USA Road Trip | End Los Angeles
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
USRTLA19-634
Start City:
Miami, FL
End City:
Los Angeles, CA
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Budget
Tour Length:
23 days
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| Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 | Friday, Aug 02, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Thursday, Sep 05, 2024 | Friday, Sep 27, 2024 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Wanna scratch the best cities and biggest national parks of the south off your list, once and for all? This is the USA road trip for you. Starting out in majestic Miami, you’ll hit the road to discover cinema royalty in Orlando, all things country in Nashville and all things NASA in Houston. From Moab, you’ll visit the Big 5 National Parks of Utah – including the Grand Canyon – before finishing up in LA. With steaks, soul, giant bear statues and much more across 23 days.
Countries Visited
Cities Visited
Amarillo, TX , Augusta, GA , Dallas, TX , Denver, CO , Grand Canyon National Park, AZ , Houston, TX , Las Vegas, NV , Los Angeles, CA , Memphis, TN , Miami, FL , Moab, UT , Nashville, TN , New Orleans, LA , Zion National Park, UT
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Day 1
Miami to OrlandoWelcome to the American road trip of your lifetime. Today you’ll meet your fellow roadies for a brief tour of our starting point – Miami – before we hit the coach and make way for our first destination: Orlando. Orlando, here we go. We'll hit the hay tonight, ready for a star-studded day tomorrow.Accommodation: Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar)
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Day 2
OrlandoToday is your opportunity to visit the epic Universal Studios, where you can visit Diagon Alley, splash around in the vast water park or visit the islands of adventure. There's something for everyone in this dizzying spectacle of rides, film and entertainment.Accommodation: Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 3
Orlando to Augusta via SavannahYou can leave your Mickey ears on, but we're on the move again today... Our stop-off for today is Savannah, known for its cathedrals and majestic water fountains. Keep your eyes peeled for horse-drawn carriages as we check out the pretty parks. Augusta is home to the Masters Golf Course, which we'll check out later tonight after a brief orientation tour from your Trip Manager.Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 4
Augusta to NashvilleToday we'll head from the home of golf (and the boyhood home of former president Woodrow Wilson) to the home of country music. All in a day's work... Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. After a brief orientation tour from your Trip Manager, we'll head for dinner.Accommodation: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 5
NashvilleToday is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the lowdown on this city's musical past.Accommodation: Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 6
Nashville to MemphisSorry Nash, but we gotta dash. Next up, it's the home of the King himself... Welcome to Memphis. Here you'll have a free afternoon to explore, but we have plenty of optional activities for you to choose from. Memphis is the home of Elvis Presley, and you'll have the chance to visit Graceland (his former home) and Sun Studios (where he recorded many of his albums). Also in Memphis is the Civil Rights Museum, where you'll have the chance to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, a vital force during the civil rights movement.Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 7
Memphis to New OrleansSpeaking of 'a little more action', it's time for us to head to our next destination - New Orleans. The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll check out the French quarter and jam in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course.Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 8
New OrleansNew Orleans, baby... You have the whole of today to soak up the sounds, smells and songs of a truly soulful city. We also have some optional activities today - choose between an airboat swamp tour, a cemetery ghost tour, or both!Accommodation: La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 9
New Orleans to HoustonBidding farewell to New Orleans, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city, Houston. With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger-than-life reputation. After we arrive and check in to our hotel, your Trip Manager will take you on a city orientation tour, checking Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park off your bucket list... and Market Square Park too.Accommodation: Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 10
Houston to Dallas/Forth WorthHouston, we have a... great day ahead of us today, starting out with a tour of the NASA Space Centre. (Would you believe us if we said it was out of this world?) After that, we'll hit the road once again, this time with Dallas in our sights. Here in Dallas/Fort Worth, we'll visit the historic stockyards, chill with the cattle and tuck into a BBQ dinner too. Get a load of that sizzling sunset!Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 11
Dallas/Forth WorthToday you're mostly free to explore Dallas however you like, but first, your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour, which includes the Dealey Plaza, The Arts District and the Dallas Reunion Tower.Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 12
Dallas/Forth Worth to AmarilloRise and shine! Does anyone know the way to Amarillo? We do. In fact, we're headed to this larger-than-life city this morning. Here we are. In true Americana Style, we'll visit Cadillac Ranch – a unique art exhibit celebrating the golden age of Cadillacs. Next, we'll beef up our evening with a Texan steakhouse dinner (and all the trimmings too). But before we go any further, has anyone seen Sweet Marie?Accommodation: Home 2 Suites (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 13
