• Expert led 2020 Eclipse departure to Argentina and Iguazu Falls
• Three new cycling tours visiting Utah, Vermont and Vancouver Island
• New 12-day Wonders of Oregon trip
• Experience Utah's Mighty Five trip
• Visit the most biologically intense place on earth on the new Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets trip
• Snorkel with penguins and kayak with sea lions on the new Galapagos Expeditions

Small group adventure specialist Grand American Adventures, has launched its 2019 brochure, which includes an abundance of thrilling, new off the beaten track explorations in the Americas for the active traveller.

New tours for 2019 include: cycling adventures, Galapagos expeditions, and a special 2020 Solar Eclipse departure, complete with an expert guide and the chance for travellers to explore the wonderful states of Oregon and Utah in depth.

Richard Hanson, Managing Director of Grand American Adventures, said “We are delighted to introduce nine spectacular new tours for 2019. We have expanded our cycling collection to include Vermont, Utah and Vancouver Island, following the success of our California cycling tours introduced in 2017, and Oregon and Utah are both exciting states worthy of being thoroughly discovered.”

Hanson added: “We have designed our new Galapagos explorations to be eco-friendly and with the Grand American Adventures approach, so clients can enjoy outdoor activities such as snorkelling with penguins and kayaking with sea lions, rather than just watching from a boat. We are thrilled to be able to also offer a special 2020 departure for the Solar Eclipse, fully discovering Brazil and Argentina underneath and alongside the Path of Totality. We feel these new meticulously planned itineraries will really showcase these wonderful regions in their full glory.”

New for 2019:

Wonders of Oregon – 12 days NOW from £2,340 per person WAS £2,599

This comprehensive tour of Oregon journeys through five of the state's most diverse regions. Highlights include hiking Crater Lake National Park, a scenic float trip down the Deschuetes, investigating lava tubes at Mount St. Helens National Monument, a visit to the tallest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, and sampling some award-winning Oregon wine.

Price includes: 11 hotel nights, a professional tour leader and private transport throughout in a custom designed vehicle with Wi-Fi.

Utah Mighty Five – 11 days NOW from £2,250 per person WAS £2,499

This adventure visits each one of Utah's 'Mighty Five' national parks and includes a full day on Chesler Park's backroads tour, a guided Navajo tour of Monument Valley, hiking the 2,500-foot ascent of the iconic Angels Landing and exploring the Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulches trails.

Price includes: seven nights hotel, three lodge nights, a professional tour leader and private transport throughout in a custom designed vehicle with Wi-Fi.

Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets – 14 days from £2,499 per person

Discover Costa Rica's impressive coastal regions on this two-week tour, which includes a visit to Corcovado National Park, the 'most biologically intense place on Earth', the stunning beaches of Tortuguero- a nesting site for Green turtles- and a tour of Costa Rica's famous Sloth Sanctuary.

Price includes: 13 nights hotel and lodge accommodation, 11 breakfasts and three lunches, a professional tour leader and private transport throughout in a custom designed vehicle with Wi-Fi.

Solar Eclipse Argentina and Iguazu Falls – 12 days from £3,749 per person

A rare opportunity to see this astronomical phenomenon in one of Argentina's most breath-taking regions. Highlights include viewing the total eclipse in Pilolil, visiting Iguazu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides, a Tango Show in Buenos Aries and a boat trip to Perito Moreno Glacier.

Price includes: 11 hotel nights, services of a professional tour guide and local guides, 11 breakfasts and three lunches, and private transportation throughout.

Cycling tours – all include custom fitting on a 2018 specialized Diverge Comp Cycle

Vermont's Green Glory – six days from £1,999 per person

This challenging six-day cycling tour to the Green Mountain State rides through Vermont's incredible verdant landscapes, exploring quaint mountain towns, and incorporates lots of time to refuel on some of the world's finest beer, cheese and maple syrup produce.

Prices includes: five nights hotel, five breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, daily nutritional stops, services of a cycling specialist and 'on the road' support staff and private transport throughout in a custom designed vehicle with Wi-Fi.

Cycling Vancouver Island – six days from £1,849

This six-day adventure rides on the Pacific Marine Circle through ancient forests, rugged mountains and along the breath-taking coasts of Vancouver Island, with plenty of culinary experiences and wildlife spotting opportunities en route.

Price includes: five nights hotel, 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinner and daily nutritional stops, 'on the road' support staff and private transport in a custom-designed support vehicle

Cycling Cliffs and Canyons – six days from £1,919 per person

On this unique two-wheel exploration, adventurers will cycle downhill past magnificent hoodoos, underneath arches and through vast canyonlands in Utah's National Parks, including both Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park.

Price includes: five nights hotel, five breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, daily nutritional stops, services of a cycling specialist and 'on the road' support staff and private transport throughout in a custom designed vehicle with Wi-Fi.

Galapagos Expeditions

Galapagos Expedition: Western and Northern Route - 8 days from £3,999 per person

This bucket list expedition takes visitors to one of the most treasured natural havens in the world, taking in amazing wildlife, unspoiled beaches, untouched marine environments and fascinating history. Highlights include snorkelling with Galapagos penguins, kayaking with sea lions, stand up paddleboarding and a visit to the tortoise-breeding centre to see the hatchlings.

Price includes: Seven nights in cabin on a Liveaboard Yacht and all meals included.

Galapagos Expedition: Southern and Central Route – 8 days from £3,999 per person

Charles Darwin's 'enchanted isles' come to life on this eight-day adventure on an eco-friendly yacht through the birthplace of the theory of evolution. Highlights include exploring by paddleboard, a visit to Punta Pitt, a natural nesting site for sea birds, kayaking through Cerro Brujo and Gardner Bay, and watching the sea lions laze on the beautiful white sand beaches.

Price includes: Seven nights in a cabin on a Liveaboard Yacht and all meals are included.

To book or for further information please visit https://www.grandamericanadventures.com or call 0333 003 8245.

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Notes to editors

-     Prices quoted are for tour only. Flight packages available on request.

-     Maximum group sizes of 12

-     Includes specially fitted road bike and Garmin GPS computers

 -    Hotel accommodation, private ground transportation and services of an experienced tour leader all included.

-     All Breakfast included, and other meals as indicated on itinerary and snacks on each ride day

-     No single supplement fees, solo sleeper available at an extra cost.

-     Participants also receive branded riding gear and water bottles

 About Grand American Adventures:

•    A small group tour operator offering in-depth experiences within many of North, South and Central America's most spectacular wilderness areas, National Parks and exciting cities
•       Aimed at individuals, couples, friends, family and multigenerational travellers
•      Tours are separated by destination, family travel or mini-adventures (city break add-on 3 to 4 day experiences)
•      Tours may also be tailor made for small groups wishing to travel together and requiring specific experiences
•      Sister company to TrekAmerica with over 40 years of specialist group travel experience
•    Grand American Adventures is fully ABTA and ATOL bonded with nearly 60 different tour choices ranging from 3 to 23 days
•    All tours are led by specialist guides and in custom-designed Grand American Adventures touring vans