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Generations Touring Company® is the leading provider of intergenerational and family experiences. GTC’s tours are thoughtfully created with the needs of multiple generations in mind – all with understanding that the ultimate goal is to have fun, learn something new and reconnect as a family.
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Small Group Size
Our maximum group size is 20. This allows us to be more responsive to your needs, to experience a destination in a more intimate, less mass market manner. |
Bundled Pricing
We package as many elements (venue admissions, meal gratuities, guide gratuities) to simplify your budgeting. It isn’t possible in every case but we tell when if something can’t be included.
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One Guide for Every 10 Passengers
Traveling with children or grandchildren is rewarding but can be tiring. Our guides are there to ensure that kids won’t get bored and adults don’t get exhausted. |
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Combining the Unique with the
“Must See”
GTC tours offer unique perspectives into different cultures and also integrate those “must see” elements into a balanced and memorable tour experience.
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Family Friendly
Careful attention is given to each tour itinerary – hotels are thoroughly researched, tour pace is measured, meals are thoughtfully considered. Safety and security are primary considerations.
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GTC in the Press
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Family Travel for Curious Minds …………………
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Baseball’s Sacred Grounds
Baseball, a favorite family pastime, is more than just peanuts and Crackerjacks. This baseball tour is a once in a lifetime experience for the family that wants to see the places and teams that made the sport famous. Take tours of historic ballparks and watch American League rivals in action. Tour Boston and New York City. Meet a sportswriter, and then head to Cooperstown to see the Baseball Hall of Fame! This baseball tour is paced so both adults and kids can enjoy themselves throughout this exciting week. |
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Costa Rica Pura Vida
Costa Rica’s diversity attracts families of all shapes and sizes to its shores. This paradise of verdant jungles is home to unique species of flora and fauna for family travelers. The multifaceted terrain featuring volcanoes and several different types of rain forests makes this one of our most intergenerational tours. Journey through this vibrant land and encounter the kind-hearted people, the fabulously colored toucans, the acrobatic monkeys, butterflies and cloud forests. Rich in culture and tradition, Costa Rica is a refuge for man and animal. |
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Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation
Costa Rica’s diversity attracts families of all shapes and sizes to its shores. This tour combines the world class tour elements with unique opportunities to give something back to this friendly community and delicate environment. Learn about Costa Rica’s position at the biological crossroads of Latin America, go rafting and see wildlife from the river, see and hear an active volcano. Hike in several micro-climates and interact with locals in several family friendly and accessible volunteer activities. |
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New Orleans Volunteer Vacation
New Orleans holds a unique place in America’s history. This gumbo pot has been a critical shipping port for many Midwestern farmers, the birthplace of American Jazz as well as a hub of Caribbean, French and Spanish influences.
Devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the community that has given so much now needs our help. Come help with the clean-up on a safe, no-hassle itinerary that offers convenience, free time to reconnect with this community or discover its unique character for the first time. |
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Galapagos
Charles Darwin stumbled upon the Galapagos Islands 169 years ago. He must have been surprised when a 400-pound tortoise plodded by, or when a dragon-like iguana stared at him from a rock as will your family travelers. The constant seismic activity that formed the islands, combined with their isolation from the world has been the incubator for this archipelago’s rare and unusual animal life. This family tour explores the conceptual origins of biological diversity that remain in the forefront of American dialogue. From the Galapagos Islands, we take your family to Ecuador, home of a beautiful and gentle people. Extend your trip to Otavalo, the Amazon or Peru. |
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Canadian Contrasts
This Canadian family tour offers cultural and environmental diversity. Experience the British influence - enjoy high tea, parliament and a picnic on Vancouver Island. Vancouver city changes the tour tempo with Stanley Park and Granville Island. This British Columbia family travel experience varies from the more natural experiences of whale watching and marine biology to the urban setting of Vancouver city. |
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UK Adventure
No other country offers as much heritage and direct connections to American culture than Great Britain. England and Scotland have storied histories as well as modern connections for kids everywhere.Journey through this friendly isle. Take in the “must see” cultural and tourist elements of the big cities. Contrast your experience with the English countryside while heading north to Scotland. This tour has it all—history, the Arts, Vikings, Romans, castles, a great wall and more... |
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Peru
Peru attracts adventurers of all generations. Come with us and learn about its culture, both past and present. Spend time in a Quechuan community in the dramatic Andes Mountains. Learn about the ancient art of tapestry weaving. Listen to a Peruvian storyteller recount tales of the lost Incas. View with awe the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. Peru’s beauty, rich history and gracious people will touch your soul forever. |
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Mayan Mysteries
This culturally rich Mayan experience will turn everyone who participates into an archaeology and history expert! Mayan architecture and art is evident everywhere. Visit Chichén-Itzá, Uxmal, Coba and Tulum. See a shaman demonstrate a ritual blessing. Explore the colonial towns of Mérida and Valladolid with cobblestone streets and festive town squares. Boat in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve which has been on included in the World Heritage list since 1987. |
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Vietnam
All GTC tours emphasize the destination culture and people, but Vietnam’s culture is so different from the West that this trip will truly be an experience of a lifetime. Vietnam is a combination of the unique and must-see. The Cao Dai Temple, for example, is an architectural feast for the eyes. The One Pillar Pagoda combines history, unique architecture and an enchanting myth-something to captivate everyone! The Vietnamese are hospitable, optimistic, and genuinely delighted to meet Americans. Now is the time to visit Vietnam, a country in transition, as it looks to its bright future. |
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Colonial Cultures
The entire town of San Miguel de Allende, which sits at 6,000 feet above sea level, is a historic monument. The lovely climate, tranquil lifestyle and charming people ensure a perfect vacation. See 17th and 18th century buildings adorned with stone masonry and intricate ironwork. Stroll cobblestone streets with their enticing combination of restaurants and galleries of authentic art and crafts. Join in the festivities at the town square. Enjoy traditional music, dancing, and the local ice cream! Take day trips, gentle hikes and relax in the hot springs. |
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Baja
Located on the Mexican coast of Baja California Sur, La Paz is a combination of desert, ocean, culture and tranquility. This secluded city by the bay is a contrast of opposites, as vestiges from the past coexist with today’s cosmopolitan atmosphere. The shorelines of nearby islands in the Sea of Cortez offer world-class scuba diving. The marine life, natural wonders and sunsets are spectacular! Snorkelers, divers, beach enthusiasts, and those seeking a rich cultural experience will all love Baja. |
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