San FranciscoPacic Coast Yosemite NPLos AngelesSeattle VancouverRedwood NPOregonYellowstone NPCodyMontanaSouth DakotaBlack HillsLake LouiseBan NPOhioNew YorkNiagara MinnesotaFallsChicago British ColumbiaGlacier NPGulf of MexicoPacicOceanBadlands NPTo book visit trekamerica.com or call 0844 576 1358HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDEDESSENTIAL INFORMATION COAST TO COAST NORTH28 DAYS CAMPING & LODGINGThis route carves a breathtaking trail through National Parks, over state lines and across the Canadian border. Party hard in city after city and expect a few oddball experiences thrown in for good measure! DAY 1 NEW YORK AREA > NIAGARA FALLS From the decks of the Maid of the Mist included boat tour, 'Falls' seems an understatement; the water absolutely thunders down. DAY 2 OHIO Skirt around Lake Erie, then onto another of the great five: Lake Michigan.DAY 3/4 CHICAGO (H) Hit the blues groove or seek out heaving dance and hip-hop beats in Wicker Park and Bucktown.DAY 5 SOUTH DAKOTA From the North Star State, cross native American Sioux lands.DAY 6 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK Spend the afternoon exploring the Park's surreal landscape and don't forget your camera for sunset!DAY 7 BLACK HILLS From afar the pine-coated hills do appear black. Closer up, Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument are simply awe-inspiring.DAY 8 CODY, WYOMING Named after William Cody (aka Buffalo Bill), the old west is alive and literally kicking here, with nightly rodeo shows. DAY 9/10 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Blaze the awesome trails of the world's first National Park , home to whooshing geysers, plus bison, elk and bear.DAY 11-13 MONTANA/GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Montana, called 'Big Sky Country' due to its numerous stars, is also a trekker's paradise. With two days in Glacier, you'll have plenty of time to explore the alpine meadows, snow-streaked cliffs and shimmering lakes.DAY 14/15 BANFF NATIONAL PARK Soothe aching limbs in the hot springs, scale Sulphur Mountain by scenic tramway and hike the wildlife-loaded landscapes. DAY 16 LAKE LOUISE With its chateau surrounded by towering mountain peaks, this turquoise lake looks like it's straight off a postcard.DAY 17 BRITISH COLUMBIA Soak up the mirrored lakes and more spectacular scenery.DAY 18 VANCOUVER No let-up in the scenic beauty; sunbathe, rollerblade with locals in Stanley Park, or shop along trendy Robson Street.DAY 19 SEATTLE (H) Take the glass-fronted elevator up the iconic Space Needle to gaze over the Emerald City or sample a coffee from the world's first Starbucks!DAY 20 OREGON The rugged Oregon coast is perfect for some dune buggy action!DAY 21/22 REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK Be amazed as you walk amongst towering redwoods, the undisputed giants of the forest.DAY 23/24 SAN FRANCISCO (H) Seek out bay views by cable car or on a sailboat cruise and then feast in Chinatown, as you tour the best of San Francisco.DAY 25/26 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Check out Giant Sequoias and then hike to falls fed by Sierra Nevadas snow. Either way, this park rocks!DAY 27/28 PACIFIC COAST/LOS ANGELES From coastal California to Hollywood with its sign perched high on the hill, enjoy the final days of the trip across this diverse continent. DEP. NEW YORK TREK CODE: TNNDEP. LOS ANGELES TREK CODE: TLNFor a full list of dates and prices please see website* Flight prices subject to availabilityTOUR OPERATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS START FINISH 201101 May 28 May29 May 25 Jun26 Jun 23 Jul24 Jul 20 Aug30 Jul 26 Aug07 Aug 03 Sep20 Aug 16 SepSTART FINISH 201108 May 04 Jun05 Jun 02 Jul19 Jun 16 Jul10 Jul 06 Aug23 Jul 19 Aug31 Jul 27 Aug14 Aug 10 Sep20 Aug 16 Sep28 DAYSTOUR FROM£1669TOUR PLUS FLIGHTS FROM£2139*43Cross Country Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruiseWalk the Golden Gate BridgeWalk amongst Giant SequoiasScenic walks and hikesCity tours of San Francisco and HollywoodSightseeing in Chicago, Vancouver and Seattle National Parks and monuments - Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff/Lake Louise, Redwood and YosemiteProfessional tour leader, camping fees, equipment & transportationOPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Baseball game * Mountain biking Horseback riding * Canoeing Chicago museums * Willis Tower Whitewater rafting * Sand dune buggies * Bobby's Bike Hike tour San Francisco cable cars * Western rodeo (in season) * San Francisco Bay sunset cruise * Great National Park hikes See page 77 for more information.ACCOMMODATION: 22 nights camping, 5 hotel nightsEN ROUTE HOTELS: Approx $45 x 5 nightsFOOD KITTY: Budget $10 x 28 days

