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USA Road Trip | End Los Angeles | 2026
Tour Description:
Wanna scratch the best cities and biggest national parks of the south off your list, once and for all? This is the USA road trip for you. Starting out in majestic Miami, you’ll hit the road to discover cinema royalty in Orlando, all things country in Nashville and all things NASA in Houston. From Moab, you’ll visit the Big 5 National Parks of Utah – including the Grand Canyon – before finishing up in LA. With steaks, soul, giant bear statues and much more across 23 days.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 29 Jan 26 — Friday 20 Feb 26 | Starting at $5,100 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Mar 26 — Friday 03 Apr 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 02 Apr 26 — Friday 24 Apr 26 | Starting at $5,116 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 07 May 26 — Friday 29 May 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Friday 03 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 09 Jul 26 — Friday 31 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 06 Aug 26 — Friday 28 Aug 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Sep 26 — Friday 25 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 01 Oct 26 — Friday 23 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 29 Oct 26 — Friday 20 Nov 26 | Starting at $5,100 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Dec 26 — Friday 25 Dec 26 | Starting at $5,419 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Dec 26 — Friday 15 Jan 27 | Starting at $5,419 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDining Summary
7 Dinner (D)
20 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
Miami: Hit the streets of Miami to explore all the attractions that make the city wonderful – including South Beach and Little Havana too.
Orlando: Can you handle this level of excitement? All of your childhood dreams are about to come true...
Savannah: Take a whistle-stop tour of Savannah, and tick another awesome city off your list.
Augusta: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
Nashville: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
Memphis: Trust us, you’ll be feeling anything but blue after trying the food here.
New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
Houston: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park.
Houston: Thought of as the centrepiece of downtown Houston, it’d be rude not to pay Market Square Park a visit while we’re here in Houston.
Houston: We can’t fly you to the moon (not yet anyway) but we can offer you the next best thing… expect to learn plenty about interstellar travel.
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.
Dallas: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, including the Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, the Dallas Reunion Tower and more.
Amarillo: A rainbow-coloured art installation. Made from Cadillacs in the desert. That glows in the dark. Why the heck not?
Amarillo: Whether you take it rare, medium or well done, your dinner tonight will be served with a side of unforgettable.
Albuquerque: We’ll gather at the gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico for a truly unique experience, learning all about Pueblo history, culture and art while contributing towards its preservation.
Denver: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of Denver, exploring all the major sites like 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square, Denver Milk Market and more.
Canyonlands National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Arches National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Grand Canyon National Park: You’ll discover the gargantuan beauty of Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and the Grand Canyon.
Capitol Reef National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Bryce Canyon National Park: Everything’s bigger in America: even the national parks. Red ‘hoodoo’ rocks and pink cliffs are the ideal backdrop for that magical sunset.
Zion National Park: Navigate the red-sand landscape and see the epic canyon, hanging waterfalls and emerald pools.
Zion National Park: Lunches don’t get more scenic than this!
Bryce Canyon National Park: We’ll wake up bright and early for a morning hike across Bryce Canyon’s very own Wall Street. (Google it!)
Lake Powell: You’ll be taken aback by its sprawling beauty!
Horseshoe Bend: AKA the most-photographed stretch of the Colorado River, with very good reason.
Grand Canyon National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Grand Canyon: An experience you’ll want to relive in your mind. Over and over again. #travelgoals
Grand Canyon National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Grand Canyon National Park: One obligatory ‘road trip’ pic, coming right up.
Las Vegas: As we make our way along the iconic Las Vegas strip, you’ll have the chance to pop out and get a pic of the ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign.
7 Dinner (D)
20 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
Miami: Hit the streets of Miami to explore all the attractions that make the city wonderful – including South Beach and Little Havana too.
Orlando: Can you handle this level of excitement? All of your childhood dreams are about to come true...
Savannah: Take a whistle-stop tour of Savannah, and tick another awesome city off your list.
Augusta: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
Nashville: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, setting you up for some exploration of your own.
Memphis: Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.
Memphis: Trust us, you’ll be feeling anything but blue after trying the food here.
New Orleans: Get to know New Orleans, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.
New Orleans: Sample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city's food culture.
Houston: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, checking out all the major sites such as Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park.
Houston: Thought of as the centrepiece of downtown Houston, it’d be rude not to pay Market Square Park a visit while we’re here in Houston.
Houston: We can’t fly you to the moon (not yet anyway) but we can offer you the next best thing… expect to learn plenty about interstellar travel.
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.
Dallas: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of the city, including the Dealey Plaza, the Arts District, the Dallas Reunion Tower and more.
Amarillo: A rainbow-coloured art installation. Made from Cadillacs in the desert. That glows in the dark. Why the heck not?
