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Caravan Tours 2022 Tour Update

Post Update as of July 2022

Caravan is now accepting bookings for Canadian Rockies tours as well as Canadian Maritimes and Mt Rushmore & Yellowstone Tours. We do not have any information on when the dates for the other USA tours or Latin America tours will be released. We are keeping up with the situation and will update the tours on our site as soon as the dates are released.

Are caravan tours running in 2022? Is caravan doing tours in 2022? Yes, Caravan is running tours in 2022. So far the tours below are the ones with 2022 dates and rates available.

Mt Rushmore & Yellowstone 2022 Caravan tour dates (slight itinerary change) Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion 2022 New England Fall Colors 2022 Canadian Maritimes 2022 dates Canadian Rockies 2022 dates

Caravan Tours COVID-19 Response and 2022 Tours

Did caravan tours go out of business? Is caravan tours still in business ? No, they did not go out of business. As a matter of fact, 2022 is the 70th anniversary of Caravan tours.

Unfortunately, with COVID-19 came a lot of changes for the travel industry. As one of the oldest tour operators in the United States, Caravan Tours is no stranger to the difficulty that any travel bans might bring. Because of this, the company cancelled 2021 departures. We can submit early registrations on a 2022 Caravan tour to secure your spot. Click to browse all Caravan tours . Although final prices aren’t out yet for 2022, the tours and itineraries are expected to be the same. Please note that prices will likely change, however, Caravan is known for keeping their rates very affordable with minimal changes in pricing over the years.

Caravan Tours COVID-19 Response For safety, Caravan cancelled all remaining tours in 2021. Caravan was issuing a full refund of all payments received for these cancelled tours. This full refund includes any premium payments made for the Caravan Travel Protection Plan (if unused). If preferred, you can transfer payments to a 2022 tour.

Caravan Tours: Tours with no 2022 dates yet

Costa Rica Natural Paradise – no dates for 2022 announced yet 9 Days – Returning in 2022 is Caravan Tours’ iconic Costa Rica Natural Paradise tour. More than most Caravan tour packages, this one includes a focus on wildlife with tours of the Fortuna Wildlife Rescue Center, Leatherback Turtle Park in Guanacaste, and both a bird-watching cruise and tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Opportunities for relaxation will also be plenty available with a planned butterfly garden tour and a volcanic hot spring soak at the Cano Negro wildlife refuge.

Guatemala with Tikal, Atitlán and Antigua – no dates for 2022 announced yet 10 Days With memorable cities like Guatemala City, Antigua, and Quiragua on the itinerary. Included will be visits to sites of historical significance like Guatemala City’s archaeology museum, Quiragua’s archaeological site, the Tikal Ruins, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Antigua.  This tour has more limited availability for select dates in each month except August and September. 

Panama Canal Cruise, Rainforests & Beaches – no dates for 2022 announced yet 8 Days A staple of Caravan’s yearly line-up, Panama Canal Cruise, Rainforests & Beaches provides travelers with a beautiful excursion through one of the most iconic Latin American destinations available. Cruise the iconic Panama Canal from Old Panama up to Gatun Lake before checking out Playa Bonita, which literally translates to “Pretty Beach” and is no misnomer. Please note, September is the most popular time for this tour and sells out quickly each year.

Caravan’s 2022 Travel Protection Plan Price increase for 2022. Caravan offers peace of mind if you cancel for any reason whatsoever prior to the departure of the tour. The travel protection plan also includes air, baggage, evacuation and medical coverage. The cost is $129. Caravan’s optional Travel Protection provides a full refund of your tour price, less the $129 premium and less a deductible of $100 per person, for cancellations made for any reason.

Cancellations made within 7 days prior to the start of your tour will incur an additional $50 per person administrative fee.

Refunds for missed days on tour are based on the actual cost of services not used, less any extra expenses incurred by Caravan, and are not on a per day basis. Single supplement upgrades due to cancellation by a roommate and travel agent commissions are not covered.

You must purchase Travel Protection with your initial tour deposit/payment or no later than your final payment to be eligible for Cancel For Any Reason. Cancel For Any Reason is a non insurance feature.

