Happy February! In case you missed it, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, meaning spring is right around the corner!
February’s edition of Moostash Joe Tours Monthly is here! Simply click on the front cover below to flip through the digital version, which also includes links to each tour page on our website as well as a few helpful videos on select tours.
This month’s publication features a little insight into our annual Tour Director and Home Office Retreat in the Letter from Joey. This year the entire Moostash Joe Tours team spent an afternoon volunteering at the Food Bank for the Heartland. If you aren’t aware, the Food Bank does incredible work feeding folks in Nebraska and western Iowa, and volunteering is a ton of fun!
The cover photo features San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, which is included on our Great Pacific Coast Adventure tour and is year-after-year one of our most popular. The tour also features Crater Lake National Park, which Moostash Joe himself said was “the most scenic sight I’ve ever seen!”
Next, there are quite a few featured upcoming bus tours that have very limited availability, and we encourage you no to wait too much longer if you are at all interested.
Finally, our Discover the Difference page this month highlights Tour Director Nancy Gutschow, who has taken the job by storm! We know you’ll enjoy getting to know a little bit more about her.
February’s Moostash Joe Tours Monthly can also be found on our website under the “TOURS” tab, along with all of our previous monthly publications.
We certainly hope those of you in our area are enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve had the past couple days! We definitely are. It reminds us of what is to come in the coming months.Below you’ll find a few featured tours in the month of October, one of our favorite months to travel. We’ve always thought of it as great time to enjoy comfortable temperatures, beat the summer crowds and a last chance to check something off the list before the end of the year! For detailed tour information, head to our website, www.mjtours.com. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call, send us an email or “Chat” with one of our Tour Specialists on our website.
Witness the largest Hot-Air Balloon Event in the world at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! This must-see event attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year. Always a traveler favorite! Click HERE for more info!
What we love about this tour:
Our planned events at the Balloon Fiesta are simply incredible. During the “Morning Mass Ascension,” hundreds of balloons lift off into the crystal clear Albuquerque morning sky. Then, we return for the “Evening Balloon Glow,” where at twilight, the burners of tethered balloons ignite, illuminating them with amazing color – another great opportunity for the perfect photos. The “AfterGlow” Firework Show is just as amazing.
New Orleans is the ideal city for the perfect tour! Experience “The Big Easy” with our local, knowledgeable tour guide as you take on the French Quarter, Mardi Gras World, the National WWII Museum, New Orleans School of Cooking, your very own Swamp Tour and more! Click HERE for more info!
What we love about this tour:
New Orleans is a city filled with so much history, delicious food and so much fun! We love having our local, step-on tour guide take us around the city each day, making you feel like one of the locals. The National WWII Museum is consistently ranked as one of the top museums in the WORLD. We love the great music and views on the Steamboat Natchez Dinner Cruise, the authentic Creole-style food at the New Orleans School of Cooking and of course, our three-night accommodations just blocks from the French Quarter!
Including D.C.’s new Museum of the Bible! This incredible itinerary spends three full days in our Nations Capital, completely guided by our knowledgeable, local tour guide as you visit all of the major D.C. sites. Click HERE for more info!
What we love about this tour:
It seems as D.C. gets more and more popular year-after-year. We think it is a must-see destination for any traveler at least once. And the best way to tour is with a local guide, offering insightful commentary on everything you’re seeing and visiting – something you’d miss on your own.
It’s getting close to that time again! Many of our autumn tours in September and October are filling up fast! And its no wonder why, a couple of these tours have been traveler favorites for over a decade! We wanted to make sure you had the opportunity to make reservations while there are still openings. Below are a few featured “autumn” tours, some with very limited availability. If you are at all interested, we recommend sending in your deposit as soon as possible to reserve your seats. For detailed tour information, head to our website, www.mjtours.com. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call, send us an email or “Chat” with one of our Tour Specialists on our website. Happy Traveling from Moostash Joe Tours!
Our Mackinac Island Autumn Tour is sure to be one of your favorites! Featuring the magnificent Grand Hotel with lunch buffet, including your very own horse and carriage tour and free time on the island! Also includes the Soo Locks Luncheon Cruise, authentic Frankenmuth, MI and beautiful Door County, WI! Click HERE for more info!
What we love about this tour:
As one of our most popular bus tours from Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota, there is such a great variety of activities. First of all, Mackinac Island in autumn oozes nostalgia; the absence of motor vehicles, the horses, bikes, unique shops and of course, fudge – you’re sure to remember yesteryear. The great little town of Frankenmuth offers a little slice of Bavaria. Sault Ste. Marie on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provides a history lesson and Door County, Wisconsin features quaint communities and incredible scenery.
