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| | Tour Operator | Contiki | | Tour Code | GNGNU04 | | Vacation Quality | Budget | | Vacation Type | Guided/Hosted Tour | | Number of Days | 25 | | Starting Price | $3209 (Select Dates)* | | Countries Visited | Canada, United States | | City Highlights | Boston, Bryce Canyon, Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, Niagara Falls, Quebec City, Salt Lake City, Toronto, Yellowstone, Zion National Park |
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Break out your comic book sensibilities, Supermen and Superwomen, because its up, up, and away - no capes or fancy flight gear required. Simply point your mind, body and soul northward, and we'll handle the rest. Ten U.S. states and two Canadian provinces post 'welcome' signs, inviting you to sample, mix and remix their sights and sounds. When not steeped in the hip, nightlife of urban centers, relax in quaint, small towns or savor peaceful, natural locales.
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Day 1: New York to Boston
Meet up with your Contiki crew in larger-than-life New York City. Dream about the lifestyles of the rich and famous in Rhode Island on your way to Boston.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Boston
Shop at Quincy Marketplace, stop in at the famous ‘Cheers’ bar or check out Boston Commons. There’s plenty to do day and night in this bustling university town.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Boston to Quebec City
Today’s you’ll hit French-influenced Quebec City, North America’s only walled city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Quebec City
Get into the vibe of this European-flavored city by checking out its cool cafes and shops. Later party with the hip and fashionable French Canadians!
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Quebec City to Montreal
Today, it’s all about culturally sophisticated Montreal where you’ll enjoy sightseeing in this charismatic city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Montreal
Dive in to the shopping, entertainment, and vibrant nightlife that gives this place its nickname as ‘Sin City of the North’.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Montreal to Toronto
Behold nature’s beauty as you drive through the ‘1000 Islands’ region en route to Canada’s largest city.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Toronto
Visit diverse neighborhoods, maybe catch a baseball game, or zoom to the top of the world’s tallest freestanding structure. Later, tap into the global groove of this city’s nightlife.
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Day 9: Toronto and Niagara Falls
Day trip to the mighty Niagara Fall and get soaked in its mist as it cascades between the Canadian/US borders.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Toronto to Cleveland
Leave Canada behind and make a musical pilgrimage to the vibrant arts scene of Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Cleveland to Chicago
Cross the Midwest on your road trip from one lake town to the next, arriving in bustling Chicago.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Chicago
Discover cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums, legendary blues music, fantastic dining, and high-end shopping in the Windy City.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13: Chicago to Madison
Stop in Milwaukee and tour Miller Park, one of the nation’s largest beer brewers, en route to the university town of Madison.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14: Madison to Sioux Falls
Catch the pulse of the true American Midwest on your way to Sioux Falls.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15: Sioux Falls to Mt. Rushmore
Journey through the totally unique, lunar-like landscape of Badlands National Park before arriving in the Wild West’s stomping ground.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 16: Mt. Rushmore
Marvel at iconic Mt. Rushmore and see history in the making at Crazy Horse Memorial.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 17: Mt. Rushmore to Cody
Visit the famous monument called Devil’s Tower as you steer toward Cody and the heart of the American West.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18: Cody to Yellowstone
Kick back in this cowboy town or hit the rapids on an optional whitewater rafting trip before you boot scoot to Yellowstone, the world's first national park.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19: Yellowstone National Park
Explore the crown jewel of America’s national parks – it’s a masterpiece of wilderness, wildlife, and natural wonders.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20: Yellowstone to Salt Lake City
Set your sights on the towering spires of the Teton Range then stop in the swanky, yet western-styled town of Jackson Hole before arriving in Salt Lake City.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 21: Salt Lake City to Kanab via Bryce Canyon National Park
Hike among the bizarrely shaped and richly colored rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park on the road from Salt Lake City to Kanab.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 22: Grand Canyon National Park
Hike, walk, or take an optional flight for an up close and personal experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 23: Kanab to Las Vegas via Zion National Park
Before partying like a rock star in Las Vegas, get back to nature in the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 24: Las Vegas
It’s all glitz and glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.
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Day 25: Las Vegas to Los Angeles (Anaheim)
We depart Las Vegas and head through the Mojave Desert into California. Say a final farewell as your adventure ends upon arrival into Anaheim.
Meals: Breakfast
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Newport - Visit Newport, the yachting capital of the USANewport - See the summer mansions of the rich & famousChicago - City sightseeing tourBoston - See Harvard University, Boston Commons & the original 'Cheers' BarBoston - Walk the Freedom TrailMaine - Scenic drive through the novelist 'Stephen King's territory'Quebec City - Cross the border into Canada & enjoy the scenic drive through QuebecQuebec City - Visit the only walled city in North AmericaQuebec City - Guided walking tour of the Old City, the cradle of French civilisation in North AmericaChicago - City sightseeing tourMontreal - Visit old town Montréal and the old portMontreal - Visit Mt. Royal, Montreal's largest park that overlooks the city; See St. Joseph's OratoryMontreal - See the unique Olympic StadiumToronto - Travel along the St. Lawrence River Valley & see the Thousand IslandsChicago - City sightseeing tourToronto - See CN Tower, the eclectic shops on Yonge Street & the University of TorontoNiagara Falls - Maid of the Mist boat cruise to the base of the FallsNiagara Falls - Evening Illuminations of Niagara FallsCleveland - Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of FameChicago - City sightseeing tourChicago - See Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, the Navy Pier & Chicago RiverChicago - See Soldier Field home to "The Bears" American FootballChicago - See U.S. cellular Field home to the Chicago White Sox baseball clubChicago - See the Hancock Building, Sears Tower & the Magnificent MileMilwaukee - Visit Miller Park, home to the nation's largest beer brewerMadison - Drive through America's Midwest beautiful farmlandsMadison - Enjoy an evening in Madison, home to the University of WisconsinSioux Falls - Visit Falls Park and the waterfall that gave the town its nameBadlands National Park - See the fascinating 'lunar' landscape with its colourful buttes, pinnacles & spiresBadlands National Park - Walk the Fossil TrailMt. Rushmore - Visit Mt. Rushmore National Monument & see the 4 President's Faces carved into the mountainsideMt. Rushmore - Visit Crazy Horse Memorial honouring the famous Lakota Sioux WarriorCody - Visit Devil's Tower National ParkCody - See the scenery made famous by the movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"Yellowstone National Park - See the famous lake, the falls & the Grand Canyon of YellowstoneYellowstone National Park - See the famous 'Old Faithful' geyser mud volcanoYellowstone National Park - See wildlife such as buffalo, elk and possibly bearsSalt Lake City - Visit Temple SquareSalt Lake City - See the impressive six-spire Temple & Mormon TabernacleBryce Canyon National Park - See the bizarre shaped canyons & spires called "hoodoos"Bryce Canyon National Park - Hike one of the trails into the canyon & enjoy the dazzling coloursZion National Park - See the soaring cliffs, sculptured canyons, and dramatic landscapesZion National Park - See the gigantic red & white stone formations of West Temple & WatchmanGrand Canyon - Enjoy the pristine beauty of the North RimGrand Canyon - Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photosGrand Canyon - Hike along the Canyon's North RimLas Vegas - Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'Las Vegas - Visit Fremont StreetLas Vegas - Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlifeMojave Desert - See the famous Joshua Trees
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