North America Tours for Young Adults
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10 best trips for '18 to 30 Somethings' in North America
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Real Canadian Rockies
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was well organised and we had a great group spirit and a lot of fun.”
Nora, traveled in May
Young adventurers will trek Tunnel Mountain, raft Kicking Horse River, and walk Golden Skybridge. The journey includes Vancouver's Granville Island markets and camping beneath stars from Banff to Wells Gray Provincial Park.
Duration 13 days Destinations Vancouver, Kamloops, Golden, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Wells Gray Provincial Park, Whistler Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From
- NZ$3,925
Western Trails
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour and optional activities were good, I would highly recommend this tour.”
LORRAINE, traveled in June
The American Southwest unfolds with Sedona's red rocks, Grand Canyon's epic views, and Vegas' entertainment scene. This tour brings together travelers aged 21-35, perfect for capturing Instagram-worthy moments across Western USA's most photogenic locations.
Duration 8 days Destinations Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Page, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 21+ Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Travel Talk From $4,221
40% Off- NZ$2,533You save $1,689
Western Discovery
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was fairly fast paced, which may not suit some travellers, but we covered a lot of scenic and interesting places that showcased the diversity of the US landscape.”
Patricia, traveled in July
Young travelers will love this journey from Las Vegas's electric nights to San Francisco's iconic cable cars. The route includes Yosemite's Half Dome, Grand Canyon's rim trails, and Santa Monica's famous pier, with optional Napa Valley wine tours for ages 20+.
Duration 15 days Destinations Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Page, Kanab, Bryce Canyon National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 7+ Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Travel Talk From $8,598
40% Off- NZ$5,159You save $3,439
USA: LA to Dallas
19 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Such and amazing tour, had the time of my life. Would recommend to anyone!”
Zara, traveled in April
Vegas Strip clubs, Durango adventure sports, and Grand Canyon trails await travelers aged 18+. The journey includes Santa Fe's nightlife, Monument Valley's iconic landscapes, and Fort Worth's evening entertainment scene.
Duration 12 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Durango, Santa Fe, Amarillo, Fort Worth, Dallas Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From $5,905
20% Off- NZ$4,724You save $1,181
Duration 13 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Mojave Desert, Miami, New York City Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From
20% Off- NZ$4,314+$2,999 upfront costs
The American Southwest unfolds for travelers aged 18+. Highlights include Cadillac Ranch art installation, Denver's vibrant 16th Street Mall, and optional helicopter rides over Grand Canyon. Las Vegas VIP nightclub access rounds out the trip.
Duration 12 days Destinations Dallas, Amarillo, Fort Worth, Albuquerque, Denver, Moab, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From $5,435
25% Off- NZ$4,076You save $1,359
Universal Studios kicks off this youth tour (18-35) before diving into Nashville's music scene and New Orleans' vibrant nightlife. The route includes Elvis's Graceland, Mississippi's Buffalo Bayou cruise, and Houston's NASA Space Center.
Duration 12 days Destinations Miami, Orlando, Savannah, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From $4,495
25% Off- NZ$3,371You save $1,124
USA: Boot, Scoot 'N' Blues
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Graceland was the highlight and we actually spent 7 hours there when tour left after 3.5 to go to sun studios.”
Adam, traveled in October
The American South comes alive for 18-35 year-olds with paddleboarding in Austin and rich cultural encounters. Music fills the air from Memphis's soul venues to Nashville's legendary Broadway strip, while New Orleans' French Quarter provides cultural immersion.
Duration 13 days Destinations Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Lynchburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Atlanta Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From $6,665
20% Off- NZ$5,332You save $1,333
Best of USA (Intra Tour Air Best Of USA)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cities themselves were amazing from LA to San Francisco to Vegas to New York, all were great.”
DK, traveled in January
Vegas casino nights, South Beach parties, and Greenwich Village walks await young adventurers. The itinerary features optional Thriller speedboat rides and Central Park bike tours with like-minded travelers.
Duration 13 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, New York City Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From $6,078
15% Off- NZ$5,166+$1,567 upfront costsYou save $912
Venice Beach to South Beach delights 18-35 year-olds with vibrant experiences. Las Vegas lights, New Orleans' Frenchmen Street jazz, and Miami's Cuban flavor create an unforgettable North American adventure.
Duration 21 days Destinations Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Durango, Santa Fe, Amarillo, Dallas, Fort Worth, MemphisSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Physical Rating Easy Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Contiki From $8,395
15% Off- NZ$7,136You save $1,259
What people love about North America Tours for Young Adults
- Canadian Rockies: National Parks Westbound
Its a great tour! You see the most beautiful places and everything is so well organised. The camping part is easy to do, even for people like me who never go camping. Enjoyed every second of it!!
