Keri began working as a tour guide in San Diego in 1985. During the course of her touring career, she has forged up the coasts of California and Oregon, traveled across the USA, toured through the Canadian Rockies, cruised down the Inside Passage of Alaska, and bussed through New Zealand and Australia. Shes landed on a glacier in Alaska, experienced a sunrise Easter service at the Grand Canyon, rafted down the American River, hiked up to Vernal Falls in Yosemite, rode a horse in Banff, bounced around the hills in a jeep in Sedona, hot-air ballooned in Albuquerque, crossed the Arctic Circle, treaded lightly along the Avenue of the Giants, snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef, sailed in Fiji, and much, much more. All of these experiences were shared with tour groups of strangers, many of whom became friends.
In 1998, Keri joined the DayTripper Tours team. She has conducted just about every day tour and multi-day tour the company offers: museums and musicals in L.A., Tamale and Date Festivals in Indio, wine tasting in Baja, desert Trips to Anza-Borrego, as well as Catalina, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Wonder Valley, and Hearst Castle. Keri loves what she does and does what she loves! Past travelers say she is enthusiastic, fun, informative, and easygoing.
In her spare time, Keri enjoys photography, movies, music, and art. As a loyal DayTripper Tours Tour Manager, Keri looks forward to sharing many experiences and memories with you.
Live every day of your life. Jonathon Swift
Pat has been a Tour Manager for DayTripper Tours since 2009. Traveling to new places and planning trips has been a part of her life since going on yearly vacations with her family as she grew up in Maryland.
You may recognize her every weeknight from April 2011-May 2015 she was your chief weather anchor on ABC 10 News, KGTV San Diego. Previously, Pat was NBC 7/39s main weather anchor, KYXY radios morning D.J. and KFMB Channel 8s PM Magazine co-host. Over the PM years, Pat traveled from the rainforests of Australia to the Alps of Austria. Closer to home, she scuba dived with sharks and flew supersonic in a Navy F-14 fighter jet, earning five Emmy Awards along the way. Prior to San Diego, Pat co-hosted PM Magazine at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, MN and at WDTN-TV in Dayton, OH. Before breaking into television, Pat worked at The Washington Post while earning her degree in Communications from American University in Washington, D.C. She is also a credentialed teacher and taught fifth grade in Solana Beach.
Pat also has airtime that has nothing to do with television: she has soloed a single-engine airplane, piloted a blimp and a sail plane, run off a cliff in a hang glider, ridden in hot air balloons and helicopters, and endured aerobatics in an open-cockpit bi-plane. Dont forget sky diving!
In the San Diego community, Pat is a trustee emeritus of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, serves on the Alzheimers San Diego Community Action Committee, and the Burn Institute Advisory Board, She has been honored with the Leadership Award by National University and named Health Hero by Combined Health Agencies for her volunteer work with MS and the Alzheimers Association.
In her free time, Pat loves reading, traveling, cooking, photography and exploring history. Ice skating and roller blading top her sporting interests, with scuba diving not far behind. Life is an adventure to Pat. Im so blessed to have the chance to do so many different things and to have the love of my friends and family, she says. That combination is unbeatable!
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Nathalie Adelhart brings a global perspective and a passion for cultural connection to everything she does. In 2009, she made the bold move to the United States, where she spent four years working for the Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco. There, she honed her skills in diplomacy, coordination, and international relations.
Driven by a love of travel and people, Nathalie launched her own tour and event business in 2014, combining her entrepreneurial spirit with her deep understanding of cross-cultural hospitality. Since then, she has collaborated with international tour companies across both the East and West Coasts of the U.S., crafting memorable experiences for travelers from around the world.
Fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, and German, Nathalie is as comfortable leading a multilingual group as she is discovering the hidden gems of a new city. She thrives on meaningful conversations, spontaneous adventures, and sharing her love for food, wine, and culture.
When she's not on the road, you'll likely find Nathalie on a yoga mat, exploring a new culinary hotspot, or savoring an early morning cappuccinoalways with curiosity, joy, and an open heart.
After spending 25 years in the advertising industry, Patti is delighted that her second career is following her passion for travel. She is thankful to her parents who exposed her to traveling and stopped at the historical markers on the side of the road to enrich the many road trips her family would take.
Patti has hit the ground running since her 2014 graduation from the International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) in San Francisco. Her love of exploring has taken her to almost every state and over 20 countries, with many more to tackle. The routine of travel never gets old, since she loves the planning, organizing, and researching her next vacation.
She volunteers at the Gaslamp Historical Museum conducting walking tours, and enjoys meeting the people from all over the world who visit San Diego. Patti graduated from California State University Northridge with a B.S. in Marketing and in her free time enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, gardening, and making homemade soap.
Originally from North Dakota, Mark earned a degree in business before embarking on a lifelong career in travel. After graduating from a travel school in Minneapolis in 1983, he began his career in the travel industry and has since worked in nearly every facet of the business, including five years as a travel office manager.
In 1990, Mark launched a travel company specializing in group tours and travel trade shows. After relocating to San Diego in 1997, he continued running the business until 2008, when he transitioned into full-time tour directing. Over the course of more than four decades, he has led tours throughout North America and Europe, creating countless memorable experiences for travelers.
A graduate of culinary school, Mark brings a special passion for food tours, cooking, and exploring new cuisines. Outside of work, he enjoys daily walks, caring for pets, watching movies, cheering on favorite basketball teams, and volunteering with the San Diego Humane Society, Big Brother, and as a docent at Balboa Park.
With deep appreciation for the people and places discovered along the way, Mark looks forward to continuing his journeyand inspiring others to explore the world.
