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Coast to Coast Camping Westbound
22 days, New York to San Francisco
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Yellowstone, the Badlands, and Niagara Falls – once you’ve escaped the city limits, the US is a country defined by incredible wilderness. This affordable cross-country adventure keeps you on the ground between New York, Chicago, and San Francisco so you can experience what lies in between. Days feature magnificent sites like Yosemite and Old Faithful, while evenings offer experiences like cooking over a fire and camping in the great outdoors. Travel coast to coast and embrace the soul of this great land.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 22, avg 16.
Age requirement: 18-39
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22 days
New York to San Francisco
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Trip Code: NUYF
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Places visited
- United States
Itinerary
Day 1New York
Arrive at any time. Consider arriving a few days early to see more of this famous city.
Day 2New York/Newburgh
Spend the morning exploring the Big Apple before heading to Newburgh.
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DinnerDay 3Newburgh/Finger Lakes
Enjoy a day out in nature taking in the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. Visit towering Taughannock Falls, cool off in the lake, or sample wine from a local winery.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Finger Lakes/Niagara Falls
Get wet on the Maid of the Mist boat tour, and be sure to check out the falls illuminated in the evening.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Niagara Falls/Sandusky
Travel to Sandusky and opt to catch some thrills at a local amusement park.
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BreakfastDay 6Sandusky/Chicago
Stop for lunch in the Amish community of Shipshewana before continuing on to Chicago.
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BreakfastDay 8Chicago/Frontenac
Tour the Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee and enjoy a beer tasting, then camp on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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DinnerDay 9Frontenac/Sioux Falls
Enjoy a free morning at the largest shopping mall in America – the Mall of America. Afterwards, venture into South Dakota and head into the Great Plains and lands of the Sioux.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 10Sioux Falls/Badlands National Park
Travel through the Badlands before reaching the Black Hills.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Badlands National Park/Custer State Park
Discover moon-like landscapes on the trails of the Badlands, then drive to Custer SP. Dodge free-roaming bison herds while exploring Custer's diverse lands.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Custer State Park/Devils Tower
Check out the larger than life ex-presidents of Mount Rushmore, tour around Crazy Horse Memorial, and stop off at Deadwood en route to Devils Tower in Wyoming.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 13Devils Tower/Bozeman
Check out the the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument en route to the university town of Bozeman, Montana.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 14Bozeman/Yellowstone National Park
Travel to Yellowstone, the world's first national park, and be in awe of the colourful geysers, powerful waterfalls, exciting wildlife, and contrasting scenic beauty around every corner.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Yellowstone National Park
Spend the day exploring the highlights of the Southern Loop.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 16Yellowstone National Park/Jackson
Cross the Continental Divide en route to Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy the view of more than 12 peaks that make up this beautiful drive. Opt to visit a cowboy bar for Western line dancing and live music.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 17Jackson/Twin Falls
Choose to go whitewater rafting or horseback riding during a free morning, then cross the border into Idaho. Stop off at Shoshone Falls en route.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 18Twin Falls/Reno
Sit back and relax during a road trip day, crossing into Nevada. Enjoy the bright lights both in and outside the casinos in "The Biggest Little City in the World."
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Breakfast | LunchDay 19Reno/Lake Tahoe
Arrive to Lake Tahoe after a short drive. Enjoy a free afternoon for hiking, lake activities or relaxing.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 20Lake Tahoe/Yosemite National Park
Marvel at the spectacular views of Yosemite National Park's magnificent peaks and granite domes while enjoying one of most scenic drives in California: Tioga Pass!
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 21Yosemite National Park
Enjoy free time in Yosemite National Park.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 22Yosemite National Park/San Francisco
Catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge on the way into one of America's most popular cities. Trip ends upon arrival to San Francisco. Take an optional cable car ride over the steep hills or explore the city by bicycle.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Chicago
- Your Foodie Moment: Miller Brewery Tour and Tasting, Milwaukee
- Your Discover Moment: Yosemite National Park
- Entrance fees to all national and state parks with hiking and walking excursions
- Maid of the Mist tour (Niagara Falls)
- Orientation to Chicago
- Amish community visit
- Mall of America visit
- Wall Drug visit
- Deadwood visit
- Drive the Tioga Pass (seasonal)
- Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents while camping
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/hostels (4 nts, some multi-share), participation camping (17 nts).
Meals
17 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
Allow USD320-420 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private vehicle, boat, walking
Staff & experts
1 or 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout, depending on group size.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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