Traveler Favorite! An unforgettable experience! Enjoy the gorgeous fall beauty as you make your way to Chicago, Niagara Falls, Northern Vermont & New Hampshire, Coastal Maine, New York City, Boston, and some of the most captivating scenery of fall foliage in the New England States! Click HERE for more info!
What we love about this tour:
Not only is this the perfect tour for “leaf-peepers,” but its also a great way to see and experience this part of the country. Enjoy the magnificent autumn beauty in 14 states and Ontario! See the must-see sites in great cities like Chicago, New York City and Boston. New additions for this year include a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, lunch cruise on Lake Champlain and a Guided Tour of the gorgeous Kancamagus Highway – voted one of the most scenic in the world.
Relax and enjoy the most spectacular scenery in the Northeast! Board four unique trains and three relaxing cruises as you take in the beauty of the New England States by land and sea. Also take an Amish Farmland Tour, Boston City Tour and enjoy the freshest seafood in new England. A tour that quickly became one of our most popular! Click HERE for more info!
What we love about this tour:
We love the different perspectives this tour offers. Get off highway and see the area via rail and water. We think you’ll especially enjoy New Hampshire’s Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and Maine’s Lighthouse Lover’s Cruise. But, there’s so much more to this tour – such as our Pennsylvania Amish Farmland Tour and the wonderful show “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA.
Our thoughts, prayers and hearts are with all of those affected by the devastating floods around Fremont and the surrounding area. Fremont is a place we proudly call home, where everyone is our neighbor, and can’t imagine the hardships of our dear fellow residents. But, we know Fremont, the State of Nebraska and our neighboring states will come back stronger and better than ever. A sincere thank you to the first responders, volunteers, supporters and members of these resilient communities that are helping in the recovery. There is no place like Nebraska.
We also wanted the opportunity to say Moostash Joe Tours is doing well and operations are continuing on as normal as flood waters remained outside of our immediate area. Returning travelers were also able to return home safely last weekend and early this week as well. Thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers and concern for us and our community.
This small town in Northwest Illinois is a BIG DEAL! Attracting nearly a million visitors each year, Galena, Illinois and the surrounding area is soon to be one of your favorites. Enjoy excellent downtown accommodations at the historic DeSoto House Hotel, visit the areas top attractions, sip local wines and enjoy plenty of free time exploring this Midwestern shopping mecca! Click HERE for more details!
What an amazing couple of days! Nebraska City was the perfect destination for our 3rd Annual Tour Director and Office Staff Retreat! It was a great time to connect, share ideas and have a little fun – with the main objective being maintaining the highest level of customer service and making your travel experience the absolute best it can be!
Season’s Greetings and the Merriest of Christmases from ALL of us here at Moostash Joe Tours! We believe the best way to stay warm and spend this time of year is sharing it with the presence of those close to you. We’re so thankful for the many incredible people we have around us, sharing our passion for travel and our mission, helping people experience the majesty and wonder of God’s creation through travel.
We also want to take this opportunity to tell you how grateful we are for YOU, your support and your patronage of Moostash Joe Tours this year. It was a year full of many wonderful memories, amazing fun and fastastic people like yourselves. None of what we do would be possible without you, and we’re so excited to continue our 40+ year tradition of travel for many more years to come. So from our family to yours, a very sincere thank you. Take a look through a couple of the many highlights from 2018, below!
Enjoy your stress-free vacation as you travel by deluxe motor coach to New Orleans, where you’ll board the stylish Norwegian Breakaway on your 7-night cruise through the beautiful Caribbean! Click HERE for complete tour information!
Great Canadian Rail Journey
Traveler Favorite!
June 2-15, 2019
Book by November 27 & Receive $200 OFF!
Traverse the breathtaking Canadian countryside from Toronto to Jasper aboard “The Canadian” on VIA Rail. Then, continue on motor coach through the magnificent Canadian Rockies onto Vancouver. Sure to be a tour of a lifetime! Click HERE for complete tour information!
California & Wine Country
Brand New for 2019!
July 5-13, 2019
Book by November 27 & Receive $300 OFF!
A blend of sophisticated San Francisco and Wine Country with the beauty of California’s national parks and inspiring coastline! Featuring Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Lake Tahoe, Monterey’s famed 17-mile drive and much more! Click HERE for complete tour information!
