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America's Coasts Road Trip – Westbound

42 days, New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Epic road trips are made of this: an all-encompassing 42-day exploration that takes you from the buzzing east coast to the laid-back west, stopping at incredible sites and highlights along the way. Give Mickey Mouse a high-five at Disney World, stand in awe of the bright lights in New York City’s Times Square, and marvel at Yosemite’s majestic waterfalls, lakes, and meadows. Hold onto your hats, folks — you’re in for one helluva ride.

42 days

New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Trip Code: NUOA

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Epic road trips are made of this: an all-encompassing 42-day exploration that takes you from the buzzing east coast to the laid-back west, stopping at incredible sites and highlights along the way. Give Mickey Mouse a high-five at Disney World, stand in awe of the bright lights in New York City’s Times Square, and marvel at Yosemite’s majestic waterfalls, lakes, and meadows. Hold onto your hats, folks — you’re in for one helluva ride.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.

Age requirement: 18-39

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42 days

New Orleans to Los Angeles

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Map of the route for America's Coasts Road Trip – Westbound

Places visited

  • United States

Itinerary

Day 1New Orleans

Arrive at any time.

Welcome to the deep south y’all! It’s time for a night out in NAW-lins! Get ready to hang out, have fun, meet some fun locals, and get to know who you’ll be travelling with. Head to a popular cafeteria-style joint steeping in history before venturing out together in the French Quarter in search of live music as the night gets into full swing.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends| Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2New Orleans/Panama City Beach

Cross the state line into Florida and travel to Panama City Beach. This coastal town is surrounded by 27 miles of white sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy an afternoon on the beach and opt to hit the town this evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Panama City Beach/Orlando

Travel to the home of 'The Most Magical Place on Earth', Orlando. With great shopping, nightlife, and famous amusement parks like Disney World and Universal Studios, let your inner kid run wild!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Orlando

Enjoy a full free day in Orlando. Opt to meet Mickey Mouse at Disney World or discover the magical world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5St. Augustine/Savannah

Head to historic Savannah, stopping en route in the oldest city in America, St. Augustine. Opt for a walk around the historic riverfront of Savannah, stroll through town admiring the architecture and oak trees covered in Spanish moss, or head out to Bonaventure Cemetery.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Charleston/Holden Beach

Travel to the city of Charleston, known for its historic, romantic charm. Explore the cobblestone streets and pre-civil war houses, and look across the water to Fort Sumter, the location of the first shots of the Civil War. Opt to visit the Charleston City Market before heading up the coast to camp for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Holden Beach/Washington D.C.

Travel to the US capital and tour the monuments by moonlight with your CEO.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Washington D.C.

Enjoy free time to explore.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Washington D.C./New York

Travel to New York, stopping in Philadelphia en route. Opt to visit Times Square, stroll Central Park, check out Greenwich Village, or experience the famous nightlife of New York.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10New York/Los Angeles

Hop aboard a place and head to the City of Angels, Los Angeles. Enjoy a free evening to explore some of the most iconic celebrity enclaves in the U.S. Visit the Santa Monica Pier, walk the boardwalk at Venice Beach, or make the trek out to Hollywood.

Day 11Los Angeles/San Diego

Be on celebrity-watch while passing by a few popular sites on the way out of LA, California's most glamorous city. Cruise through Orange County and along the incredible Pacific coastline to the truly remarkable San Diego. Sun, sand, food, and fun await us in this beautiful beach city.

Once we have arrived you are free to adventure as you please. Soak up the sun on Mission Beach, hike along the sandstone cliffs of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, spend the day at the city’s cultural hub – Balboa Park, or immerse yourself in the military and maritime history of one of the happiest cities in the U.S. In the evening, head to the Gaslamp Quarter District for dinner and live music. As the sun sets, watch the area come alive with numerous pubs and nightclubs and get ready for a night of fun!

Day 12San Diego/Lake Havasu City

Travel to the desert landscape of Joshua Tree National Park – a place that attracts everyone from stargazers to rock climbers. Stop, stare, and enjoy the scenery of the Mojave and Colorado deserts, and of course the famous Joshua trees, with their gnarled branches. The group will take a short hike amongst the boulders of this park before zooming off to cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River at Lake Havasu.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Spring Break

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Lake Havasu City/Grand Canyon

Hit the road to get some kicks on Route 66. Dive into historic Americana and enjoy lunch at a famous joint and see if you can spot all the movie memorabilia. Afterwards, it’s off to the Grand Canyon to explore the massive gorges, ridges, and rock formations that make even the most skeptical of travellers become awestruck. Dive into a delicious pizza dinner as you sit with your newest adventures buddies and watch the sun dip below the canyon’s south rim.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 14Grand Canyon

Another day, another adventure! Not feeling a hike this morning? That's cool, you have the option to splurge on an unforgettable helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Get ready to feel incredibly small as the world opens up at your feet. For a quieter experience rent a bike to check out the south rim or go see the IMAX Grand Canyon movie. No matter what you decide, the epic views will be there.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 15Grand Canyon/Monument Valley

Wave goodbye to this grand park as we take one last drive along the southern rim of the canyon. Then it’s time to eat some grub at a local Navajo food truck supported by Planeterra.

