SOUTHERNER
21 days
, from
LOS ANGELES
to
NEW YORK AREA
Also departs from
New York area
| Trek Code: | SLW |
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| Destination: | Cross Country |
| Departure Months: | Nov-Mar |
TREK IT OUT!!
- Wild West Cowboy Camp
- New Orleans & Memphis
- Perfect blend of cities & national parks coast to coast
TOUR OVERVIEW
Our most popular winter tour - and with good reason! The Southerner is a perfect blend of cities, small-town America, glorious deserts and spectacular National Parks. From nightlife to wildlife, the Southerner explores the "off the beaten path" destinations as well as the more famous areas. All the best-West and East!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
- All transportation by private adventure vehicle
- 7 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
- Illumination tour of Washington's monuments
- Wild West Cowboy Camp stay with Chuckwagon dinner and breakfast
- Evening with the Navajo including guided jeep tour, overnight hogan stay, two meals and entertainment
- Admission to all National Parks & Monuments as per the itinerary
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)
- Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE
- New Orleans Jazz Clubs US$10-$20
- Mississippi Steamboat Ride US$20-$75
- Grand Canyon Scenic Flights US$125-$375
- Tour of Elvis' Gracelands US$20-$50
- Western horseback riding US$45-$95
- Blues Clubs US$10-$20
- Grand Canyon I-MAX Theater US$8-$12
- Las Vegas clubs and casinos US$50-US$150
- Limos in Las Vegas US$25
- Arizona Desert Museum US$10
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!
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Days: 1
Los Angeles & Death Valley National Park
Leaving Los Angeles we traverse the immense Mojave Desert into Death Valley National Park. Discover the beauty behind the names of such glorious sights as Golden Canyon, Dante's View and Zabriskie Point.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 2-3
Las Vegas
On to an incredible man-made wonder in the desert - Las Vegas! "The City That Never Sleeps" boasts excellent variety shows, roller coasters, discount shopping and extraordinary architectural facades, as well as its famous bright lights, casino gambling and non-stop nightlife.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
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Days: 4-5
Grand Canyon National Park
Just when the scenery seems unbeatable, journey to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Walk along the rim, hike down a canyon trail, or take a scenic flight; whatever the choice, it will forever create a vivid and indelible memory of this special place.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
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Days: 6
Monument Valley
Monument Valley, a land of classic western scenery, is the Navajo Nation's greatest natural treasure. Take a jeep tour with the Navajo guides into remote areas made famous by scores of celebrated western movies.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 7-11
Wild West Cowboy Camp, Tombstone, El Paso & Big Bend National Park
Leave the cities behind for five days of desert wonderland, from a wonderful 'once in a lifetime' experience at our secluded cowboy camp, the saguaro cactus-studded vistas of the Sonoran Desert and the remote splendour of Big Bend National Park.
Accommodation: Camping included
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Days: 12-13
San Antonio & Texas
Head west into Texas for historic San Antonio and home of the Alamo, a symbol of Texan pride.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
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Days: 14-15
New Orleans
Next is New Orleans, the place everyone loves to visit, with its exciting nightlife, great music and that special French flavour. Explore the enchanting French Quarter, ride a steamboat on the Mississippi River, enjoy traditional jazz at Preservation Hall or sample a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's!
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
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Days: 16-17
Memphis & Nashville
We head to Elvis' home town, Memphis. Tour Graceland or stroll along Beale Street to see the influences that Blues and Jazz music has had on America. A short distance away is the center of American country music in Nashville, Tennessee. Learn to country dance, walk the riverfront or shop at the many stores downtown.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
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Days: 18
Appalachian Mountains
Hiking, horseback riding and exploring caves are some of the activities awaiting you amidst the lush, natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
Accommodation: 1 en-route hotel night paid locally
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Days: 19-21
Washington DC & New York area
The nation's capital, Washington, DC is next and an evening tour of the illuminated monuments. The following day is free to explore the famous Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol Building, or even the White House itself. We head to the New York area and the finish of our great cross country adventure.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally
Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in the New York area on day 21.
TOUR: SLW SOUTHERNER departing from LOS ANGELES
Also departs from
New York area
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