Amarillo to AlbuquerqueAdios, Amarillo. Today we're making our way to New Mexico - next stop, Albuquerque. This afternoon we'll embark on a unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to the Pueblo Cultural Centre - dedicated to preserving Pueblo Indian culture. Afterwards, you're free to explore the city however you like.Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 14
Albuquerque to DenverWe'll make a flying start to the day today - literally. That's right, today you have the opportunity to take a scenic Hot Air Balloon ride with your crew. Cameras at the ready folks. Afterwards, we'll make our way to dreamy Denver. Here in Denver, you'll check out all the major sites with your Trip Manager and fellow travellers, including the 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square, Denver Milk Market and the famous blue bear - a 40ft statue outside the Denver Convention Centre.Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 15
DenverToday is your to explore Denver however you like. Don't miss the botanical gardens, the Art Museum and the Science & Nature museum. We also have an optional activity today, giving you the chance to take part in ziplining.Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 16
Denver to MoabToday we'll leave Denver in our rearview but don't panic, we've got Moab firmly in our sights. Here, we, go! Well hello there, Moab - home to rock art, dinosaur bones and plenty of national parks (which you'll get to know pretty well with Contiki.) Tonight we'll grab a bite to eat and then hit the hay - a big day awaits us tomorrow.Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 17
Moab with Canyonlands and Arches National ParkOur mission for the next few days is a simple (but very epic) one: tick the Big 5 national parks of Utah off our bucket list, starting with Canyonlands. Desert landscapes, with an almost perfect 8-shaped river running through it - Canyonlands is sure to stay with you for a while. Home to over 2,000 sandstone arches and sublime views, you'll be posing for selfies left, right and centre here at the Arches. Back in Moab, with a head full of beautiful scenery and a camera-reel full of awesome content, we'll hit the hay tonight, ready for more of the same in the morning!Accommodation: A conveniently located hotel
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 18
Moab to Bryce Canyon via Capitol Reef National ParkWakey wakey, roadies. Today we'll make our way to the next national park on our hitlist: Capitol Reef. Here in redrock country, your jaw will drop and the size, scale and utter beauty of Capitol Reef's cliffs and canyons. Enjoy yourself on one of the USA's very best hikes. And if you thought THAT was amazing, wait 'til you watch the sun set over the spires of Bryce Canyon. It's romantic and then some!Accommodation: Bryce View Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 19
Bryce Canyon and ZionThis morning we'll have a change of scenery and head to Zion National Park for the day. Journeying into the Zion Canyon, our jaws will drop at the towering white, pink and red Navajo sandstone cliffs, surrounded by hanging gardens, soaring peaks, wildlife and birdsong. We'll spend most of today here, so pack some snacks and wear your best boots to get the most out of the day. There's no shortage of trails of all different levels, not to mention restaurants and cafes. Back in Bryce, you'll have the chance to kick back with your crew and chat about what an amazing day it's been.Accommodation: Bryce View Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Lunch -
Day 20
Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon via Horseshoe Bend and Lake PowellToday we'll journey from one canyon to the next. We'll finish up today at the big one, the Grand Canyon, but we have a few saucy stop-offs along the way. A meander of the colorado river, which just so happens to be shaped like a horseshoe - Mother Nature, you've outdone yourself with this one! This reservoir is visited by over 2 million people every year, and once you catch it IRL you'll understand exactly why. And now for the one you've been dreaming about (even more than the rest). The star of your USA itinerary. Yup, it's the Grand Canyon. It's about to get extra special too, because tonight we'll be marvelling at the sunset from the South Rim. Charge your phone, clear space on your camera, and prepare to weep.Accommodation: Red Feather Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 21
Grand CanyonYou will be contemplating life, existence, and the immense size of the Grand Canyon with a free day to spend in Grand Canyon National Park. You can spend your day feeling a part of the wilderness as you go hiking through the exposed rock, but by far the most spine tingling experience at this natural wonder is one of our optional chopper rides through the UNESCO World Heritage site. Indulgent sure, but one of those life moments you deserve to treat yourself to.Accommodation: Red Feather Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 22
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas via Hoover DamWith the timeless beauty of the Grand Canyon imprinted in our brains forever, we'll swap hiking boots for dancing shoes as we pull up in Sin City via the historic Route 66. 'Dam that's amazing!' This one combines natural beauty with human ingenuity... and the results are something else. We've reached the one and only Sin City. Upon arrival we'll cruise the iconic strip & check out the Vegas sign. Feeling romantic? Stop by and see one of the many Elvis impersonators for a shotgun wedding ceremony, and maybe even get hitched yourself...(joking).Tonight, choose to hang out around Fremont Street or opt for a VIP nightclub experience for the kind of glitzy night out that only Vegas can provide.Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 23
Las Vegas to Los AngelesAfter partying it up in Las Vegas, we'll take the scenic route through the Mojave Desert. And there you have it, folks. We may have ran out of road on our USA road trip but things could be worse - you're in the City of Angels after all! There are plenty of activities here to keep the stars in your eyes, and if you're strapped for ideas, you could always set about planning the next adventure with your new Contiki family (just a thought).
