows still featuring the iconic Las Vegas showgirls
• Dinner featuring over 40 homemade salads, soups, sides, and entrées, including Picanha steak, Brazilian sausage, bacon wrapped chicken, garlic sirloin, fresh vegetables, and more! Vegetarian options available upon request. Soft drinks and dessert included. Menu subject to change. Taxes and gratuities included. Alcoholic beverages available for an additional fee

Note: This tour is available on Day 1 if you’re starting from Las Vegas, and flights must arrive by  2 pm to participate. Alcoholic beverages available for an additional fee.

Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours (Evening)

Price: $159 USD

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We took this bus tour with YMT recently, visiting some of the famous National Parks in Nevada, California, Utah and Arizona - Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Grand Canyon and Zion. The tour is 14 days long and YMT offers this tour from May to Sept, you can get the detailed itinerary and specific dates from their website (YMT Vacations). We wanted a bus tour as we could not do that itinerary by ourselves and am posting this review here as an alternative to consider for those who would also like to leave the driving, making hotel accommodations, etc to others.

We had some misgivings about going with YMT initially as we could not find any review about this particular Tour by YMT, and we read a few negative reviews about YMT on the internet. However we liked their itinerary and choice of parks, and their price was simply unbeatable. Other Tour Companies we looked at such as Trafalgar, Globus, Cosmos, Brendan, Intrepid, Contiki ..., were much more expensive (see Vacations To Go website). Although price should not be the only consideration, it turned out that we had a very good experience with YMT on this particular tour and we can recommend it without hesitation.

The travellers were mainly Americans and Canadians, majority were retirees with a few younger travellers but everyone interacted quite well and we all had a good time. Travelling with seniors is not a disadvantage as the Tour Guide and Driver were very aware of this and treated us exceptionally well, no rush, lots of time for sightseeing, and provided multiple stops along the way for bio breaks. On the longer journeys it was nice to hear the various personal stories, where they came from, how they met their spouses, which part of the tour we liked best so far, what are our favourite world trips.

The tour begins and ends in Las Vegas, we were put up in the Golden Nugget (great downtown hotel and casino) on Fremont Street which is a fantastic tourist area by itself (Fremont Street Experience and nightly Light show), but it was very easy to hop on the local bus and get to The Strip for the full Vegas experience. A tip here - Las Vegas and surrounding areas get very hot during the summer months, if you want to see Death Valley which is mentioned in the YMT itinerary then plan your trip for the earlier or later months, we went in mid-July and did not get to see DV as the temp there was over 115F. However we saw all the other NPs and places as advertised and enjoyed the tours and visits immensely. This tour is about breadth and exposure to some of the best National Parks of the southwest, and not about any detailed depth and intensity of visit – you would need to spend several days at each park for that kind of experience. It is also a photographer’s dream as the highlights and points of visit are well chosen, you can trek some of the trails, the views are simply stunning and we had enough time and saw most of the popular and famous points in each park visited. Some faves included General Sherman redwood in Sequoia and General Grant Grove in Kings Canyon; Tunnel view, Bridal Veil, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan and half Dome in Yosemite (Ansel Adams country); Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch and the other arches, windows and formations in Arches; the sweeping views of Canyonlands; the Petroglyphs in Capitol Reef; the fairytale hoodoos in Bryce; the panoramic vistas and deeply carved stratas of Grand Canyon; and the towering formations of Zion.

Contrary to what the YMT site said, these tours do provide a full time tour guide along with the driver (their site said that the driver also does the narration). A good tour guide and driver can make or break a tour, and we had two exceptional people here who really took care of us. Brian our driver made sure that the bus was always on time, that all luggage was on and off promptly, kept a clean bus, provided cold bottled water, and knew the best supermarkets to shop in and best places for bio-breaks. Our tour guide Steve (ex-teacher) was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and would give us the geographical facts and figures, and engage us on a variety of American history and world travel topics. As examples of great service, they organized and provided snacks and drinks for a surprise picnic lunch in Winnemucca; they got in touch with and drove back to the McDonalds near Great Salt Lake to retrieve a fellow travellers’ purse that was lost there; they took us back in the morning to see a featured view of the hoodoos (Inspiration Point) at Bryce Canyon because it was raining the evening before and not everyone was able to see it then.

I was also pleasantly surprised by the choice and quality of the hotels in view of the very reasonable package cost, they were mainly superior or better than average for the areas (Golden Nugget in Vegas, Best Western in Bakersfield, Fresno and Bryce Canyon, John Ascuaga Nugget in Reno, Shilo Inn in Elko, Red Lion in Salt Lake City, River Canyon Lodge in Moab, Yavapai Lodge West in the Grand Canyon). The accommodations were either centrally located or else close to food and shopping, all rooms had coffee makers, all had AC with the exception of Yavapai (AC wasn’t needed and there was a ceiling fan), the beds were comfy for a good night’s sleep and amenities were generally very good, a few had swimming pools, some have fridge and microwave making it easy to prepare snacks or breakfast, quite a few provided complimentary breakfasts, many had large screen LCD TVs, most provided free wi-fi, and a few had in-room safes.

