Best of the US Express

14 days, New York to San Francisco

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New York 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: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.

Age requirement: 18-39

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14 days

New York to San Francisco

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Trip Code: NUNS

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Places visited

  • United States

Itinerary

Day 1New York

Arrive at any time. Consider arriving a few days early to see more of this famous city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2New York/Washington D.C.

Spend the morning exploring one of the Big Apple, then arrive to the US capital in time to wander the monuments by moonlight.

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 3Washington D.C.

Enjoy a free day to explore.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Washington D.C./Appalachia

Continue through Shenandoah National Park, a truly beautiful, historic national treasure.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Appalachia/Nashville

Drive through the Appalachian Mountains. Travel to the country music capital of the world.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Nashville/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 7Memphis/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 | Lunch

Day 8New Orleans/Los Angeles

Hop on a flight to LA, and get ready to explore the highlights of the West.

Day 9Los Angeles/Lake Havasu

Wake up in the “City of Angels” before heading inland to the desert. Don't forget to watch for celebrities on the way out of California's most glamorous city. Gear up for your visit to Joshua Tree National Park. It might be short and sweet but no less impactful. Trek amongst the boulders and famous Joshua trees and find the unexpected beauty and serenity of such a barren landscape. Then cool off with some of your buddies in the crystal-clear waters off Lake Havasu.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment Spring Break

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 10Lake Havasu/Grand Canyon

Start your day by visiting London Bridge (an exact 1800s replica shipped to Arizona from London) before heading off to Grand Canyon National Park. Grab a buddy or set off on your own into one of the deepest canyons in the world. Flip a coin to decide if you should hike along the rim or down into the canyon itself (just remember if you hike down you must hike up). All that effort will be worth it because guess what? You will get to enjoy a pizza dinner at the rim while watching sun set before you. The South Rim might end up being the best spot you have ever eaten a slice of 'za!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Grand Canyon/Las Vegas

Another day, another adventure! Not feeling a hike this morning? That's cool, you have the option to splurge on an unforgettable helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Get ready to feel incredibly small as the world opens up at your feet. Then cruise along historic Route 66 en route to... Vegas baby! Discover ghost towns and funky roadside attractions and bask in the fading sun as you head into “Sin City”. Explore the Las Vegas strip for a truly unforgettable evening of fun with your fellow trip mates. If you decide you want to cruise Vegas in style head out on an optional VIP party limo ride.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Las Vegas/Sierra Nevadas

Experience a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park. Visit the driest, the hottest, and the lowest places in the U.S. From Badwater Basin to Zabriskie Point and Dante's View to Furnace Creek – it is easy to fall in love with this desolate landscape. The adventure doesn't stop here you'll continue on to Bishop for a night of campfires, stories, and don't forget s'mores!

Meals included:

Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Sierra Nevadas/Yosemite National Park

Yosemite can best be described as out of this world. Catch a glimpse of the beauty on the drive from Bishop through the Sierra Nevadas along Tioga Pass. Once in the park itself let your mind wander as you hike past roaring waterfalls and giant sequoias. Gaze in wonder at Yosemite's magnificent peaks and granite domes before turning your attention to the tranquil nature of the valley floor. Snap photos or simply take in the splendour of one of the country's most beautiful national parks.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 14Yosemite National Park/San Francisco

Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Even though the trip ends on arrival the fun doesn’t have to stop just yet. Ride a cable car, walk down winding Lombard Street, indulge in some erotic shaped treats in the Castro District, get lost at the botanical garden, chill out at Baker's Beach, and simply enjoy being in the moment.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Spring Break , Lake Havasu
  • Entrance fees to all national parks and national monuments with hiking and walking excursions
  • Orientation to Washington DC
  • London Bridge visit (Lake Havasu)
  • Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Death Valley visit
  • Internal flight
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hostels (4 nts, multi-share), participation camping (9 nts).

Meals

9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned private vehicle, plane, walking.

Staff & experts

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

Departures

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Best of the US Express

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