We meet up in New York City and head south to the nations capital, Washington D.C. This city is a perfect way to start our journey in America as it contains many museums, such as the Smithsonian, to help you best understands the cultural, social and political history of America. The city is full of amazing monuments to former presidents and fallen soldiers so have your camera ready. In the evening take advantage of the Georgetown nightlife before we head into rural America.
Our next 5 days will be spent venturing through national parks. We will also have a musical interlude in the country and western capital of America, Nashville. As we journey through the countryside you have a chance at horseback riding, hiking and hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Experience the lush beauty of the Appalachians Mountains, home to the America black bear.
If you are looking for more of a challenge why not opt for some of the best white-water rafting in America!
From the rural countryside into the country’s third largest city and home to the blues, Chicago! This city is home to the Sears Tower and the “Loop”. This city is packed full of great nightlife and a fantastic blues scene on Halstead Street. From the big city we head into Amish country on the shores of Lake Erie.
We stop for one night before continuing our journey to one of the biggest natural attractions in America, Niagara Falls. These magnificent falls are a must see when visiting the East Coast of America. We also give you a chance to get as close to the falls as you dare on the included Maid of the Mist boat ride. In the evening the falls are lit so you can enjoy the true thunderous beauty of this place.
Our final stop will be made at the lovely Finger Lakes in New York State. Take time to enjoy the serene beauty of the place before we head back to “the city that never sleeps”, New York City.
Optional Activities: whitewater rafting, great national park hikes, mountian biking, blues clubs, Smithsonian National Museums, Country and Western saloons, baseball game (in season), horse riding, wine tasting, great shopping, Cedar Point Amusement Park (in season)
What’s Included in the Programme
- Transportation by adventure vehicle
- Services of a tour leader
- All camping fees and equipment
- Guided Chicago Bike Tour
- Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
- Night time illumination tour of Washington DC monuments
- Scenic walks and hikes
- Sightseeing in Nashville
- National Parks - Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Spending Money
- Food (Kitty will be collected USD$10 per day)
Prices and Durations
2010 start dates and prices:
: May 28
: Jun 11, 25; Jul 9, 16; Sep 10
: Jul 23, 30; Aug 6, 27, 31; Sep 3
: Aug 10, 13, 17, 20, 24