DAY 1/2 NEW YORK AREA > WASHINGTON DC First stop, the capital! Smithsonian Museums, monuments, and Georgetown clubs make for one heady mix.DAY 3 VIRGINIA From stone monuments to rocky paths, the Appalachians welcome you to the rugged outdoors.DAY 4 TENNESSEE Battle the rapids on a fast and furious whitewater rafting trip. DAY 5 ALABAMA Roll into cotton country, a perfect spot to pitch canvas after exploring the Deep South.DAY 6/7 NEW ORLEANS (H) Browse funky shops in Bourbon Street, ride the Saint Charles Avenue Streetcar or hunt out jazz in a basement club.DAY 8 TEXAS The biggest of the continental states. Everything seems vast in this pancake-flat expanse.DAY 9/10 SAN ANTONIO Locals say the Alamo is full of ghosts, however the Riverwalk bars are full of life!DAY 11 TEXAS Enjoy great country music and wide open spaces in this state.DAY 12 CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK Descend into this weird and wonderful limestone world, where lumpy rocks resemble melted wax. DAY 13 NEW MEXICO/ARIZONA Take in the iconic cactus-studded landscape, then check out Roswell's UFO Museum for a seriously close encounter. DAY 14 MONUMENT VALLEY Prepare to be wowed by the iconic red mesas of the Navajo dust. DAY 15/16 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Enjoy sensational views along hiking trails or on an optional scenic flight.DAY 17/18 LAKE POWELL/ZION NATIONAL PARK A dip in Lake Powell cools you before walking or horse riding through more jaw-dropping scenery.DAY 19/20 LAS VEGAS (H) Back to city life with a bang! Clean out the casinos, stroll The Strip, then hit the round-the-clock parties in Sin City.DAY 21 LOS ANGELES (HP?) Celeb spot on a quick tour of Hollywood. DAY 22/23 PACIFIC COAST/MONTEREY After those city nights, chill out and cruise the coastal highway.DAY 24/25 SAN FRANCISCO (H) Walk the Golden Gate Bridge, dance at an ultra-cool bar or cruise the bay at sunset for a great view.DAY 26-28 YOSEMITE NP/LAKE TAHOE Cameras and comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring the meadows, cascades and Giant Sequoias.DAY 29-31 IDAHO/NEVADA/JACKSON Across the Western states rodeos, rafting and cowboy 'shoot-outs' add an extra 'yee-hah' to your trip.DAY 32/33 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Bubbling mud pools and erupting geysers will keep your camera clicking. Keep an eye out for bison, elk and bear!DAY 34 CODY Shake a leg and try some two-step in what some might say is the cowboy capital of the world.DAY 35 SIOUX INDIAN LANDS Span the immense plains populated by the Lakota Nation, natives of America. Harsh lunar landscapes give way to Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument, both memorials to giants of US history.DAY 36/37 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK/SOUTH DAKOTA Check out the Spam Museum and say hello to the Jolly Green Giant.DAY 38/39 CHICAGO (H) Catch it all on an included bike tour then burst onto that sultry Chicago blues scene. DAY 40 OHIO Skirt the Great Lakes and ride the greatest rollercoaster in the world at Cedar Point!DAY 41/42 NIAGARA FALLS/NEW YORK AREA Get soaked on the included Maid of the Mist cruise. Add an extra day or two to explore the Big Apple itself.GRAND TREK42 DAYS CAMPING & LODGINGThis fast and furious loop showcases the best of the States. Six non-stop weeks cram in parks and peaks, the Mexican and Canadian frontiers, the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, ghost towns and skyscraping cities and everything else in between.42 DAYSTOUR FROM£2439TOUR PLUS FLIGHTS FROM£2859*44 Cross Country