The Great American Crossing

Upon your arrival at the New York City, enjoy an independent transfer to a hotel. 

Bid good-bye to New York today and leave for Philadelphia. Visit the Liberty Bell, National Historic Park & Mall at this “City of Brotherly Love” and also the birthplace of the American Nation. Post this; proceed to the national capital of Washington, D.C. 

This day would be dedicated to explore the landmarks of Washington, D.C including the U.S. Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Arlington National Cemetery and the site of the JFK Memorial. After this, you would have the rest of the day at your leisure. You may choose to stroll near the Potomac River or visit any of the famous museums such as Smithsonian Institute. 

You are going to visit Gettysburg National Military Park today. It is the same place where the American Civil War history took a new turn and President Lincoln delivered his famous address in 1863. After this, you travel upstate through New York to reach Buffalo and cross the international borders to enter Canada, home to the spectacular roaring Niagara Falls. 

You are going for sightseeing at Niagara Falls today morning. Spend time at the Table Rock and Horseshoe Falls. Later in the afternoon, return to United States for your hotel check in a suburb of the “Motor City USA”- Detroit. 

Today is the Ford Day. You would visit the Rouge Factory in the morning and immediately after it head to the Henry Ford Museum. Next you visit the Ford Plant to see for yourself the all time busy production floor. Post this, bid Good-Bye to the Motor City to travel inland to the south of Lake Michigan and arrive at Chicago for an overnight stay. 

After visiting the Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and the Navy Pier, you will have the rest of the day at your leisure in Chicago. 

You are going to cross the corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms of the Midwest farm country today along with the Mississippi River to enter the state of Iowa at the Missouri River recreating the scene of Lewis & Clark 200 that occurred years ago. Enjoy an overnight stay in Sioux City. 

Moving westward while crossing the grasslands of South Dakota, you are going to arrive at Badlands National Park today. Be prepared to see the unique rock formations, largest protected mixed-grass prairie in the USA, more than two hundred species of birds and other mammals along with the most famous mule deer here. From here you proceed to the sacred site of Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore- the Black Hills. 

Today you would reach the state of Wyoming. It owns twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands. From here you move to Cody for an overnight stay. In case the weather or road conditions are adverse in Yellowstone, your overnight stay would be arranged in Billings/Livingston, Montana. 

Today you would drive through the Wyoming Mountains to reach America’s first National Park- Yellowstone. You are going to have an exceptional experience of this geothermal wonderland that owns- geysers, waterfalls, wildlife and canyons. You would visit Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Canyon’s marvelous falls and the stunning Hayden Valley. 

Today you would visit the Grand Teton National Park (dependent on the weather conditions) to get enchanted by the mountains towering over 13,000 ft. Also, you would visit the Snake River Outlook, renowned due to Ansel Adam’s iconic shot. From here, you proceed to Utah, famous for the Mormon Community. You are going to take a short tour of its capital- Salt Lake City, also counted among the best-planned cities of the country. The landmarks covered would include- the State Capital building, the Temple Square and the Tabernacle. Finally the tour would be wrapped for your arrival at a hotel in the evening. 

Today you would take a journey to the stunning Bryce Canyon. Get ready to be enchanted by the vivid colors of sandstones spires and pinnacles. If the weather conditions remain favorable, you would also stay here at night for stargazing. 

You would leave Bryce Canyon today morning and head to Lake Powell that casts spell with its clear blue waters splashing against the red canyon walls. It is the second largest artificial lake in America and a part of series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River. From here you move to see the one of the seven great natural wonders of the world- the colossal Grand Canyon National Park. You stop at the Canyon rim to have a complete experience of the mile-deep canyon’s tumbling gorges, intensifying spires, dead volcanoes, and the twisting Colorado River, below the rim. You tour would be wrapped from here to enjoy an overnight stay at the much famous stop on Historic Rout 66- Flagstaff. 

Bid Good-Bye to Flagstaff today and head to the “Entertainment Capital of the World”- Las Vegas. On your way you would cross Seligman, the time frozen town built along the Route 66. Upon reaching Las Vegas, the remaining day is at your leisure to explore this city at your own pace. 

Today you would move to Los Angeles via Mojave Desert enjoying the scenic setting of Joshua Trees decorating the mountainous landscape.  Upon reaching Los Angeles you would take the “city of Angles” tour that includes a visit to the Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills. Post this, the tour would be wrapped up and you would reach your hotel by afternoon. 

Today’s day is at your leisure. If you feel like you can opt for a full day tour to the Universal studios. Renowned as the world’s largest movie studio and theme park, this tour would give you an inside view of the sets revealing the secrets of legendry films. You can also take the Studio’s feature rides to add more adventure to your day. 

You would leave Los Angeles today in the morning to travel through Santa Barbara know for its Spanish heritage. Enjoy the palm-lined walkways demarcating white sandy beaches and “Baywatch” famed iconic lifeguard tower at this California’s most preferred holiday destination. 

Heading north to Carmel you will enjoy strolling through shops and galleries located in the vicinity of the renowned actor director Clint Eastwood’s home. After this, you are going to travel further north to visit Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Enjoy walking through the Pier to Cannery Row; now worldwide known due to the novelist John Steinbeck. Post this; you would travel through the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara to arrive at the “City by the Bay”- San Francisco. 

Enjoy an independent transfer to the international airport for your return flight today.