Great American Road Trip Tour

Venture from coast to coast, through four time-zones and 13 states. From the metropolitan Northeast, through the Deep South to the stunning Desert Southwest, this trip evokes Americana at its finest.

General Info

Venture from coast to coast, through four time-zones and 13 states, on the Great American Road Trip. From the metropolitan Northeast, through the Deep South to the stunning Desert Southwest, this trip evokes Americana at its finest.

Highlights: 13 States | 10 cities | 7 National Parks

Info

Duration:

2 weeks to 4 weeks

Activities:

Gap year / Career break / Travel Tours / Adventure / Extreme Travel

Countries:

United States

Tour Code:

PSN

Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

Day 1-2: New York Area to Washington DC
Head south to explore monuments and museums, paying homage to America's colourful past.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 3: Virginia
On to the Commonwealth of Virginia, where the Appalachian Mountains dominate the stunning view.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 4: Nashville
Known as the Music City, Nashville is the home of 'Country'.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included


Day 5: Memphis
Continue the music theme with an included visit to Elvis' Graceland and an evening out on Beale Street.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 6-8: New Orleans
Bourbon Street and the 'Big Easy' are both cultural and culinary experiences not to be missed.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 9: Texas
Travel west through the Mississippi Delta to the great state of Texas, where everything seems larger than life.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 10-11: San Antonio
Home of the Alamo and Riverwalk, San Antonio is rich in Western history.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 12: Texas
The population dwindles as the rolling hills give way to the parched deserts of America's Southwest.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 13: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns is a system of around 80 underground caverns and is often called the eighth wonder of the world.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 14-15: Santa Fe
Southwestern architecture attracts an artistic community, who ply their wares through 'mercados' and stylish boutiques.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 16-17: Moab
The wind, rain and Colorado River have carved the desert landscape to create the incredible Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 18: Monument Valley
Ancestral home to the Navajo community, Monument Valley has been immortalized in legend and countless Western films.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 19-20: Grand Canyon National Park
One of the world's natural wonders; nothing can prepare you for your first glimpse of the Grand Canyon.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 21: Bryce Canyon National Park
Crimson canyons and sandstone spires known as 'hoodoos' create a stunning sight.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 22: Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a desert oasis fed by the Virgin River and countless hanging gardens.
Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 23-24: Las Vegas
Casinos, clubs and cabaret are on offer in the city that's made its name with 'anything goes'.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 25: Los Angeles
The journey across America ends with a tour of Hollywood and memories that will last a lifetime.

Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 25.

Additional Info

Travel

  • Bus / Coach
  • Trekking / Hiking

Accomodation

  • Accomodation Included
  • Camping
  • Hotel

Meals

  • Meals Included

Duration:

2 weeks to 4 weeks

What's Included / Excluded:

From £2429

Start Dates:

> 15 Jun 11
> 17 Jul 11
> 20 Aug 11
> 21 Sep 11

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