Gift Certificates
Tis the season for Gift Certificates! Struggling to think of a different and fun gift to give this year?Give the gift of travel and fun! We can do any amount and would love to help you complete your shopping lists. All you need to do is send in the amount you’d like the gift certificate for and we’ll send it right back ready to go. Or stop by our office say hi! Truly the gift that keeps on giving!
Member of the Month
Moostash Joe Tours was recently named the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce October Member of the Month! It is a great honor to be recognized by and to serve in the Fremont community. There are many exceptional area businesses and leaders and makes us very proud to have our roots here & to win this prestigious award!
In case you haven’t seen already…our office got BIGGER! Mark your calendars! Moostash Joe Tours will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony, presenting our office expansion on Friday, October 19 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. We’d love to see you here!
1742 E 23rd Avenue North, Fremont, NE 68025
Nowhere else will you find such a variety of bus tours from Nebraska and Iowa, lowest prices and top destinations than you will with Moostash Joe Tours!
Before you know it, it will be time to get ready for Christmas! Yes, we said CHRISTMAS! Tis the season also for season-themed bus tours from Nebraska and Iowa, featuring some great Christmas fun. If history has told us anything, its that these will fill quickly, especially with our senior and early booking discounts. Check them out, below!
A San Antonio Christmas
Now 2 Dates to Choose!
November 25-30 & December 1-6
What we love about this tour:
You just can’t beat the San Antonio Riverwalk. From it’s numerous, unique shops to its many delicious restaurants. And, you’re almost guaranteed much warmer weather! As expected, Texas does Christmas BIG! Click HERE for complete tour information!
Biltmore Christmas
Back for 2018! A huge hit in 2017!
November 29 – December 6
What we love about this tour:
There’s nothing quite like the extravagantly decorated Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. We didn’t forget about the first-class accommodations – two nights at the Galt House in Louisville and one night at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. The Christmas Bus Tour of your dreams! Click HERE for complete tour information!
Nashville Country Christmas
Nashville at it’s BEST!
November 26-30
What we love about this tour:
The Vince Gill and Amy Grant Christmas Concert at the Ryman Auditorium! And the world famous Grand Ole Opry! Click HERE for complete tour information!
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Canadian Rockies by Rail
DEADLINE EXTENDED with ADDITIONAL SAVINGS
Now, Book & Deposit by December 31, 2018 and receive $500 OFF PER PERSON!
Click HERE for complete information regarding the Canadian Rockies by Rail Tour, August 4-11, 2019
Make 2019 your year to CRUISE! Don’t miss out on these great savings before the deadline!
Testimonials
“Our Tour Director and Driver were the best. Our Driver drove us safely and professionally through the snow and was always ready to help. Our Tour Director kept us entertained with games and fun things to do on the bus.” (Nashville Country Christmas, 2025) – Ed & Hilda, Underwood, IA
“This tour lived up to my expectations. I have traveled with other companies but find Moostash Joe Tours the best and a good value. I really enjoyed the tour.” (San Antonio Christmas, 2025) – Donna, Jewell, IA
“It was a wonderful time. Enjoyed all the shows. Helped me get more into the Christmas spirit!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Susan, Maitland, MO
“Thank you for an excellent trip. The Tour Director was helpful, knowledgable and friendly. The Driver was great as well. I am a big fan of Moostash Joe Tours.” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Jan, Lincoln, NE
“This was our 4th tour with Moostash Joe Tours – it was excellent as always! Thank you!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Paul & Lori, Beemer, NE
“Our Tour Director was a delight. She was very organized and helpful. Our Driver did a great job as well. This was a wonderful trip! I also love the family and faith-based values of Moostash Joe Tours. Thank you!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Diana, North Platte, NE
“This tour was wonderful. Met lots of fun people and made some new friends. It was a great experience and I will definitely do more trips with Moostash Joe Tours. Everyone says Moostash Joe Tours is the BEST!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Patti, Lincoln, NE
“This was our first tour with Moostash Joe Tours and we will definitely go again! Our Tour Director was great. She kept us informed of what was going to happen and where to be. We enjoyed the others on the tour as well. The food was good and the shows were awesome! Thank you!” (Branson Christmas, 2025) – Rollin & Faye, Wisner, NE
“This was my second Moostash Joe Tour and I have enjoyed both so much. Looking forward to my next trip, whereever that might be!” (San Antonio Christmas, 2025) – Barb, Omaha, NE
“I always enjoy Moostash Joe Tours! Always go to interesting places.” (San Antonio Christmas, 2025) – Marlene, Omaha, NE
