Group Travel made easy in Central New York

Our 2026 travel season is winding down.  But new motorcoach tours will be added soon, stay tuned!

 

AIR TOURS now available for 2027:

Winter in Yellowstone National Park, January 22 - 28, 2027

Baja California Cruise, February 25-March 4, 2027.  Plan a warm winter getaway and enjoy three nights in sunny San Diego and four nights aboard the Carnival Radiance.  Find the full color flyer on our Public Tours page now and save $100.00 when reserving by December 31, 2026.

Cherry Blossom Time in Our Nation's Capital , April 8 - 14, 2027  Includes reserved seats for Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, sightseeing in Washington DC, and Williamsburg, Virginia

Tulip Time on Jewels of the Rhine River, April 21, 2027  **WAIT LIST** 

RailsSails and Redwoods of the Sierra Nevada  July 10 - 18, 2027  **WAIT LIST**

Iceland - Land of Fire and Ice, Sept. 22, 2027  *ONLY ONE SEAT LEFT - BE SURE TO GET ON THE WAIT LIST NOW+

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Now in our 25th year in business!  Thank you to all of the wonderful travelers who have been keeping us on the move!  We look forward to more fun travels in 2027 as we celebrate this special time!  

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If you are not on our e-mail list please send us your e-mail address to receive occasional updates when new tours are announced. 

Also watch for our ads in Greater Utica Magazine, New Hartford Town Crier, and Daily Sentinel.

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Providing customized group tours and trips for the general public.  Now in our 25th year!

Thank you for your business, it is our pleasure to work with you and travel with you.  

 

CUSTOMIZED GROUP TOURS

We offer limited customization of tours for pre-formed groups.  Do you belong to a club, business, organization or school

and would like to have a tour set up just for you?   Call us today!

 

If you don't have a group to travel with, be sure to check out our Publc Tours for Individuals page

and make a reservation for yourself and meet new friends.  We'd love to travel with you! 

 

Health and Safety 

There is always a risk of exposure to harmful viruses and other illnesses in any public place.  When traveling, you do so at your own risk.  If you do not feel well the morning of a tour departure, please do not travel.

 

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With 30+ years of experience, Carol Buczek of Tours By Design provides quality tour planning

for pre-formed groups and for the travelling public and individuals.  Trust your travel plans to a professional.

 

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Arranged Group Travel Services

Why choose Carol to plan your group's next trip?

Experienced

Carol has over 29 years of experience in the bus tour industry and can plan trips with destinations spanning from near and far; one-day tours to multi-day tours.

Fully Insured

Although not a bus company itself, Tours By Design utilizes only professional, fully licensed, and fully insured motorcoach carriers to get you to your destination and back home safely.

Prepared for Disruptions

Don't get stuck without a hotel due to a hotel error. Carol is a member of the American Bus Association which gives her access to a broad network of support services for when something unexpected occurs.

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