Discover the heart of American beef production on this terrific 17-day journey through Texas and beyond. With over 15% of the country’s herd, Texas plays a pivotal role in the beef industry. Explore vertically integrated businesses, feedlots, and feed mills, and visit some of the state’s historic ranches to witness the expansive range and pasturelands that help make Texas a beef powerhouse. But it’s not just cattle. Experience NASA’s Space Center Houston and Mission Control, the Alamo, and the vivid and colourful landscapes of the Painted Desert and spectacular Grand Canyon. Enjoy leisure time in the charming city of San Antonio and the creative town of Santa Fe along famous Route 66. Additionally, explore Taos Pueblo, where multi-storey adobe homes have stood for over a thousand years.
Tour Highlights:
Explore some of the largest and most influential ranches in the USA, featuring integrated beef enterprises, advanced grain mills and modern feedlots
Step inside the world of space exploration with a visit to NASA’s iconic Space Centre Houston
Experience the atmosphere of the Fort Worth Stockyards ‘where the West begins’
Discover San Antonio’s charm with a relaxing river cruise and visit to the Texas Rangers Museum
Uncover the heritage and enduring success of two legendary ranching dynasties - King Ranch and JD Hudgins Ranch
Spend an immersive day at Texas A&M University’s Beef Center, a world leader in beef cattle innovation and research
Take in the natural beauty of the Painted Desert and experience the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon
Enjoy time in Santa Fe, a UNESCO Creative City renowned for its rich culture, history and artistic spirit
Visit Taos Pueblo and the adobe homes, lived in for over 1000 years
