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Trans-American Adventure

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  • Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas sign with palm trees around.
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  • Famous waterfall with boats navigating the river below.
  • United States Capitol with the dome under renovation.
  • Beachfront cityscape with a long beach and a pier extending into the ocean.
  • Washington Monument lit up at night with flags around.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New York City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore world-famous shopping and restaurants
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  2. Day 2

    New York City

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour featuring Broadway, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and 9/11 Memorial
    Landmarks
    Broadway
    Empire State Building
    Rockefeller Center
    9/11 Memorial
  3. Day 3

    New York City - Philadelphia - Washington DC Area

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Independence Hall
    • Visit the Liberty Bell
    • Optional dinner and National Monuments by Night tour
    Landmarks
    Independence Hall
    Liberty Bell
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  4. Day 4

    Washington DC Area

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour featuring Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, and Capitol

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum of American History
    • Visit National Museum of Natural History
    • Visit National Gallery of Art
    Landmarks
    Capitol Hill
    Lincoln Memorial
    Washington Monument
    White House
    National Museum of American History
    National Museum of Natural History
    National Gallery of Art
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  5. Day 5

    Washington DC - Niagara Falls, Canada

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Susquehanna River
    Niagara Falls
  6. Day 6

    Niagara Falls, Canada - Dearborn

    Included Activities

    • Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise
    Landmarks
    Niagara Falls
    Niagara Parkway
  7. Day 7

    Dearborn - Chicago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
    • City sightseeing tour of Chicago's major landmarks
    Landmarks
    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
  8. Day 8

    Chicago

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Art Institute of Chicago
    • Visit Skydeck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower
    • Optional river cruise viewing Chicago's architecture and Lake Michigan skyline
    Landmarks
    Art Institute of Chicago
    Willis Tower
  9. Day 9

    Chicago - Madison - Minneapolis

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Madison Capitol
    Landmarks
    Madison Capitol
  10. Day 10

    Minneapolis - Mall of America

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of downtown Minneapolis
    • Visit to Mall of America
    Landmarks
    Mall of America
  11. Day 11

    Minneapolis - Mitchell - Oacoma

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Corn Palace in Mitchell
    Landmarks
    Corn Palace
    Missouri River
  12. Day 12

    Oacoma - Badlands National Park - Mount Rushmore - Custer

    Included Activities

    • Drive through the prairie
    • Visit Badlands National Park
    • Visit Mount Rushmore

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner and visit to Crazy Horse Memorial
    Landmarks
    Badlands National Park
    Mount Rushmore
    Crazy Horse Memorial
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  13. Day 13

    Custer - Cody

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Bighorn Mountains
    Battle of Tongue River
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  14. Day 14

    Cody - Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Shoshone National Forest
    • Visit Yellowstone National Park
    • Visit Artist Point with views of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Lower Falls
    Landmarks
    Shoshone National Forest
    Yellowstone National Park
    Artist Point
    Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
    Lower Falls
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  15. Day 15

    West Yellowstone - Yellowstone National Park Day Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to mud paint pots
    • Visit to Old Faithful geyser
    Landmarks
    Old Faithful
  16. Day 16

    West Yellowstone - Jackson

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore shops and art galleries in downtown Jackson
    • Optional scenic float trip down the Snake River between Grand Teton National Park and Bridger Teton National Forest
    Landmarks
    Town Square
    Snake River
    Grand Teton National Park
    Bridger Teton National Forest
  17. Day 17

    Jackson - Salt Lake City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour featuring Capitol Building, Tabernacle, and city highlights
    Landmarks
    Salt Lake City Capitol Building
    Tabernacle
    Great Salt Lake
  18. Day 18

    Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
    Landmarks
    Bryce Canyon National Park
  19. Day 19

    Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Grand Canyon National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
    • Visit Zion National Park
    • Drive National Scenic Byway
    • Stop at Cameron Trading Post
    • Visit South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
    Landmarks
    Zion National Park
    Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
    Cameron Trading Post
    Grand Canyon National Park
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  20. Day 20

    Grand Canyon National Park - Las Vegas

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Las Vegas casinos and Strip

    Optional Activities

    • Optional helicopter ride over Grand Canyon
    • Explore casinos and nightlife in Las Vegas
    Landmarks
    Las Vegas Strip
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  21. Day 21

    Las Vegas

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Hoover Dam
    • Optional Black Canyon rafting trip on the Colorado River
    • Optional dinner at Brazilian steakhouse
    • Optional 'Vegas! The Show' musical
    Landmarks
    Hoover Dam
    Black Canyon
    Colorado River
  22. Day 22

    Las Vegas - Los Angeles

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Santa Monica Pier
    Landmarks
    Santa Monica Pier
    Mojave Desert
    San Gabriel Mountains
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  23. Day 23

    Los Angeles

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Hollywood featuring TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theater, Beverly Hills, and Sunset Strip

