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27 United States itineraries

3 days · USD 1,258 excl. flights

3 Days in Acadia National Park: Cadillac Mountain to the Coast

3 days on Mount Desert Island: base yourself in Bar Harbor for easy access to the Park Loop Road, Sand Beach, and the granite cliffs of the Beehive Trail. Experience the coast with a morning kayak tour, a lobster lunch at a local wharf, and sunset at the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Balanced...

3 days · USD 1,078 excl. flights

A 3-Day Big Sur Road Trip: Bixby Creek Bridge and the Coast

3 days exploring the Big Sur coastline and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Experience redwoods at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, panoramic views at Bixby Creek Bridge, and a sunset at Pfeiffer Beach. Base yourself in Carmel to balance small-town charm with easy access to the trails. The pace is comfortable...

7 days · USD 2,774 excl. flights

Monterey to LA in a Week: A California Coast Road Trip

A 7-day California road trip from Monterey to Los Angeles. Spend 2 days in Monterey (Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-Mile Drive), 2 days in Santa Barbara (Old Mission Santa Barbara, State Street), and 3 days in Los Angeles (Getty Center, Santa Monica Pier, Grand Central Market). Packed pace with...

2 days · USD 552 excl. flights

Death Valley in 2 Days: Badwater Basin and Zabriskie Point

2 days across Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells: soak in sunrise at Zabriskie Point, walk the Badwater Basin salt flats, and hike the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. This comfortable-paced road trip centers on desert exploration and scenic drives, with one central lodge as your base.

5 days · USD 1,914 excl. flights

Glacier National Park in 5 Days: Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Hikes

5 days exploring the west and east sides of Glacier National Park. Base yourself in Whitefish to hike the high-alpine trails, then move to West Glacier for boat tours on Lake McDonald. Experience the Going-to-the-Sun Road, spot wildlife at Logan Pass, and enjoy huckleberry pie in local villages....

3 days · USD 1,800 excl. flights

3 Days at the Grand Canyon: Bright Angel Trail and Mather Point

3 days exploring the South Rim: stay in Tusayan for quick access to the Bright Angel Trail and Mather Point, then transition to Grand Canyon Village for historic architecture at Hopi House. Comfortable pace with helicopter tours and stargazing sessions, relying on a rental car for seamless...

2 days · USD 642 excl. flights

Joshua Tree in 2 Days: Hidden Valley and Ryan Mountain

2 days exploring the high desert: base your stay in Joshua Tree Village or Twentynine Palms to maximize park time. Hike the Hidden Valley Nature Trail and Ryan Mountain for classic vistas, spend your afternoons bouldering at Hall of Horrors, and finish with a quiet night of stargazing at Keys...

3 days · USD 1,142 excl. flights

Key West in 3 Days: Hemingway's House and Duval Street

3 days in Key West: experience the island by bicycle and boat, staying in a local guesthouse in Old Town. Spend your days snorkeling at Fort Zachary Taylor, touring the Hemingway Home, and eating your way through Duval Street. Evenings focus on sunset sails from the Historic Seaport and seafood...

4 days · USD 1,694 excl. flights

Lake Tahoe in 4 Days: Emerald Bay and Sand Harbor

4 days between South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City. Experience Emerald Bay State Park, the Rubicon Trail, and Sand Harbor beach. This trip combines mountain hiking with lake kayaking and scenic gondola rides at a comfortable pace. Stay in one base per shore, relying on a rental car for short...

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