Bus tours are not for everyone, you have to get up early and be on the road, the routes can be very long but frequent stops give you a chance to stretch and refresh (this tour covered four States and over 2,000 miles) and we definitely could not have done the driving by ourselves. Like most bus tours, YMT rotate your seating on the bus so everyone gets a front seat/view and you get to meet more fellow travellers that way. Hotel room keys are distributed on the bus so there isn’t a congregation in the hotel lobby, luggage is delivered to your rooms and picked up by hotel staff in the morning. Plus wakeup calls every morning.

Booking the land-tour with YMT was relatively easy and friendly (we made our own flight arrangements), they send you confirmations by e-mail and regular mail. Plus there is an area on their website where you can log in to see your reservations/confirmations, the list of hotels, and to pre-book optional tours. All in all I must say that I really enjoyed this particular Parks Tour by YMT, it was really excellent value for the money.

Thanks for your post. Think you mean this trip:

http://www.ymtvacations.com/find-a-vacation/by-type/land-tour-vacations/national-parks-of-the-golden-west-tour?tourTab=

So Las Vegas-Death Valley-Bakersfield-Seki-Yosemite-Reno-Winnemucca-Salt Lake City-Moab-Bryce-Grand Canyon-Las Vegas-Zion-Las Vegas in 13 days. YIKES. Glad you've had a great trip but 4 weeks already will be short if you take your time.

Thanks for posting your trip report!! We've had people post about Tauk and Caravan tours but not YMT.

thanks for the report! Most of us drive on our own, so it's great to get a report for a bus trip. Good info for those who wish to travel that way. Glad you enjoyed it too :)

As you say you got to experience the 'breadth and exposure to some of the best National Parks of the southwest, and not about any detailed depth and intensity of visit'.

Some of my first road trips were like that, in fact the itinerary you had in Utah brought back memories : ). I don't think I'd suggest it as a self drive (despite what some of my friend on this forum might think!). but its great you enjoyed it, wouldn't want to be the coach driver though!

Thanks for taking the time to do a report. I agree with the others that it is good to see a positive report as there are always those who are looking for an escorted tour.

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Crimson Canyons & Mesas National Parks Tour

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National Parks Tour Details

Enjoy natural wonder after natural wonder on this unforgettable journey through the rugged beauty of six of America’s most spectacular national parks . From Las Vegas, your national parks tour begins with a stop at the Grand Canyon. Marvel at the sheer glory of the sunset over the South Rim, where you can watch the light slowly change across miles of red, orange, and purple rock. The countless layers formed over millions of years, and the dazzling sight of the canyon, with the slow-moving Colorado River that carved it flowing slowly far below, is some of the most iconic scenery in the world. You’ll have the chance to visit Horseshoe Bend and stand 1,000 feet above the most dramatic curve of the entire Colorado River. At Zion National Park, enjoy the lush greenery and deep red sandstone canyon walls, then gaze up at the sandstone monoliths known as hoodoos at Bryce Canyon . Marvel at the ancient petroglyphs created by Native Americans thousands of years ago at Capital Reef National Park, then stroll under the natural sandstone bridges of Arches National Park. Finally, stand in awe of the breathtaking vistas of Canyonlands National Park , whose dramatic landscape is a fitting final park visit across four states and countless views that will take your breath away.

Tour Includes

• Grand Canyon National Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
• Zion National Park
• Capitol Reef National Park
• Arches and Canyonlands National park
• Grand Junction
• Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy
• Start your tour a day earlier in Las Vegas, or add an extra night at the end in Denver. Call for more details.
• 7 Breakfasts
• A professionally trained local tour director who is knowledgeable of the area and will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.
• To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.

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Tour Highlights

• Witness the awe-inspiring landscapes of 6 of America’s popular National Parks
• Enjoy the Grand Canyon at sunset or sunrise
• Witness the stunning views at Lake Powell
• See the incredible hoodoos and sandstone monuments of Bryce and Zion National Parks
• Explore the diverse landscape of Capitol Reef National Park, unlike any other in Utah!
• Visit the fascinating rock formation in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• Drive through the beautiful Rocky Mountains and the Arapaho National Forest

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Guests do not need a passport or visa for this tour. Starting October 1, 2021, guests are required to have a REAL ID-compliant identification which includes REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses, US passports, US passport cards, US military IDs, and federally recognized tribal-issues photo IDs. A full list can be found here: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification Before this date, any government-issued ID, including any state driver's license and any federal ID, will suffice.

