Price based on tour starting 11 October 2025

Price based on departing from Melbourne, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Brisbane ($300pp)

Optional tours can be booked directly with the Tour Leader and paid in USD

The pace of this tour is fast and lively. The on-the-go nature rewards you with maximum sightseeing opportunities but involves some early starts and a couple of long travel days, with one or two nights in each destination.  Scheduled free days allow some downtime, or you have the flexibility to explore further and book optional tours (extra expense)

Hotel names referenced are to be used as an indicative guide for the standard of accommodation to expect. Actual hotels may differ and will be confirmed on your final documentation.

Los Angeles                            Cambria Hotel Los Angeles or similar

Palm Springs                         Courtyard Palm Springs  or similar

Phoenix                                  Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North  or similar

Williams                                 Comfort Inn Near Grand Canyon or similar

Las Vegas                               Excalibur or similar

Selma                                      Holiday Inn Selma Swan Court or similar

Sonora                                    Heritage Inn Yosemite -Sonora or similar

San Francisco                       Parc 55 San Francisco or similar

Monterey                               Days Inn Monterey Downtown  or similar

Solvang                                  Hotel Corque or similar

New York City                      Holiday Inn New York City Lower East Side or similar

Philadelphia                         Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District or similar

Washington DC Area         Sonesta Select Arlington or similar

Niagara Falls                       Days Inn Near the Falls or similar

Dearborn                              Best Western Greenfield Inn or similar

Chicago Area                       Comfort Inn O’Hare or similar

St. Louis                               Pear Tree Inn Union Station St. Louis Downtown or similar

Louisville KY                       Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown or similar

Nashville                              The Inn at Opryland or similar

Memphis                             Holiday Inn Memphis Downtown or similar

New Orleans                       Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter or similar

Important Information 

Exclusions

Flights, airport transfers, meals not stated, drinks on meals, optional programs, visas (if required), travel insurance (strongly recommended), tipping, personal expenses and anything not explicitly specified are at your own expense.

Payment

A first deposit from $499 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 10 months before departure – the amount to be advised at the time of booking. The final balance will be due 5 months before departure. Full payment is due at the time of booking for departures within 5 months.

Fitness

A moderate level of fitness is required. You are required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off buses, walking in big cities, and up and down stairs. You will be required to carry your own bags to and from hotels, train stations and terminals. This trip is not suitable for people requiring wheelchair, mobility scooters or facilities for disabled guests. Other walking aids may be permitted if you are able move about unassisted at the required pace. For advice on whether this trip is suitable for you, you are required to disclose physical ailments at the time of booking.

Pace

The pace of this tour is fast and lively. The on-the-go nature rewards you with maximum sightseeing opportunities but involves some early starts and a couple of long travel days, with one or two nights in each destination.  Scheduled free days allow some downtime, or you have the flexibility to explore further and book optional tours (extra expense)

Solo Occupancy

A single supplement from $4900 per person is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy.

Triple Share

Triple share is not available.

Extra Accommodation

Extra nights in Los Angeles and New Orleans, in the same tour hotel or similar area, can be added with rates from $420 per room per night, subject to availability.  Transfers to and from the hotel and airports are not included

Child

This tour is best enjoyed by adults and is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Children 12 years and above are subject to the adult price and must be accompanied by an adult.

Price

Surcharges may apply for select travel periods and departure cities. Prices are correct at time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation, or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless stated otherwise.

Amendment

Each amendment is subject to a non-refundable fee – from $75 per person. Additional fees and fare differences from third-party suppliers including air, tour, cruise, and accommodation providers may apply.

Cancellation

Cancellation at any time is subject to a non-refundable fee – from $550 per person. Additional fees and fare differences from third-party suppliers including air, tour, cruise, and accommodation providers may apply.

Deviation

Any request to deviate from the original dates or routing, including early arrival and stay behind, is subject to a flight deviation fee from $150 per person plus applicable airfare and tax difference. Packaged tour extensions are not subject to the deviation fee (applicable airfare and tax difference may still apply) if booked according to the original advertised dates and routing.

Passport

For international travel, each customer must provide a copy of the passport photo page at the time of booking. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure all names are full names matched to the passport with six months validity beyond trip completion. The customer is liable for all fees due to incorrect names, invalid passport information and expired passports.

