Itinerary
- Day 1
New York City
You'll land in New York City and head to your hotel for the night. Your accommodation is either the Hampton Inn Times Square South or Hotel Edison, both solid mid-range choices in the heart of the city. After you drop off your luggage, you might want to take a walk around Times Square to get a feel for the energy, then grab dinner somewhere nearby before settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore New York City on your own
Landmarks Times Square - Day 2
New York City to Philadelphia
This morning you'll take a city tour through Manhattan, checking out Central Park, Times Square, the financial district, and Fifth Avenue. If you're interested, there's an optional boat tour on the Hudson River with views of the Statue of Liberty. Later in the early evening, you'll head to Philadelphia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Manhattan including Central Park, Times Square, financial district, and Fifth Avenue
Optional Activities
- Boat tour on the Hudson River alongside the Statue of Liberty
Landmarks Central Park Times Square Fifth Avenue Statue of Liberty - Day 3
Philadelphia to Washington DC
Your day kicks off with a morning city tour through Philadelphia, where you'll see the Liberty Bell and check out other key sites around the city. After that, you're heading to Washington DC, the nation's capital. By evening, there's an option to take a night drive if you want to see the monuments all lit up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Philadelphia including Liberty Bell
- Travel to Washington DC
Optional Activities
- Night drive to see illuminated monuments of Washington DC
Landmarks Liberty Bell White House - Day 4
Washington DC
This morning involves a guided city tour that covers major landmarks like the Capitol, State Library, White House, and Arlington Military Cemetery. Once you get through that, the afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like exploring the city's museums on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Washington DC including Capitol, State Library, White House, and selected monuments
- Arlington Military Cemetery visit
Optional Activities
- Visit to city museums (afternoon, self-guided)
Landmarks Capitol White House Arlington Military Cemetery - Day 5
Washington DC to Niagara Falls
You're leaving Washington DC early in the morning and driving across Pennsylvania toward the Great Lakes region. Your destination is Niagara Falls, where the massive water cascades create quite a sight. It's a long drive but worth it for what you'll see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel to Niagara Falls
Landmarks Niagara Falls - Day 6
Niagara Falls to Lansing
Spend the morning at Niagara Falls. If you'd like, there's an optional boat trip to get close to the cascading water. Then you'll head through Ontario and cross the border into Michigan, arriving in Lansing by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Boat trip at Niagara Falls to experience the cascading water at close quarters
Landmarks Niagara Falls - Day 7
Lansing to Chicago
You'll travel to Chicago on Lake Michigan and take a tour to get to know the city. There are optional activities available, including a visit to Hancock Tower for views over the city and lake, or a boat trip on the Chicago River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Chicago
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hancock Tower with views over city and Lake Michigan
- Boat trip on the Chicago River
Landmarks Lake Michigan Hancock Tower Chicago River - Day 8
Chicago to Sioux City
Today you'll drive through the vast plains of the Midwest, traveling across expansive farmland. By evening you'll arrive in Sioux City, South Dakota, an important trading post from America's western expansion days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 9
Sioux City to Rapid City
You'll drive across South Dakota to Badlands National Park, where dramatic limestone formations rise along the Badlands Wall. Watch for bison and bighorn sheep along the way. Your main stop is Mount Rushmore, where the carved heads of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lincoln are carved into rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Badlands National Park
- Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Landmarks Badlands National Park Mount Rushmore - Day 10
Rapid City to Cody
Traveling over the Bighorn Mountains, you'll reach Cody, Wyoming. Founded in 1896 by Buffalo Bill Cody, the town sits near the eastern entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Bighorn Mountains - Day 11
Cody to West Yellowstone
You'll travel through Yellowstone National Park, America's first national park. You'll see geysers, hot springs, canyons, and waterfalls. Look for free-roaming bison and other wildlife throughout the day. Your destination is West Yellowstone, Montana, at the park's western gateway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Travel through Yellowstone National Park with its geysers, hot springs, canyons, waterfalls, and wildlife viewing
Landmarks Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful - Day 12
West Yellowstone to Park City
You'll travel via Salt Lake City to Park City, Utah, an alpine town known for ski resorts and a lively Main Street. The town hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and will host the 2034 Olympics.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Park City - Day 13
Park City to Bryce Canyon
You'll head across Utah into canyon country and arrive at Bryce Canyon National Park. The park is famous for its unusual rock formations and colorful displays at sunset, with plenty of spots for photos. You'll stay near the park overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bryce Canyon National Park
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 14
Bryce Canyon to Williams
Leaving Utah, you'll enter Arizona and arrive at Lake Powell reservoir. There's an optional scenic flight to see Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge. Later, you'll explore the Grand Canyon. If interested, a helicopter tour is available to experience the canyon's scale and natural beauty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Grand Canyon
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge
- Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon
Landmarks Lake Powell Rainbow Bridge Grand Canyon - Day 15
Williams to Las Vegas
After exploring Arizona and Utah's landscapes, you'll head to Las Vegas. The city constantly changes with new buildings and larger casinos and shows. You can optionally take an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip - Day 16
Las Vegas
The day is yours to explore Las Vegas at your own pace. The city has numerous casinos, shows, restaurants, and attractions to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to nearby Death Valley
Landmarks Death Valley - Day 17
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
You'll leave Las Vegas and drive across the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles. Once there, you'll take a city tour covering Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and downtown. If interested, you can visit the beaches at Venice and Santa Monica.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Los Angeles including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and downtown
Optional Activities
- Excursion to beaches of Venice and Santa Monica
Landmarks Hollywood Beverly Hills Venice Beach Santa Monica - Day 18
Los Angeles to Fresno
You'll drive through central California, crossing the San Joaquin Valley, one of the country's most productive agricultural areas. You'll arrive in Fresno. If you'd like, Sequoia National Park with its giant sequoia trees is nearby and can be visited.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sequoia National Park with its giant sequoia trees
Landmarks San Joaquin Valley Sequoia National Park - Day 19
Fresno to San Francisco
Leaving Fresno in the morning, you'll reach Yosemite National Park, the most visited national park in America. You'll see giant trees, rugged cliffs, forests, and mountain lakes. Later you'll continue on to San Francisco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Yosemite National Park
Landmarks Yosemite National Park - Day 20
San Francisco
Your morning includes a city tour of San Francisco. You'll see the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, and neighborhoods like Little Italy and Chinatown. In the afternoon, you'll have free time. Optionally you can walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, visit Sausalito, or ride the cable car.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of San Francisco including Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Little Italy, and Chinatown
Optional Activities
- Walking across the Golden Gate Bridge
- Visit to Sausalito
- Ride on the famous cable car
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf Union Square Golden Gate Park Little Italy Chinatown Sausalito - Day 21
Departure from San Francisco
Your trip ends after breakfast. You'll depart individually or begin any separately booked follow-up programs you have arranged.
- Meals
- Breakfast
