Itinerary
- Day 1
Miami to Orlando
You'll meet your group and start with a quick look around Miami, walking through Little Havana to get a feel for the neighborhood. After that, it's onto the coach heading to Orlando for your first major stop of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar))
Included Activities
- Miami city exploration with Trip Manager
- Little Havana guided stroll
Landmarks/POIs Little Havana - Day 2
Orlando
The entire day is yours to spend at Universal Studios. Check out Diagon Alley, hit up the water park, and head over to Islands of Adventure where there's plenty of rides, shows, and different activities depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Orlando (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Universal Studios - Diagon Alley, water park, Islands of Adventure
Landmarks/POIs Universal Studios Diagon Alley Islands of Adventure - Day 3
Orlando to Savannah
You'll leave Orlando and travel to Savannah, a city famous for its cathedrals and fountains scattered throughout. During the day you can walk around the nice parks and look for horse-drawn carriages. Your Trip Manager gives an orientation tour so you get comfortable with the layout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Savannah whistle-stop tour
- Savannah orientation tour with Trip Manager
Landmarks/POIs Savannah Historic District - Day 4
Savannah to Augusta to Nashville
The drive from Savannah takes you through Augusta, where the Masters Golf Course is located and Woodrow Wilson's boyhood home sits. Then you'll continue on to Nashville. Your Trip Manager leads another orientation tour, and later you'll have dinner in this music-driven city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar))
Included Activities
- Nashville orientation tour with Trip Manager
- Dinner in Nashville
Landmarks/POIs Augusta National Golf Club 
- Day 5
Nashville
Nashville is yours to explore on your own today. The Country Music Hall of Fame is there if you want to learn about the city's musical history, but there are also other optional activities and cultural spots to check out based on what sounds good to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Comfort Inn Stadium (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Country Music Hall of Fame US$ 45.00
- Grand Ole Opry Show US$ 72.00
- Visit the National Museum of African American Music
- Watch a Live Show at the Ryman Auditorium US$ 25.00
Landmarks/POIs Country Music Hall of Fame Ryman Auditorium National Museum of African American Music - Day 6
Nashville to Memphis
You're heading to Memphis, Elvis Presley's home. The afternoon is free, so you get to see the city at your own pace. There are optional activities available like visiting Graceland, Sun Studios, or the Civil Rights Museum if those interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit the Home of Elvis Presley - Graceland US$ 73.00
- Visit Sun Studios
- Visit the Civil Rights Museum
Landmarks/POIs Graceland Sun Studios Civil Rights Museum 
- Day 7
Memphis to New Orleans
New Orleans is next, a city that blends French and Caribbean cultures together. You'll walk through the French Quarter and check out Jackson Square, try some beignets, and see the elegant old mansions while catching some Southern jazz along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar))
Included Activities
- French Quarter exploration
- Jackson Square visit
- Beignet sampling
- New Orleans orientation tour with Trip Manager
Landmarks/POIs French Quarter Jackson Square 
- Day 8
New Orleans
You've got a full day to soak in everything New Orleans has to offer. Wander around the city on your own, or if you want something different, there's an optional airboat swamp tour on the Mississippi that you can do instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ride on an Airboat US$ 85.00
- Day 9
New Orleans to Houston
Next up is Houston, Texas's largest city with its larger-than-life personality. You'll visit NASA Space Centre and get a proper tour of the city from your Trip Manager to understand what makes this place tick.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar))
Included Activities
- NASA Space Centre visit
- Houston orientation tour with Trip Manager
Landmarks/POIs NASA Space Centre Houston Buffalo Bayou Market Square Park 
- Day 10
Houston to Dallas/Fort Worth
You're traveling to Dallas/Fort Worth now. The historic stockyards are on the agenda where you'll get a taste of cowboy culture, and later there's a BBQ dinner lined up with a sunset view to finish off the evening right.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner at Fort Worth stockyards)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Fort Worth Stockyards visit
- BBQ dinner at Fort Worth stockyards
Landmarks/POIs Fort Worth Stockyards - Day 11
Dallas
Dallas is pretty much open for you to explore on your own today. Start with an orientation tour from your Trip Manager that covers Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, and Dallas Reunion Tower so you know your way around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar))
Included Activities
- Dallas orientation tour with Trip Manager
- Dealey Plaza visit
- Arts District visit
- Dallas Reunion Tower visit
Landmarks/POIs Dealey Plaza Arts District Dallas Reunion Tower - Day 12
Dallas to Amarillo
You're heading to Amarillo now. Cadillac Ranch is the main attraction here, that wild art installation made from old Cadillacs stuck in the desert that glows after dark. For dinner, you'll eat at a Texan steakhouse with all the fixings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Texan steakhouse dinner with classic fixings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Home 2 Suites (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cadillac Ranch visit
- Texan steakhouse dinner
Landmarks/POIs Cadillac Ranch - Day 13
Amarillo to Albuquerque
The journey continues to Albuquerque in New Mexico. You'll participate in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at the Pueblo Cultural Centre where you'll learn about and help preserve Pueblo Indian culture, history, and art. After that, the rest of the day is open for you to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Pueblo Cultural Centre - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Landmarks/POIs Pueblo Cultural Centre - Day 14
