USA Road Trip Express: New York to Los Angeles
14 days
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  • USA Road Trip Express: New York to Los Angeles

Got two weeks and a burning desire to see the best highlights of the United States? Then we've got the trip for you. This 14-day tour takes you from Vegas to Los Angeles with some incredible stops in between. Explore the country music capital of Nashville, catch a glimpse of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and hike the trails of Joshua Tree National Park. Cross-country explorations should always be this fun.

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  • Duration: 14 days
    Service level: Camping
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: New York City
Arrive at any time. Please note this trip leaves the city first thing the following morning. There is so much to see and do in the city that never sleeps. If you wish to spend time in New York City, speak to your sales agent about booking pre-accommodation.
Day 2: New York City/Niagara Falls
Depart early to beat the traffic out of the city. Drive across the state, and watch as the city turns to the rolling hills of Upstate New York. Arrive in Niagara and feel the rushing waters of the falls splashing you on the famous Maid of the Mist boat tour. Return after darkness settles over the Niagara region and witness the Falls illuminated in a rainbow of colour! Opening day for Maid of the Mist is usually the end of April or beginning of May, but is dependent on ice conditions and varies year by year.
Meals: B, D
Day 3: Niagara 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. Stop at The Heidelberg Project to see some of this community development in action. Enjoy a free evening to explore this up-and-coming destination.
Meals: B, L
Day 4: Detroit/Chicago
Continue west to Chicago. Enjoy a walking tour of some of the best highlights of the city, ending at one of the best pizza joints in town. No trip to Chicago is complete without their signature deep dish pizza. Dive into this specialty with an included group dinner.

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: B, L, D
Day 5: Chicago
Enjoy a free day to explore Chicago.
Meals: B
Day 6: Chicago/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: B, L
Day 7: Louisville/Nashville
Travel to the country music capital of the world. Stroll the streets of Nashville and check out what the city's known for: live music, line dancing, and cowboy nightlife. Keep your eyes peeled for some of country music's biggest stars. Entry into bars in the US is 21 years and over. There is still a lively atmosphere in town and great music to be heard, as well as a couple of locations that allow 18 and over. Speak with your CEO for more information.
Meals: B
Day 8: Nashville/San Francisco
Wake up early and board a plane and head westward to the seaside allure of San Francisco. Enjoy a free evening in the iconic city by the bay. Opt to pre-book the "Sunset Sailing – San Francisco" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Meals: B
Day 9: San Francisco/Yosemite National Park
Travel through California's Sierra Nevada Mountains on the way to Yosemite National Park.
Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way out of one of America's most popular cities. Drive into the Sierras amongst the beautiful mountains.
Meals: D
Day 10: Yosemite National Park/Sierra Nevadas
Set off on a hike through beautiful scenery, such as waterfalls and giant sequoias. Drive through Tioga Pass (seasonal) and take in scenic views of Yosemite's Valley. Marvel at spectacular views of Yosemite National Park's magnificent peaks and granite domes and enjoy one of most scenic areas in California. Note: we intend on using Tioga Pass, a scenic route through the Sierra Nevada mountain range that connects Yosemite NP with Bishop. In the spring and autumn seasons, there's a chance that the pass will be closed due to poor weather conditions or even snow. In such a case, we use an alternate route south, and will spend the night in Lake Isabella instead of Bishop. The status of the road is monitored daily, and our travel plan for the area will be confirmed during the trip.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11: Sierra Nevadas/Las Vegas
Visit a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Explore the Las Vegas Strip in the evening. Take an optional VIP party limo ride. For the night in Las Vegas, we stay close to the action in a hotel in the city centre.
Meals: B, L
Day 12: Las Vegas/Grand Canyon
Considered to be among nature's most spectacular offerings, the Grand Canyon provides spectacular opportunities for exploration. Return to the campsite, huddle around the campfire and recapture the experiences from this memorable day!
Travel Route 66 and cruise towards the Grand Canyon and take in a sunset at the canyon's edge.
Meals: D
Day 13: Grand Canyon/Lake Havasu
Hike around the grandest of canyons or pre-book a bird's-eye view of the Grand Canyon with an optional helicopter flight. Continue to Lake Havasu and cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 14: Lake Havasu/Los Angeles
Enjoy free time this afternoon in Santa Monica, and check out the famous pier or hit the beach.
Take a short hike in Joshua Tree National Park amongst the boulders and famous Joshua trees. Be on celebrity-watch while passing by a few popular sites on the drive into California's most glamorous city. Trip ends upon arrival to Los Angeles. Please note this trip ends on arrival to Los Angeles. There's a lot to see and do in LA, and we recommend spending extra time here if you'd like to explore Hollywood, Rodeo Drive and other hot spots around the city; speak to your sales agent to book extra accommodation.
Meals: B, L
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dinner, Chicago Your Discover Moment: Chicago
  • Maid of the Mist tour
  • Yosemite NP Visit
  • Death Valley NP Visit
  • Grand Canyon NP Visit
  • Joshua Tree NP Visit
  • Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Chicago Walking Tour
  • Nashville Music City
  • Route 66 Visit
  • London Bridge visit (Lake Havasu)
  • Free time in Detroit, Chicago, Louisville, Nashville, and Las Vegas
  • Internal flight
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Air-conditioned private vehicle, Plane, Walking

  • Accommodation

    Hotels/hostels (6 nts, some multi-share), Participation camping (7 nts)

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