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Scenic European coastal landscape
Tauck Roam · Booked through Pavlus

Luxury Travel,
Unscripted

Structure when you want it. Freedom when you don't. We'll help you find the right Roam.

What Our Clients Love About Roam

Not Quite a Tour.
Not Quite on Your Own.

After 25 years as the world's top Tauck seller, we've watched thousands of travelers come home from Roam journeys genuinely surprised by how different this feels. The structure is there when you want it — private access, incredible hotels, meals handled — but half your time is yours to fill however you like. It's the balance our clients keep telling us they've been looking for.

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01 — Access

Doors That Don't Open for Everyone

This is what Tauck does better than anyone — and why we keep recommending them. Private museum visits after the crowds leave, tastings in cellars you can't book online, introductions to local artisans. Roam builds these into every itinerary so you don't have to track them down yourself.

Open landscape with freedom to explore
02 — Freedom

No One Tells You Where to Be at 8 AM

The number one thing our clients say about Roam: "I never felt herded." About half your time is planned with group experiences worth showing up for. The rest is genuinely yours — sleep in, wander a neighborhood, find a cafe. No itinerary guilt.

Luxury hotel pool and relaxation
03 — Pace

You Actually Unpack

Most tours move you every night. Roam keeps you at the same property for three or four nights in a row. Our clients love this — you learn the neighborhood, find your favorite spot for morning coffee, and stop feeling like you're living out of a suitcase.

Fine dining culinary experience
04 — Indulgence

The Details Are Handled

Restaurants you'd never find on your own. Hotels that are destinations in themselves. Transfers, tips, and logistics sorted before you arrive. Roam strips away the planning overhead so you can focus on actually being there.

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Not Sure Which Roam
Is Right for You?

That's exactly what we're here for. Our team has booked more Tauck trips than any agency on the planet — we can tell you which cabin to pick, which departure month has the best weather, and which itinerary fits your travel style.

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How a Roam Day Works

Pick Your Own Balance,
Every Single Day

Each day offers a mix of planned highlights and open time. Here's how the pieces fit together.

Guided private cultural experience
Included

Signature Moments

The highlights Tauck arranges for the group — private tours, exclusive tastings, and access to places you can't get into on your own. These are included in your price.

Optional cooking class and hiking activity
Your Choice

Curated Choices

Add-on activities you can book during free time — cooking classes, guided hikes, wine tours. Available at an extra cost, no pressure to participate.

Wandering local streets during free time
Your Time

Free & Private Time

Genuinely open hours with nothing scheduled. Wander, rest, eat somewhere you spotted from the bus — this is the time our clients say makes Roam feel like real travel.

Where You'll Stay

Hotels Worth the Trip on Their Own

Tauck chooses properties that feel like part of the experience, not just a place to sleep. You'll stay three or four nights at each — long enough to actually enjoy them.

Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende

Casa de Sierra Nevada

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MS Andorinha on the Douro River in Portugal
Douro River, Portugal

MS Andorinha

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Marataba Safari Lodge in South Africa
South Africa

Marataba Safari Lodge

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Four Seasons Otemachi in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Four Seasons Otemachi

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2025 – 2026 Departures

Browse Roam Journeys

Twelve itineraries across four continents. Not sure where to start? Call us — we'll narrow it down based on your dates, interests, and travel style.

Porto and the Douro Valley in Portugal
River Cruise
Europe · Portugal

Porto & the Douro Valley

8 Days From $6,390
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Prague skyline and the Danube River
River Cruise
Europe · Czech Republic & Austria

Prague & the Danube

10 Days From $7,490
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Bordeaux vineyards and Dordogne village
Land Tour
Europe · France

Bordeaux & the Dordogne

8 Days From $8,490
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San Sebastian coastline in Spain
Land Tour
Europe · Spain

San Sebastián & Rioja

7 Days From $6,990
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San Miguel de Allende in Mexico
Land Tour
North America · Mexico

Mexico City & San Miguel de Allende

7 Days From $8,490
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Tokyo, Kyoto and the Seto Inland Sea
Land Tour
Asia · Japan

Tokyo, Kyoto & the Seto Inland Sea

10 Days From $12,990
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Rome, Sicily and Malta
Land Tour
Europe · Italy & Malta

Rome, Sicily & Malta

12 Days From $12,990
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New Zealand mountains and coastline
Land Tour
Oceania · New Zealand

New Zealand: North & South

12 Days From $13,990
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South Africa safari landscape
Land Tour
Africa · South Africa & Mozambique

South Africa & Mozambique

10 Days From $14,990
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Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
Land Tour
North America · California

Golden Gate & Wine Country

6 Days From $7,490
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The Matterhorn in Switzerland
Land Tour
Europe · Switzerland

Bern & the Matterhorn

7 Days From $9,290
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Florence Duomo and Tuscan Hills
Land Tour
Europe · Italy

Florence & the Tuscan Hills

7 Days From $7,990
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Why We Recommend Tauck

We've Sold Every Major Tour Brand.
We Keep Coming Back to Tauck.

