Explore the Wonders of the Past

From the remote jungles of Honduras to the pristine rivers of the American Southwest, our archaeological tours promise exciting adventure. Whether you like touring Maya temples or learning about North American rock art, you'll be sure to find a Conservancy tour that fits your interest. For more than 20 years, the Conservancy has conducted tours ranging in length from four days to two weeks. Expert guides always accompany our tours, providing unique insights about the places we visit. Tour regions include the American Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest, as well as Mexico and Central and South America.

 

tours

Here are a few of the exciting tours we're offering in the coming months.

Click on info for a description of each tour

Maya of Yucatán and Calakmul
February 11 - 21, 2010

Explore the brillant culture that flouished from A.D. 300 until A.D. 900 in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico - the Classic Maya.

 

Peoples of the Mississippi Valley

April 17 - 24, 2010

 

Beginning in Memphis and following the Mississippi River south to Natchez, our journey travels through more than five thousand years of history - from ancient earthen mounds to Civil War battlefields.

Yampa River

May 23 - 30, 2010

 

Join us for a downriver adventure in Colorado and Utah, where you'll float through Dinosaur National Monument and experience incredible scenery first described by explorer John Wesley Powell.

Peru

July 9 - 23, 2010

 

From the Golden tombs of the Moche on Peru's coastal plain, to the splendor of Cuzco and the magic of Machu Picchu high in the Andes, our tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure.