USA: LA to Dallas

America United States Of America
OVERVIEW
Take a venture to the deep south where a distinctly different American culture will lure you in. Deserts and canyons will pleasure your eyes while cowboys and jazz bars will liven your nights. Kicking off in LA and ending in Fort Worth, with highlights like Vegas, Santa Fe and the Grand Canyon in between.
EXPERIENCES
Amarillo: A rainbow-coloured art installation. Made from Cadillacs in the desert. That glows in the dark. Why the heck not?

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

Fort Worth: Our trip to the Fort Worth stockyards just took a turn for the tasty, with a delicious BBQ dinner coming our way this evening.

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

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

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.

Los Angeles: A trip to Cali isn’t complete without seeing this boho beach town. Complete with its famous skate plaza and bodybuilders.

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

Los Angeles: Photo op! Ramble around the iconic pink stars and hunt down your favourite celebs.

Los Angeles: Soak up those cool Cali vibes and explore the iconic pier and array of boutiques, bars and eateries.

Los Angeles: This needs no introduction. See the palm-lined playground of the rich and famous!

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.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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17/07/2025 28/07/2025 £2,252 Book
14/08/2025 25/08/2025 £2,418 Book
11/09/2025 22/09/2025 £2,252 Book
09/10/2025 20/10/2025 £2,252 Book
08/01/2026 19/01/2026 £2,484 Book
19/02/2026 02/03/2026 £2,484 Book
12/03/2026 23/03/2026 £2,484 Book
16/04/2026 27/04/2026 £2,484 Book
21/05/2026 01/06/2026 £2,484 Book
18/06/2026 29/06/2026 £2,484 Book
16/07/2026 27/07/2026 £2,484 Book
13/08/2026 24/08/2026 £2,508 Book
10/09/2026 21/09/2026 £2,484 Book
08/10/2026 19/10/2026 £2,484 Book
12/11/2026 23/11/2026 £2,484 Book
03/12/2026 14/12/2026 £2,484 Book
07/01/2027 18/01/2027 £2,145 Book
18/02/2027 01/03/2027 £2,145 Book
11/03/2027 22/03/2027 £2,255 Book
15/04/2027 26/04/2027 £2,255 Book
20/05/2027 31/05/2027 £2,265 Book
17/06/2027 28/06/2027 £2,285 Book
15/07/2027 26/07/2027 £2,285 Book
12/08/2027 23/08/2027 £2,295 Book
09/09/2027 20/09/2027 £2,315 Book
07/10/2027 18/10/2027 £2,315 Book
11/11/2027 22/11/2027 £2,145 Book
02/12/2027 13/12/2027 £2,145 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Kawada Hotel (or similar) - Meals: Dinner
DAY 10: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar) - Meals:
DAY 2: Kawada Hotel (or similar) - Meals:
DAY 3: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar) - Meals: Dinner
DAY 4: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar) - Meals:
DAY 5: Red Feather Lodge (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Red Feather Lodge (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Days Inn by Wyndham (or similar) - Meals: Dinner
DAY 8: The Lodge at Santa Fe (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Big Texan Inn (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
ITINERARY

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.

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.

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.

You're in Vegas, baby! And the city's weird & wonderful charm isn't going to uncover itself. This morning, you can choose to head out in the Mojave Desert on an ATV! And in the evening, experience the grandeur of the city's opulent casinos as we stroll down the strip and dance the night away. It's the perfect way to bond with your Contiki family, Vegas style.

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!

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 mesmerising sunsets.

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

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 jewellery in the market and sample all of the different types of regional food on offer.

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, 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.

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 (right on the outskirts of Dallas) will give you the full Texan experience.

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.

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