Amarillo: Whether you take it rare, medium or well done, your dinner tonight will be served with a side of unforgettable.
Albuquerque: We’ll gather at the gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico for a truly unique experience, learning all about Pueblo history, culture and art while contributing towards its preservation.
Denver: Your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour of Denver, exploring all the major sites like 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square, Denver Milk Market and more.
Canyonlands National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Arches National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Grand Canyon National Park: You’ll discover the gargantuan beauty of Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and the Grand Canyon.
Capitol Reef National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Bryce Canyon National Park: Everything’s bigger in America: even the national parks. Red ‘hoodoo’ rocks and pink cliffs are the ideal backdrop for that magical sunset.
Zion National Park: Navigate the red-sand landscape and see the epic canyon, hanging waterfalls and emerald pools.
Zion National Park: Lunches don’t get more scenic than this!
Bryce Canyon National Park: We’ll wake up bright and early for a morning hike across Bryce Canyon’s very own Wall Street. (Google it!)
Lake Powell: You’ll be taken aback by its sprawling beauty!
Horseshoe Bend: AKA the most-photographed stretch of the Colorado River, with very good reason.
Grand Canyon National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Grand Canyon: An experience you’ll want to relive in your mind. Over and over again. #travelgoals
Grand Canyon National Park: So you can forget waiting around in the line!
Grand Canyon National Park: One obligatory ‘road trip’ pic, coming right up.
Las Vegas: As we make our way along the iconic Las Vegas strip, you’ll have the chance to pop out and get a pic of the ‘Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYMiami to Orlando
Welcome to the American road trip of your lifetime. Today you’ll meet your fellow roadies for a brief tour of our starting point – Miami – before we hit the coach and make way for our first destination: Orlando. Orlando, here we go. We'll hit the hay tonight, ready for a star-studded day tomorrow.
Orlando
Today is your opportunity to visit the epic Universal Studios, where you can visit Diagon Alley, splash around in the vast water park or visit the islands of adventure. There's something for everyone in this dizzying spectacle of rides, film and entertainment.
Orlando to Augusta via Savannah
You can leave your Mickey ears on, but we're on the move again today... Our stop-off for today is Savannah, known for its cathedrals and majestic water fountains. Keep your eyes peeled for horse-drawn carriages as we check out the pretty parks. Augusta is home to the world-famous Masters Golf Course. Later tonight, your Trip Manager will get you acquainted with the city with a brief orientation tour.
Augusta to Nashville
Today we'll head from the home of golf (and the boyhood home of former president Woodrow Wilson) to the home of country music. All in a day's work... Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. After a brief orientation tour from your Trip Manager, we'll head for dinner.
Nashville
Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the lowdown on this city's musical past.
Nashville to Memphis
Sorry Nash, but we gotta dash. Next up, it's the home of the King himself... Welcome to Memphis. Here you'll have a free afternoon to explore, but we have plenty of optional activities for you to choose from. Memphis is the home of Elvis Presley, and you'll have the chance to visit Graceland (his former home) and Sun Studios (where he recorded many of his albums). Also in Memphis is the Civil Rights Museum, where you'll have the chance to pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr, a vital force during the civil rights movement.
Memphis to New Orleans
Speaking of 'a little more action', it's time for us to head to our next destination - New Orleans. The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive. We'll check out the French quarter and jam in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course.
New Orleans
New Orleans, baby... You have the whole of today to soak up the sounds, smells and songs of a truly soulful city. How about an airboat swamp tour out on the Mississippi?
New Orleans to Houston
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, it's time to make our way to Texas' largest city, Houston. With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger-than-life reputation. After we arrive and Check in to our hotel, your Trip Manager will take you on a city orientation tour, checking Buffalo Bayou, City Hall and Heritage Society Park off your bucket list... and Market Square Park too.
Houston to Dallas/Forth Worth
Houston, we have a... great day ahead of us today, starting out with a tour of the NASA Space Centre. (Would you believe us if we said it was out of this world?) After that, we'll hit the road once again, this time with Dallas in our sights. Here in Dallas/Fort Worth, we'll visit the historic stockyards, chill with the cattle and tuck into a BBQ dinner too. Get a load of that sizzling sunset!
Dallas/Forth Worth
Today you're mostly free to explore Dallas however you like, but first, your Trip Manager will take you on an orientation tour, which includes the Dealey Plaza, The Arts District and the Dallas Reunion Tower.
Dallas/Forth Worth to Amarillo
Rise and shine! Does anyone know the way to Amarillo? We do. In fact, we're headed to this larger-than-life city this morning. Here we are. In true Americana Style, we'll visit Cadillac Ranch – a unique art exhibit celebrating the golden age of Cadillacs. Next, we'll beef up our evening with a Texan steakhouse dinner (and all the trimmings too). But before we go any further, has anyone seen Sweet Marie?
