TRANSCONTINENTAL SOUTH

35 days , from NEW YORK to LOS ANGELES
Also departs from Los Angeles
Trek Code: TNS
Destination: USA Cross Country
Departure Months: Apr - Sep
TREK IT OUT!!
  • Traverse 17 states of USA from sea to shining sea
  • Eastern cities & beaches
  • Western nightlife & wildlife


TOUR OVERVIEW

Experience everything from the down-home charm of the deep South to the canyons and national parks of the desert Southwest, from the beaches and attractions of Florida in the East to the nightlife and wildlife of the West. Discover the South and Southwest, up-close and personal, while traversing seventeen states.


WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
  • All transportation by private adventure vehicle
  • 30 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
  • Admission to Carlsbad Caverns
  • Admission to Disneyworld and unlimited rides
  • Admission to all National Parks & Monuments as per the "Flexible Night Stops"


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)

  • Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
  • EPCOT Center US$59
  • Universal Studios US$59
  • SeaWorld Adventure Park US$46
  • New Orleans Jazz Clubs US$10-$20
  • Wet 'n Wild Water Park US$25
  • Smithsonian National Museums US$FREE
  • Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$100-275
  • Navajo Guided Jeep Tours US$40-75
  • Cycling US$20
  • Western Horseback Ride US$45-$95
  • Mountain Bike Rental in Moab: US$40-$95
  • I-MAX Theatre US$8-$12
  • Las Vegas clubs and casinos US$FREE-US$100
  • Limos in Las Vegas US$20
  • Swamp Tour US$20-$40
  • San Diego Zoo US$25
  • Lake Powell Waverunners US$50
  • San Francisco Cable Car ride US$10-$20


TREK NOTES

This tour may operate in either direction.

At a glance
Cities
Great Outdoors
Adventure

FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your Trek Leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

  • Days: Week 1

New York - 2 days Washington DC - Carolinas - Charleston - St Augustine - 2 days Florida Keys

What better start than the nation's capital, Washington D.C.?! Learn the country's history through museums, monuments, memorials and the Mall. South to the charm of Charleston before heading into the warmth of the Florida sun and sea.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: Week 2

Everglades National Park - 3 days Orlando - Panama Beach - 2 days New Orleans

Bask on the beach at St. Augustine, splash in the surf of the Keys, wonder at the wildlife of the Everglades, and discover Disneyworld. Everybody's favourite Southern city is next, New Orleans - home to non-stop jazz and nightlife.
Accommodation: 5 nights camping included + 2 nights New Orleans hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.



  • Days: Week 3

Texas - 2 nights San Antonio - Del Rio - Carlsbad National Park - Santa Fe - Colorado Rockies

You may never want to leave, but four amazing days and nights in the great state of Texas await your visit. The National Parks of New Mexico and Utah, the mountains of Colorado, and the Indian Lands of Arizona are the perfect introduction to the wonders of the Southwest.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: Week 4

Colorado Rockies - 2 days Arches National Park - Monument Valley - 2 days Grand Canyon - Lake Powell

Go on a jeep tour with the Navajos in Monument Valley, before exploring the sheer splendour of Grand Canyon National Park.Then cool off in the clear blue waters of Lake Powell, with time to rest and relax.
Accommodation: Camping included



  • Days: Week 5

Bryce Canyon - Arches National Park - 2 days Las Vegas - 2 days San Diego - Los Angeles

Hiking and photo opportunities abound in the awe-inspiring Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks of southern Utah. Canyon dust gives way to desert glitz in the incomparable Las Vegas. Catch a show, a limo or a casino and let the neon and nightlife dazzle you. Move on and mellow out in Southern California's playground, San Diego, SeaWorld Adventure Park, the Zoo and beaches beckon before heading up the coast to our final destination at the City of Angels, Los Angeles.
Accommodation: 4 nights camping included + 2 nights Vegas hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.

Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 35.



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Tour facts

DEPARTURE MONTHS

Apr - Sep

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 13

ACCOMMODATION

Camping

AGE RANGE

18-38

NATIONAL PARKS

Monument Valley
Everglades
Carlsbad
Arches
Grand Canyon
Bryce
Zion


LOCAL PAYMENTS

Food Kitty: US$9 per day
En-route Hotels: 4 nights approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms


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