Albuquerque to Denver
Start the morning with an optional hot air balloon ride in Albuquerque if that's something you want to do. Later you'll head to Denver and get a tour from your Trip Manager covering 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square, and Denver Milk Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Denver orientation tour with Trip Manager
- 16th Street Mall visit
- McGregor Square visit
- Denver Milk Market visit
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flight - Albuquerque US$ 315.00
Landmarks/POIs 16th Street Mall McGregor Square Denver Milk Market - Day 15
Denver
Denver's all yours today. Red Rocks in Colorado is optional if you're up for it, or there's the botanical gardens, Art Museum, Science & Nature museum to check out. Stick around for sunset from City Park if you want something quieter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Red Rocks (Colorado)
- Denver Botanical Gardens visit
- Denver Art Museum visit
- Science & Nature museum visit
- City Park sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Red Rocks Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Art Museum Denver Museum of Nature & Science City Park - Day 16
Denver to Moab
You're leaving Denver early today. Ziplining is available if you want to try it out. Then it's off to Moab, which sits near rock art sites, dinosaur bones, and a bunch of national parks. After you arrive, grab a meal and get some rest since the next few days will be busy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Optional Activities
- Ziplining
Landmarks/POIs Moab - Day 17
Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
Your Big 5 Utah national parks adventure starts now. Head to Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. You'll see desert landscapes with an 8-shaped river at Canyonlands, and over 2,000 sandstone arches at Arches. You'll return to Moab in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (A conveniently located hotel)
Included Activities
- Canyonlands National Park visit
- Canyonlands National Park entrance included
- Arches National Park visit
- Arches National Park entrance included
Landmarks/POIs Canyonlands National Park Arches National Park - Day 18
Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks
Capitol Reef National Park is on the schedule with its red rock cliffs and canyons, plus some of the best hiking trails in the country. Horse riding in Bryce Canyon National Park is optional if you want to do it. Head back to base for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bryce View Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Capitol Reef National Park visit
- Capitol Reef National Park entrance included
Optional Activities
- Go Horse Riding in Bryce Canyon National Park
Landmarks/POIs Capitol Reef National Park Bryce Canyon National Park 
- Day 19
Zion National Park
Zion National Park takes up your entire day. The white, pink, and red Navajo sandstone cliffs are massive, hanging gardens and wildlife are everywhere, and there's great birdsong throughout. Trails range from easy to tough, so you can pick your level. Pack snacks and wear solid hiking boots. You'll return to Bryce for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic lunch in Zion National Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bryce View Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zion National Park visit
- Zion National Park entrance included
- Scenic lunch in Zion National Park
Optional Activities
- Go White Water Rafting
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Zion Canyon 
- Day 20
Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend to Grand Canyon National Park
You're traveling from one canyon to the next with stops at Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend before arriving at the Grand Canyon. The Colorado River's horseshoe-shaped bend is striking, and the scenic reservoir gets over 2 million visitors each year. Catch the sunset from the South Rim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Red Feather Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Lake Powell visit
- Horseshoe Bend visit
- Grand Canyon National Park visit
- Grand Canyon National Park entrance included
- Grand Canyon South Rim sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Lake Powell Horseshoe Bend Grand Canyon National Park 
- Day 21
Grand Canyon National Park
You've got the whole day free at Grand Canyon National Park. Hike through the exposed rock formations if that interests you, or consider an optional helicopter ride for an aerial view of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Red Feather Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Grand Canyon hiking
- See the Grand Canyon from a Helicopter US$ 320.00
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canyon National Park - Day 22
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Leaving the Grand Canyon behind, you'll travel to Las Vegas on the scenic and historic Route 66. Once you arrive, walk the iconic Las Vegas Strip, grab a photo at the 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign, then choose between exploring Fremont Street or checking out a VIP nightclub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar))
Included Activities
- Las Vegas Strip cruise
- Welcome to Las Vegas sign photo opportunity
Optional Activities
- Visit Elvis impersonators for a shotgun wedding ceremony
- Explore Fremont Street
- Do Vegas nightlife like a VIP US$ 12.00
Landmarks/POIs Las Vegas Strip Welcome to Las Vegas sign Fremont Street - Day 23
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
The final leg takes you from Las Vegas through the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles, the City of Angels. There's time to explore this dynamic city and start planning your next adventure with your Contiki group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
