Our tour begins in the Big Apple, New York City. We head directly to the nations capital, Washington DC, complete with Roman style monuments and attractions. We spend two days in the capital of America before heading into the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.
Go rafting in Tennessee before moving on to the "Heart of Dixie" for your first true taste of the Deep South in Alabama.
Our next stop is Louisiana, home of the Big Easy. New Orleans has an amazing nightlife on Bourbon Street and is completed during the day with street performers and artists. After two days in jazz central soaking up the atmosphere and an optional gator-spotting swamp tour we head to the great state of Texas.
The next four nights are in the Lone Star State where Tex meets Mex and you can check out the Alamo. We visit San Antonio where you can practice your Spanish before continuing through to the subterranean wonderland that is Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Our next states are New Mexico and Arizona. Visit Roswell's UFO Museum and watch out for lights in the sky from your camp! We then head to the Native American lands of Monument Valley and the breathtaking Grand Canyon National Park. And if you havent had enough of stunning natural wonders we then visit Zion National Park and Lake Powell where a multitude of water sports are on offer.
From these spectacular sights we head into the heart of glitz and glamour, Las Vegas. Cruise "the strip" in a stretched limo, take in a show or try your luck in one of the many casinos.
We finish our journey by heading to the Pacific Ocean and a day at the beach before ending the tour in Los Angeles.
Optional Extra Activities
- Wave runners
- Swamp tour
- White water Rafting
- I-Max Theatre
- Western Horseback riding
- Las Vegas clubs and casinos
- Grand Canyon scenic flight
- New Orleans Jazz clubs
- Mississippi steamboat ride
- Southern Mansion Tour
- Monument Valley Jeep tour
- Excellent hiking opportunities
- Smithsonian National Museums
What’s Included in the Programme
- Services of a tour leader
- Services of a travel coordinator
- All camping fees and equipment
- Transportation
- Limo in Las Vegas
- New Orleans Bourbon Street
- Alien spotting in Roswell
- Admission to Carlsbad Caves
- Night time illumination tour of Washington Monuments
- Admission to Monument Valley Tribal Lands
- Admission to all National Parks and Monuments
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International Flights*
- Hotel accommodation of nights noted (H)
- Travel Insurance*
- Spending Money
- Food (kitty will be collected USD$10 a day)
*Your Real Gap travel coordinator can assist you with flights, insurance, and extra accommodation.
Prices and Durations
2010 LA to New York
Southern Sun LA - NY £1,099: 24 March
Southern Sun LA - NY £1,199: 7 April, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 8 Sept, 15 Sept, 22 Sept, 29 Sept
Southern Sun LA - NY £1,109: 14 April, 28 April, 5 May, 6 Oct
Southern Sun LA - NY £1,269: 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 18 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 1 Aug, 4 Aug, 8 Aug, 11 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sept, 5 Sept
Southern Sun LA - NY £1,329: 18 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug
2010 New York to LA
Southern Sun NY - LA £1,149: 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 13 Oct
Southern Sun NY - LA £1,239: 11 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 20 May, 26 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 12 Sept, 15 Sept, 22 Sept, 29 Sept, 8 Oct
Southern Sun NY - LA £1,309: 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 1 Sept, 5 Sept, 8 Sept
Southern Sun NY - LA £1,379: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 1 Aug, 4 Aug, 8 Aug, 11 Aug, 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug
