Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1-3: - New York area, Niagara Falls & Cleveland
Departing the New York area our first stop is upstate New York's Finger Lakes before joining the Maid of the Mist boat trip at Niagara Falls. Next up is Cleveland, Ohio and a chance to visit the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame before heading south into Bluegrass Country where a Kentucky Bourbon distillery tour awaits.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-10: - Louisville, Nashville, Memphis & Hot Springs
Entering Tennessee we'll visit Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry and Memphis, where "Blues sets the mood, Rock 'n' Roll adds rhythm, and the good times never end". Don't forget Graceland, home of 'The King', Elvis Presley. Take a dip in Hot Springs, Arkansas before hitting Oklahoma, where East meets West and Route 66 was born.
Accommodation: 2 nights Memphis Hotel paid locally | 5 nights camping included

Day 11-12: - Amarillo & Roswell
Continuing west, Amarillo Texas is home to the Cadillac Ranch - one of America's first public art displays, so feel free to bring your own spray paint and leave a personal touch. 'The Roswell Incident' can be explained at the International UFO Museum and Research Centre. They say Aliens crashed to Earth.and they have proof!
Accommodation: 1 night Roswell Hotel paid locally | 1 night camping included

Day 13-16: - Santa Fe, Durango & Mesa Verde National Park
Going north to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains we visit Santa Fe - America's oldest capital city, before crossing the Colorado border where Durango's architecture still resembles the 'wild west' and a rodeo takes place most nights. Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park offers visitors a spectacular look into the past lives of the ancient Ancestral Puebloans and their stone cliff dwellings.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 17-23: - Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon & Las Vegas
Then we'll explore Monument Valley Tribal Park with a Navajo guide and learn about their Native American customs. Relax with a little beach time on the shores of Lake Powell and go for a swim before we head for the Grand Canyon with its legendary hiking opportunities. Take in the spectacular views from the rim trail or try an optional scenic flight over the canyon. Next stop is fabulous Las Vegas. Explore the famous 'Strip' with our included limousine tour!
Accommodation: 2 nights Las Vegas hotel paid locally | 5 nights camping included

Day 24-28: - Nevada Desert, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite & San Francisco
Heading up the Extraterrestrial Highway, we visit Rachel, Nevada - the "UFO Capital of the World". On to Lake Tahoe - with over 300 days of sunshine per year, it's the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular sunset cruise! We then venture into Yosemite National Park. With its high cliffs and waterfalls, Yosemite is truly a nature lover's paradise. We finish this amazing journey in the "City by the Bay", San Francisco - one of the world's most diverse, exciting and beautiful cities.
Accommodation: Camping included

Tours ends at 18:00 hrs in San Francisco on day 28.

Departure Dates

27/07/2009
17/08/2009
31/08/2009
14/09/2009

Prices

Date: Base Price
27/07/2009: £1639
17/08/2009: £1549
31/08/2009: £1549
14/09/2009: £1439

Local payments:
Food Kitty: US$10 per day
En-route Hotels: 5 nights approx US$50pppn in multi-share rooms

Pricing includes:

• Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• 22 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
• Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
• Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame
• Roswell UFO Museum
• Limos in Las Vegas
• Admission to all National and Provincial Parks and Monuments as per the itinerary

Optional activities:

• Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
• Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$125-$375
• Tour of Elvis' Gracelands US$20-$50
• Guided jeep tour in Monument Valley US$50-$95
• Cycling US$20
• Drive-in Movie US$5-15
• Western horseback riding US$45-$95
• Route 66 Museum US$10