Guided Tours of America

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 of West and East!

Included Highlights

Southerner Map

> Overnight Cowboy Camp including "open fire dinner" and breakfast
> Navajo guided 4x4 tour of Monument Valley
> Overnight in traditional Navajo "Hogan"
> Evening illumination visit to Washington DC monuments
> New Orlean's Bourbon Street
> Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset
> Scenic walks and hikes
> National parks and monuments - Big Bend, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon and Death Valley
> Visit Philadelphia's Liberty Bell & steps from the movie 'Rocky'
> Drive on the Route 66 and visit Seligman
> Live music opportunities in Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans
> Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
> All transportation by private adventure vehicle
> 7 nights camping & equipment (except sleeping bag).

Free Wi-Fi on the road

You can now check your email and update Facebook, Twitter and TrekAmerica Live while on the road with our wi-fi enabled vehicles. (Maximum 5 users at a time. Fair usage restrictions may apply. Only available in USA & Alaska).

Optional Activities (paid locally)

> Great National Park hikes US$FREE
> New Orleans jazz clubs US$10-$20
> Mississippi riverboat cruise US$40-$80
> Smithsonian National Museums US$FREE
> Grand Canyon helicopter flight US$220-$280
> Tour of Elvis' Graceland US$32-$70
> Western horseback riding US$45-$95
> Blues Clubs US$10-$95
> IMAX theater US$12
> Las Vegas casino shows US$20+
> Limos in Las Vegas US$30
> Swamp tour US$20-$40
> Las Vegas helicopter flight: US$115
> The Alamo US$FREE
> Washington bike rental US$25
> New Orleans Voodoo & Graveyard tour US$20
> Tombstone OK Corral enactment US$5

Mini Adventures

Our range of 3 - 4 day Mini Adventures are just the ticket for extending your tour and experiencing North America's most incredible 'must see' highlights. Check out the following adventures relevant to this tour.

NEW YORK TO NIAGARA FALLS MINI

> Scenic Drive through the Delaware Water Gap/Poconos
> Finger Lakes hiking & swimming
> Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mist scenic boat cruise
> College town of Ithaca, NY
> Woodbury Common Outlet Mall
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City Tours

If you are spending extra time in our gateway cities, you can now plan in advance by pre-booking unique city sightseeing day tours in addition to your TrekAmerica trip.

LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK

All city day tours are operated by local experts who are dedicated to take you behind the scenes so you know it like a local! When booking your TrekAmerica trip, simply select your chosen city tour from the Tour Extras section on the online booking form.

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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 night stops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

This tour also departs from New York area

Local Payments - Food Kitty: US$150 total. En-route Hotels: Approx US$35 x 13 nights

Important: You will need adequate travel insurance to join this trip. Download our insurance tips pdf for more information.

Day 1: Los Angeles & Death Valley National Park

We head out of LA on day one and our desert experience begins at this perfect winter destination: Death Valley National Park. The blistering summer heat is no more, so your camera will lap up sights like Artist's Palette, a giant egg-box of turquoise, orange and red mineral deposits, Zabriskie Point, and the immense perspectives of Dante's View, a perfect view indeed!
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 2-3: Las Vegas

On to an incredible man-made wonder in the desert - Las Vegas - "The City That Never Sleeps". Leftfield stuff is part and parcel of Sin City: Caesars Palace's mall attendants in full centurion garb; a mock volcano erupting through the evening and newly-weds partying on The Strip. It's brash, it's bizarre and it's brilliant. Catch a show, ride a roller-coaster and enjoy the famous bright lights, casino gambling and non-stop nightlife.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 4-5: Grand Canyon National Park

As we leave Las Vegas we travel a section of the original Route 66, stopping at the Snowcap Diner for a slice of old Americana. Just when the scenery seems unbeatable, journey to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural 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

Day 6: Monument Valley

Monument Valley, a land of classic western scenery, is the Navajo Nation's greatest natural treasure. Take an optional 4x4 tour with the Navajo guides into remote areas made famous by scores of celebrated western movies. Then spend an unforgettable night in an traditional Navajo Hogan, hearing secret stories and legends around the campfire.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 7: Betty & Rusty's Wild West Cowboy Camp

Our Wild West Cowboy Camp is calling! Opt to mount your trusty steed and trot between the iconic saguaro cacti, with familiar curved arms looming as high as 20 feet. Fresh from the saddle, tuck into an authentic open fire dinner before a night under a million desert stars.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 8: Tombstone

You don't get much more "Wild West" than this. Scene of the OK Corral shootout, the 'Town Too Tough To Die' sports genuine gun-slinging streets. Browse the rogue's gallery buried at Boot Hill and wet parched throats at the Crystal Palace Saloon.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 9-11: Texas & Big Bend National Park

In El Paso's San Jacinta Plaza, a gator statue stands proud. Real live ones dwelt here until 1965 and these early resident reptiles even stayed in local saloons during cold snaps! We head on to Big Bend National Park,named for the Rio Grande's sharp twist and it's huge on hiking too. As temperatures slack off for winter, negotiate miles of dirt and paved trails snaking through the stark wilderness.
Accommodation: Camping included

Day 12-13: San Antonio & Texas

The barbecue was born in the Lone Star State, so follow your nose to a grill joint and order a giant rack of lipsmacking ribs. We head west for historic San Antonio and home of the Alamo, a symbol of Texan pride.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 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! A unique experience is the Voodoo and Graveyard tour of New Orleans which shows a very different side of the city.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 16: Memphis

Pay your respects to The King. Elvis's Graceland estate is crammed with gold discs, sequinned jumpsuits and his final resting place. Then stroll along Beale Street to see the influences that Blues and Jazz music has had on America. Memphis is another great place to hear some live music and kick your heels up in the evening.
Accommodation: En-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 17: Nashville

We venture to the centre of American country music in Nashville, Tennessee. Also known as "Music City", and home to the country music institution, the Grand Ole Opry, which still puts on the best country gigs almost every night of the week (book early or be prepared to queue!). Walk the riverfront or shop at the many stores downtown for the latest in country apparel. This evening you head out to the Wild Horse Saloon to hear some live music and the chance to try your hand at line dancing for that true country experience.
Accommodation: En-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 18: Appalachian Mountains

Expect crisp skies, bumpy peaks and dreamy scenery draped in spruce as you cruise down towards the Deep South. The lush, natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains awaits.
Accommodation: 1 en-route hotel night paid locally

Day 19-20: Washington DC

The nation's capital, Washington, DC is next and an evening visit around the illuminated monuments. The following day is free to explore the famous Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol Building, or even the White House itself.
Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

Day 21: New York Area

Leaving the capital behind we make our way to Philadelphia with a stop to visit the Liberty Bell, the chance to climb the steps made famous in the 'Rocky' film, and maybe even an early Philly Cheese Steak Lunch, a famous local meal. We continue to the New York Area and the end of our cross country adventure. 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. Splurge along Fifth Ave, hit the top of the Empire State Building, or soak up the trendy, laidback vibe of Greenwich Village before heading home.

This tour ends at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

This tour also departs from New York area

Book Your Trip Online

You can easily book your trek online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe and protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

If your chosen date is not available, this tour also departs from New York area

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