Amarillo to Albuquerque
Adios, Amarillo. Today we're making our way to New Mexico - next stop, Albuquerque. This afternoon we'll embark on a unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to the Pueblo Cultural Centre - dedicated to preserving Pueblo Indian culture. Afterwards, you're free to explore the city however you like.
Albuquerque to Denver
We'll make a flying start to the day today - literally. That's right, today you have the opportunity to take a scenic Hot Air Balloon ride with your crew. Cameras at the ready folks. Afterwards, we'll make our way to dreamy Denver. Here in Denver, you'll check out all the major sites with your Trip Manager and fellow travellers, including the 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square and Denver Milk Market.
Denver
Today is your to explore Denver however you like. Don't miss the botanical gardens, the Art Museum and the Science & Nature museum. Plus, you could catch an epic sunset from the City Park. There's so much, and there's no time to waste
Denver to Moab
Today we'll leave Denver in our rearview. But before that, you have the chance to take part in ziplining! Then, with Moab firmly in our sights - here, we, go! Well hello there, Moab - home to rock art, dinosaur bones and plenty of national parks (which you'll get to know pretty well with Contiki.) Tonight we'll grab a bite to eat and then hit the hay - a big day awaits us tomorrow.
Moab with Canyonlands and Arches National Park
Our mission for the next few days is a simple (but very epic) one: tick the Big 5 national parks of Utah off our bucket list, starting with Canyonlands. Desert landscapes, with an almost perfect 8-shaped river running through it - Canyonlands is sure to stay with you for a while. Home to over 2,000 sandstone arches and sublime views, you'll be posing for selfies left, right and centre here at the Arches. Back in Moab, with a head full of beautiful scenery and a camera-reel full of awesome content, we'll hit the hay tonight, ready for more of the same in the morning!
Moab to Bryce Canyon via Capitol Reef National Park
Wakey wakey, roadies. Today we'll make our way to the next national park on our hitlist: Capitol Reef. Here in red rock country, your jaw will drop and the size, scale and utter beauty of Capitol Reef's cliffs and canyons. Enjoy yourself on one of the USA's very best hikes. And if you thought THAT was amazing, you’ll have the chance to go horse riding in Bryce Canyon National Park.
Bryce Canyon and Zion
This morning we'll have a change of scenery and head to Zion National Park for the day. Journeying into the Zion Canyon, our jaws will drop at the towering white, pink and red Navajo sandstone cliffs, surrounded by hanging gardens, soaring peaks, wildlife and birdsong. We'll spend most of today here, so pack some snacks and wear your best boots to get the most out of the day. There's no shortage of trails of all different levels, not to mention restaurants and cafes. Back in Bryce, you'll have the chance to kick back with your crew and chat about what an amazing day it's been.
Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon via Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell
Today we'll journey from one canyon to the next. We'll finish up today at the big one, the Grand Canyon, but we have a few saucy stop-offs along the way. A meander of the colorado river, which just so happens to be shaped like a horseshoe - Mother Nature, you've outdone yourself with this one! This reservoir is visited by over 2 million people every year, and once you catch it IRL you'll understand exactly why. And now for the one you've been dreaming about (even more than the rest). The star of your USA itinerary. Yup, it's the Grand Canyon. It's about to get extra special too, because tonight we'll be marvelling at the sunset from the South Rim. Charge your phone, clear space on your camera, and prepare to weep.
Grand Canyon
You will be contemplating life, existence, and the immense size of the Grand Canyon with a free day to spend in Grand Canyon National Park. You can spend your day feeling a part of the wilderness as you go hiking through the exposed rock, but by far the most spine tingling experience at this natural wonder is one of our optional chopper rides through the UNESCO World Heritage site. Indulgent sure, but one of those life moments you deserve to treat yourself to.
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
With the timeless beauty of the Grand Canyon imprinted in our brains forever, we'll swap hiking boots for dancing shoes as we pull up in Sin City via the historic Route 66. We've reached the one and only Sin City. Upon arrival we'll cruise the iconic strip & check out the Vegas sign. Feeling romantic? Stop by and see one of the many Elvis impersonators for a shotgun wedding ceremony, and maybe even get hitched yourself...(joking).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.
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
After partying it up in Las Vegas, we'll take the scenic route through the Mojave Desert. And there you have it, folks. We may have ran out of road on our USA road trip but things could be worse - you're in the City of Angels after all! There are plenty of activities here to keep the stars in your eyes, and if you're strapped for ideas, you could always set about planning the next adventure with your new Contiki family (just a thought).
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