An unforgettable journey! I can’t fully express my gratitude for this incredible tour — it truly exceeded all of my expectations! Everything was organized at the highest level, from start to finish. Our guide, Yvonne, was simply amazing: for all 8 days she shared interesting facts, supported us throughout the journey, and was always available for any questions. Our driver, Eric, made the trip as comfortable as possible — we were in good hands every mile of the way. We visited the most breathtaking, otherworldly places you can imagine — places that truly take your breath away. And just as special as the landscapes was our group: we met wonderful people, and after 8 days together, it felt like we were a little family. Saying goodbye was genuinely emotional. There are optional excursions available for an extra fee — from more budget-friendly ones like an evening buffet and show ($50), to absolutely epic experiences like a scenic flight over the Grand Canyon ($500). I’ll remember it for the rest of my life. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone seeking awe, adventure, and connection. One of the best travel experiences of my life!
Western Trails
TL;DR: Probably one of the - if not THE - best 2 weeks of my life. I couldn't have imagined it any better. If you want to travel the US and want a superb mix between astonishing nature, amazing beaches and not any less astonishing cities, this tour is for you. (This turned out to be more of a book than a review) I have to admit, before the tour started, I was kinda worried "what if I don't make friends with anyone?". I never really was an extrovert. Not an introvert either, I love talking with people I like and I am not shy either, I just usually take a while to get friends with people. But holy macarel, I probably made more and better friends in 2 weeks on this trip than I have in the last 2-3 years of my life. And to an extent, that's logical. As our trip manager James said in the beginning of the trip, we are all there for the same reason, we all spend 2 grand + (including the tickets to get to the US) for this trip and are just out to meet new people and have a great time. And boi, did I have that. Out of the ~50 people on this trip there is no one I wouldn't be stoked about meeting again. And sure enough I already have set up a meeting in just shy of two months in London with a couple of them. Back to the trip itself. It all started out in LA, where we stayed in the Kawada Hotel. And I gotta say, the Kawada Hotel was okay, but James did not lie when he said it only goes upwards from there. On the first evening upon arrival (I arrived the evening before the trip started) I met up with one guy of the trip that arrived at the airport around the same time as me and also wasn't going to make it to the kickstart meeting (an optional meeting the day before to get to know the tour guide and nail down some of the most basic stuff). He actually went on to become one of my "best buddies" along the trip (greetings to Emilliano). We were starving after our flights from Europe, so after checking into the Kawada Hotel, we went "Downtown" in LA, which was a pretty scary experience, at 7pm (after sunset). The Kawada Hotel seems to be located in what is not necessarily the high-life of LA, so everything looked kinda broken down and there were lot's of homeless people everywhere. It still was a cool experience, in a way, after it was over, but still, I would recommend firing up Google Maps and maybe taking an Uber. The actual location of the Hotel was good though. Alright, after we had a beer or two and something to eat, we got some sleep and the next day arose. We meet in the Hotel Lobby with the Trip Manager and the Bus Driver (Markus) and the people of the trip, and luckily there were no introductory games of any sorts :D We headed out Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier, which were kinda disappointing, as they felt rather dead. The sun didn't really come out that day, at least not in the hours we were there, but it was still really cool and a nice way to get to know all the people and ask for their names for the 4th time. After that we checked into the hotel, and headed out to the Walk of Fame, where everyone was allowed to do whatever they liked. Generally, on this trip it was a really nice mix between being guided but also having enough time to spend on your own. After the Walk Of Fame, I had a small incident with a certain plant that happened to be legal in California, so I sadly missed out on the evening and had to take the Amtrak to San Diego the next day - whoopsie. So yeah, I guess, don't do that, at least not after a couple of beers and still jet-lagged. In San Diego we stayed in the Days Inn, which was amazing, the weather was brilliant and on the second day we just had the day to ourselves. We head to the beach, enjoyed the waves and had the best sandwiches I ever had (Miss B's Coconut Club), and then head to Pacific Beach where we met up with all the people (before we were just in a small group of 5-6 or so). After a beautiful sunset, we were given the option between pizza at the pool and party at the beach. Next day, wheels rollin' for Phoenix. By the way, just gonna throw this in here. Even the bus driver was amazing. So if you book this trip, and your trip manager is called James, and your bus driver Markus, you got the jackpot. Just the right mix between casual, professional and just a good buddy. You really can feel they just want you to have a great time, and even the long trips between destinations are never wasted. You always stop at something interesting, like a big Wal-Mart (probably less so exciting for US people), Seligman (Route 66) or in Sedona. Alright, arriving in Phoenix, we have a couple of hours for ourselves, and then just head out together into an included dinner, which was really cool, as it transitioned into the nightlife scene, which Phoenix is very well known for. And it did deliver. Some poor folks however have signed up for the Hot Air Balloon on the next day, which picked up the participants at 5am.. Luckily I forgot to sign up for it, but apparently it was amazing anyway. Sadly, that was all we got to see from Phoenix, which seems to be a very beautiful and interesting city - oh, and make sure to check out In n Out Burgers. We went there just after we arrived, and it was really a cool atmosphere and no comparison to McDonalds and BurgerKing. Those only exist on the West Coast (I have been told). Next stop: Grand Canyon. And boi, those