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.”

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

What sets us apart: We love to teach the scriptures and our tours emphasize the parallels between the Old World, the New World and the scriptures. We believe that the accounts of both the Bible and the Book of Mormon are brought to life by understanding them in their cultural context. One of the things that sets our tours apart from others is our concentration on the scriptures as our primary source. We use the geographical setting to introduce doctrinal discussion.

Small Group Sizes: In addition to our scriptural emphasis, we seek to keep our groups small. We believe that this helps to foster group interaction and a better learning environment. Smaller groups allow for more time doing activities and less time in transition. Our cruise groups will never get larger than two full buses and our land tours will only be up to one bus.

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.

 Dave Hadlock has completed the course work at BYU for a master in Ancient Near Eastern Studies with an emphasis on the Old Testament. 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.