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USA East Coast Road Trip Encompassed

20 days, New York to New York

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Big city hearts and spirits swell on this 20-day road trip through America's East Coast. You'll hit bustling metropolises and experience cultural traditions you might have only seen in the movies. Witness the resurgence of Detroit's arts scene, follow Kentucky's Bourbon Trail, and explore the home of Mardi Gras: New Orleans. With free time and flexibility along the way, you can customize this tour so it's right up your alley.

20 days

New York to New York

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Big city hearts and spirits swell on this 20-day road trip through America's East Coast. You'll hit bustling metropolises and experience cultural traditions you might have only seen in the movies. Witness the resurgence of Detroit's arts scene, follow Kentucky's Bourbon Trail, and explore the home of Mardi Gras: New Orleans. With free time and flexibility along the way, you can customize this tour so it's right up your alley.

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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20 days

New York to New York

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

Trip Code: NUEL

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Places visited

  • United States

Itinerary

Day 1New York

Arrive at any time.

Towering skyscrapers, flashing lights, and a pulsing energy you can’t quite escape from. First impressions matter so get to know New York City the right way; after dark with your CEO and group. Roam through the crowds, take in the sounds, the smells, and gear up for a good time in the Big Apple. Journey through the Hamilton Heights neighbourhood in Brooklyn in search of the perfect enclave to sip a cocktail, maybe two, and have some laughs with your newest adventure pals.

Exclusive Inclusions:

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

Day 2New York/Finger Lakes

Travel to the Finger Lakes region, and take in the natural beauty of the area. Opt to cool off in the lake, or sample wine from a local winery.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 3Finger Lakes/Niagara Falls

Visit towering Taughannock Falls, before travelling to Niagara Falls. Get wet on the Maid of the Mist boat tour and be sure to check out the falls illuminated in the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Niagara Falls/Detroit

Drive along Lake Erie, through the city of Cleveland before continuing on to Detroit. Detroit is having a resurgence and is quickly transforming with new markets, distilleries, art galleries, and restaurants popping up. Enjoy a free evening to explore this up-and-coming destination.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Detroit/Chicago

Continue west to Chicago. There's tons to do in the Windy City – walk along the river to Millennium Park, enjoy dazzling music, and stroll the boardwalk of the Navy Pier. Opt to ride to the top of the Willis Tower, or hit the town for a night out with the group.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Chicago

Enjoy a free day to explore Chicago.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Chicago/Louisville

Follow the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to Louisville. Home of the Kentucky Derby, this city is a foodie haven filled with lively bars and farm-to-table restaurants. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore, and don't forget to indulge in some BBQ and bourbon.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Louisville/Nashville

Travel to the country music capital of the world. Head out for live music, line dancing, and cowboy nightlife tonight. Keep your eyes peeled for some of country music's biggest stars.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9Nashville

Enjoy a free day in Nashville. Opt to visit the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Cash Museum, or take in live music along the "Honky Tonk Highway".

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Nashville/Memphis

Explore the vibrant cultural and musical melting pot of Memphis. Take an optional tour of Graceland, opt to relive history at the National Civil Rights Museum, or tour the Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Head to Beale Street at night for great food and live music.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 11Memphis/New Orleans

Crank up the jazz and drive into the home of Mardi Gras. Explore the French Quarter, and join the revellers on Bourbon Street 'til the early hours.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12New Orleans

Enjoy a free day to explore New Orleans.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13New 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 14Panama 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 15Orlando

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 16St. 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 17Charleston/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 18Holden Beach/Washington D.C.

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

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 19Washington D.C.

Enjoy free time to explore.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Washington D.C./New York

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

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Chicago
  • Your Discover Moment: Nashville
  • Your Discover Moment: New Orleans
  • Your Discover Moment: Washington D.C.
  • Taughannock Falls visit
  • Maid of the Mist tour
  • Cleveland stop
  • St Augustine visit
  • Charleston visit
  • Monuments by Moonlight (Washington DC)
  • Philadelphia stop
  • Free time in Detroit, Chicago, Louisville, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Panama City Beach, Orlando, Savannah, and Washington DC
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels/hostels (7 nts, multi-share), participation camping (12 nts).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD440-575 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

1 or 2 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, depending on group size.

Departures

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USA East Coast Road Trip Encompassed

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