13 Days | From the big city to the beach on a fun-filled journey
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Hit the road on a historical, scenic and musical pilgrimage from New York to Miami over 13 days. Admire the profound monuments of the USA’s capital, wind through the jaw-dropping Appalachian Mountains, hit up the live music along Honky-Tonk Highway, cruise the murky swamplands of the Mississippi and hit up buzzing Bourbon Street. Chill out in the Florida Panhandle, seek thrills in Orlando and boogie down in Miami. This carefully designed route encompasses everything from political history to musical legacies – and with less drive time and more jive time, you’re guaranteed to maximise your experiences in the essential destinations.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Jersey City, United States
- Finish
- Miami, United States
- Theme
- 18 to 35s
- Destinations
- United States
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 18 - Max 35
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- SSYD
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- Discover the museums, memorials and monuments along the American History trail – from the significant sites of Philadelphia to the capital-city icons of Washington DC.
- Pump up your camping experience in the jaw-dropping Appalachian Mountains. Share stories around the campfire in a truly spectacular spot.
- Choose to cruise the murky marshlands of Honey Island and spot resident alligators in what’s considered to be one of the most natural and unspoiled river swamps in the country.
- Get into the groove of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, lively cities notorious for their rich music and nightlife scenes.
- Round off your adventure in Miami – bursting with beautiful beaches, great food and Cuban culture, there’s heaps of fun to be had.
- This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
- Although our private vehicles do have air conditioning, it has to work pretty hard to keep a full group cool. Expect to feel hot during summer and cold at other times of the year, especially at night. Please consider the season and research the weather conditions to determine the best time to travel for you. Remember to come prepared with adequate clothing.
- This trip involves either a partial or full camping experience, giving you access to more remote destinations at close proximity, and the joy of camping under the night skies and beside a campfire. This is a participatory trip – a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride, but you are part of a team! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It’s all about giving your new travel mates a hand, and everyone knows there’s nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own!
- That teamwork also extends to our optional food kitty of approximately USD 15 per day, run to cover the cost of meals. This kitty saves you worrying about stuff like where to get food or what exactly sales tax is and helps keep your costs down. Instead of paying individually as you go, it means we can bulk purchase items and cook our own food – though there’s always the chance to use it for the occasional pizza night! The kitty is optional and for your convenience, so if you've got specific dietary requirements you can opt out and purchase (and cook) your own food.
- Ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Private van
Camping (with facilities) (7 nights), Hotel (2 nights), Hostel (Multishare) (3 nights)
- Philadelphia - City highlights stop
- Meet NYC, Philadelphia city tour
- Included Washington DC Bike & Roll Tour
- Washington DC Memorials at Night driving tour
- Shenandoah Nat'l Park ‐ guided hike
- Nashville - Downtown and Country Music Orientation
- Memphis Downtown Orientation
- Honey Island Swamp Tour
- French Quarter Orientation
- Henderson Beach State Park Entrance
- Miami Beach and Little Havana introduction
- Washington DC - National Museum of Crime and Punishment - Free
- Washington DC - National Museum of American History - Free
- Washington DC - Newseum - USD22
- Washington DC - National Museum of Natural History - Free
- Washington DC - National Air & Space Museum - Free
- Washington DC - International Spy Museum - USD21
- Washington DC - National Gallery of Art - Free
- Washington DC - National Archives - Free
- Arlington - National Cemetery DC - Free
- Nashville - Wildhorse Saloon & line dancing - USD10
- Nashville - Ryman Auditorium Tour - USD14
- Nashville - Country Music Hall of Fame - USD26
- Nashville - Tennessee State Museum - Free
- Orlando - Universal Studios Day Pass - USD120
- Orlando - Walt Disney World Day Pass - USD110
Dates and availability
Important notes
1.Your adventure begins promptly at 10am on Day 1 at Grove Street PATH Station in Jersey City, New Jersey, and finishes at check out in Miami on Day 13.
2.A sleeping bag is required for this trip.
3. Please note that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 and in some parts of Canada it's 19.
4. Tipping your Leader: While it may not be customary in your home country, tipping it is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry in North America. As a guideline, US$10-20 per person per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length and involvement of your leader on your trip. Tipping is always appreciated.
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