TRAILBLAZER64 DAYS CAMPING & LODGINGSo how about more than two months dedicated to all things Stateside? Combining our Coast to Coast North and Coast to Coast South Treks, creates one vast circuit that takes in the best of the US with a brief jaunt into Canada too. DAY 1/2 NEW YORK AREA > WASHINGTON DC Explore the parks, monuments and museums by day and visit the party centre of Georgetown by night.DAY 3/4 CAROLINAS/CHARLESTON Bond with new buddies on scenic mountain highways and waltz back in time amongst Charleston's historic mansions on Rainbow Row.DAY 5 ST AUGUSTINE Soak up the Spanish vibe, it's as simple as that! DAY 6 MIAMI (H) Magnificent Miami beckons with miles of white sandy beaches and countless palm trees swaying in the breeze.DAY 7/8 FLORIDA KEYS Admire crimson sunsets over conch fritters or Key Lime Pie, and swap tales of teeming coral reefs, before celebrating the night away.DAY 9/10 ORLANDO Escape from it all with an optional day at Disney World. Slip-slide around Wet 'n Wild or be drenched by SeaWorld's killer whales. DAY 11/12 PANAMA BEACH Dream of lazy beach days or windsurf and jet ski in the afternoon. The heat simmers beyond sundown in this good-time town.DAY 13/14 NEW ORLEANS (H) The French Quarter is bursting with tasty Cajun and Creole flavours and Jazz haunts. Party on Bourbon St, make like Huckleberry Finn on a river boat cruise or spot wildlife on an optional Louisiana swamp tour (a must do!).DAY 15-17 TEXAS/SAN ANTONIO You'll receive a warm-hearted welcome as you roll into the big, brash state of Texas. Make a beeline for the infamous Alamo in San Antonio and get your feet in a tangle with some good old country line dancing.DAY 18 WEST TEXAS Embrace the cowboy spirit with a night under the stars.DAY 19 CARLSBAD CAVERNS NP Test if you know your stalactite from your stalagmite at one of the largest cave systems in the world, boasting over 100 limestone caves. DAY 20/21 SANTE FE/MESA VERDE NP High in the desert foothills, Sante Fe claims to be the USA's first ever captial city. Check out the UFO Museum in Roswell where they say Aliens crashed to earth, and hike to the ancient cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park.DAY 22-24 COLORADO ROCKIES/ARCHES NP Pit yourself against amazing hiking and biking trails in the Rockies before being blown away by Arches National Park's surreal red and orange sandstone arches. Float down the Colorado River or tackle the terrain high above on a guided 4x4 tour.DAY 25 MONUMENT VALLEY The only things to pre-date the Native American culture are the massive towering rock formations which dominate the awe-inspiring landscape. Experience it up-close on an optional Navajo guided 4x4 ride before setting up camp.DAY 26/27 GRAND CANYON NP It looks spectacular from any angle but the sight of the grandest of canyons at sunset or sunrise is even more incredible. Tackle the steep hike deep into the canyon for a whole different perspective.64 DAYSTOUR FROM£3479TOUR PLUS FLIGHTS FROM£3969*46 Cross CountryDAY 28/29 LAKE POWELL/BRYCE CANYON NP Swim in the clear blue waters of Lake Powell or horse ride this stunning area. Bryce is next with the sun setting over its its knobbly hoodoos, weird and wonderful rock spires as far as the eye can see. DAY 30 ZION NP The gem of Utah's National Parks, with stunning 360-degree views, a well earned reward for tackling the hike to Angels Landing.DAY 31/32 LAS VEGAS (H) Sin City's glitziest and brashest spots are sure to impress as you cruise the Las Vegas Boulevard on an optional limo ride! Jump on the world's highest thrill ride at the Stratosphere Tower or win big at the Bellagio, star of Ocean's Eleven.DAY 33/34 SAN DIEGO It's all about the beach, bronzed bodies, big shades and baggy shorts in this year-round hotspot.DAY 35/36 LOS ANGELES (HP) Roll into larger-than-life LA. This is our turnaround point before heading back east, but you've just got time to check out Venice Beach.DAY 37 PACIFIC COAST Enjoy the views as you skirt along the coast before heading inland.DAY 38/39 YOSEMITE NP Prepare yourself for the extraordinary landscape with its glacier-carved granite monoliths and spectacular waterfalls. Keep your eyes peeled for black bears.DAY 40/41 SAN FRANCISCO (H) Next up, 'Everybody's Favourite City'. Sunlight on the bay, wispy fog around the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars climbing steep streets. Why not jump on an optional sailboat cruise?DAY 42-44 REDWOOD NP/OREGON Home to the tallest trees in the world and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on the Pacifi c Coast.DAY 45 SEATTLE (H) Beam yourself up to the top of the iconic Space Needle (optional) and gaze over the Emerald City, with Mount Rainier posing proudly in the distance.DAY 46 VANCOUVER