More Announcements and 2022 Tours! Of course, you can also choose from Caravan Canada tours which are the Canadian Rockies & Glacier Park and Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island. In the U.S. they will be offering the 8 day Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion, Mt. Rushmore, Grand Tetons & Yellowstone, California Coast & Yosemite Park, and the New England Summer & Fall Foliage.

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What can I say, they are the best. I've been on other bus tours and they blow them all away. We had flight problems our first day and I called them to let them know. On their own they set up a private tour of Mt. Rushmore for both me and my father. They were in contact with me throughout whole flight in problems. Our tour guide Tom was awesome, funny and very knowledgeable. Any issues he handled for us. Out bus drive Ray was very professional and took pride in his job. They have made a customer for life. I really appreciate what they did and answered the phone at all hours to help us. Thank you so much

Just got back from Costa Rica, with Alejandra Guevara as our tourguide and Rollo as our busdriver. This was a wonderful trip and I credit it all to Alejandra! Her knowledge, her eloquence of sharing that info, we had a few health issues crop up with our fellow travelers, she handled it with expertise and empathy. Having the layover of three days at the Barcelo Gamble Resort was a nice touch to relax and enjoy the resorts amenities and be off the bus for a bit. Good staff, welcoming and helpful, good food,and lovely grounds were found there. We were cautioned this was not the usual resort and it was older, it was fine. They only issue was the rooms could have used a deeper cleaning and we had to ask for face cloths and towels each day to have enough. That was minor compared to the experience we had traveling in this wonderful country. I would recommend this Caravan trip to all who want to travel to Central America. We were well taken care off, superior customer service.

Fantastic tours at a very affordable price point. The support from the office in Chicago when anything goes amiss is fast, efficient and memorable. Their efforts to please their tour passengers over the years has helped build their tremendously-loyal following.

This has been my third Caravan Tour and my husband has celiac and a shout out to our tour director Tom who was truly concerned about his restriction in advocating this situation as well as giving us advice and tips on the trip. Also Joel our bus driver with a spotless bus and getting us to our destinations timely. A great group of people. I have made friends on other trips who I still have but this group is special. Thank you so much Tom and Lisa frim the BROMLEY Market and caravan for a great dinner. Your friend Laura Bisignano

First time tour with Caravan and was not disappointed. After waiting 3 years for our tour to get available post COVID it was great to finally get on the road. The tour hit a lot of the highlights through the canyons and parks and was as enjoyable and relaxing as a tour could be. 2 nights per hotel stay gave us time to explore on our own and chose our meals at our times. We only had 27 people on the tour so the bus was wide open and all the on/off/luggage/"trading post" breaks moved quickly due to the smaller group. A big shout out to our guide Captain Kirk who filled us in with great info on upcoming stops as well as knowing when to give us quiet time with either a movie or music on the bus. His humor, sense of adventure and openness made him fit in with our active and fun group and saying goodbye was difficult for all of us. Will definitely consider a tour with this company again.

I requested 4 travel brochure 9 of my friends were interested in 2 tours you offer. The Grand Canyon tour as well as the New England Fall Colors tour. We wanted both this fall. I sent the brochure request 2 months ago. We were coming from different parts of the country. None of us received brochures. I called Caravan 2 days ago and was told there were no brochure's for 2023 tour season and probably no brochure's for 2024. For those of us that took the time to request your brochure. Caravan should have been courteous enough to have email us, letting us know there were no brochures coming. I called today to reconfirm as to the status of brochures for your 2024 season. I spoke with Lydia she informed me that we are now in the digital age and could have to book online. The have traveled on your tours, the reason I have is because of your beautiful brochures, that I can read and study at my leisure. Making plans with friends from all parts of the country to meet for these tours. To now have to go online to look at, study & decide while front of a computer screen for 9 people, is disappointing to say the least. Good Customer Service, I don't think so......