With a full stomach and a happy attitude drive through the desert to discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley. You have the option of getting deep into the valley with a 4x4 excursion with a local Navajo guide, or simply walk around yourself and admire this vast, colourful landscape and cool rock formations.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Native Grill Food Truck Experience

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 16Monument Valley/Las Vegas

Grab your camera and break a sweat with a quick hike to iconic Horseshoe Bend. Stand overlooking this cool natural shape of the Colorado River and snap a few zen photos. Then, discover ghost towns, funky roadside attractions, and bask in the fading sun as you head into “Sin City”. Explore the Las Vegas strip in style on an optional VIP party limo ride with some fellow trip mates.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Las Vegas

Take in the sites, sounds, and atmosphere of Las Vegas on a free day with your travel buds. Explore the strip, try your luck at a casino, view a glitzy show, or simply people watch in one of the liveliest cities in the U.S.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 18Las Vegas/Zion National Park

Zoom past towering cliffs and massive canyon walls as you enter Zion National Park and ready yourself for loads of exploring! Looking for a challenge? Hike to Observation Point on the Angel's Landing trail and take in the panoramic views of the park stretching out beneath you. Hoping for even more adventure? Head deep into the Narrows and hike through slot canyons with water flowing through them. Searching for more of a relaxing day? Simply walk along any of the other trails you can find and immerse yourself in this beautiful place.

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 19Bryce Canyon NP/Moab

Head out early for Bryce Canyon, where you’ll have a chance to walk amongst the famous hoodoos. Check out the amphitheatre and Queen’s Garden trail to take some fun pictures with your adventure buddies! In the afternoon head towards Moab along Scenic Byway 12 passing Grand Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park along the way. If you enjoy slot canyons and sandstone cliffs this may be your favourite part of the trip yet!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 20Moab

Welcome to Utah’s adventure capital—Moab! Get ready for a morning of endless adventure; from rafting through rapids, to hitting the trails on a mountain bike there’s so many ways to enjoy yourself in this natural playground. In the afternoon head out on a hike through some pretty surreal rock formations in Arches National Park with your group. The fun doesn’t stop here, you’ll end the day watching a gorgeous sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 21Moab/Glenwood Springs

Welcome to colourful Colorado! Get ready for things to get radical as you arrive in Glenwood Springs, where you can hike at nearby Hanging Lake, rent a bike in Glenwood Canyon, or go for a swim in the world’s largest hot springs pool.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 22Glenwood Springs/Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Next up...good ole’ Wyoming! Spend the day reflecting, laughing, and relaxing as you travel to Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Get out, stretch those legs and maybe hike along the canyon rim, or explore the reservoir shoreline by kayak. Then, get ready for a show as you watch the sinking sun reflect off the red canyon walls and see how this canyon earned its name—don’t forget your camera!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Cowboy Theme

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 23Flaming Gorge Reservoir/Jackson

“Yee-haw!” It’s off to the ‘ol mountain town of Jackson Hole—gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Marvel and pose at the town square’s elk antler arches, explore the countryside or splash through the rapids of the Snake River while whitewater rafting during a free afternoon. Then, enjoy a night out in with a true wild western atmosphere and visit a cowboy bar. Step back in time, imagine the run-down saloons and outlaws of the Old West, and try your hand at a little Western line dancing with your travel family at the Million Dollar Bar.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 24Jackson/Yellowstone National Park

It’s off to Grand Teton National Park—home to some of the youngest mountains in the world. You’ll spend the day taking it all in. Grab your camera and your friends before immersing yourself in one of the top 10 visited parks in the U.S. Take a hike among the towering peaks, a quick dip into Jackson Lake, or keep your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife before crossing the Continental Divide en route to Yellowstone National Park, where you will stop for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 25Yellowstone National Park

Wow! Today you’ll visit the world’s first national park and discover the highlights of the Southern Loop. Expect things like, colourful geysers, powerful waterfalls, and scenic beauty around every corner. Snap a photo of the Grand Prismatic Spring—the largest hot spring in America, or queue in excitement as you wait for famous geyser, Old Faithful to erupt. Surround yourself with thick forests, towering mountains, lunar-like landscapes and get ready to embrace the bizarre in Yellowstone.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 26Yellowstone National Park/Bozeman

You guessed it! Today it’s the North Loops turn for a little love and exploration. Spend the day taking loads of photos and experiencing highlights like, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, scenic Grand Loop Road, and the ever-evolving geometrical terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Fort Yellowstone. Then it’s time to hit the road again to the university town of Bozeman, Montana. Get ready for an evening of free time to make some memories.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 27Bozeman/Glacier National Park

Let's keep moving through Montana; known as Big Sky Country. Travel through stunning scenery beneath miles of open sky along the way to Glacier National Park. Smile, learn, and laugh your way through largely untouched land, with over 20 glaciers, and 200 lakes and streams. The park has 730 miles of trails for you to enjoy so it should be easy to hike until you drop.