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Dining Summary
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 21 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
- Miami: Hit the streets of Miami to explore all the attractions that make the city wonderful – including South Beach and Little Havana too.
- Orlando: Can you handle this level of excitement? All of your childhood dreams are about to come true...
- Savannah: Take a whistle-stop tour of Savannah, and tick another awesome city off your list.
- Augusta: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
- Augusta: Many legends have graced this course - and pretty soon this list will include you too.
- Nashville: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
- Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
- Memphis: Trust us, you’ll be feeling anything but blue after trying the food here.
- Little Rock: A keystone of the civil rights movement, where the Little Rock Nine began their campaign to desegregate schools. We’ll check out the visitor center and museum.
- New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans on foot, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
- New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
- Houston: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park.
- Houston: Thought of as the centrepiece of downtown Houston, it’d be rude not to pay Market Square Park a visit while we’re here in Houston.
- Houston: We can’t fly you to the moon (not yet anyway) but we can offer you the next best thing… expect to learn plenty about interstellar travel.
- Dallas: Always wanted to know what it was like to live in the Wild West? Welcome to cowboy town.
- Fort Worth: Our trip to the Fort Worth stockyards just took a turn for the tasty, with a delicious BBQ dinner coming our way this evening.
- Dallas: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, including the Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, the Dallas Reunion Tower and more.
- Amarillo: A rainbow-coloured art installation. Made from Cadillacs in the desert. That glows in the dark. Why the heck not?
- Amarillo: Whether you take it rare, medium or well done, your dinner tonight will be served with a side of unforgettable.
- Denver: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of Denver, exploring all the major sites like 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square, Denver Milk Market and more.
- Denver: A 40ft statue of a blue bear sure isn’t something you see every day, but it is here in Denver - and it is for us today.
- Canyonlands National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
- Arches National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
- Grand Canyon National Park: You’ll discover the gargantuan beauty of Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and the Grand Canyon.
- Capitol Reef National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
- Bryce Canyon National Park: Trust us when we say you won’t forget this spectacular sight in a hurry.
- : Everything’s bigger in America: even the national parks. Red ‘hoodoo’ rocks and pink cliffs are the ideal backdrop for that magical sunset.
- Zion National Park: Navigate the red-sand landscape and see the epic canyon, hanging waterfalls and emerald pools.
- Zion National Park: Lunches don’t get more scenic than this!
- Bryce Canyon National Park: We’ll wake up bright and early for a morning hike across Bryce Canyon’s very own Wall Street. (Google it!)
- Lake Powell: You’ll be taken aback by its sprawling beauty!
- Horseshoe Bend: AKA the most-photographed stretch of the Colorado River, with very good reason.
- Grand Canyon National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
- Grand Canyon: An experience you’ll want to relive in your mind. Over and over again. #travelgoals
- Grand Canyon National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
- Grand Canyon National Park: One obligatory ‘road trip’ pic, coming right up.
- Hoover Dam: History, technology and natural beauty rolled into one. What more could you want?
- Las Vegas: As we make our way along the iconic Las Vegas strip, you’ll have the chance to pop out and get a pic of the ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign.
Make Travel Matter®
- Nashville: Enjoy an included breakfast hosted by the Women of Thistle Farms - Thistle Farms is a non-profit dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. After breakfast, we'll have a chance to shop for homemade gifts, candles, and essential oils.
- Albuquerque: We’ll gather at the gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico for a truly unique experience, learning all about Pueblo history, culture and art while contributing towards its preservation.
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Overall Rating
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Accommodations
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Itinerary
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Professional Staff
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Value for Money
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We were lucky that the group of people with were good, but it was a large group tour and did have some of the downfalls of a trip of that nature, like frequent breaks for the bathroom, difficulty when eating out together, and getting things on and off the coach. The trip was still great and a good value for the money.
It was a good value and the experiences included were worth it. The only part that wasn't the best were the accommodations as it was hit and miss. Half of the hotels on the trip were okay, and the other half were really nice.
I had an amazing trip!
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