USA Tours

Explore the USA is an adventure that will last in your memory for a lifetime as you lap up the sights and sounds of this magnificent nation. “Bigger and better” epitomizes American culture from the local cuisine to cars, entertainment and architecture. Rest assured that you will definitely find something to suit your taste in the richest nation in the world, irrespective of your preferences.

Best USA Small Group Adventure Trips

These are some of the most popular tours of the USA.

Travel to the United States

Stretching over fifty states, with Canada separating the state of Alaska from mainland America, backpacking through America will take you from the tropical, beach crazy Florida across the Great American Desert to the snow capped mountain peaks of Alaska. Touring the USA you will quickly find that each state has its own personality, culture and eccentricities that add to the multicultural flavour of America.

The USA is home to a vast variety of geographic features. The coastal plains of the Atlantic seaboard turn into deciduous forests and rolling hills the more inland you get. The Appalachian Mountains divide the East of the country from the Great Plains and grasslands. The heart of the country is split by the fourth longest river on Earth the Mississippi. West of the plains is the Rocky Mountains home to the Grand Canyon. In the far west are the Mojave Desert and the pacific coast.

Whether you fancy a holiday, are planning to work in the USA, or even like the idea of spending a gap year here, on a tour you will get to travel and take in the highlights of the country. Whether you want to see the East Coast, West Coast, Deep South or just travel overland taking in epic routes like Route 66′ – you can find so many amazing trips. If you dream of visiting New York, Florida, Chicago, New Orleans, California – view tours today.

Best USA Tours and Destinations

These are some of the most popular trips and routes.

Eastern USA
Some trips are for around two weeks starting and finishing in New York, and journeying via some of the Northeast’s most exciting cities: Washington D.C., Toronto, Montreal, and Boston. The route also stops at the refreshing Allegheny National Forest, Niagara Falls, the maple dappled Algonquin Provincial Park and a spot of whale watching at beautiful Cape Cod.

Throw in a visit to none other than Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, couple it with a visit to Harvard and munch into two of the world’s most influential cultures and you’ve got yourself over two weeks of free flowing adventure! The stand-outs are the visit the Gettysburg where you can learn about the historic Civil War, and the opportunity to travel through Amish Country in Lancaster County.

A unique chance to experience a different side of the USA. Eastern tours usually all hit NYC, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Boston, but it’s the journey between them which earns this tour my stamp.

Best of the West
Start in Los Angeles, end in L.A. This one stands out as a perfect blend of west coast wonder. You’ll cruise through Orange County on route to San Diego, before heading into the enigmatic landscapes of Arizona.

Throw in large chunks of thee Grand Canyon, the bright lights of Las Vegas, and the thrilling Death Valley National Park and you’ll begin to get to grips with the monumental nature of this journey.

If you take this route, you’ll be revived in Yosemite, with its cascades of nature, before clambering through the cool of San Francisco, before taking the long way down to Los Angeles, via California’s famously epic coastline.

Routes of American Music
We couldn’t resist this soulful circuit! An overland tour that floats from Chicago to New Orleans, this is a round-up of some of the USA’s most famous stages. Fire up in Chicago, feel the beat in St. Louis, the rhyme in Louisville, and rock onto Nashville, before a crescendo in Memphis and the big finale in New Orleans. Need we say more? Give in to the music, and fuel it all with those famous southern bites.

Western Express Northbound
Some Western USA tours take the scenic route from Los Angeles to San Francisco, as it journeys into the heart of the southwest. You’ll gorge on the Grand Canyon and bask in the glitz of Las Vegas along your way. Slow it down in Death Valley, the hottest, driest and lowest spot in North America before spiralling up the lush landscapes of Yosemite National Park.

This is a road trip of contrasts, and hits up some of the most popular spots in the USA. It’s a great blend of urban and outstanding nature, and you’ll seal the tour in one of the world’s most famously golden and beautifully bridgey city’s, you guessed it: San Francisco!

Coast to Coast Road Trip
We chose this one for those that wanted to stretch it out a bit. As the tour name suggests, this beast of a journey travels from coast to coast; or San Francisco to New York City to be precise. Instead of taking the short cut, this one winds through the south before rising up into the compact powerhouses of the American northeast.

You’ll soak up Yosemite, journey along the scenic Tioga Pass and dine beneath the stars in the Grand Canyon. Catch up on the culture of the Navajo, within Monument Valley, home to some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see, before letting loose in New Orleans French Quarter.

Buddy up with the cowboys in Nashville, and snap the sights in Washington D.C. before winding up in one of the world’s greatest cities: NYC. This is surely the ultimate way to see the USA!

Top Cities to See

The vastness of America cannot be fully captured in just visiting a few cities but if you are hard pressed for choice, here are a few cities that are a must see.

New York, located on the west coast of America, is the commercial and cultural centre of America. Big city and bright lights, New York is a melting pot of all the cultures, cuisines and lifestyles that makes America such a diverse nation. In close proximity to many other great American cities like Boston, New York should not be missed on any backpacking trip.

Los Angeles is the movie capital of the world with beautiful beaches and stunning people seeking their 15 minutes of fame. You can backpack through Hollywood and hopefully rub shoulders with the rich and famous as you soak up the sun and get caught up in the glitz and glamour.

Miami is an amazing tropical city with a strong Latin American influence. Sun, sand and sizzling food, Florida has a blend of American culture and Latin American charm. If you go backpacking through Florida, you may want to also stop off at Orlando and visit the Magic Kingdom theme park of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Travel in USA FAQ

Health and Safety
America is as safe as one can expect of such a large country provided that you do not wander into questionable areas. Visitors to America often have security concerns relating to terrorism but this should not discourage you from experiencing this amazing country. The common sense and street wits of any avid backpacker will ensure that you enjoy a safe backpacking trip. There are no special vaccination requirements for visitors but this can change with short notice.

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