Central USA Tours & Trips
Picture yourself taking in Chicago's skyline and deep-dish pizza before hitting Route 66, that iconic highway stretching all the way to Santa Monica. You'll visit the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City and the historic 18th & Vine District for some of the best ribs you'll ever taste. The Midwest's calling.
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I had the best time travelling around the USA with contiki it was my first time in America and really enjoyed it, James the tour leader was amazing he really cared about all of us on the tour and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and having a great time.
USA: Nashville to DallasIt was well organized
Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The BadlandsGreat experience. Everything is big in Texas especially the hospitality.
The Lone Star State to the French Quarter
The best Central USA tour packages
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- Chicago - The Home of Skyscrapers
- Highlights of New Orleans
- USA: Nashville to Dallas
- Dia de Los Muertos in San Antonio
- Great Texas Stories: A Journey Through Cities, Nature, and Adventure
- Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands
- 6‑Day Scenic Black Hills Adventure: Rushmore, Deadwood & Badlands
- USA – New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival
- 6-Day Minnesota Rail Trails Bike Tour - Explore Scenic Pathways
- Texas Time - A Honky-Tonk Tour
Chicago - The Home of Skyscrapers
“The location of the hotel is superb; close to everything in the itinerary by walking.”
Philip, traveled in September
A 7-day stay at Sonder The Burnham apartments in West Loop gives you a home base with kitchens and fitness facilities. Ride the elevated Brown Line through the Loop to see early skyscrapers and stroll the Chicago Riverwalk lined with buildings. Willis Tower's Skydeck puts you 412 meters up on glass terraces, and you can check out unique spots like the International Museum of Surgical Science and McCormick Bridgehouse.
Duration 7 days Destinations Chicago Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$742+$3,383 upfront costs
New Orleans reveals its charm through French Quarter carriage rides and authentic Creole cooking classes. The itinerary includes Oak Alley Plantation's historic grounds and Steamboat Natchez cruises, plus visits to diverse neighborhoods from Treme to the Garden District.
Duration 5 days Destinations New Orleans Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
- US$2,590
USA: Nashville to Dallas
“I had the best time travelling around the USA with contiki”
Camara, traveled in July
The heart of America unfolds from Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame through Memphis' Graceland. The journey includes the Civil Rights Museum, New Orleans' French Quarter, and Houston's NASA Space Center, concluding at Fort Worth's historic stockyards.
Duration 9 days Destinations Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth Age Range Ages 18-30 Operator Contiki From
- US$2,135
Duration 5 days Destinations San Antonio Age Range Ages 40+ Operator Best Single Travel From
- US$1,425
Duration 7 days Destinations Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Worldee From
- US$1,413+$1,972 upfront costs
Spotlight on South Dakota featuring Mount Rushmore & The Badlands
“Great trip. Our tour was well taken care of.”
LINDA, traveled in May
Mount Rushmore's presidential sculptures and Badlands National Park's striking formations anchor this adventure. The trip features Buffalo Safaris in Custer State Park, Devils Tower National Monument, and Wild West history in Deadwood, with accommodations at Hyatt Place.
Duration 7 days Destinations Rapid City, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Wall, Deadwood, Custer State Park, Devils Tower Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $3,199
6% off- US$2,999
K-Bar-S Lodge in Keystone serves as your base for Central USA's treasures. Take in Mount Rushmore's majesty, wander Badlands National Park's 243,000 acres of pinnacles, and observe Custer State Park's wildlife. A visit to Devils Tower in Wyoming and Deadwood's Wild West charm complete the journey.
Duration 6 days Destinations Rapid City, Keystone, Badlands National Park, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Custer State Park Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Southwest Adventure Tours From
6% off- US$3,119
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