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Tour Overview

Experience the best of the East's cities, national parks, attractions and culture, and get "off the beaten track" to the lesser known special places and people that make up this fascinating region of America. From the scenic national parks of the Appalachian Mountains to the big-city sights and sounds of Chicago, the 18th century world of Amish country to the slow-paced life of the rural South.

Included Highlights

• > Guided Chicago Bike Tour
• > Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
• > Night time illumination tour of Washington D.C monuments
• > Scenic walks and hikes
• > Sightseeing in Nashville
• > National parks - Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains
• > Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
• > All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• > 11 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag)

Optional Activities (paid locally)

• > Whitewater Rafting (in season) US$60-$175
• > Great national park hikes US$FREE
• > Mountain biking US$45-$95
• > Smithsonian National Museums US$FREE
• > Horseback riding US$45-$115
• > Blues Clubs US$10-$20
• > Country & Western Saloons US$10
• > Baseball Game (in season) US$15-$40
• > Great shopping: US$your credit limit!
• > Wine tasting US$12-$35
• > Cedar Point amusement park (in season) US$45
• > Tree Canopy Zip Lining US$80
• > River Tubing US$15

Trek Notes

This tour may operate in either direction.

Private Departures

Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Flexible Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

Local Payments - Food Kitty: US$10 per day. En-route Hostels: Approx US$40 x 2 nights

• Day: 1-2 New York Area & Washington DC

  Washington D.C. is the perfect introduction to the social, cultural and political history of the United States. Explore D.C.'s parks by day and monuments by night. From the impressive Smithsonian Museum to the White House, to Georgetown's trendy bars, the capital has something for everyone.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 3 Shenandoah National Park

  Follow the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park for stunning views across the Valley. The Appalachian Trail puts earth under your boots, great oaks overhead and huge scenery every which way you look. Enjoy this amazing hike!
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 4 West Virginia

  The Mountain State should be called the Whitewater State: feed the rafting bug with an optional blast rafting some of the best whitewater in America or try your hand at zip lining through the trees.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 5-6 Great Smoky Mountains

  Known to the Cherokee people as the 'Place of Blue Smoke', the valleys offer great walking trails to explore. Keep your eyes peeled, this is the home of the American black bear!
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 7 Nashville

  Leaving the Appalachians we head to the center of American country music in Nashville, Tennessee. Expect a big slice of Southern charm where country and western fills foot-tapping live venues - then satisfy your urge for thumping bass, rock anthems or whatever gets you on the dance floor.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 8 Indiana

  Hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail en route to the birthplace of the deep dish pizza, sweet home Chicago.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 9-10 Chicago

  Travel out of the woods and into the wildlife, Chicago that is! The nation's third largest city, home to North America's tallest building, the Willis Tower, boasts incredible nightlife. Hit all the highlights on Bobby's Bike Hike tour of Chicago, including views of the Willis Tower and Navy Pier, then browse hip blues joints on soulful Halsted Street.
  Accommodation: 2 nights en-route hotel paid locally

• Day: 11-12 Ohio & Niagara Falls

  Cross the midwest to Cedar Point Amusement Park - home of the Millenium Force - the greatest roller coaster in the world! Then it's on to one of America's greatest natural attractions, Niagara Falls. By day, get as close as you dare on the "Maid of the Mist" boat trip where a serious amount of water crashes only feet from you, and at night see them lit up in all their glory.
  Accommodation: Camping included

• Day: 13-14 Finger Lakes & New York Area

  A last stop in the lovely and rural Finger Lake region of New York State, before returning back to the Garden State where the adventure began. This tour is not scheduled to spend any time in New York City so make sure you book extra hotel nights and explore the sights and sounds of the Big Apple on your own before heading home.
  Accommodation: Camping included
  
  Tours ends at approx 17:00 hrs in New York Area on day 14.

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