Best of USA | 2024
Best of USA | 2024
Best of USA | 2024
13 Days Starting in Los Angeles, USA and ending in New York City, USA
Visiting: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, New York City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TUSAA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
Embark on the "Best of USA | 2024" tour and experience the vibrant pulse of America's iconic cities. Begin your adventure in Los Angeles, where Hollywood glamour meets sun-kissed beaches. Capture the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, with its unique blend of entertainment and extravagance. Fly to Miami, a tropical paradise where art deco charm and lively nightlife await. Finally, immerse yourself in the energy of New York City, exploring landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. With included flights between cities, guided tours, and multi-share accommodations, this journey promises unforgettable memories. Optional activities like surfing in LA or a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon add extra excitement. Meals are provided on select days, ensuring you savor the flavors of each destination. Join us for a whirlwind tour of the USA's most captivating cities!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation Name: Line Hotel LA
Meals Included: Dinner
Hello America! Welcome to the City of Angels. Here you’ll meet the crew and kick off your trip in true A-list Hollywood style with visits to places you’ll recognise from the silver screen. It’s a jam-packed day with so much to see and do - from Melrose to Muscle Beach you’ll be wowed at every stop and your phone will no doubt be full of Instagram worthy pics. Tonight exchange highlights of the day over a delicious feast.
Day 2: Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation Name: Line Hotel LA
Today is all yours to explore the City of Angels - so do feel free to shop, dine and browse the museums to your heart's content. Feeling active, and wanna tick a biggie off your bucket list? This is your lucky day. You'll have the chance to hit the beach and learn how to surf with a qualified instructor. All levels are welcome, from beginners to total pros.
Day 3: Los Angeles To Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
A place of dreams and epic debauchery, this huge man-made entertainment precinct in the middle of the desert is all about total excess. You’ll be blinded by the bright lights and gobsmacked at the thought of all the $$$ running through more than 75 massive casinos. On arrival, enjoy a tour of the famous ‘Strip’, including a stop for pics at the legendary Vegas sign, will show you what’s on offer after dark in this outrageous city.
Day 4: Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Spend the morning lazing by the poolside sipping on recovery cocktails. Or ride an ATV into the Mojave Desert. Or skydiving (indoors). There's so much to do. Plus, this city has some quirkier offerings too, like the Neon Museum and the Atomic Testing Museum.
Day 5: Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Our final day in 'Sin City' is open for you to let loose and enjoy. High roll (or observe from a safe distance) in one of the countless casinos, do some bargain-hunting in the factory outlets, admire the elaborate synchronised fountains of The Bellagio. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and we're staying one more night.
Day 6: Las Vegas To Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we trade one hot spot for another as we board our flight to Miami! Get ready for beaches, glamour and excitement. Welcome to Miami, Bienvenido a Miami! We'll swap the bling for beaches today as we touch down in Florida's Southeastern tip. Today's a free day for you to soak up as much of that Florida sunshine and sea as you can. Tomorrow we'll check out the Cuban-influenced downtown and the colourful buildings & white sands of glamorous South Beach.
Day 7: Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another day in this eclectic city, and there's SO much to see and do. If you want to take the adrenaline up a notch, why not live out your Miami Vice dreams on a Thriller speedboat tour of the bay? Or you could take a stroll down South Beach and peruse the art deco buildings and bright neon lights, before it's time to explore Miami's iconic club scene.
Day 8: Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ll discover energetic Miami today with free time to do as you please. This urban tropical paradise is a fabulous place to people watch (or celebrity spot), so head down to Ocean Avenue and drink it all in. Swimming, bike riding tours or museum visits are also on the cards this afternoon. Little Havana is a must see with Cuban flavours to taste, dominoes to be played and salsa music to be danced to. Tonight, get into the nighttime vibes once again, because well, why not?
Day 9: Miami
Location: Miami
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s our last day in Miami, and by now we’re definitely feeling like locals. If you haven’t yet copped yourself a fedora, taken that classic insta pic by a vintage car or seen all the sights you wanted to see, now’s your chance. Let loose on the city’s vintage stores to stock up on souvenirs, or even take the day to get in that all-important tanning sesh - this is our last day in Miami, after all. Tonight, we’ll sip margaritas and swap stories about our highlights, ready for our morning flight the next day.