Mexico's copper canyon tour - It was a very disappointing tour by Caravan. I would not recommend this tour to anyone. The booklet says it is a 7 hour bus ride from El Paso to Creel where the train departs. In reality it was a 12.5 to 13 hour bus ride. It was very uncomfortable and we did it all in one day. Food was well below average , there was no options for Vegetarian food , it was was very bland and poor. They did not even have a welcome dinner on the first night in El Paso. Hotels were nice. The train ride was very uncomfortable where the heating was not working and our Executive class coach had very dirty windows where we could not see the Copper canyon from our windows. Restaurant selection was average and in many cases they provided cold lunch boxes on the train ride. Overall this trip was not worth it ... our guide was average .

Caravan Tours.... Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce, and Zion. This is our 6th Caravan Tour and 1st in the USA and we had a fun trip with enjoyable sites and plenty of coach time. Hotels are satisfactory for the cost but expect parking lot or rear views from your room. Most days start with luggage out at 7:00 and a departure at 8:00 following the complimentary breakfast. There was considerable traffic in Sedona accompanied with lots of people. Our 20-person tour group stayed in the Maswik Lodge at the Grand Canyon and we had complimentary breakfast there and dinner at the Arizona Restaurant. The Arizona is quiet expensive if you are on your own. We were lucky and spotted 4 California Condors at Bright Angel Trail. Monument Valley was fun while riding on the back of the seated pickup with our Navajo Indian guide who sang songs to us in her native language. I'm still trying to figure out why we stayed at Lake Powell since there is little to keep one occupied. We did take a boat trip to Glen Falls Dam, however. Bryce Canyon is interesting with spectacular views of the "hoodoos" but pales in comparison to Zion where we walked the Riverwalk Trail and the Grotto Trail. during the Zion adventure we stayed for two nights at the Fairview Inn in virgin, Utah. The hotel is very nice but located 30 minutes from Zion NP. There are no convenience stores within several miles and the nearest restaurant is over a mile away. The Fairview does not have a restaurant that serves lunch or dinner. God only knows why Caravan did not book the group at Springdale just outside of Zion and full of hotels and restaurants. Our trip ended in Las Vegas with a quick trip down "The Strip", and the group was deposited at the airport at 10:30. We chose to rent a car and drove south to Primm to see the Bonnie and Clyde "murder car" at Buffalo Bill's and returned to see Hoover Dam. Caravan trips are fun and certainly worth the cost. Our trip was $1695 and we went in early May before a cost increase...and, the summer crowds arriving.

Great group of people on the bus. We were told to sit by family/friends on first day because there would be a rotation on the bus throughout the tour. This allows family to remain together as the rotation occurs. After the first rotation we were put in the back away from our family?! Other groups seemed to remain together? There were people who always got the very back because they needed two seats. Unfortunately, one of which was coughing so much that other passengers were constantly offering cough drops. She refused and said she had them. Adding to the problem, she wouldn't wear a mask. Halfway, she felt too sick to continue and supposedly tested negative. Asymptomatic or just not showing yet, she went home. Since we were in the back during most rotations, we both tested positive when home. Fortunately, my other family, who we should have been with were never stat near us are fine. Our first Caravan tour was on a very nice bus. On this tour the bus was run down, less quality/functionality. Some seats were broken and many seatbelts didn't work. Sadly this is our last trip using Caravan. Save up some money and splurge on a better company.

We just got back from our second Caravan Tour. In 2020 we went to Costa Rica. This year, we went to Panama. Both tours were fantastic. I highly recommend both of these and Caravan. I love that all their tours have a highly knowledgeable tour guide and a great bus driver. You stay at lovely hotels and eat delicious food. I also love that everything is included in these tours other than your air fare. The meals are buffet style, so you can try a little of everything and go back for more of your favorite items at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The excursions are fantastic. You see some extraordinary things and learn a great deal about the culture of the country and the various cities/communities you visit. They also have some wonderful entertainment one or two nights of your trip. The people on these tours have all been very friendly and fun to be around. We are already trying to decide which Caravan tour we want to do next.

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Caravan Tours began selling fully escorted tours in 1952. We have been under the same management and ownership ever since. In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two hours CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel.

