USA - Highlights des Nordens

1. Tag: Chicago - Madison

You'll meet your Crew in the city of deep-dish pizzas & American sports today, before we hit the road. We'll drive through America's beautiful heartland, stopping off in Milwaukee for a brewery tour, before heading onto Madison. Tonight, we arrive at Madison, where we'll hit up its trendy bars.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Drive through the American Midwest's beautiful farmlands

2. Tag: Madison - Sioux Falls

Today is abundant with natural beauty, as we swoon at the Minnesotan farmlands, the Kitschy SPAM museum and finally... Situated in rolling hills and along the banks of the Big Sioux River, South Dakota's largest city plummets through gorgeous rock faces, with a buzzing cityscape housing an incredible culinary scene.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Visit the Spam Museum
Visit Falls Park & see the waterfall that gave the town its name

3. Tag: Sioux Falls - Mt. Rushmore

Today we'll make our way through some gorgeous scenery towards one of America's most iconic sights. With included entry to Badlands National Park, we'll enjoy the dramatic landscapes, steep canyons and towering pines, as well as visiting the Corn Palace.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Entry into Badlands National Park
Walk the Fossil Trail
Entry into Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial & Custer State Park

4. Tag: Mt. Rushmore

Completed in 1941, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a gargantuan sculpture carved into the mountain, depicting George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. We'll enjoy included entry to the memorial today, gawping at the largest piece of art you've ever seen, before heading onto the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park.

5. Tag: Mt. Rushmore - Cody

Saying farewell to yet another American icon, we'll head to Cody. Opt to channel Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid at a seasonal rodeo, or visit the Buffalo Bill centre. As well as being a seriously cool town, Cody is a gateway to one of the most majestic National Parks in the world.

Optional Activities:
Cody Seasonal Rodeo USD19

6. Tag: Cody / Yellowstone Nationalpark

We've got included entry to Yellowstone today. Get ready to have your breath taken away. Today we'll explore the hydrothermal wonders of Yellowstone, the first National Park in the world. Comprising canyons, rivers and mountain ranges, the park is centred over the Yellowstone supervolcano. Today we'll visit the parks' centrepiece, it's epic Grand Canyon, check out the Old Faithful geyser and try and spot wildlife such as buffalo, elk and even bears - from a safe distance, of course. Back in Cody we'll trade tales about the amazing things we've just seen.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Entry into Yellowstone National Park
See the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone the famous 'Old Faithful' geyser, wildlife such as buffalo, elk & possibly bears

7. Tag: Cody - Jackson

Today we'll pass through the mountain ranges of Wyoming, before reaching Grand Teton National Park. Another day, another mind-blowing National Park. We'll take a trail ride and have a cookout, surrounded by towering Whitebark pines, before heading onto Jackson. Tonight we reach Jackson, a town in Wyoming's plummeting valley.

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Entry into Grand Teton National Park
Trail Ride & Cookout (seasonal)

8. Tag: Jackson - Salt Lake City

Opt for some white-knuckle whitewater rafting today, before we hit up Salt Lake City. Sparkling with the rainbow colours of Utah, Salt Lake City is the perfect place to try some delicious regional food.

Optional Activities:
White Water Rafting (seasonal)

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
See Temple Square

9. Tag: Salt Lake City - Zion Nationalpark

Leaving Salt Lake City, it's time for the trip's showstopper, but not before... we stop off for a picnic beside the glittering Utah lake. It's time to check out our amazing glamping digs skirting Zion National Park. Over the next few days we'll be getting up close and personal with Mother Nature.

10. Tag: Bryce Canyon Nationalpark

Get your hiking boots on - today we have some jaw-dropping scenery to explore. You'll be familiar with this place from Pinterest or Instagram, but nothing can compare to the real thing. After seeing the 'hoodoo' canyons and twisting rock spires, we'll head back to our digs. After an afternoon of jaw-dropping scenery, we'll journey back to the campfire to swap stories about our day under a canvas of stars. S'mores anyone?

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Entry into Bryce Canyon National Park
See the "hoodoo" canyons & rock spires

11. Tag: Zion Nationalpark - Las Vegas

Cascading waterfalls & colourful mountains give us a taste of nature before we reach the shimmering lights of the city of sin. Tonight we'll take an evening tour of the famous Las Vegas strip, checking out some of the world's largest hotels and casinos. Opt for a Cirque du Soleil show or VIP club entry to make this night one to remember.

Optional Activities:
Cirque du Soleil Show USD87
High Roller Anytime USD32

Enthaltene Aktivitäten:
Entry into Zion National Park
See the West Temple & Watchman
Evening tour of the famous Las Vegas 'Strip'
Visit Fremont St
Experience some of the world's largest hotels & casinos

12. Tag: Las Vegas

This epic adventure has finally come to an end, but the memories will stay with us forever. Finish your trip in Vegas this morning, or opt to take the coach back to LA. Either way, our travel friends have become like family, so don't forget to swap deets & start planning the next grand adventure.