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My experience with Bea

We made calls to YMT last week. We talked to Bea. We have had her before, so she knew us. She greeted us with "welcome back". How nice! Bea went over the information, then gave us options and allowed us to think things over before we made the decision. She sent text and followed up with calls. I am truly happy with the service I received.

Date of experience : April 19, 2024

Mss Sophia Duarte

Mss. Sophia Duarte, the agent was nice, professional and patient. She is accommodating and gave us a good deal. Thank you

Agent was very friendly and worked hard…

Agent was very friendly and worked hard to find us flights—- from two different airports. Comparing flight times from both to get us the most convenient flights.

Date of experience : April 18, 2024

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Tammy is the best🤗

Tammy is the best, she helps us find what we want to do with care and kindness even though we are often undecided and a lot of trouble, we are “older” ladies trying to get our plans together and get the most out of life and the best possible deals. She calls back, checks on our trips, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Date of experience : April 10, 2024

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Tammy was friendly and professional

Tammy was friendly and professional. Answered all our questions and we never felt rushed. Spoke clearly so she was easy to understand as she was our first contact with your company.

Date of experience : April 11, 2024

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The key to cuistomer service for me is knowing they care about my needs.

The key to customer service for me is to know that the questions I ask are just as important to the service representative as they are to me. YMT scored great in every aspect. I am looking forward to our trip.

Date of experience : April 09, 2024

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Ridiculous cancellation policy …

We were a loyal customer & took five other trips with YMT in the past & have never been treated bad. We booked another cruise with YMT & unfortunately had to cancel due to my health. I have to undergo heart surgery & was unsure so we thought we’d cancel in plenty of time to get our money back, Cruise wasn’t scheduled to depart until 2025, & we canceled within 10 days of booking it. Nothing was done to warrant keeping our $500.00 deposit. Unfortunately YMT is keeping our deposit. Obviously money means more to the company than keeping good relationships. We won’t be using YMT services again!!

Date of experience : April 02, 2024

Hello JOHN, Thank you for taking the time to review YMT Vacations. We're very sorry to see there was a negative experience. We welcome all feedback as it helps us evaluate if we are giving our guests the best experience they deserve. To discuss your concerns further, please call our Guest Services Department and request to speak to one of Customer Experience agents, at 800-231-1234 at your earliest convenience. We look forward to speaking with you.

Tammy Lupman is always quick to respond…

Tammy Lupman is always quick to respond to any questions. Friendly and pleasant on the telephone

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Mike was great

Mike was great! He answered all our questions and if we thought of anymore to just contact him. He was very informative.

Date of experience : April 15, 2024

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Booking the vacation was a breeze wit…

Booking the vacation was a breeze wit Austin’s help

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Tammy was very knowledgeable and…

Tammy was very knowledgeable and helpful for the entire process. Would recommend her and YMT to my friends. Looking forward to Iceland. Thank You Norman G Mahin

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Tammy Lupman was our travel consultant…

Tammy Lupman was our travel consultant for our booking. She was very helpful in walking us through the booking process. She also booked our airfare after searching several close airports for the best prices. We really appreciated her helpfulness.

Date of experience : March 18, 2024

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Bea is exceptional!

Bea did a great job taking care of everything for us. She answered all my questions, was very responsive to everything I asked, offered helpful tips, all with a 'smile' in her voice!

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Tammy was polite and professional

Tammy was polite and professional. She answered my questions and returned my call in a reasonable amount of time

Date of experience : April 08, 2024

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YMT is a good travel company.

Bea is the one answered my call, and she is very helpful and friendly person. I really appreciated the help she provided.

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Bea gets an A plus

Bea had all our past info and it took all of three minutes for her to add them to our booking and our friends the other couple we are going with. She found us airline flights that we preferred with alacrity. I am not sure if anyone else could have exceeded her knowledge & professionalism.

Date of experience : March 25, 2024

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Her educated information

Cindy was very thorough, with important information. She was able to answer all if our questions. Had tips to us on her expérience, which was helpful.

Date of experience : April 03, 2024

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Response fast

Response fast, questions answered

Ease of Booking Tours

Your Man Tour associates usually are able to answer questions without putting you on hold while they contact a supervisor. Booking is fast & easy. This is our fourth tour with YMT & we plan to take many more.

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Standing for “Your Man Tours” YMT Vacations, or just YMT, was founded in the late 1960s - as a pioneer guided tour company, responding to a rapidly emerging travel industry.

What Makes YMT Vacations Stand Out?

One of the main things to note about YMT is their breadth of experience in conducting guided tours. Starting in 1967, as a small local operator in the US - they have grown practically right along with the guided tour industry. This gives them the knowledge and expertise necessary for the kinds of tours they operate.

