The Great American Crossing

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  • duration 20 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-39 yrs
  • max group size 35
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-41164
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts New York, USA
  • Ends San Francisco, USA
TOUR OVERVIEW
Starting in New York and ending in San Francisco, the trip "The Great American Crossing" is a guided explorer tour that takes 20 days. You will be traveling through Mississippi, Washington D.C., Chicago and 15 other destinations in canada and the USA. "The Great American Crossing" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Kick off this extensive 20-day tour in New York and make a stop at every must-see city on the way until you reach the golden coast of the Pacific. The Great American Crossing trip will push the limits of your imagination, taking you on an improbable journey. Visit the cities that reflect the heart and soul of American liberty like Philadelphia and Washington D.C.. Explore the natural beauties of New England from Niagara to the Great Lakes. There is nothing like the urban flair of Chicago, and you will have enough time to explore its architectural nuggets. From there, the landscape will change dramatically as you pass through grand mountain ranges westward. Your time in Bryce Canyon will be as colorful as the rugged terrain, and the Mojave Desert will put you in a unique mood before you end your trip with four days on the shiny coast. 
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: New York
  • Day 2: New York – Philadelphia – Washington D.C.
  • Day 3: Washington D.C.
  • Day 4: Washington D.C. – Gettysburg – Niagara Falls
  • Day 5: Niagara Falls – The Great Lakes – Detroit
  • Day 6: Detroit – Chicago
  • Day 7: Chicago
  • Day 8: Chicago – Mississippi River Crossing – Sioux Falls
  • Day 9: Sioux Falls – Badlands National Park – Mt. Rushmore – Deadwood/Rapid City
  • Day 10: Deadwood/Rapid City – Bighorn Mountains – Cody
  • Day 11: Cody – Yellowstone National Park
  • Day 12: Yellowstone – Grand Teton National Park – Salt Lake City
  • Day 13: Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Day 14: Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Flagstaff
  • Day 15: Flagstaff – Seligman/Route 66 – Las Vegas
  • Day 16: Las Vegas – Mojave Desert – Beverly Hills – Los Angeles
  • Day 17: Los Angeles
  • Day 18: Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – Central Coast
  • Day 19: Central Coast – Carmel/Monterey – San Francisco
  • Day 20: San Francisco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 4 and 3 star hotels & inns, superior lodges
  • Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
Guide
  • Services of experienced tour leaders
Others
  • Modern A/C coach or mini-bus
  • Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any flights not mentioned above
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not stated above
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips and gestures
  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums
  • Optional activities
  • Other services not stated in the itinerary
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Great American Crossing tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 150 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Great American Crossing tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Great American Crossing tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Larger tour groups will be separated according to the local physical distancing regulations.
  • Various COVID-19 distancing measures have been implemented on this trip to ensure the safety of each traveller.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day.
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