people saying the scale doesn't come across in pictures were totally right. I probably had the best day on the whole trip on my second Grand Canyon day. The first night, we just went to a basic viewing point and 2 buddies and me went to see the moon rise, by accident, which actually turned out to be amazing. But yeah, on the second day, we had a helicopter ride over the grand canyon, and if you have the option on your trip, choose the 45min one over the 25min one. I took the longer one and it felt like 5 minutes of sheer awesomeness. After that, we had the day to ourselves and just took a bike ride along the rim, which turned out to be the perfect mix between getting around but also not dying in the sun. Make sure to pack some water! There are some spots along the track though where you can refill your bottles for free, though. In the evening, we all go together to watch the sunset over the rim, brought some snacks and drinks and had an amazing evening, followed up by some room parties that may have gotten slightly out of hand (shoutout @Bevan). Next Stop: Vegas! After watching "Hangover" on our way to Vegas, we finally arrive in Sin City! And I gotta say, I was super impressed. I was imagining vegas to be probably over-hyped and dirty or something, but it was just incredible. I don't want to tell too much here, but Vegas really is something special and I came away impressed. After two tiring days of Vegas, we head to Bass Lake / Yosemite (which apparently is pronounced djosemiti with stress on the "e"). We had super cool lodges there with an oven, two stories and awesome view on the lake, on which we had a boat tour at the second evening. On the first evening though we had an included pizza party with drinks around a campfire, which was not any less cool! On day 2 we also head out to the actual Yosemite national park, where the scenery was just mindblowing. Our last stop of the trip then was San Francisco, where I and also most of the other people booked an extra night to see the city (the tour actually is two merged tours, LA to the Bay and Wild Western (I think). So the Wild Western people had it included in their trip already, but not the LA to the Bay ones. James was super cool with it though and we basically continued as one group, we just had to book our hotel on our own if we were from the LA to the Bay). There we went to Pier 39 and took a catermaran cruise below the Golden Gate Bridge. After an included chinatown dinner, it sadly was time to say farewell. I am certain though to meet a lot of those amazing people again, so I got reasons to travel to Australia, the UK and New Zealand now :) So yeah, I hope you liked this "short summary" of the trip. If you are thinking whether you should do it, DO IT. #noregrets
LA to the Bay
What our customers ask about North America Tours for Young Adults
What's the best time of year to take a young adult tour in North America?
North American tours peak during summer months from June through August with warm weather perfect for general sightseeing and outdoor activities. Winter tours from December to February draw crowds to ski destinations like Whistler and Banff. The Canadian Rockies see most visitors from June to August when hiking conditions are ideal while southern USA routes operate throughout the year. A TourRadar traveler noted: "In Banff during summer temperatures can reach well above 30°C (86°F) perfect for hiking and outdoor activities while winter offers amazing skiing opportunities."
What kind of nightlife experiences are available for young travelers?
From the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park to the bright lights of Las Vegas young travelers can experience both daytime adventures and evening entertainment. Cities like New Orleans and San Francisco offer distinct nightlife scenes. Staying at centrally located hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express in New Orleans puts you steps from the French Quarter's music venues and Bourbon Street's energy. As one TourRadar reviewer shared: "Visiting places like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon was breathtaking but the nightlife in cities like Vegas really added to the young adult experience."
What's the accommodation like on young adult tours in North America?
Tour accommodations range from upscale properties like the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge to social hostels in urban centers. Most itineraries balance 3-4 star hotels with hostels creating a mix of comfort and budget-friendly options. Mountain lodges dot the Banff region while modern casino hotels define Las Vegas stays. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The hotels were well resourced and were lovely to stay in especially after the hostels in Vancouver giving us a great mix of social and comfortable accommodation."
How much spending money should I budget per day for a North America tour?
Daily budgets beyond tour costs should range from $50-100 USD to cover extra activities meals and entertainment. Tour prices typically run $200-300 USD per day. The Whistler-Banff region may require additional funds for activities like skiing which costs $130-185 USD for equipment and passes. Cities like New Orleans tend to have more affordable entertainment choices. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The food kitty option on some tours helps keep costs down by bulk purchasing items together."
What types of activities are included in young adult tours?
Tours combine outdoor exploration with cultural experiences. Standard inclusions feature hikes in Banff National Park visits to New Orleans' French Quarter trips to the Grand Canyon and nights out in Las Vegas. Optional add-ons range from white-water rafting at $95-185 USD to Grand Canyon helicopter tours and Whistler ski sessions. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Amazing experience filled with unforgettable experiences. Beauty and nature surrounds everything you do with opportunities to add adventure."
How social are these tours for meeting other young travelers?
The tour format naturally encourages connections between travelers with group sizes ranging from 15-45 people. Shared experiences include group meals optional activities and nights out in social hotspots like New Orleans' Bourbon Street or the Las Vegas Strip. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "Do it without hesitation. I had never done a bus tour before and it was one of the funniest experiences of my life made so many friends."