West Texas and Big Bend National Park

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The Davis Mountains are known as the Alps of Texas. Find out why as you discover “Sky Island” forests, complex geology, Big Bend National Park and the human history of Fort Davis.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Learn how the 8,300-foot Davis Mountains form a “sky island” of temperate, forested environments amid the arid Chihuahuan Desert
    • Study its complex geology and unique ecosystems of Big Bend National Park
    • Visit the world-renowned McDonald Observatory and learn to identify celestial objects in the night sky at a Star Party

What's this trip about?

    The Davis Mountains are known as the Alps of Texas. Find out why as you discover “Sky Island” forests, complex geology, Big Bend National Park and the human history of Fort Davis.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Welcome & Orientation El Paso, TX D Hyatt Place El Paso Airport Dinner: Buffet featuring traditional Mexican food this city is known for. Evening: After dinner, meet the program leaders, review the week's schedule and get to know one another.

Day
2 El Paso Mission Trail, Star Party at McDonald Observatory Fort Davis, TX B,L,D Mountain Trails Lodge & Outdoor Learning Center Activity note: Bus ride from El Paso to Fort Davis is approximately 3-1/2 hours, with a pit stop along the way. Breakfast: Enjo...
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3 Fort Davis National Historic Site, McDonald Observatory Fort Davis, TX B,L,D Mountain Trails Lodge & Outdoor Learning Center Activity note: Climb to elevations over 7,000 feet during tours of research telescopes. Breakfast: In the Lodge dining room. ...
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4 River Road, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Terlingua Ghost Town Big Bend National Park B,L,D Lajitas Golf Resort Activity note: Bus ride from Fort Davis to Lajitas takes about three hours, with a pit stop and short exploration of Fort Leaton along the way. Break...
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5 Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Santa Elena Canyon & Chisos Basin Big Bend National Park B,L,D Lajitas Golf Resort Activity note: The desert is dry and temperatures can be high along the Rio Grande. Pack your refillable water bottle! Breakfast: Breakfast in C...
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6 Museum of the Big Bend, Marfa Mystery Lights Marfa, TX B,L Hotel Paisano Breakfast: Breakfast in Candelilla Café at at Lajitas Resort. Morning: Check out of the hotel and return to Big Bend National Park to explore its eastern edge and riparian ecosystem at ...
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7 Chinati Foundation, Historic L&J Cafe in El Paso El Paso, TX B,L,D Hyatt Place El Paso Airport Activity note: Bus ride from Marfa to El Paso is approximately 3-1/2 hours, with a pit stop along the way. Breakfast: At a popular local restaurant. Morni...
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8 Program concludes. El Paso, TX B Activity note: Participants departing from the El Paso airport should arrange individual shuttles through the hotel front desk. Breakfast: Starts at 6:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby. Program ends after breakfast.

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Price From $1,799
Price per day$225
Last Updated: 6/8/2022

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Meals Included
  • 19 Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Age Requirements
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