America Gap Year Tours

Atlantic Dream - 14 Days

From the North to the South this tour truly takes you on a dream adventure of the Eastern USA. From New York City through the nations capital we head to the jazz capital of New Orleans and to sunny Florida! Experience the sights, sounds and great local food on an adventure rich in invention, scenery, culture and fantasy!

Tour Location
The tour starts in New York and ends in Miami.

Leaving the “Big Apple” we head straight for the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. We have ample time to explore the Smithsonian Museums, the capital building, some of the many national and war monuments before experiencing the nightlife of Georgetown. Take the chance to see the government in action by sitting in on a live session of Congress! Or simply capture one of the many great photo opportunities around this classy capital.

We leave the capital on our way to the Shenandoah Mountains and the beautiful state of Virginia. This is a perfect part of the world to experience a campfire and the great outdoors. Heading further still we enter the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. Opt for some thrilling white water rafting before we continue into the “Deep South” and Mississippi.

Next stop New Orleans! This Cajun city is full of culture, jazz music and some particularly hot cuisine. We enjoy the enchanting French Quarter of the city, enjoy traditional jazz music at Preservation Hall, opt for a steamboat journey on the Mississippi River or sample a Hurricane at Pat O’Briens! For a full view of this great southern city we join a swamp tour into the alligator habitat of Southern Louisiana. This tour offers a chance to view all sorts of wildlife in the Cajun bayous.

With such a range of things to see, do and eat we will find it hard to leave this Gulf Coast city! We carry on along the Gulf of Mexico to Panama City, famously known as the Riviera of the South. Try your hand at a number of water sports including jet skiing, windsurfing etc. Alternatively take this time to improve your tan!

After our adventures on Panama Beach we head to Orlando to enjoy the magic of Disneyworld! This massive theme park will take a few days to truly enjoy and explore. Why not check out the incredible EPCOT Center, try out the many rides and Wet and Wild theme park or simply hit the shops. Our journey ends in magnificent Miami with its miles of beaches and palm trees.

Stops
Departs our New York hotel at 0730 hrs.

1. Washington DC
2. Washington DC
3. Appalachian Mountains
4. Tennessee
5. Alabama
6. New Orleans (H)
7. New Orleans (H)
8. Panama Beach
9. Panama Beach
10. Gulf Coast
11. Orlando
12. Orlando
13. Orlando
14. Miami

Please note: The tour also departs from Miami. (H) indicates hotel nights paid locally. All other nights are camping included in the price.

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:

Whitewater rafting (in season)
Waverunners
Airboat tour
EPCOT Center
Snorkelling
Kennedy Space Center
Universal Studios
Sea World Adventure Park
New Orleans jazz clubs
Mississippi steamboat ride
Southern mansion tour
Wet'n wild water slides
Smithsonian National Museums

Accommodation and Meals
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
Louisiana swamp tour
Admission to Disney World
Illumination tour of Washington 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 & Prices
The Atlantic Dream USA tour price varies according to the time of year. Please contact us for exact dates and prices.