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Caravan Tours’ fully guided all-inclusive tours to Central America, Canada, and across the United States were highlighted in an Atlas Travel Web article by Atlas Cruises & Tours.

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FAQs for Caravan Central America Vacations

Caravan Central America vacations are all inclusive and our most popular tours. Caravan Tours is locally owned and family operated and has been offering fully guided, all inclusive tours since 1952.

Below you will find answers to a few of the questions we get asked about our Caravan Central America vacations.

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With the warmer weather and tropical climate, each year millions of tourists from around the world are attracted to Central America, which is only about 200,000 square miles in size. Read more

Latin America, Canada & USA Guided Tours by Caravan

All Caravan guided tours are also all-inclusive vacations.

That means for one low, all-inclusive price, Caravan guests can travel fully guided and enjoy all ground transportation, accommodations, meals, and tour itineraries without any unexpected added costs.

Caravan offers some of the very best and most affordable fully guided tours on the market including:

• USA Tours Grand Canyon (with Bryce Canyon & Zion Park) Mount Rushmore & Yellowstone National Park New England tours
• Canada Tours Nova Scotia (with PEI & New Brunswick) Canadian Rockies (with Banff, Lake Louise & Jasper)
• Latin America Tours Costa Rica Guatemala Panama Canal

Since 1952, Caravan has remained a Chicago based, family owned and operated, all-inclusive tour company.

Caravan’s fully guided tours are affordably priced, which makes them ideal for group travelers and budget conscious tourists who are looking for family or senior  vacation packages .

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Travel with a group with a pre-determined itinerary offers many merits to discover new destinations.

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November 12, 2020

Words by Dan and Lisa Goy Owners/Operators Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours

The world of travel as we know it has changed and given the independent nature of RV travel, joining a RV caravan may be a better option than booking a cruise or flight to a vacation resort. For most RVers, traveling in a caravan is an unknown experience.

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RV tours are not for everyone but even the most independent travelers have taken one with great experiences.

RV Caravans vs. RV Caravan Tours

Both RV Caravans and RV Caravan Tours consists of a group of campers traveling together, driving their own RV, led by Wagon-Masters and often followed by Tail-Gunners.  It is however, very important to recognize that these are two different mediums with different experiences.  RV Caravans are destination-focused and generally include only one night stops and are often shorter in length.

Everyone is familiar with cruise ship tours, river boat tours, cycling tours, and kayak tours.  RV caravan tours usually offer many of the same experiences and destinations. As with all tours planned, they are a particular length and the fee includes specific features and a minimum or maximum number of participants.  They also have many stops for multiple days and are much longer. 

Aside from the shared driving experience, RV tours include organized excursions, group dinners, and sightseeing opportunities with guides. Another difference is an RV caravan usually includes a one page itinerary while an RV Caravan Tour is likely to include a tour book with lengthy, relevant information of the region, country or area that you’re visiting.

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There are RV tours across Canada, the United States and Mexico for every month of the year. 

International RV Caravan tours (Outside North America)

RV caravan tour companies operate across the globe.  There are a few large operators that offer RV tours on every continent.  Typically, you’re responsible for airfare with international RV tours and the RV rental is usually included in the total fee.  A European operator provides an option to ship your RV to a different continent at an extra cost. As with most RV caravan tours, once the tour formally begins (Day 1) all features of the tour (ie: hotels, camping fees, guided tours, etc.) are also included. 

RV Caravan Tours – North America

There are RV tours across Canada, the United States and Mexico operating every month of the year.  Some are small companies offering specific tours in select locations while others are large corporations with a diverse catalogue of tours across the continent. Often RV or manufacturer clubs also offer tours to members – sometimes in conjunction with an RV tour operator.  Airstream, Winnebago, Escapees and Passport America are good examples.

Again, cost, features, length, number of participants, tour books, and experience of staff may vary.  Depending on the country and your citizenship, you may need to purchase health and vehicle insurance in addition to the fee. Gas and groceries should also be in your budget. Sometimes operators will provide portable radios so each RVer can communicate with each other while on route.  Otherwise, you may be requested to bring a CB or other type of 2 way radio.

