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Northern Trail ex New York
This Trek offers all the splendours of the north with a perfect balance of cities and National Parks. Coast to coast, from the thunder of Niagara Falls and the skyscrapers of Chicago, to the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks, then finishing along California's Pacific Coast, this tour covers it all.
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Itinerary
Day 1-3, New York, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls & Ohio
We cross the Hudson River and leave New York City, passing through the scenic Finger Lakes region and on to Niagara Falls for the dramatic Maid of the Mist boat ride at the base of the falls. Accommodation: Camping includedDay 4-5, Chicago
Our next stop is Chicago - the "Windy City", home of North America's tallest building, the Sears Tower, and some of the greatest blues music in America. Accommodation: 2 nights Chicago hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.Day 6-9, Minnesota, South Dakota & Badlands National Park
Next, we'll traverse the great prairies that were once America's western frontier, crossing North America's two longest rivers, the mighty Mississippi and the Missouri. In South Dakota, we visit Badlands National Park and the famous Black Hills. This land is sacred Sioux Indian Country; with Oglala, Lakota and Dakota Indians living nearby. See the uniquely sculptured faces of four presidents on Mount Rushmore and witness a majestic work in progress - the Crazy Horse Monument, being built to commemorate one of the greatest chiefs of the Sioux. Accommodation: Camping includedDay 10-11, Yellowstone National Park
Next, it is into Wyoming, the heart of cowboy country, and home to everyone's favourite, Yellowstone National Park. View explosive geysers and colourful waterfalls while exploring the world's oldest and most famous national park. Keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife. Large herds of bison and elk roam the park and bears and wolves are also present. Accommodation: Camping includedDay 12-13, Jackson, Idaho & Nevada
Nearby Grand Teton National Park offers more spectacular scenery and great hiking before a stop in Jackson, a truly western town. Experience the raging waters of the Snake, one of America's last great untamed rivers, on an optional whitewater rafting trip by day and try a shot of "redeye" in the Silver Dollar Saloon by night. Accommodation: Camping includedDay 14-16, Lake Tahoe & Yosemite National Park
California is calling: sail on the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe or try your luck in Caesar's Palace Casino before we head to beautiful Yosemite National Park, a photographer's paradise. Hike to one of the magnificent waterfalls or hire a bicycle to pedal along the park roads. Float down the Merced River, or go horseback riding in the meadows. Accommodation: Camping includedDay 17-18, San Francisco
Then, on to San Francisco "Everybody's Favourite City" with its endless options: walk or mountain bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, ride the cable cars up and down the fabled, steep streets, view the Bay and Alcatraz from the ferry boat ride or Fishermans Wharf, shop in Chinatown and Union Square, and experience the varied nightlife in North Beach or Haight-Ashbury! Accommodation: 2 nights San Francisco hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.Day 19-21, Monterey, Pacific Coast & Los Angeles
Southwards via the Monterey Peninsula, along US Highway 1 - the Pacific Coast Highway - to Los Angeles where a visit to Universal Studios and a tour of Hollywood bring this fabulous "coast to coast" journey to an end. Accommodation: Camping included Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Los Angeles on day 21.Trip Details
| Localpayments | Food Kitty: US$9 per day En-route Hotels: 4 nights hotel approx US$45 pppn in multi-share rooms |
| Tourleader | Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader |
| Transport | All transportation by private adventure vehicle |
| AccommodationIncluded | 16 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag) |
| Maxgroupsize | 13 |
| Endcity | LOS ANGELES |
| Startcity | NEW YORK |
| Included | Crazy Horse Monument, Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise, Admission to Universal Studios, Admission to Mount Rushmore National Monument, Admission to all National Parks & Monuments as per the "Flexible Night Stops" |
| Optionalactivities | Mountain Hot Springs US$5-$10, Sears Tower US$9, Blues Clubs US$10-$20, San Francisco Cable Car ride US$10-$20, Sea Aquarium US$25, Coastal Sea Kayaking US$45-$250, Western Horseback Ride US$45-$95, Cycling in Yosemite Valley US$20, Whitewater rafting US$30-$150, Sunset Sailboat Cruise US$35-$95, Mountain Biking US$40-$95, Indian Museum US$FREE, Museums US$10, Excellent National Park hikes US$FREE |
| Nationalparks | Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Yosemite |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2009-05-06 | 2009-05-26 | 4+ |
| 2009-05-20 | 2009-06-09 | 4+ |
| 2009-05-27 | 2009-06-16 | 4+ |
| 2009-06-03 | 2009-06-23 | 4+ |
| 2009-06-10 | 2009-06-30 | 4+ |
| 2009-06-17 | 2009-07-07 | 4+ |
| 2009-06-24 | 2009-07-14 | 4+ |
| 2009-07-01 | 2009-07-21 | 4+ |
| 2009-07-08 | 2009-07-28 | 4+ |
| 2009-07-15 | 2009-08-04 | 4+ |
| 2009-07-22 | 2009-08-11 | 4+ |
| 2009-07-29 | 2009-08-18 | 4+ |
| 2009-08-05 | 2009-08-25 | 4+ |
| 2009-08-12 | 2009-09-01 | 4 |
| 2009-08-19 | 2009-09-08 | 4+ |
| 2009-08-26 | 2009-09-15 | 4+ |
| 2009-09-02 | 2009-09-22 | 4+ |
| 2009-09-09 | 2009-09-29 | 4+ |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 1959.00 |
| GBP | 1029.00 |
| EUR | 1289.00 |
| AUD | 2201.00 |
| NZD | 2839.00 |
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