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 28Glacier National Park

Another day, another chance to get out there and live your best life. Grab a friend or maybe a few and in your free time continue exploring Glacier NP with its many glaciers, lakes and streams with your free time. Feel the wind in your hair as you ride along the Going-to-the-Sun road, (voted one of the most scenic drives in the world), or take a selfie once you reach the Continental Divide. Your only real job today is to have a blast!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 29Glacier National Park/Coeur d'Alene

“The Hills are alive…” okay, we know, wrong country, but you’ll be wanting to sing this loud and proud as you drive further west to beautiful Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho! Surrounded by over 50 lakes, this town is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. There’s plenty to do and time to do it; walk the floating boardwalk, go mountain biking, or take part in water-sports on Lake Coeur d’Alene as the day goes by.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 30Coeur d'Alene/Seattle

It’s on to the beautiful, moody, and wild Pacific Northwest. Watch as mountains give way to lush old growth forests and a world of green as you pass into the evergreen state of Washington on the way to Seattle.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 31Seattle

The day is yours! Enjoy Seattle with your travel tribe; visit Pike Place Market, the first Starbucks location, or ride to the top of the Space Needle. Grab a selfie with the gum wall or the Fremont Troll, and make sure you grab a coffee at one of the 2,000 shops around the city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 32Seattle/Portland

Drive to the city of Portland. One of the most popular cities to visit north of California on the West Coast, Portland is artsy, funky and full of great eating and drinking options. Spend the afternoon getting to know this cool city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 33Portland/Bend

After enjoying the quirkiness of Portland, continue on to Bend, consistently voted one of the best places to live in the US. Arrive in time to explore a bit of the town. Opt to canoe, kayak or check out one of the region's famous breweries.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 34Bend/Redwood National Park

Leave early to take in the sights at gorgeous Crater Lake National Park. Stare in awe at the crystal blue waters of one of the most pristine lakes on earth before continuing on to Redwood National Park, home to the tallest trees on Earth. Spend the evening amongst the gigantic coastal redwoods, and keep a keen eye for wildlife throughout the park.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 35Redwood National Park/Sonoma County

Wake with the sun for a morning hike through mystic old growth forests. Travel down the coast before driving inland through California wine country. Opt for an afternoon wine tasting or relax amongst the vineyards en route before camping for the night outside of beautiful Napa Valley.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 36Sonoma County/Lake Tahoe

Continue on to idyllic Lake Tahoe, a jewel of the Sierra Nevadas. Known for it's crystal clear waters and sweeping mountain views, it is truly a nature-lover's paradise. Enjoy a free afternoon for hiking, lake activities or relaxing.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 37Lake Tahoe/Yosemite National Park

Marvel at the spectacular views of Yosemite National Park's magnificent peaks and granite domes while enjoying one of most scenic drives in California: Tioga Pass!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 38Yosemite National Park

Enjoy free time in Yosemite National Park.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 39Yosemite National Park/San Francisco

Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or explore the city by bicycle.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 40San Francisco

Enjoy a free day to explore San Francisco.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 41San Francisco/Morro Bay

Visit Santa Cruz and go for a stroll along the boardwalk. Marvel at the beautiful coastline and mountain ranges of Big Sur along the Pacific coast. Arrive in time for sunset on Morro Bay.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 42Morro Bay/Los Angeles

Travel along the stunning Pacific coast to the City of Angels. Trip ends upon arrival to Los Angeles.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse from San Francisco to New York. See Coast to Coast Road Trip Eastbound

What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Native Grill Food Truck Experience
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Washington D.C.
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Spring Break , Lake Havasu
  • Your Discover Moment: Las Vegas
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Cowboy Theme , Flaming Gorge Reservoir
  • Your Discover Moment: Seattle
  • Your Discover Moment: Yosemite National Park
  • Your Discover Moment: San Francisco
  • Entrance fees to all national and state parks with hiking and walking excursions
  • St Augustine visit
  • Charleston visit
  • Monuments by Moonlight (Washington DC)
  • Philadelphia stop
  • Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Zion NP visit
  • Bryce Canyon NP visit
  • Arches NP visit
  • Grand Teton NP visit
  • Yellowstone NP visit
  • Glacier NP visit
  • Crater Lake NP visit
  • Redwood NP visit
  • Tioga Pass (seasonal)
  • Yosemite NP visit
  • Elephant seal rookery stop
  • Pacific Coast Highway drive
  • Free time in Panama City Beach, Orlando, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels/hostels (10 nt, multi-share), participation camping (31 nts).

Meals

33 breakfasts, 26 lunches, 19 dinners
Allow USD745-970 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned private vehicle, plane, walking.

Staff & experts

1 or 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout, depending on group size.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

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America's Coasts Road Trip – Westbound

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