Featuring: Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive New Orleans
Meet up with you Contiki Crew and simmer in the warm and soulful culture of “The Big Easy” – meander in the French Quarter, feast on Creole cuisine, fall under the spell of voodoo, and come evening, get dancing!
Day 2: New Orleans to Memphis
Home of the Blues and the King. Say goodbye to the home of jazz and Dixieland as we head for the Mecca of Rhythm and Blues… Memphis, Tennessee. Join us for a night out on the street that made it famous, Beale Street.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 3: Memphis
Throw on your blue suede shoes as we head to the private home of Elvis Presley. While there, check out the wild "Jungle Room", Elvis' gold records and stage costumes, and the grounds including Elvis' grave. This afternoon there is free time to visit the Civil Rights Museum, as well as Sun Studios where musicians like U2, Elvis, and Johnny Cash have recorded.
( Breakfast )
Day 4: Memphis to Dallas
Stop in Little Rock as you journey through the Deep South to Dallas, where you'll discover why everything is bigger and better in Texas!
( Dinner )
Day 5: Dallas
Today, we visit Texas Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys American football team and "where God watches His favorite team play football" (when available). Afterwards, you'll have the chance to understand the life, death and times of John F. Kennedy, America's 35th President, at the Sixth Floor Museum.
( Breakfast )
Day 6: Dallas to Amarillo
We journey across the Texas plains and head into the cowboy town of Amarillo for a night of real Texan culture.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 7: Amarillo to Albuquerque
Explore the exotic mix of Native American and Hispanic cultures in artistic Santa Fe before we arrive in Albuquerque.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 8: Albuquerque to Cortez via Durango
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Durango provides an absolute paradise for adventure seekers before continuing on to Cortez.
( Dinner )
Day 9: Cortez to the Grand Canyon via Monument Valley
We leave the Rocky Mountains for Monument Valley's quintessentially 'Wild West' landscape which offers you unrivaled photo ops before arriving to the Grand Canyon.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 10: Grand Canyon National Park
Hike, walk, or maybe take an optional helicopter flight for an up close experience with this phenomenal natural wonder.
Day 11: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Get your kicks on Route 66 as you head toward the bright lights of Las Vegas.
( Breakfast, Dinner )
Day 12: Las Vegas
It’s all glitz & glamour as you hang out on the ‘Strip’, relax by the pool, or hit up Sin City’s flashiest party hot spots.
( Breakfast )
Day 13: Las Vegas to Los Angeles (Anaheim)
Leave the bling of Vegas behind and head through the vast Mojave Desert into California. Your US adventure wraps up when you arrive in Anaheim where it's time to say farewell to your new friends
( Breakfast )
Tour Highlights
See the famous Joshua Trees
Mojave Desert
Visit some of the world's largest hotels & casinos and enjoy the nightlife
Las Vegas
Visit Fremont Street
Las Vegas
Evening Illumination tour of the famous 'Strip'
Las Vegas
Stop for photos & souvenirs
Route 66
Watch a spectacular sunset
Grand Canyon
Hike along the Canyon's North Rim
Grand Canyon
Visit a panoramic viewpoint for photos
Grand Canyon
Stay in the National Park
Grand Canyon
See the Painted Desert
Monument Valley
Tour Monument Valley's Navajo Tribal Park
Monument Valley
Drive through the Rocky Mountains
Cortez
Enjoy an evening in Colorado
Cortez
Visit the 'wild west' area
Durango
Experience the outdoors in the Rocky Mountains
Durango
Experience the outdoors in this western town
Durango
Visit Old Town Albuqurque
Albuquerque
Experience Native American culture
Santa Fe
Visit the historic art town
Santa Fe
Experience Big Texan culture & food.
Amarillo
Visit the pop art tribute to the American automobile Cadillac Ranch.
Amarillo
Enjoy the nightlife
Dallas
Visit the John F. Kennedy Sixth Floor Museum
Dallas
Tour Texas Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys (subject to availability)
Dallas
City sightseeing tour
Chicago
Cross the Mississippi River
Little Rock
See the Capital Building, Bill Clinton's home whilst Governor of Arkansas
Little Rock
Visit the Civil Rights Museum & Sun Studios
Memphis
Visit Beale Street, home of Blues music
Memphis
Tour Graceland Mansion, home of Elvis Presley
Memphis
Enjoy the nightlife of Bourbon Street
New Orleans
See the Garden District Mansions
New Orleans
See the French Quarter, Jackson Square & the French Market
New Orleans
Accomodations on this Tour
Add Ons for this Tour
Airboat Swamp Tours USD $65.00
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Hitting speeds up to 95km/hr (60mph), take a thrilling ride through the swamps, marshes and bayous of Louisiana, accessible only by airboat. During your 90 minute journey, you'll stop at places such as "alligator alley." (this optional is available during the months of September through March only on the Eastern Discovery departing New Orleans and for the Southern Adventure departing New Orleans)
Ft. Worth Stockyards Rodeo USD$15.00
Take this opportunity to experience the real west at the Ft. Worth Stockyards Rodeo - You will witness the cowboys compete in events that will astound you - bull riding, calf roping and saddle bronco riding. Don't miss this chance for a taste of the real Texas and American West.
Helicopter Flights USD $149 - 25min, USD $210 - 45min
See the grandeur and beauty of the Grand Canyon from up above on an unforgettable helicopter flight. Choose between a 25 minute flight or a 45 minute flight to experience unbelievable views of the vast Grand Canyon.
Hot Air Ballooning USD$160.00
Experience Hot Air Ballooning in one of the most popular ballooning destinations in the world - Albuquerque, the home of the world's largest annual balloon fiesta. You'll see views of the Rio Grande River as you float peacefully above.
IMAX Movie USD $11.00
This movie shows the history of the Grand Canyon on a 23m (70 ft) screen. This movie is filmed so realistically that you'll think you're part of the action.
Las Vegas Variety Show USD $52.00
Unique specialty performers from around the world come together in this fast-paced showcase where the specialty acts rule the show. With unique talents and exciting new forms of entertainment frequently being added to the line up, “V” will captivate audiences again and again.
Mississippi River Cruise USD $54.00
An evening spent cruising down the Mississippi River on an old-fashioned riverboat. You'll enjoy a full Creole dinner and a live jazz band will be the entertainment. (optional is offered during the months of April through August only on Eastern Discovery departing from New Orleans and Southern Adventure departing New Orleans)
Outlaw Jeep Tours USD $48.00 seasonal
Panoramic tours and professional guides provide historical information of forgotten ghost towns, rich gold and silver mines and ancient Indian dwellings. Don't miss out on this great adventure.
River Rafting USD$28.00 / seasonal
Join your friends and have a blast rafting your way down the Animas River at the edge of the Rocky Mountains. River trips are provided for all levels of experience and thrill! Depending on the time of year, the rapids can range anywhere from class 1 to class 3 - but a fun and wet time is guaranteed for all.(seasonal)
USA Group Photo USD$16.00
There's no better way to remember the excellent times you've had and the new friendships that you've made than with an 8"x10" glossy photo of all the members of your tour.
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