Southern Cross Country Westbound
22 days, New York to San Francisco
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Can one 22-day trip define the elusive essence of a complex nation with centuries of incredible history? Probably not, but it’d be a blast to try, no? Designed specifically for curious travellers with a passion for real experiences and lots of time, this adventure takes you from the busy streets of New York to the shores of San Francisco Bay, with just about every shade of Americana thrown in along the way: the Washington Mall, Music City USA, the French Quarter, Tex-Mex, Yosemite, the Vegas Strip… forget e pluribus unum; America’s real motto is “go big or go home.”
Is this tour for me?
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
Visa Requirements
22 days
New York to San Francisco
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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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.
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.
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DinnerDay 3Washington D.C.
Enjoy a free day to explore.
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BreakfastDay 4Washington D.C./Appalachia
Continue through Shenandoah National Park, a truly beautiful, historic national treasure.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Appalachia/Nashville
Drive through the Appalachian Mountains. Travel to the country music capital of the world.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8New Orleans
Enjoy a free day to explore New Orleans.
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BreakfastDay 9New Orleans/Austin
Drive across Louisiana into Texas and take in the scenery on the way to Austin.
Day 10Austin
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.
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BreakfastDay 11Austin/Carlsbad
Explore Carlsbad Caverns, dodging the 400,000 bats heading out to hunt at sunset.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Carlsbad/Santa Fe
Stop by infamous Roswell before taking in Southwest culture in Santa Fe.
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BreakfastDay 13Santa Fe/Mesa Verde National Park
Explore Santa Fe in the morning before travelling towards Mesa Verde National Park for the night.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 14Mesa Verde National Park/Monument Valley
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. Opt to discover one of the most majestic places on earth, Monument Valley.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 15Monument Valley/Grand Canyon
Hike the trails of the Grand Canyon before enjoying a sunset at the rim.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 16Grand Canyon
Free time in Grand Canyon NP.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 17Grand Canyon/Las Vegas
Travel Route 66 and stop at a wacky burger joint. Explore Las Vegas and stroll along the famous Vegas Strip. Take an optional VIP party limo.
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BreakfastDay 18Las Vegas
Free time in Las Vegas.
Day 19Las Vegas/Death Valley
Visit a land of extremes in Death Valley National Park.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 20Death Valley/Yosemite National Park
Morning trip to Mono Lake; walk among the tufa towers. Discover Yosemite's peaks, granite domes, and giant sequoias. Marvel at majestic waterfalls, lakes, and meadows.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 21Yosemite National Park
Enjoy free time in Yosemite NP for hiking and exploring.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 22Yosemite 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 set sail into the setting sun.
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Breakfast | LunchReverse Itinerary
This trip also runs in reverse from San Francisco to New York. See Coast to Coast Road Trip Eastbound
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: New Orleans
- Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
- Orientation to Las Vegas and Washington DC
- Carlsbad Caverns visit
- Sunset at the rim of the Grand Canyon
- Death Valley visit
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/hostels (5 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (16 nts).
Meals
17 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 9 dinners
Allow USD430-560 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private vehicle, 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.
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