Day 10: Miami To New York
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
One more Cuban coffee for the road and we’ll bid our farewells to marvellous Miami before jumping on our included flight to the Big Apple
Day 11: Hello Big Apple!
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to New York! Today, get up close to one of the world’s most recognisable icons, the Statue of Liberty, then you can take off at your own pace and discover more of the ultimate big city. Get on 2 wheels in a fun optional guided tour and peddle your way through Central Park, New York’s heart and “lungs”. Your Trip Manager knows this popular haunt’s hidden spots and will tell you all about this iconic green space. Otherwise, get familiar with New York’s various flavors and step into its global kitchen. Try some hand made pasta in atmospheric Little Italy, or authentic noodles from a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in bustling Chinatown. Pick up a bagel and some salami from a deli or buy an authentic American hot dog from a street stand.
Day 12: New York City
Location: New York City
Accommodation Name: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)
Another day, another bite of the Big Apple. Soak up the bohemian feel of the former centre point of the folk movement, Greenwich Village. This hub of alternative culture still has a buzzing street life and cute, sidewalk cafes. Take a walk through stylish Soho and check out its hip, funky boutiques, the warehouse district and its trademark iron architecture. Shopping-wise, New York is one of the world’s hottest cities and a leading trend-setter, so get some tips from your Trip Manager on where to go for the latest fashions. Use your free night to head back to your favourite city spot for a cocktail or ask your Trip Manager for some fresh ideas and head out with your friends.
Day 13: End New York
Location: New York City
Your trip comes to an end this morning, so say adios to your Trip Manager and all your new pals. Time to start planning your next holiday, eh! Reunion in Europe perhaps?
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation at Line Hotel LA, Tropicana Hotel (or similar), Catalina Hotel (or similar), and Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar).
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Meals
Meals included as per itinerary: Day 1 - Dinner, Day 3 - Dinner, Day 6 - Breakfast, Day 7 - Breakfast and Dinner, Day 8 - Breakfast, Day 9 - Breakfast, Day 10 - Breakfast, Day 12 - Dinner.
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Transportation
Included flights from Las Vegas to Miami and from Miami to New York.
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Guided Tours
Nighttime tour of the Las Vegas Strip, including a stop for photos at the legendary Vegas sign.
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Included Experience
Tour Tinseltown in Los Angeles, see the Eiffel Tower and a Sphinx on the same street in Las Vegas, enjoy a nightly light show in Vegas, and visit the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Times Square in New York.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as surfing lessons in Los Angeles, helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, and Thriller speedboat tour in Miami are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Los Angeles: Tour Tinseltown. Filling up your Insta feed and taking in all the crazy sights in your stride. #travelgoals
- Las Vegas: Where else would you find the Eiffel Tower and a Sphinx on the same street? See all the weird and wonderful Vegas highlights.
- Las Vegas: Just when you thought Vegas couldn’t get any crazier, this nightly light show comes along and proves you wrong. Intense!
- Miami: Next stop: beach haven Miami. Resist the urge to dance around the plane singing “Welcome to Miami”.
- New York City: Try to contain your excitement as you jump on a jet to the The Big Apple.
- New York City: The Statue of Liberty. Empire State Building. Times Square. It’s all here to blow your mind and energise your senses.
- New York City: No trip to New York is complete without seeing the first lady of freedom. IRL.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Line Hotel LA, Tropicana Hotel, Catalina Hotel, and Moxy Midtown, with multi-share options available for a sociable experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation at Line Hotel LA, Tropicana Hotel (or similar), Catalina Hotel (or similar), and Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar).
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Are flights included in the tour package?
Yes, flights from Las Vegas to Miami and from Miami to New York are included in the tour package.
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What meals are included in the tour?
Meals are included as per the itinerary: Day 1 - Dinner, Day 3 - Dinner, Day 6 - Breakfast, Day 7 - Breakfast and Dinner, Day 8 - Breakfast, Day 9 - Breakfast, Day 10 - Breakfast, Day 12 - Dinner.
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What guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes a nighttime tour of the Las Vegas Strip, with a stop for photos at the legendary Vegas sign.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities such as surfing lessons in Los Angeles, a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, and a Thriller speedboat tour in Miami are available but not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour in New York City?
In New York City, highlights include visiting the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, and exploring areas like Greenwich Village and Soho.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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