Later in life, Mark rediscovered his passion for food. In 2007 he enrolled in culinary school. I wanted to combine my love for food with my love for travel. After graduating culinary school, Mark continued to work both in the travel industry as a tour guide specializing in food-focused tours, and also as a personal chef. I work hard to exceed my clients' expectations. People remember the information you give them as a tour guide, but most of all, they remember how you made them feel. I want everyone to end their tour with a big smile on their face!
Happy travels and bon appétit!
Christina grew up in Germany and holds a B.A. in Hotel Management from Switzerland as well as a Hospitality Supervisor Certification from the American Hotel & Motel Association. Speaking German and being able to communicate in English, French, and Spanish has helped her to journey outside the tourist destinations and connect with people from all kinds of different cultures on a local level.
Besides visiting all the European Countries, her extensive adventures include watching the most spectacular sunrise atop the Great Wall of China, climbing the steps of Chichen Itza, admiring the incredible artwork at the Heremitage in San Petersburg, roaming the mysterious bazaars of Shiraz and Isfahan, sitting under the blooming cherry trees in Japan as well as the Kiwi vines in New Zealand, visiting the Sydney Opera for a performance of Mussorgski 'Picture an Exhibition'...life is an adventure!
Her work in the hospitality industry made her a temporary native to Puerto Rico, Colorado, and Maui. San Diego would become her home in 1991 when she married and raised two wonderful sons.
Christinas passion for travel led her to join the DayTripper Tours team in March of 2013. She is a member of the San Diego Professional Tour Guide Association.
Her motto is Live life to the fullest one day at a time!"
Be transported back in time as Bobbi makes history come alive with her enticing stories, amusing anecdotes, and unique trivia. Experience the vitality each place in todays world has to offer as she points out current-day curiosities on her professional and lighthearted tours. Her enthusiasm and appreciation for life is contagious, as best showcased in her motto: Find the Good in Everyone and Everything!"
Join her and explore Americas Finest City, the birthplace of California. She leads everything from a half-day tour to weekend getaways or vacations of 7 days or more.
Bobbi has specialized as a tour guide for seniors since 2011. She has led motor coach tours across the U.S. through locations like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Albuquerque, the Southwest, our National Parks, and the Canadian Rockies. As her hometown, though, San Diego is her favorite!
Marianna is a vivacious individual whose zest for life is reflected in her diverse array of interests. Born in Australia to a father from India and a mother from Denmark, Marianna was provided with a rich tapestry of international influences. With her father working in the airline industry, Marianna's passion for travel blossomed, allowing her to explore 37 countries throughout her life.
Marianna graduated with a B.A. in Psychology/Minor in French and a Masters in Cross-Cultural Studies. She was fortunate to work with Tauck Tours and lead tours throughout New England and Canada, as well as heading excursions throughout the country wtih Anderson Tours, including up to Alaska.
One of Marianna's most treasured experiences was singing, dancing, performing, and touring around Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. with Up With People, a group of 100 young individuals from 15 different countries. A few of her favorite outdoor adventures include being "best woman" for a friend's wedding on top of Mt. Whitney, hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, and exploring the Grand Canyon.
Marianna is passionate about two nonprofit organizations which she does fundraising for: One Hand Initiative, which helps girls in Kenya get a high school and college education, and Viamistad (Path to Friendship), whichhelps disabled children and young adults in Guatemala attend a camp and experience other life-changing opportunities.
Marianna is a dynamic soul who finds joy in meditation, singing in her church choir, downhill skiing, rollerblading, swimming, language, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Currently residing in San Diego, Marianna is excited to be a part of DayTripper Tours. We are in for some great adventures together!
As a lifelong resident of Coronado Island, Susie has enjoyed showcasing the region's hidden gems and spectacular locations to people for decades. She loves to reveal places people might not discover on their own. For years, Susie organized and led trips around the world, from Europe to Africa, South America, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. During nearly 11 years with Old Town Trolley of San Diego, Susie conducted city tours aboard the iconic orange and green trolley. Working the roles of tour guide and trolley driver, she navigated the hop-on-hop-off City Tour, the La Jolla Beach tour, and the nighttime City lights tour. Additionally, she managed charters and weddings, creating memorable experiences for visitors. Now retired from that role, Susie joined the DayTripper team to apply her expertise in a new setting where she can continue engaging with the public and showcasing what she does best.
Leslie is a California girl through and through. She was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated with a B.S. in Journalism from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has lived in the Los Angeles area and currently resides in San Diego.
She maintains an active lifestyle, participating in triathlons (swim, bike run), yoga, hiking, and running on the beach. Leslie has traveled to Kona, Hawaii to volunteer at the Ironman World Championship Triathlon and has been to the Tour de France to watch the top cyclists in the world.
In 2001, Leslie completed training at the International Tour Manager Institute to become a certified Tour Director. She has directed tours throughout California, the Southwest (Arizona, Nevada and Utah), the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho), Canada (British Columbia and Alberta) and Americas National Parks (South and North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming). She has also led groups on cruise tours to such countries as Italy, Greece, Turkey, Sweden, Germany, and Russia. Travel is Leslies passion and she cant wait for the next tour so she can share her experiences and offer guests the change to bring home memories of a great vacation.
One of Leslies favorite quotes is from Saint Augustine, who said, The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page. She hopes to open that book and read many pages together with her guests!
DayTripper Tours selects only the most professional and customer-friendly drivers for our excursions. We understand that even with the most modern fleet of motor coaches, the driver of that coach is ultimately responsible for a smooth and safe journey. Our motor coach carriers conduct pre-employment screening and require all their drivers to take part in a rigorous training and on-the-job coaching program. Additionally, all drivers participate in federally-mandated drug and alcohol testing. You can count on our hand-selected, professionally trained, and uniformed drivers to help create a safe and memorable travel experience.