Best of the USA Tour–San Fran to San Fran

43 days, San Francisco to San Francisco

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San Francisco to San Francisco

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.

Age requirement: 18-39

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43 days

San Francisco to San Francisco

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Trip Code: NUFB

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Map of the route for Best of the USA Tour–San Fran to San Fran

Places visited

  • United States

Itinerary

Day 1San Francisco

Arrive at any time. We highly recommend booking pre-tour accommodation to enjoy more of the city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2San Francisco/Yosemite National Park

Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way out of one of America's most popular cities. Drive into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and set up camp.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 3Yosemite National Park

Enjoy a free day in Yosemite National Park.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Yosemite National Park/Death Valley

Awe at the spectacular scenery along the Tioga Pass. Marvel at tufa rock towers at Mono Lake.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Death Valley/Las Vegas

Visit a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Explore Las Vegas and stroll along the famous Vegas Strip. Take an optional VIP party limo.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Las Vegas

Free time in Las Vegas.

Day 7Las Vegas/Grand Canyon National Park

Travel Route 66, then arrive at the beautiful Grand Canyon and take in the sunset from the canyon's edge.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 8Grand Canyon National Park

Enjoy free time in Grand Canyon NP.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9Grand Canyon National Park/Monument Valley

Drive along the southern rim of the canyon, then opt to discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley, on an optional overnight excursion.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Monument Valley/Mesa Verde National Park

Wind up the side of a mountain through Mesa Verde National Park's rocky slopes and inspiring vistas. Hike to ancient cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Mesa Verde National Park/Santa Fe

Travel to Santa Fe and dive into the Southwest culture in this historic city.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12Santa Fe/Carlsbad

Look for aliens at infamous Roswell en route to exploring the Carlsbad Caverns, dodging the 400,000 bats heading out to hunt at sunset.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 13Carlsbad/Austin

Cross into the state of Texas, the birthplace of Tex-Mex food, 10-gallon hats, and Western movies.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Austin

Spend a free day in Austin. Opt to visit the SoCo area for thrift shopping, take a dip in the Barton natural pool, or let loose at a local country bar in the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Austin/New Orleans

Crank up the jazz and drive into the home of Mardi Gras. Explore the French Quarter, and join the revellers on Bourbon Street 'til the early hours.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16New Orleans

Enjoy a free day to explore New Orleans.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17New Orleans/Memphis

Explore the vibrant cultural and musical melting pot of Memphis. Take an optional tour of Graceland, opt to relive history at the National Civil Rights Museum, or tour the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Head to Beale Street at night for great food and live music.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 18Memphis/Nashville

Take an optional tour of Graceland. Travel to the country music capital of the world and become immersed in local music in downtown Nashville.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 19Nashville/Appalachia

Travel the beautiful winding roads through the Appalachian Mountains and absorb their undisturbed natural beauty.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 20Appalachia/Washington D.C.

Pass through Shenandoah National Park, and opt to take a short hike. Arrive in the US capital in time to wander the monuments by moonlight.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 21Washington D.C.

Enjoy free time to explore.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 22Washington D.C./New York

Dive into the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. Opt to visit Times Square or stroll through Central Park. Check out the famous nightlife in NYC.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 23New York/Newburgh

Spend the morning exploring the Big Apple before heading to Newburgh.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 24Newburgh/Finger Lakes

Enjoy a day out in nature taking in the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. Visit towering Taughannock Falls, cool off in the lake, or sample wine from a local winery.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 25Finger Lakes/Niagara Falls

Get wet on the Maid of the Mist boat tour, and be sure to check out the falls illuminated in the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 26Niagara Falls/Sandusky

Travel to Sandusky and opt to catch some thrills at a local amusement park.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 27Sandusky/Chicago

Stop for lunch in the Amish community of Shipshewana before continuing on to Chicago.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 28Chicago

Free time to explore Chicago.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 29Chicago/Frontenac

Tour the Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and enjoy a beer tasting, then camp on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Miller Brewery Tour and Tasting

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 30Frontenac/Sioux Falls

Enjoy a free morning at the largest shopping mall in America – the Mall of America. Afterwards, venture into South Dakota and head into the Great Plains and lands of the Sioux.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 31Sioux Falls/Badlands National Park

Travel through the Badlands before reaching the Black Hills.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 32Badlands National Park/Custer State Park

Discover moon-like landscapes on the trails of the Badlands, then drive to Custer SP. Dodge free-roaming bison herds while exploring Custer's diverse lands.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 33Custer State Park/Devils Tower

Check out the larger than life ex-presidents of Mount Rushmore, tour around Crazy Horse Memorial, and stop off at Deadwood en route to Devils Tower in Wyoming.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 34Devils Tower/Bozeman

Check out the the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument en route to the university town of Bozeman, Montana.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 35Bozeman/Yellowstone National Park

Travel to Yellowstone, the world's first national park, and be in awe of the colourful geysers, powerful waterfalls, exciting wildlife, and contrasting scenic beauty around every corner.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 36Yellowstone National Park

Spend the day exploring the highlights of the Southern Loop.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 37Yellowstone National Park/Jackson

Cross the Continental Divide en route to Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy the view of more than 12 peaks that make up this beautiful drive. Opt to visit a cowboy bar for Western line dancing and live music.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 38Jackson/Twin Falls

Choose to go whitewater rafting or horseback riding during a free morning, then cross the border into Idaho. Stop off at Shoshone Falls en route.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 39Twin Falls/Reno

Sit back and relax during a road trip day, crossing into Nevada. Enjoy the bright lights both in and outside the casinos in "The Biggest Little City in the World."

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 40Reno/Lake Tahoe

Arrive to Lake Tahoe after a short drive. Enjoy a free afternoon for hiking, lake activities or relaxing.

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 41Lake Tahoe/Yosemite National Park

Marvel at the spectacular views of Yosemite National Park's magnificent peaks and granite domes while enjoying one of most scenic drives in California: Tioga Pass!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 42Yosemite National Park

Enjoy free time in Yosemite National Park.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 43Yosemite National Park/San Francisco

Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Trip ends upon arrival to San Francisco. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or explore the city by bicycle.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Yosemite National Park
  • Your Discover Moment: New Orleans
  • Your Discover Moment: Washington D.C.
  • Your Discover Moment: Chicago
  • Your Foodie Moment: Miller Brewery Tour and Tasting, Milwaukee
  • Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
  • Death Valley visit
  • Sunset at the Grand Canyon rim
  • Carlsbad Caverns visit
  • Maid of the Mist boat tour (Niagara Falls)
  • Amish community visit
  • Wall Drug visit
  • Mt Rushmore visit
  • Deadwood visit
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents during camping
  • Orientation to Las Vegas and Washington DC
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels/hostels (9 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (33 nts).

Meals

35 breakfasts, 26 lunches, 23 dinners
Allow USD685-890 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned private vehicle, boat, walking

Staff & experts

1 or 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout, depending on group size.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

Best of the USA Tour–San Fran to San Fran

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