2 Nephi 25:5-6 “Yea, and my soul delighteth in the words of Isaiah, for I came out from Jerusalem, and mine eyes hath beheld the things of the Jews, and I know that the Jews do understand the things of the prophets, and there is none other people that understand the things which were spoken unto the Jews like unto them, save it be that they are taught after the manner of the things of the Jews. But behold, I, Nephi, have not taught my children after the manner of the Jews; but behold, I, of myself, have dwelt at Jerusalem, wherefore I know concerning the regions round about.”

Why Bountiful Travel?

• Reasonable prices: Top of the line shore excursions and cruises at great rates.
• Great shore excursions: We go to the best sites at every possible port stop.
• Scripture Use: Our tours are ideally suited for the individual looking for an education-week type experience. We focus on teaching with the scriptures as our primary source.
• Small group sizes: We will not go over two bus loads (and typically we have just one bus) on our shore excursions. Our land tours are limited to one bus (unless the tour is private).

Reasonable Prices: Compare our prices and we believe that you will save by booking with us. Cruise pricing is based on length of cruise, cruise line, and time of year cruising. In addition, most LDS travel companies mark up their cruises to pay the costs associated with putting speakers onboard the ship. You will find our cruise rates are similar or slightly cheaper than our competition for similar season & length cruises. Shared office space and limited staff allow us to keep our prices down compared to our competitors. When comparing prices, be sure to include all components of the trip, not just the base cruise rate. Watch for extra booking fees, credit card fees, and pricey shore excursions…our shore excursions are often significantly cheaper, include more and are optional

Shore Excursions: Not all shore excursions are the same. We take pride in offering the best shore excursions at the most reasonable prices. We have worked for many years as tour guides and operators for most of the companies in the LDS travel industry arranging the shore excursions. Our knowledge of the costs involved helps us keep our other tour providers’ costs reasonable.

Scriptures: We love to teach the scriptures and our tours emphasize the use of the scriptures as our primary source. We believe that the accounts of both the Bible and the Book of Mormon are brought to life by understanding them in their cultural and historical context. We use the geographical setting (and the cultures/religious practices of the ancient inhabitants of those settings) to introduce doctrinal discussion and provide insight into the scriptures.

Small Group Sizes: Our groups are usually around 40 people total. We typically will not go over one bus on our land tours and two buses on shore excursions from cruise ships. Most port stops only allow 8 to 10 hours to visit sites. Many sites require a couple hours travel distance from the port stop (each way). We have found through experience that large groups allow for little time to spend at the sites; and they also make it diificult for everyone to hear the guides.

Guides: We will personally guide and instruct on all of our tours and cruises, and many of our trips will also feature other prominent LDS scholars. We believe having one (or both) of us in addition to a guest speaker allows for a broader knowledge backgound and facilitates a smoother vacation experience. Remember to bring your scriptures on our tours as they will be greatly utilized in all the instruction.

Bountiful Travel is owned and operated by Dave Hadlock. We hope to provide fun, uplifting, first-class travel opportunities for LDS groups at reasonable prices.

Dave Hadlock has completed the course work at BYU for a master in Ancient Near Eastern Studies with an emphasis on the Old Testament. He also has an MBA from the University of Utah. He is married to LeAndrena Hadlock and is father to five children.

His passion is the study of Old World culture, language, and ritual. This background helps provide for interesting parallels that can be found both in the Book of Mormon and also in the beliefs of the ancient inhabitants of the Book of Mormon lands. He has conducted many cruises and tours through Mexico and the proposed Book of Mormon lands. He has taught many years of gospel doctrine and has taught institute classes. He is a board member of the Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum.

Ryan Williams served an LDS mission in Guatemala and Belize. He graduated from BYU with a degree in International Development and Latin American Studies. He has led numerous tours and cruises to the proposed lands of the Book of Mormon and currently is the executive director of the Book of Mormon Archaeological Forum. He is involved with a variety of humanitarian projects in Latin America. His wife Marcia shares his interest in the Latin culture having served her mission in Asuncion, Paraguay. Marci comes from a very talented musical family and has recorded for a variety of LDS CD’s. They are the parents of four children.