In 25-plus years of selling luxury travel, we've worked with every operator worth knowing. Tauck earns our recommendation because of what we hear when our clients come home — not just that the trip was good, but that the details were right. The hotels, the pacing, the guides, the little things nobody else bothers with.

Roam takes everything Tauck does well and builds in the freedom our independent-minded clients have been asking for. When you book through Pavlus, you get the same price as going direct, zero fees, and a team that's placed more Tauck travelers than anyone in the world.

25+
Years as Tauck's #1 Seller
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Consecutive "World's Best" Awards
$0
Booking Fees, Ever
24
Max Guests Per Roam Trip
Common Questions

What Our Clients Ask Us
About Roam

Straight answers from the team that's booked more Tauck trips than any agency in the world.

We describe Roam to our clients as "the guided trip for people who don't want a guided trip." Standard Tauck tours plan most of your day. Roam flips that — roughly half your time is structured around group experiences (private access, curated excursions, great meals), and the other half is genuinely open. You also stay three or four nights at each property instead of packing up every morning, which changes the entire feel of the trip. It's still Tauck quality and logistics, just with a lot more breathing room.
More than most people expect. Your price covers hotels, all group excursions, most meals (breakfast daily plus select lunches and dinners), tips for guides and drivers, airport transfers on tour dates, and luggage handling. The main things not included are international airfare and the optional "Curated Choices" add-on activities. We walk every client through the specifics for their chosen itinerary so there are no surprises on the invoice.
The short answer: same price, better service. We've been the #1 Tauck seller worldwide for over 25 consecutive years, so every person on our team is a Certified Tauck Agent with direct access to Tauck's reservation system. We can advise on which cabin or room category to pick, help coordinate pre- and post-trip extensions, and provide support before, during, and after your journey. You pay the exact same price as booking with Tauck directly — we never charge booking fees. Learn more at pavlus.com.
No. Tauck sets the same price regardless of where you book. Going through Pavlus costs exactly what going direct costs — we don't add fees, service charges, or markups of any kind. We occasionally have access to early-bird deals or last-minute openings that aren't widely advertised, so in some cases our clients actually come out ahead.
Small. Land tours cap at 24 guests, and river cruises run on Tauck's exclusively chartered ships with a similarly intimate feel. Our clients consistently tell us the group size is one of the best parts — big enough to meet interesting people, small enough that you never feel like you're in a crowd.
Two different tiers of activity. Signature Moments are the highlights Tauck arranges for the whole group and includes in your price — after-hours museum access, private vineyard tastings, chef-led cooking classes, that sort of thing. Curated Choices are optional add-ons you can book during free time at an extra cost — guided hikes, spa sessions, food tours. There's no obligation to do any of them. We can walk you through what's available on each specific itinerary before you book.
This is one area where Tauck really separates from the pack, and it's a big reason we recommend them. Think boutique properties, five-star resorts, historic estates, and safari lodges — places like Casa de Sierra Nevada in San Miguel de Allende, Four Seasons Otemachi in Tokyo, and Marataba Safari Lodge in South Africa. And because Roam keeps you at each property for three or four nights, you actually get to use the pool, explore the grounds, and settle in. Call us and we can tell you exactly which properties are on each itinerary.
We book both all the time. Couples love Roam because they get shared experiences without being locked into a rigid schedule. Solo travelers appreciate the built-in social element during group activities with the freedom to do their own thing the rest of the day. If you're traveling solo, ask us about single supplement pricing — availability varies by departure.
The popular departures — especially river cruises and peak-season Europe — sell out six to twelve months ahead. We always tell clients: if you have specific dates in mind, book early. The best cabins and room categories go first. That said, cancellations do create last-minute openings. Give us a call at 1-800-528-9300 and we can check real-time availability while you're on the phone.
Tauck uses a tiered cancellation schedule — the further out you cancel, the more you get back. Cancel well in advance and you'll typically receive a full refund minus a small processing fee. Penalties increase as the departure date gets closer. Tauck also offers optional travel protection plans, and we're happy to walk you through whether protection makes sense for your specific situation. We deal with cancellations and rebookings regularly, so we know how to navigate the process smoothly.
No — prices are land/cruise only. Tauck does offer an optional air program, and our team can help you find the best routing — including business class upgrades, stopovers, or open-jaw tickets so you don't have to backtrack. Airport transfers on the official tour start and end dates are included. We handle flight coordination for most of our Roam clients, so just ask.
Easiest way is to call us at 1-800-528-9300 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM Mountain Time). Tell us where you're thinking, when you want to travel, and we'll check availability on the spot. You can also click "Get Pavlus Price" on any journey card above and we'll follow up within one business day. No obligation, no pressure — just a conversation with someone who's booked thousands of these trips.
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Have Questions?
We Have Answers.

One call with our team and you'll know which Roam fits, what dates are open, and exactly what it costs. No fees, no pressure, just 25 years of experience on your side.

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Mon-Fri 9am-6pm MT · Pavlus Travel, Albuquerque, NM

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