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There are even specialized manufacturer Caravan tours, including Airstream seen here.

RV Caravan Tours – Benefits

Simply put, your entire trip is pre-planned by someone else with knowledge and experience.  If you like a planned vacation to include the must see sites, an RV tour could save you hundreds of hours of research – just select a tour and operator, make your reservations, pay your deposit/final payment and show up at the designated rendezvous location.  Knowing that you’ll have a camping spot wherever it is your headed is definitely comforting.

Traveling with a group of RVers also means camaraderie is guaranteed as you share the adventure with others.  It’s amazing what you learn about RVing from others around a campfire or happy hour. In theory, your stress and anxiety levels arriving in new and unknown are often at a minimum since you are just following the leader who is very familiar with each destination.

Irrespective of the tour – be it Baja, Mexico or Alaska United States – traveling as a group ensures added security in the event of a breakdown or accident.  Ask yourself, “what is the value of peace of mind when in an unfamiliar country or territory?”

You can also count on easy access to ATMs, gas/diesel, propane, grocery stops with driving days that are not too long with plenty of breaks from the road. You can also be rest assured that the organized restaurant meals will have no surprises.  Excursions and tours will be worthwhile, the sites will be impressive while activities will be well-organized and include cultural and historical insight.

Do not discount the value of “building capacity,” which could be a specific geography, area history, culture, and distinct RV practices and procedures.  Plus, the vast majority of folks who sign up for an RV tour make new friends for life, and their expectations are exceeded. We have groups that still meet every winter at the same RV park in the U.S. or Mexico and also have visited each other’s homes.

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Caravan tours may also lead you where you wouldn’t normally go on your own.

RV Caravan Tours – Downside

Some folks love RV tours, others not so much.  Remember, you will be on a schedule with a specific itinerary with little flexibility.  Our Baja RV tours include a number of beach stops and often include dry camping.  Generally, when the weather is good, the experience is spectacular.  Although weather can be forecasted, unfortunately no one can schedule it, which means there are no guarantees when you arrive at a destination. 

We say our groups are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get.  Sometimes the tour will includes RVers that you may personally never choose to travel with and run away from.

Also, all RVers have different driving habits, which some may find irritating.  Depending on the size of your group, you may spend a significant amount of time not driving, but waiting in your RV waiting for someone else to move, particularly when you arrive at an RV park or a fuel stop. You may also have to tolerate another RVer’s camping habits such as running loud generators and being noisier than you may be used to.

We always promise “fun and adventure” with our Baja tours, but also reinforce and clarify with guests that these are two different words. Whatever RV tour you sign up for, your expectations need to be realistic.  We sometimes find RVers who normally spend their winters in Yuma at an RV resort will be unprepared for RVing in Baja or Alaska. 

The fact is, RV tours are not for everyone but even the most independent travelers have considered taking an RV Caravan tour with great experiences.

At this time the borders are closed to non-essential travel and cross border RV tours are suspended with among all operators. Check with individual operators regarding their COVID 19 protocols for tours. Many already have them in place.

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11 Itineraries

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Canada Tours at a Glance

Calgary Stampede Finals Rally

New 6 departure dates.

Calgary Stampede Rally

New 3 departure dates.

Alberta & Glacier National Park

Polar Bear Migration

New 4 departure dates.

Best of Canadian Maritime

New 9 departure dates.

Canadian Maritime Your Way

Atlantic Provinces Select

Canada Land & Sea

Best of Gaspé & Maritime Provinces

New 1 departure date.

Atlantic Provinces Deluxe

Ultimate Eastern Provinces

New 10 departure dates.

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West Canada is rugged – this is, after all, Rocky Mountain country. Watch our featured video and experience the perfect contrast of city charm and natural beauty. Hike beautiful national parks, boasting extraordinary views and wildlife. Explore historic landmarks and American monuments. Eat delicious seafood, like Maine lobster, steamed claws, and oysters. Savor exquisite French cuisine and gallop back into the Wild West of the late 1800s for the celebrated Calgary Stampede!