USA: LA to Dallas | 2024

USA: LA to Dallas | 2024

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USA: LA to Dallas | 2024

12 Days Starting in Los Angeles (CA) and ending in Fort Worth

Visiting: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seligman, Grand Canyon, Oljato-Monument Valley, Durango, Santa Fe, Amarillo, Fort Worth

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

GSLFA19

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 52

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $3505 $2804 Barrhead discount: -$701 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Southern Adventure" tour and explore the best of the USA's iconic destinations. Start in Los Angeles, where you'll visit Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, and the famous Sunset Boulevard. Journey through the Mojave Desert to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, and then marvel at the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. Experience the Wild West in Monument Valley and the adventure capital of Durango. Discover the cultural melting pot of Santa Fe, and visit the unique Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo. Conclude your adventure in the cowboy town of Fort Worth, immersing yourself in the true Texan way of life.

Highlights

  • Los Angeles: See the palm-lined playground of the rich and famous with 30 of your new BFFs.

  • Los Angeles: Follow the lead of music icons through the decades and hang out on this infamous stretch of Sunset Boulevard.

  • Las Vegas: Just when you thought Vegas couldn’t get any crazier, this nightly light show comes along and proves you wrong.

  • Grand Canyon: Don’t just believe the hype. See it IRL. Tick this incredible natural wonder of the world off your bucket list.

  • Monument Valley: You’ll instantly recognise the red landscape from the movies. Plus, you’ll get a glimpse into the Native American way of life.

  • Amarillo: A rainbow-colored art installation. Made from Cadillacs in the desert. That glows in the dark.

  • Dallas: Always wanted to know what it was like to live in the Wild West? Welcome to cowboy town.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Kawada Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to LA, home to celeb-swamped suburbs, blistering beaches, open-air gyms and of course, all things Hollywood. We’ll start our West Coast adventure with a visit to Beverly Hills, plus Venice Beach and a wander around Santa Monica. Does it get more star-studded than this? We think not.

Day 2: Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Kawada Hotel (or similar)

Today is yours to explore. You can opt to visit Disneyland, see what’s popping at the LA Live entertainment venue, or do some shopping at the garment district. And let's not forget epic Grammy Museum that showcases some of the best musical artists in the world. No wonder LA is the entertainment centre of the world.

Day 3: Los Angeles To Las Vegas

Location: Los Angeles, Las Vegas

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

We'll kick things off today in the famed City of Angels, where we'll set off through the Mojave Desert, marveling at the majestic Joshua Trees, before reaching the one and only Las Vegas.
On arrival we'll cruise the iconic strip & check out the Vegas sign. Tonight, choose to hang out around Fremont Street or opt for a VIP nightclub experience for the kind of glitzy night out that only Vegas can provide.

Day 4: Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

You're in Vegas, baby! And the city's weird & wonderful charm isn't going to uncover itself. Experience the grandeur of the city's opulent casinos as we stroll down the strip and dance the night away, this is the perfect way to bond with your Contiki family, Vegas style.

Day 5: Las Vegas To The Grand Canyon

Location: Las Vegas, Seligman, Grand Canyon

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Red Feather Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we'll leave the glittering lights of Vegas behind for something even more jaw-dropping. Cruising the historic route 66, we'll stop for some photo ops before reaching the Grand Canyon National Park (entrance included, naturally). We've arrived at another one of our jaw-dropping highlights of this trip... The Grand Canyon! We'll drop our bags off at the Red Feather Lodge and get a good night's sleep. Better be well-rested to welcome the awe-inspiring adventure that awaits us!

Day 6: The Grand Canyon

Location: Grand Canyon

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Red Feather Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we’ll have a free day to spend in the Grand Canyon National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). We’ll hike (and bike) through the exposed rock, feel our spines tingle on a unique helicopter ride(!), and then gather in the evening to watch one of the world’s most mesmerizing sunsets.

Day 7: Grand Canyon To Durango

Location: Grand Canyon, Oljato-Monument Valley, Durango

Accommodation Name: Days Inn by Wyndham (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

With the beauty of the Grand Canyon imprinted on our brains forever, we'll journey past some Wild Western landscapes towards...
This monumental place has an iconic cluster of sandstone buttes, and we'll get a chance to visit the Monument Valley Tribal park as we wind our way through the Rocky Mountains
We've arrived in our home for the evening, Colorado's adventure capital: Durango

Day 8: Durango To Santa Fe

Location: Durango, Santa Fe

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: The Lodge at Santa Fe (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

The great outdoors is a way of life in Durango with adrenaline pumping river rafting on offer to you and your fellow thrill seekers. This afternoon it’s a total change of scenery when we enter New Mexico, where sun-baked earthen brick buildings stand out against the bright blue sky.
Boasting influences from Mexico, Spain, and Native American cultures, historic Santa Fe is a true melting pot of culture. Take a walk around town to see interesting styles of architecture, shop for beautiful turquoise jewelery in the market and sample all of the different types of regional food on offer.

