USA: LA TO MIAMI
Overview
Travel through the USA doesn’t get any grander than this. This sprawling adventure takes you from the glitz of Vegas through the gob-smacking Grand Canyon, the smooth jazz and intoxicating charm of New Orleans to the sun-soaked party scene of Miami. Welcome to the Great American Road Trip – the open road has never felt so good.
Included/Excluded
- Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals)
- A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important.
- Travel insurance and visas
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences
- Meals not mentioned
Day 1Start Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Day 2Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Day 3Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Los Angeles
We’ll kick things off today in the famed City of Angels, where we’ll set off through the Mojave Desert, marveling at the majestic Joshua Trees, before reaching the one and only Las Vegas.
Las Vegas
On arrival we’ll cruise the iconic strip & check out the Vegas sign. 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.
Day 4Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Day 5Las Vegas to The Grand Canyon
Las Vegas
Today we’ll leave the glittering lights of Vegas behind for something even more jaw-dropping.
Seligman (AZ)
Cruising the historic route 66, we’ll stop for some photo ops before reaching the Grand Canyon National Park (entrance included, naturally).
Grand Canyon
We’ve arrived at another one of our jaw-dropping highlights of this trip… The Grand Canyon! We’ll drop our bags off at the Red Feather Lodge and get a good night’s sleep. Better be well-rested to welcome the awe-inspiring adventure that awaits us!
Day 6The Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Day 7Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley
Grand Canyon
With the beauty of the Grand Canyon imprinted on our brains forever, we’ll journey past some Wild Western landscapes towards…
Monument Valley
This monumental place has an iconic cluster of sandstone buttes, and we’ll get a chance to visit the Monument Valley Tribal park as we wind our way through the Rocky Mountains
Durango
We’ve arrived in our home for the evening, Colorado’s adventure capital: Durango
Day 8Durango to Santa Fe
Durango
The great outdoors is a way of life in Durango with adrenaline pumping river rafting on offer to you and your fellow thrill seekers. This afternoon it’s a total change of scenery when we enter New Mexico, where sun-baked earthen brick buildings stand out against the bright blue sky.
Santa Fe
Boasting influences from Mexico, Spain, and Native American cultures, historic Santa Fe is a true melting pot of culture. Take a walk around town to see interesting styles of architecture, shop for beautiful turquoise jewellery in the market and sample all of the different types of regional food on offer.
Day 9Santa Fe to Amarillo
Santa Fe
Rise and shine! Does anyone know the way to Amarillo? We’re headed to this larger than life city this morning.
Amarillo
In true Americana Style, we’ll visit Cadillac Ranch – a unique art exhibit celebrating the golden age of Cadillacs. Tonight, you can try the ‘Big Texan Steak Challenge’ for a true ‘Man vs Food’ moment. Eternal glory awaits anyone who can finish this Texas-sized meal in one hour or less.
Day 10Amarillo to Fort Worth
Amarillo
We’ll say farewell to Amarillo and sweet Marie today as we head towards a Texan icon.
Fort Worth
Here in the land of leather boots & Cadillacs, you’ll soon learn that ‘bigger is better’ is a way of life. An overnight stay in the cowboy town of Fort Worth will give you the full Texan experience.
Day 11Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Day 12Dallas/Fort Worth to Memphis
Fort Worth
Swinging past Little Rock High School, a historic site of the Civil Rights movement, we’ll head to a place with a big rock ‘n roll heritage.
Memphis
We’ll get a city orientation of musical Memphis this afternoon, with a whole day of sightseeing awaiting us tomorrow.
Day 13Memphis
Memphis
Day 14Memphis to New Orleans
Memphis
We’ll say farewell to Memphis today as we head to somewhere with a meaty musical heritage of its own.
New Orleans
After some free time to explore this hearteningly soulful city, we’ll turn up the volume and hit Bourbon Street to sample the live music and lively bar culture. This evening, venture out for a New Orleans dinner, to taste all the melting pot of flavours this fascinating place has to offer.
Day 15New Orleans
New Orleans
Day 16New Orleans to Panama City Beach
New Orleans
Leaving New Orleans won’t be easy, but knowing we’re bound for one of the “world’s most beautiful beaches” helps.
Panama City Beach
There’s only one way to test the rumours, so we’ll take a dip in the crystal clear waters and kick back on the pure white sands of Panama City Beach.
Day 17Panama City Beach to Orlando
Panama City Beach
Tear yourself away from the beach, there are exciting times ahead!
Orlando
We arrive in Orlando today with a trip to Universal Studios on the cards. We hope you budgeted for butterbeer.
Day 18Orlando
Orlando
Day 19Orlando To Miami
Orlando
We’ll venture south to glamorous Miami today.
Miami
A little mouthwatering Cuban cuisine will get us in the mood with a delicious regional group deal setting the scene for two full days of art deco & celeb-spotting in this tropical paradise. For anyone looking for an adrenaline rush, the option is there for a Thriller Speedboat across the bay.
Day 20Miami
Miami
It’s time for some magical Miami sightseeing today. We’ll head downtown and of course the South Beach. Foodies have the chance to jump on a food walking tour of Little Havana. Other options up for grabs are a bike down the beach, a clearwater kayaking float, or a party in the city where the heat is on.
Day 21End Miami
Miami
