Americana Road Trip - 28 DaysThis road trip provides you with a coast-to coast trip full feel of real America. From the awe inspiring Niagara Falls through the heart of blues country to the alien encounters of Roswell New Mexico and the grandeur of the national parks of the West this trip is pack full of all that is weird and wonderful in the USA.
Our trip begins in the ‘Big Apple’. We promptly head towards the Finger Lakes of New York state before joining the Maid of the Mist boat trip at mighty Niagara Falls. Next we begin our musical journey through Cleveland, Ohio and the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame before heading into the bluegrass state of Kentucky where we will tour a bourbon distillery.
Heading further south we enter Tennessee. First stop Nashville the home of the Grand Ole Opry and Memphis, home of Elvis. You can choose to visit Graceland, home of ‘The King’ or soak up the blues in one of the Memphis clubs. We next head to Arkansas to soak in the Hot Springs before hitting Oklahoma to join Route 66.
We continue our journey to Amarillo, Texas home to the Cadillac Ranch, one of the first public art displays in America. Next perhaps the oddest stop on our journey Roswell, New Mexico. The locals and the International UFO Museum and Research Centre do their best to explain the “incident” that occurred there...and they say they have proof of aliens that crashed to Earth!
Heading north through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains we visit America’s oldest capital, Santa Fe. We cross the Colorado border to see Durango’s ‘wild west’ architecture and a rodeo takes place most nights. Mesa Verde National Park will offer us an amazing look into the history of the ancient Ancestral Puebloans and their stone cliff dwellings.
Heading west we’ll explore Monument Valley with our own Navajo guide and learn more about Native American customs. Time to relax on the shores of Lake Powell and go for a swim in the cool blue waters before heading for the Grand Canyon. Take in the fantastic views from the rim, opt for one of the well-known hikes or try an optional scenic flight over the canyon itself! After our last few days in the desert we stop in fabulous Las Vegas. Explore the ‘Strip’ with our included limousine tour!
Heading up the ‘ET’ (Extraterrestrial) Highway, we visit the "UFO Capital of the World", Rachel, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is next on our list, the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular sunset cruise! We venture to our last national park of the trip, grand Yosemite. With its high cliffs, waterfalls, and amazing nature beauty it is truly a nature lover’s paradise. We finish this amazing trek in the "City by the Bay", San Francisco.
Stops
Departs our New York hotel at 0730hrs
1. Finger Lakes
2. Niagara Falls
3. Cleveland
4. Louisville
5. Nashville
6/7. Memphis (H)
8. Hot Springs
9/10. Oklahoma
11. Amarillo
12. Roswell (H)
13/14. Santa Fe |
15. Durango
16. Mesa Verde Nat'l Park
17. Monument Valley
18/19. Lake Powell
20/21. Grand Canyon NP
22/23. Las Vegas (H)
24. Nevada Desert
25. Lake Tahoe
26/27. Yosemite Nat'l Park
28. San Francisco |
Optional Activities
There will be plenty of opportunities for you to take part in additional activities during the tour at your own expense. Optional activities include:
Grand Canyon scenic flight
Tour of Elvis' Graceland
Theme Parks
Water skiing
Monument Valley Jeep tour
Bicycling
Drive-in movie
San Fran Bay sunset cruise
Western horseback riding
Route 66 Museum
Hiking
Tour of Grand Ole Opry
Accommodation and Meals
You will be camping or staying in a hotel during the tour where noted. You will contribute to a food kitty of $9 per day. This will provide for 3 meals a day usually; eating fresh food that we purchase as we travel to satisfy the international flavour of the group- a healthy way to travel at an unbeatable price. While on the tour you will take turns cooking meals.
Programme cost Inclusive of
- Transportation by adventure vehicle
- Services of a tour leader
- All camping fees & equipment
- Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
- Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame
- Roswell UFO Museum
- Limos in Las Vegas
- Admission to all National Parks & Monuments
Programme cost Exclusive of
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Spending Money
- Food (Kitty will be collected USD$9 per day)
Free Time
Due to the volume of activities you will be taking part in during the tour, the little time you have to spare allows you to do as you please. You can take this opportunity to explore your surroundings, or just relax with your group.
Getting there
You will need to arrange a flight into JFK Airport New York or Newark Airport New Jersey, where you will need to get a transfer to join your group.
Dates and Prices
The Americana Road Trip USA tour price varies according to the time of year. Please contact us for exact dates and prices.
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