With its stunning combination of mountains and coastline, Vancouver is a scenic delight. Check out the city nightlife in Gastown.DAY 47/48 BRITISH COLUMBIA/LAKE LOUISE Mirrored lakes, grizzled peaks and spectacular scenery, all best soaked up by renting a canoe.DAY 49/50 BANFF NP Follow in the footsteps of pioneers by hiking or mountain biking the show-stopping trails. A dunk in the hot springs and a drink or two later and it's time to hit the hay.DAY 51-53 GLACIER NP/MONTANA Often referred to as 'Big Sky Country', Montana and Glacier NP are a trekker's paradise, offering a healthy dose of the wow factor.DAY 54/55 YELLOWSTONE NP A superb wilderness of spouting geysers, waterfalls and mud pools. Keep an eye out for abundant wildlife of bison, bear and wolves.DAY 56/57 CODY, WYOMING/BLACK HILLS The old West is alive and well in the cowboy town of Cody and the Presidents are waiting at Mount Rushmore, but the massive Crazy Horse Monument steals the show.DAY 58/59 BADLANDS NP/SOUTH DAKOTA Cross Native American Sioux terrain and America's original western frontier, listen for howling coyotes as you grab some shut-eye.DAY 60-62 CHICAGO/OHIO (H) See the best of Chicago on one of Bobby's famous bike hikes, offering a unique perspective on the sights and attractions of the windy city! Leaving the shores of Lake Michigan we cross Indiana, bound for another of the great fi ve: Lake Erie.DAY 63 NIAGARA FALLS Just wait 'til you're on the water aboard the 'Maid of the Mist' cruise, where the cascades of America's greatest attraction pound, churn and foam right before you. DAY 64 NEW YORK AREA Travel through New York's Finger Lakes region and the Pocono Mountains en route to the New York area. Schedule some extra hotel nights and explore the sights and sounds of the Big Apple on your own.

47Cross CountryOPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Waverunners * Limo in Las Vegas Horseback riding * Disney World Monument Valley 4x4 tour Smithsonian National Museums Universal Studios * Grand Canyon scenic fl ight * Swamp tour * Wet 'n Wild water park * IMAX Theater * San Diego Zoo * SeaWorld Adventure Park * Chicago museums * Bobby's Bike Hike tour * Willis Tower Whitewater rafting * Sand dune buggies * Baseball game Mountain biking * Canoeing * San Francisco cable cars * Western rodeo (in season) * San Francisco Bay sunset cruise * Great National Park hikes See page 77 for more information.ACCOMMODATION: 51 nights camping, 12 hotel/hostel nightsEN ROUTE HOTELS: Approx $40 x 10 nights - ? LA or NYC area hotel included in price (HP)FOOD KITTY: Budget $10 x 64 daysCALIFORNIA MONTANA WYOMING OREGON BRITISH COLUMBIA WASHINGTON ALBERTA MINNESOTA PENNSYLVANIA WISCONSIN INDIANA IOWA ILLINOIS MEXICO CANADA UTAH ARIZONA NEVADA COLORADO NEW MEXICO TEXAS FLORIDA LOUISIANA ALABAMA MISSISSIPPI N. CAROLINA GEORGIA S.CAROLINA VIRGINIA San Francisco Atlantic Ocean Pacic Coast Yosemite NP Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver Redwood NPOregon Yellowstone NP Cody Montana Black Hills South Dakota Lake Louise Ban† NPOhio New York Niagara Falls Minnesota Chicago British Columbia Glacier NP PacicOceanGulf of Mexico Grand Canyon NP Las Vegas Monument Valley Zion NP Arches NP Santa Fe Colorado Rockies New Orleans Orlando San Diego Bryce Canyon NP St. Augustine Carlsbad Caverns NP Florida Keys Panama Beach Carolinas Washington D.C. TexasSan Antonio Charleston Mesa Verde NPBadlands NPHIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruiseEvening illumination visit to Washington DC monumentsNew Orleans' Bourbon StreetSan Antonio's RiverwalkAlien spotting in RoswellWalk the Golden Gate BridgeScenic walks and hikesCity tours of Las Vegas, Hollywood and San Francisco Sightseeing in Charleston, St Augustine, Florida Keys, Miami, San Diego, Santa Fe, Seattle, Vancouver and ChicagoNational Parks and monuments - Carlsbad Caverns, Mesa Verde, Rocky Mountains, Arches, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yosemite, Redwood, Banff/Lake Louise, Glacier, Yellowstone, Crazy Horse, Mount Rushmore and BadlandsProfessional tour leader, camping fees, equipment & transportationESSENTIAL INFORMATION DEP. NEW YORK TREK CODE: TNDEP. LOS ANGELES TREK CODE: TLFor a full list of dates and prices please see website* Flight prices subject to availability ? Tours departing from the New York area include 2 hotel nights (HP) in Los Angeles. Tours departing from Los Angeles include 2 hotel nights in the New York area.TOUR OPERATES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS START FINISH 201102 Apr 04 Jun30 Apr 02 Jul14 May 16 Jul04 Jun 06 Aug25 Jun 27 Aug09 Jul 10 Sep30 Jul 01 Oct20 Aug 22 Oct START FINISH 201126 Mar 28 May23 Apr 25 Jun21 May 23 Jul18 Jun 20 Aug02 Jul 03 Sep23 Jul 24 Sep20 Aug 22 Oct