Congress Avenue lies at the heart of Austin's origin story. Immerse yourself in Austin's wild and unique history beginning at the Capitol Building as we make our way south toward the Congress Avenue Bridge, where 1.5 million Mexican freetail Bats live tucked away in the crevices underneath. On the way, you'll learn about the unlikely story of Austin's origin, the unique architecture on Congress Avenue, it's events, characters, and it's wild west crime and scandal. These stops are all outside, except for the Driskill Hotel. This time of year is when baby bats begin learning to fly, and dry summer nights at sunset are the best time to see them. Bats are wild animals, so we can not guarantee their behavior.

• 6-day, 5-night tour from San Francisco to Las Vegas, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and LA
• See some of the most photographed landscapes of Yosemite National Park and Grand Canyon National Park
• Take a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
• Learn about the natural and cultural history of the region
• Accommodation and breakfast included in Modesto, Stevenson Ranch, Las Vegas, Page, and Kanab or Cedar City
• You’ll visit Hearst Castle instead of Yosemite in the winter months
• Tour ends in Los Angeles