OUR 2026 TOUR SCHEDULE
We are pleased to share this year's Tour Schedule and to sadly announce that 2026 will be the final season for South Mountain Expeditions. After much reflection, I have decided it's time to retire. The decision was both difficult and bittersweet after 46 years of designing and leading educational tours around the world. This year marks 20 years since Edwin C. Bearss encouraged me to launch my own company and it's hard to imagine stepping away. But I had an idea of how members of the So. Mt. family might continue to travel together without me at the helm....
July 20-27, 2026 SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY This summer, we are partnered with Road Scholar to offer a private tour Exploring Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, exclusively for South Mountain Expeditions travelers. The 8-day itinerary explored the breathtaking landscapes of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper National Parks, beginning in Banff and ending in Calgary. Some participants took advantage of optional extensions - including extra nights in Calgary and/or a ride aboard the scenic Rocky Mountaineer Railway to Vancouver. Road Scholar requires a minimum of 18 participants to reserve it exclusively for our group. The maximum number is 24. All arrangements - lodging, guides, motor coach, and speakers - were handled by Road Scholar. We had an amazing time!
October 15-25, 2026: The final tour for South Mountain Expeditions is a New England Sampler, October 15-25, 2026. Beginning with 6 nights in Providence RI and ending in Woburn, MA (14 miles from Boston's Logan Airport), this tour will take us through charming corners of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and much of Rhode Island. Highlights include Martha's Vineyard; the opulent mansions of Newport, Rhode Island; Old Sturbridge Village, MA; the historic homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe in Hartford, CT; Mystic Seaport; the Submarine Museum in Groton; and Concord & Lexington. Sound enticing? Click here to see the itinerary and prices.
We hope to see you this year!
Marty Gane South Mountain Expeditions P.O. Box 204, Keedysville, MD 21756 Tel: 301-491-0225 email: tours@smountainexpeditions.com
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"The tour was superb. It was a great learning experience that was also great fun. Your attention to detail, your ability to assemble a cast of experts and your knowledge of the dynamics of touring make South Mountain Expeditions the best." --- Gail Stephens
"Kudos to Marty Gane and South Mountain Expeditions for EVERYTHING that they did to make our trip so outstanding. We have toured with many companies but Marty stands out head and shoulders for the many, many ways that she made the trip not only more informative but also more fun!"
---Ken and Linda O'Bannon
"Traveling with South Mountain Expeditions is like going to a family reuinion except with people you like!" -- Cindy Houpt