Visa

A visa is required for Australian passport holders visiting the USA for the purpose of short-term tourism.  Apply online prior to leaving for a visa  https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/isa  Requirements for each origin and destination country are the responsibility of the customer to check and obtain (if required) with the local consulate or embassy. The customer is liable for all visa application costs and fees due to the failure to obtain the required travel documents.

Health

It is the responsibility of the customer to check and comply with the health, vaccination, COVID-19 and immigration requirements of each origin and destination country, and health requirements imposed by air, tour, cruise, and accommodation providers. Vaccinations, testing, and quarantine costs are the expense of the customer. Comprehensive travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage is strongly recommended.

Baggage

Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one bag not exceeding 20kg on the coach tour, superseding any other baggage allowance. Excess baggage is not permitted. You are strongly encouraged to pack lightly. A light day bag or backpack is permitted on the coach. A carry-on bag with wheels is not considered hand luggage on motorcoaches. Porterage is not included, and you are required to carry your own bags. Luggage and personal effects are your own risk, and we hold no liability for lost or damaged belongings.

Meals

Please notify us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements and allergies. We will pass on your requirements but cannot guarantee that they can be met as certain choices may be limited or not catered for. You are encouraged to reconfirm requirements with your tour leader whilst on tour.

Accommodation

Accommodation names referenced are to be used as an indicative guide for the standard of accommodation to expect. Actual accommodation names may differ and will be confirmed on your final documentation. All hotel ratings are local or self-ratings provided by the supplier. All rooms are lead-in category or run of house unless otherwise specified. The standard check-in time is after 3pm and check-out is before 10am – actual times may vary.

Tipping

Tipping in the USA is part of their culture at restaurants, hotels, taxis, spa treatments & hairdressers.

Tipping for the tour leader and driver is recommended as a gesture of appreciation for the service provided at the end of the tour.  The suggested amount is USD 8 to 10 per day for the tour leader and USD 5 to 7 per day for the driver.

Tipping is generally 15-20% of the restaurant bill (before tax) and is considered standard for good service. Some restaurants may automatically add gratuity, so check your bill carefully.

You don’t have to tip at fast food places or coffee shops with counter service.

Flights

The outbound flight may depart one day prior to day 1 shown on the itinerary. The inbound flight may arrive one day after the final day shown on the itinerary. Flights are booked about 8 to 10 months before departure. The flights included in your package are based on a specific predetermined airfare allowance. Should there be a significant increase in airfares, fuel levies, taxes or government fees at the time of booking flights, then an airfare supplement may be imposed. The flights team will discuss options with you prior to ticketing, should this situation arise. Flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. No show of any flight sectors will result in the automatic cancellation of all onward flights by the airline.

Fuel

In the unlikely event of a significant increase in fuel costs levied by third-party air, land and cruise transportation operators before travel, a fuel supplement may be passed on to the customer.

Transfers

Airport transfers are not included.

Group Size

The maximum number is 45 people on tour.  If the trip does not operate, you will be offered a credit.

Optional Tours

Optional tours are available to purchase on tour and paid to the local guide in USD.

They may require minimum numbers to operate.

Itinerary

The operating schedule and itinerary may be impacted without notice by adverse weather, seasonal factors, closures, local conditions, COVID-19 or other factors beyond our control including force majeure. If attractions are not available due to reasons beyond our control such as closures or adverse weather, alternatives will be provided where possible. The itinerary and its order, sightseeing and transportation may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the operator for optimum safety, enjoyment, and operation. Any reference to ‘optional’, ‘not included’ or ‘exclusions/excluded’ means at your own expense.

Breakaway

Customers must always remain with the tour group and must not leave the tour unless written approval is provided before departure.

Documentation

Final documentation will be emailed within two weeks of departure. For packages consisting of multiple tours or countries, documentation will be emailed individually within two weeks of departure of each respective tour.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. Ask our holiday experts for great coverage options.

Force Majeure

Force majeure means any natural disaster, accident, fire, act of God, act of war, terrorism, legally binding judgment, injunction, action of a court or other relevant authority, emergency, unplanned repairs, maintenance, strike, industrial dispute, work ban, blockade or picketing, travel ban, pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of infectious disease, or other event beyond our reasonable direct or indirect control. In case of force majeure or other extraordinary event that prevents safe travel, the supplier reserves the right to adjust, postpone or cancel the trip.