Coast To Coast South From Los Angeles

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Encounter the bright lights of Vegas on a party bus
  • Locally guided bike tour of Washington DC's monuments
  • City tours of Hollywood in LA, Philadelphia & Key West
  • Experience a spectacular Grand Canyon sunrise / sunset

The Coast to Coast South from Los Angeles tour starts in Los Angeles and ends in New York City. The Coast to Coast South from Los Angeles is a Cities tour that takes 30 days taking you from Los Angeles to New York City and through other destinations in the USA.

Can we get a 'hell yeah'?! This 30 day road trip rolling out over 19 states is what dreams are made of! Travel from the sparkling Pacific Coast to the red rock national parks of Western USA, past canyons and plains, all the way to the tip of Florida and up the Atlantic Coast to finish in the New York area. You'll hike the awe-inspiring trails of the Grand Canyon, pass through the tribal lands and towering buttes of Monument Valley, and listen to vibrant jazz and blues in New Orleans. This is one sweet road trip!

ITINERARY

Day 1-2:Los Angeles, Las Vegas
Things are about to get a whole lot hotter as you travel east to the desert city of Las Vegas and cruise down The Strip like a total legend in a party bus. With all this excitement you’ll definitely be feeling hungry, so treat yourself to an all-you-can eat buffet, yum! For your next course, you might like to take in a show, or just watch the amazing crowds and neon signs as the glitzy hotels try to outdo each other with spectacular attractions. And if that's not enough you can take a helicopter flight down The Strip. Don't forget, ‘What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’. We promise!

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Clubs & casino shows from US$10
  • Roller coasters US$25-$40
  • VIP club tour (includes 4 clubs & limo) US$100
  • Helicopter flight US$124
  • Get married in Las Vegas (not legally binding) US$220
Day 3-4: Grand Canyon National Park
Next up, you’ll witness the epic Grand Canyon, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Natural World’. With two days you have plenty of time to hike the rim trails for those incredible views, looking down into the belly of the canyon. Or hike down into the canyon for a different perspective, and become one of only 5% of visitors to venture inside. If you want to get a little more extreme, opt for a helicopter flight over the Canyon for the ultimate bird's-eye view! Ready for the best bit? Waking up to the most stunning sunrise that nature can throw at you!

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Helicopter flight US$254-$284
  • IMAX Theater US$15
Day 5: Monument Valley
You’re on the road again, and off to one of North America's most iconic landscapes, Monument Valley, used as the set for countless Western movies. It's the incredible Navajo people who really make Monument Valley the super special place it is today. Immerse yourself in their culture on an optional guided jeep tour of the Navajo Reservation and backroads. Marvel at the sight of towering buttes and mesas which dominate the awe-inspiring landscape during the day, and when the sun goes down, swap campfire stories under a blanket of stars. Now that's what we call an adventure!

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Navajo guided 4x4 tour (day) US$55
Day 6-7: Arches National Park, Moab
Utah's undisputed adventure capital guarantees non-stop fun, so this one's for you adventure junkies! With two days in Moab, you'll have plenty of time to explore this incredible place. Discover some of the 2,000 gravity defying sandstone arches in Arches National Park and take a sunset stroll to watch the sun set over Delicate Arch. For the action lovers, hire a mountain bike for some adrenaline pumping cycling along Moab's slick rock path, or take an extreme Hummer tour. If you're still craving more adventure, head down the Colorado River on an optional float trip and see this stunning place from the water.

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Mountain biking US$100
  • Float trip on the Colorado River US$60-$91
  • Extreme off-road hummer tour US$90-$100
  • Canyoneering US$100
Day 8-9:Colorado Rockies
Adventure is well and truly at the heart of the Colorado Rockies, so get out there and get amongst it! Trekking and biking in the craggy scenery will blow your mind as you walk some of the world's most loved trails. With two nights you'll really appreciate why people travel from all corners of the globe to the Colorado Rockies, the scenery is simply magnificent!

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Mountain biking US$65
  • Telluride Brewing Company FREE
  • Mountain gondola FREE
Day 10: Santa Fe
For a whole array of arty gifts and cultural treasures, make your way to Canyon Road in Santa Fe, and treat yourself to an authentic Navajo keepsake. Enjoy wandering around the historic buildings and finish your day soaking up the vibrant restaurant scene. Santa Fe will undoubtedly win you over with its laid-back charm.

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
Day 11:Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Journey into New Mexico and through the extra-terrestrial town of Roswell, where they say aliens crashed to the earth and they have proof. You'll just have to decide for yourself! Head on to Carlsbad Caverns National Park to explore one of the oldest cave systems in the world. Gnarled limestone stalactites hang from the ceiling like icicles, and stalagmites that look like twisting totem poles reach upwards. Did you know that when bats fly out of their cave they always turn left? Put this fact to the test with an optional Bat Flight Amphitheatre visit tonight!

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Drive-in movie US$8
Day 12:West Texas
Welcome to the mighty state of Texas! You'll soon discover everything's supersized in the 'Lone Star State', from the steaks to the hats. The second biggest state has plenty of cacti, cowboys and Southern hospitality to offer; there really is nowhere else quite like it.

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
Day 13-14: Austin
Austin is the self-proclaimed live music capital of America, so get ready for an electric, cultural and artistic city with a hippie soul. Live music can be heard almost any night of the week in town but there are a host of other things to fill your time too. These include a state capitol tour, a visit to Barton Springs, or sampling the local cuisine from one of the many food trucks in the city.

MEALS
  • Paid locally
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Barton Springs US$4
  • Capitol Building US$FREE
Day 15: Louisiana
As you leave Texas behind and enter Louisiana, you'll be greeted with the distinctive sounds of jazz and the sweet, sweet smells of creole cuisine. Louisiana is a place where cultures merge and nature is right on your doorstep. Get up close and personal with gators and critters on our optional swamp tour and learn all about this unique ecosystem.

MEALS
  • Camping food kitty applies to this tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
  • Alligator swamp tour US$23-$40

WHAT’S INCLUDED

ACCOMMODATION
  • 21 Nights Camping, All accommodation, camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
MEALS

We operate a Food Kitty on this trip - you will need to contribute US$10 a day which covers all your meals whilst camping

TRANSPORT

Private transportation with free Wi-Fi

OTHERS

Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader

WHAT’S EXCLUDED International Flights

Any international flights to Los Angeles and from New York City are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in this Coast to Coast South from Los Angeles tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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