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Warner Bros. Studio tour
    Landmarks
    TCL Chinese Theatre
    Dolby Theater
    Beverly Hills
    Sunset Strip
    Warner Bros. Studio
  24. Day 24

    Los Angeles

    Optional Activities

    • Extend your stay in Los Angeles
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Traveler Moments

  • Crazy Horse memorial under construction with rock face.
  • Times Square signage with colorful advertisements.
  • Hard Rock Cafe sign on a street with food stalls.
  • Night aerial view of New York City with bright lights.
  • Independence Hall with a clear blue sky in Philadelphia.
  • Horse-drawn stagecoach stopping in front of a historic building.
  • Night view of a city with modern buildings lit up.
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial with clear sky.
  • The White House with the Washington Monument in the background.
  • Crowd watching a geyser erupt at Yellowstone National Park.
  • Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas sign with palm trees around.
  • Washington Monument lit up at night with flags around.
  • United States Capitol with the dome under renovation.
  • Marines statue raising a flag at a monument.
  • Santa Monica Route 66 End of Trail sign with blue sky background.
  • Statue of Liberty through a spotted glass window.
  • Roadside view with a large desert plant along the highway.
  • Route 66 sign on a city street with buildings in the background.
  • Street view with a man sitting outside a building.
  • Grand Canyon view during sunset with orange rock formations.

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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    May 6th, 2024
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    This was my first overseas tour ... I absolutely loved it ❤️ It was the best group of people from Australia, New...
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    • Statue of Liberty through a spotted glass window.
    • Grand Canyon view during sunset with orange rock formations.
    • Marines statue raising a flag at a monument.
    • Independence Hall with a clear blue sky in Philadelphia.
    • Mount Rushmore National Memorial with clear sky.
    • Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas sign with palm trees around.
    • The White House with the Washington Monument in the background.
    • United States Capitol with the dome under renovation.
    • Roadside view with a large desert plant along the highway.
    • Santa Monica Route 66 End of Trail sign with blue sky background.
    • Route 66 sign on a city street with buildings in the background.
    • Crazy Horse memorial under construction with rock face.
    • Street view with a man sitting outside a building.
    • Times Square signage with colorful advertisements.
    • Crowd watching a geyser erupt at Yellowstone National Park.
    • Night aerial view of New York City with bright lights.
    • Horse-drawn stagecoach stopping in front of a historic building.
    • Washington Monument lit up at night with flags around.
    • Hard Rock Cafe sign on a street with food stalls.
    • Night view of a city with modern buildings lit up.
    Traveled in August 2023

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    Ana Barbara

    Asked on December 21st, 2024

    What happens if I wish to cancel my booking?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for details on cancellation policies.

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    Ron

    Asked on December 8th, 2024

    What type of accommodation is used?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written December 2024

      We try to use hotels that are close to eateries for the days meals are not included.

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    Yasmin

    Asked on November 23rd, 2024

    Can I get a refund if I cancel?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written November 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button to discuss refund options.

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    Rose

    Asked on September 27th, 2024

    Does the price include visa and insurance please?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written October 2024

      we do not provide travel insurance with our holidays, although it is something we always recommend you get when you travel. We also do not provide Visas for your travel plans.

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    Karen

    Asked on July 26th, 2024

    Is there an available shared room?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written July 2024

      We are unable to allow to have our single guest share room. This was a decision made by upper management for the safety of our guest.

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    Dean

    Asked on July 16th, 2024

    I have only america visa I dont have canada visa So i cant be in this tour?

    Visa
    • CosmosOperator•Written July 2024

      If you hold a passport from another country, check with your local consulate about requirements for travel to United States and/or Canada. Alternately, a visa service may be able to assist you with this process. Please refer to your local consulate(s) as countries continually change requirements and we are unaware of all your travel plans or personal circumstances. Responsibility of knowing about and obtaining visas rests with the guest.

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    Lydia

    Asked on June 17th, 2024

    My friend and I are interested in this tour, so I wanted to ask if our age is fine. We are both nineteen years old.

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    • CosmosOperator•Written June 2024

      We accept guest as young as 5 years of age on our tours. You will really enjoy yourself.

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    Marie

    Asked on May 9th, 2024

    Are airport transfers available?

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    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for information on airport transfers.

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    Isaac

    Asked on May 7th, 2024

    Do coaches have toilet facilities?

    Transport
    • CosmosOperator•Written May 2024

      Yes, our North America coaches have toilets available for use.

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    Renee

    Asked on March 14th, 2024

    What time does the tour start and where is the meeting point for the Trans-american Adventure 2025 From New York City to Los Angeles

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    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2024

      You will meet up with the Tour Director in the afternoon on the first day of the tour. Once you are booked on your tour, you will receive a list of the hotels we intend to use. We confirm the hotels 30 days prior to the scheduled departure.

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    • For any tour departing before June 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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