Day 9: Santa Fe To Amarillo

Location: Santa Fe, Amarillo

Accommodation Name: Big Texan Inn (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Rise and shine! Does anyone know the way to Amarillo? We're headed to this larger than life city this morning.
In true Americana Style, we'll visit Cadillac Ranch – a unique art exhibit celebrating the golden age of Cadillacs. Tonight’s accommodation even has a Texas-shaped pool and a hotel for your horse (you know, just in case you need it). Tonight, you can try the ‘Big Texan Steak Challenge’ for a true ‘Man vs Food’ moment. Eternal glory awaits anyone who can finish this Texas-sized meal in one hour or less.

Day 10: Amarillo To Fort Worth

Location: Amarillo, Fort Worth

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We'll say farewell to Amarillo and sweet Marie today as we head towards a Texan icon.
Here in the land of leather boots & Cadillacs, you'll soon learn that ‘bigger is better' is a way of life. An overnight stay in the cowboy town of Fort Worth will give you the full Texan experience.

Day 11: Dallas/Fort Worth

Location: Fort Worth

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)

Today we'll dive deep into the Texan way of life. We'll see a cattle drive, visit the Dealey Plaza and have the option to see the 6th floor museum.

Day 12: End Dallas/Fort Worth

Location: Fort Worth

Meals Included: Breakfast

It's time to say our farewells and wrap up this epic adventure. Want to keep going? Then check out our Grand Southern!

What's Included

  • Meals

    Meals are included on specific days, such as breakfast and dinner on certain days.

  • Grand Canyon National Park Entrance

    Entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park is included.

  • Transportation

    Transportation is provided throughout the tour, including travel through the Mojave Desert and along Route 66.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as visiting Disneyland, LA Live entertainment venue, Grammy Museum, and downtown LA food tour are not included.

  • VIP Nightclub Experience in Las Vegas

    The VIP nightclub experience in Las Vegas is not included.

  • Helicopter Ride at Grand Canyon

    The unique helicopter ride at the Grand Canyon is not included.

  • Adrenaline Pumping River Rafting in Durango

    Adrenaline pumping river rafting in Durango is not included.

  • Big Texan Steak Challenge

    The 'Big Texan Steak Challenge' in Amarillo is not included.

  • 6th Floor Museum in Dallas/Fort Worth

    The visit to the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas/Fort Worth is not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation is provided throughout the tour, including travel through the Mojave Desert and along Route 66.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Kawada Hotel, Tropicana Hotel, Under Canvas Grand Canyon, Days Inn by Wyndham, The Lodge at Santa Fe, Big Texan Inn, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Kawada Hotel, Tropicana Hotel, Under Canvas Grand Canyon, Days Inn by Wyndham, The Lodge at Santa Fe, Big Texan Inn, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Meals are included on specific days, such as breakfast and dinner on certain days.

  • Is entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park included?

    Yes, entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park is included.

  • What transportation is provided during the tour?

    Transportation is provided throughout the tour, including travel through the Mojave Desert and along Route 66.

  • Are there any optional activities not included in the tour?

    Yes, optional activities such as visiting Disneyland, LA Live entertainment venue, Grammy Museum, downtown LA food tour, VIP nightclub experience in Las Vegas, helicopter ride at the Grand Canyon, adrenaline pumping river rafting in Durango, Big Texan Steak Challenge, and the 6th Floor Museum in Dallas/Fort Worth are not included.

  • What can I expect on the first day of the tour in Los Angeles?

    On the first day in Los Angeles, you will visit Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica. You will get to experience the celeb-swamped suburbs, blistering beaches, and all things Hollywood.

  • What activities are available on the second day in Los Angeles?

    On the second day in Los Angeles, you have the option to visit Disneyland, LA Live entertainment venue, the Grammy Museum, or take a downtown LA food tour. You can also do some shopping at the garment district.

  • What will we do in Las Vegas?

    In Las Vegas, you will cruise the iconic strip, check out the Vegas sign, and have the option to hang out around Fremont Street or opt for a VIP nightclub experience. You will also experience the grandeur of the city's opulent casinos and dance the night away.

  • What is special about the stay at the Grand Canyon?

    If you visit during the summer months, you will set up camp at Under Canvas, a Special Stay with sublime views and vibes. During the winter, you will stay at the Red Feather Lodge nearby.

  • What activities are available at the Grand Canyon?

    At the Grand Canyon, you will have a free day to hike and bike through the exposed rock, and you can opt for a unique helicopter ride. In the evening, you will gather to watch one of the world's most mesmerizing sunsets.

  • What can I expect in Durango?

    In Durango, you can participate in adrenaline-pumping river rafting. The city is known as Colorado's adventure capital and offers a variety of outdoor activities.

  • What is unique about the stay in Amarillo?

    In Amarillo, you will visit Cadillac Ranch, a unique art exhibit celebrating the golden age of Cadillacs. The accommodation has a Texas-shaped pool and a hotel for your horse. You can also try the 'Big Texan Steak Challenge' for a true 'Man vs Food' moment.

  • What will we do in Fort Worth?

    In Fort Worth, you will experience the full Texan way of life, including seeing a cattle drive and visiting the Dealey Plaza. You also have the option to visit the 6th Floor Museum.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

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Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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Trusted Customer  

First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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