Day Tours Across South Texas
Welcome Home day tours make it easy to get out, explore and enjoy more of South Texas without packing a suitcase.
Our day trips are planned with a comfortable, social 55+ travel style in mind, but everyone is welcome. We take care of the transportation, timing and details so you can enjoy the destination and the people you are traveling with.
From SpaceX Starbase and historic ranches to museums, wildlife, entertainment and special events, our day tours offer an easy way to experience more of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Rocket Ranch & SpaceX Starbase
Get an up-close look at where history is being made at SpaceX Starbase near Boca Chica Beach. This guided Rocket Ranch experience takes you through the Starbase area for a closer look at Starship development, production activity and the future of space exploration.
Ancestral Distillery Agave Tour & Mezcal Tasting
Experience the history and flavors of Roma with a guided Ancestral Craft Spirits distillery tour and mezcal tasting. Enjoy lunch, time to explore, and round-trip motorcoach transportation for an easy and memorable South Texas day trip.
Santa Maria Bloodless Bullfight – La Gloria, Texas
Experience a rare South Texas tradition at the Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria. This bloodless bullfighting exhibition blends cultural heritage, skill and spectacle as matadors showcase their technique in a humane, non-lethal performance.
Gelman Stained Glass VIP Tour
Experience the beauty of the Gelman Stained Glass Museum, home to the largest collection of antique stained-glass windows in the United States. This VIP experience includes museum admission, a private tour and presentation, and a catered lunch.
Tour the King Ranch
Discover the birthplace of American ranching with a guided visit to historic King Ranch. This full-day experience includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, a private chuckwagon lunch, museum admission and time to explore downtown Kingsville and the King Ranch Saddle Shop.
USS Lexington & Texas State Aquarium
Spend the day in Corpus Christi with a guided tour of the USS Lexington, private lunch and movie presentation, followed by a visit to the Texas State Aquarium. Round-trip motorcoach transportation makes this full-day history-and-marine-life adventure easy from start to finish.
What to Expect on a Welcome Home Day Tour
Most tours include round-trip transportation from designated Rio Grande Valley pickup locations.
We coordinate attractions, reservations, timing and other details before you go.
Our group trips are designed around a comfortable, social travel experience, with the needs of our 55+ travelers in mind.
Our schedule changes throughout the year and may include attractions, history, entertainment, nature, food experiences and special events.
Private Group Day Tours
Planning an outing for your retirement community, club, family or private group?
Welcome Home can also coordinate private day tours and customized group experiences. Contact Sarah to talk about your group, destination ideas and preferred dates.
Sarah Denzer
Sarah is the Tour Manager for Welcome Home RGV. Originally from Kansas City, MO she and her husband live in Mission, Texas with their three children.
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