All Tours
Grand Alaska Land Tour | May to September Departures
The Grand Alaska escorted land tour is an experience of a lifetime. See spectacular mountains and valleys, watch wildlife and sea-life in their natural habitats, and view enormous glaciers.
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival | June 5 – 12, 2021
Watch as thousands of lilacs burst in bloom with a stay at Mackinac Island.
The Pioneer Woman Tour | June 20 – 24, 2021
Join Southwest Tours as we visit the Pioneer Woman Mercantile created by Anne Marie “Ree” Drummond who is an American blogger, author, food writer, photographer and television personality who lives on a working ranch outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
Back Roads of Illinois | July 6 – 11, 2021
Travel with us to the Back Roads of Illinois.
Spirit of Peoria | Peoria to St. Louis River Cruise July 9-15, 2021
Join us as we sail on the Spirit of Peoria, an old-fashioned replica of a 19th-century paddlewheel riverboat. You’ll be entertained by live music and storytellers sharing colorful river lore, dine on scrumptious food, all while enjoying good old-fashioned hospitality.
Alaska by Land & Sea | July 16 – 30, 2022 (Cancelled for 2021 due to Canada restrictions)
Join us for an Alaska Land & Sea journey with Holland America. Their carefully curated experiences reflect the best of Alaska and the Yukon. It allows you to venture even farther into the unspoiled reaches of the Yukon. Customize your tour by selecting excursions and experiences that meet your interests.
Route 66 & US Presidents | August 1 – 8, 2021
Join Southwest Tours and get your kicks on Route 66 as well as learn about past Presidents.
Minnesota Mines & Pines | August 11-15, 2021
Join us to explore the diversity of Northern Minnesota.
Fall Mystery Tour | September 10 – 16, 2021
Put a little surprise in your life and join us for our Fall Mystery Tour. Experience things you have never done before on a Southwest Tour and Travel tour and perhaps enjoy a few “must-see” attractions that just can’t be excluded.
Minnesota Fall, Food & Fun | September 17 – 19, 2021
Celebrate Minnesota’s Fall Colors, Great Food and cruise along Lake Minnetonka
Black Hills Featuring Buffalo Roundup | September 21 – 25, 2021
Feel the earth tremble as more than 1,300 buffalo pass by you at the annual Buffalo Roundup.
Creation Museum & Ark Encounter | September 27 – October 2, 2021
Bible history comes to life at the Creation Museum with stunning exhibits, dinosaur bones, fossils, botanical gardens, a planetarium, and more. Experience Bible history at the life-size Noah’s Ark! Meet Noah, his family, and the animals on the Ark. We also include a sightseeing boat ride on the Spirit of Peoria to see the fall colors.
Grand New England | October 2 – 16, 2021
Experience the Fall Colors and Beauty of the New England States.
Autumn on the Mississippi | October 7 – 10, 2021
Enjoy autumn on the banks of the Mississippi.
Holidays in Branson | November 12 – 17, 2021
Branson is the place to go to get into the Holiday Spirit!
Christmas in Branson | November 30 – December 5, 2021
Enjoy Christmas in Branson to get in the holiday spirit!
Christmas Around the World | December 1 -5, 2021
Learn about many different traditions celebrated during the Christmas season in Omaha, NE
Christmas in Le Mars | December 3 – 5, 2021
Experience the fun of the Holiday Season in LeMars, IA
American Queen Mississippi River Cruises | 2021 Dates available
Various 2021 Dates Available If you are looking for a river cruise, the American Queen Steamboat Company offers a variety of options to choose from. Particularly popular are the Lower Mississippi cruises, specifically a Memphis to New Orleans, or New Orleans to...