Today they offer three styles of travel: guided tours, river cruises, and ocean cruises (which include a land portion).

Who Will Enjoy Traveling With YMT?

Mature travelers in the 50+ range seeking a comfortable and easy all-inclusive travel experience will love the YMT approach. You’ll find a good balance of cultural activities, an easy going pace, and frequent breaks for photo stops and leg-stretching.

YMT tours are geared toward the budget conscious traveler.

These tours are fully escorted, and involve transportation in large coaches, or via cruise. You will be around the same people and guides for the tour’s duration. Older travelers who are concerned about the opportunities to stretch their legs needn’t worry. Coaches stop every two hours, and cruises are large with plenty of room to walk around comfortably.

YMT is about classic packaged travel - don’t expect to get too far off the beaten path during the itinerary. Additionally if having some free time to yourself to explore is important, you may want to look into other options first. The appeal of YMT is in their low prices and package deals; nearly everything is included other than meals.

If you are the kind of traveler who likes culturally immersive small group, thematic tours, you may find the YMT approach a bit underwhelming. YMT Vacations are ideal for first time travelers, or travelers for whom relaxing on a large cruise ship sailing through Europe on a sundeck with a pool is the perfect travel experience.  

Top Destinations

Currently YMT offers tours around the globe. They are especially popular for Europe travel, including large cruises plus land tour portions. Australia, New Zealand, Cuba, Asia, and The Americas are also offered.

They have their roots in the US however, and are well known for their Hawaii, Alaska, and California tours (some specifically dedicated to the Rose Parade).

YMT Travel Style

Tours are designed to fall into 5 broad activity levels, the lowest being “Relaxed” and the highest being “Active.” In their case “Active” refers to longer itineraries and less leisure or free time. Groups are small to large. Trips are affordable and certain customizations are available.

1. Relaxed - You’ll travel at a leisurely pace, with very little walking. You should be able to navigate stairs or gangways to board cruise ships.

2. Easy Going - These tours usually include walking tours. Be prepared for very slight gradations and some stairs. You’ll also encounter uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones, on some tours.

3. Moderate - More activities are included on these tours, and you may be standing a lot as well as walking for longer distances.

4. Active - These trips may visit more exotic destinations where you could experience dramatic changes in temperature and altitude. You’ll also be expected to be able to climb several stairs and walk long distances.Travel days may also be longer, with a lot of climbing up and down from the bus.

5. Very Active - Expect limited free time and a very busy, jam packed tour schedule.

Why Choose a Tour with YMT?

YMT has a long history in the travel industry - their guides and planners have everything down to a science. You know you’re in incredibly good hands when traveling with them. They are attractive to older travelers so you’re sure to meet good friends in the same age range. Trips are fun, easy, and all about seeing wonderful sights in comfort and ease.

If you are new to international travel and don’t want to miss the classics, this could be a great place to start. You don’t have to do any of the planning, and can enjoy many amenities available aboard large cruise ships, river cruises, and wonderful hotels. It’s a great combination of cultural and historical travel with all the best that comes from a vacation package.

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We started in 1967 in Michigan as “Your Man Tours” arranging tours to Hawaii for Veterans of Foreign Wars. The “Your Man” was reference to our Polynesian guides who greeted guests at the Honolulu airport with beautiful and fragrant flower leis. Our guides created a warm and engaging atmosphere as they introduced YMT guests to their beautiful island paradise.

Today we are known as YMT Vacations to reflect worldwide expertise in Alaska, Europe, and the domestic United States. Our staff have decades of experience as tour operators and take pride in making your vacation memorable and rewarding.

YMT Vacations is a member of TUI Group, which is the world's largest collection of specialist travel brands. Each brand is individually operated, creating unique experiences that are centered around specific destinations, passions or interests.

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YMT’s Low Price Guarantee allows you to make plans as far in advance as you like with complete confidence. Our guarantee promises that should you find the same tour and itinerary advertised at a lower price, anywhere, we will pay you the difference plus 10% of the difference! Book your next travel adventure with YMT knowing you’ll get unmatched value for your travel dollar — we guarantee it.

Reliable, Carefree, Expertly Run Travel

With over 1.5 million satisfied guests since 1967, we have perfected our vacations — every itinerary, accommodation, and sightseeing attraction. YMT trips are paced “just right” for the mature traveler. We cover a lot of ground, but not at the expense of your comfort and enjoyment.

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Most of our travelers are either repeat guests looking for another vacation adventure, or first-time YMT travelers referred by a satisfied YMT guest. We’ll do our very best to ensure that your first vacation with YMT will be one of many more to come!

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We offer a wide selection of tours, ocean cruises and river cruises throughout the US, Canada, and Europe to best suit you and fulfill your desire to embark on a “trip of a lifetime!”

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case).