Best of USA
Experience Overview
LA, Vegas, NYC & Miami - you're not just seeing the best of the USA, you're seeing some of the best cities in the world. And you're doing it in the very best way. Dance the night away in Vegas, see beautiful South Beach & shop up a storm on Fifth Avenue.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Los Angeles: Tour Tinseltown. Filling up your Insta feed and taking in all the crazy sights in your stride. #travelgoals
- Las Vegas: Where else would you find the Eiffel Tower and a Sphinx on the same street? See all the weird and wonderful Vegas highlights.
- Las Vegas: Just when you thought Vegas couldn’t get any crazier, this nightly light show comes along and proves you wrong. Intense!
- Miami: Next stop: beach haven Miami. Resist the urge to dance around the plane singing “Welcome to Miami”.
- Miami: We love getting out on the water in Miami - it takes us back to the days of Miami Vice! You can experience it too, with a different angle on this legendary city on this 45 min jetboat ride around the harbour (in the fastest boat in South Florida, no less). Frame up some shots as you head past all the sights, like Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, the Coconut Grove, Star Island & Fisher Island for the best views of the Miami coastline.
- New York City: Try to contain your excitement as you jump on a jet to the The Big Apple.
- New York City: The Statue of Liberty. Empire State Building. Times Square. It’s all here to blow your mind and energise your senses.
- New York City: No trip to New York is complete without seeing the first lady of freedom. IRL.
Trip Details
Product Code: 17253
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 268.632A
Starts: Los Angeles (CA), United States Of America
Finishes: New York City, United States Of America
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,127 ($394 /day)
Itinerary
Hello America! Welcome to the City of Angels. Here you’ll meet the crew and kick off your trip in true A-list Hollywood style with visits to places you’ll recognise from the silver screen. It’s a jam-packed day with so much to see and do - from Melrose to Muscle Beach you’ll be wowed at every stop and your phone will no doubt be full of Instagram worthy pics. Tonight exchange highlights of the day over a delicious feast.
Accommodation: Line Hotel LA
Meals: Dinner
Today is all yours to explore the City of Angels - so do feel free to shop, dine and browse the museums to your heart's content. Feeling active, and wanna tick a biggie off your bucket list? This is your lucky day. You'll have the chance to hit the beach and learn how to surf with a qualified instructor. All levels are welcome, from beginners to total pros.
Accommodation: Line Hotel LA
A place of dreams and epic debauchery, this huge man-made entertainment precinct in the middle of the desert is all about total excess. You’ll be blinded by the bright lights and gobsmacked at the thought of all the $$$ running through more than 75 massive casinos. On arrival, enjoy a tour of the famous ‘Strip’, including a stop for pics at the legendary Vegas sign, will show you what’s on offer after dark in this outrageous city.
Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Spend the morning lazing by the poolside sipping on recovery cocktails. Or ride an ATV into the Mojave Desert. There's so much to do. Plus, this city has some quirkier offerings too, like the Neon Museum and the Atomic Testing Museum.
Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Our final day in 'Sin City' is open for you to let loose and enjoy. High roll (or observe from a safe distance) in one of the countless casinos, do some bargain-hunting in the factory outlets, admire the elaborate synchronised fountains of The Bellagio. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and we're staying one more night.
Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
This morning we trade one hot spot for another as we board our flight to Miami! Get ready for beaches, glamour and excitement. Welcome to Miami, Bienvenido a Miami! We'll swap the bling for beaches today as we touch down in Florida's Southeastern tip. Today's a free day for you to soak up as much of that Florida sunshine and sea as you can. Tomorrow we'll check out the Cuban-influenced downtown and the colourful buildings & white sands of glamorous South Beach.
Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Another day in this eclectic city, and there's SO much to see and do. If you want to take the adrenaline up a notch, why not live out your Miami Vice dreams on a Thriller speedboat tour of the bay? Or you could take a stroll down South Beach and peruse the art deco buildings and bright neon lights, before it's time to explore Miami's iconic club scene.
Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
You’ll discover energetic Miami today with free time to do as you please. This urban tropical paradise is a fabulous place to people watch (or celebrity spot), so head down to Ocean Avenue and drink it all in. Swimming, bike riding tours or museum visits are also on the cards this afternoon. Little Havana is a must see with Cuban flavours to taste, dominoes to be played and salsa music to be danced to. Tonight, get into the nighttime vibes once again, because well, why not?
Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
It’s our last day in Miami, and by now we’re definitely feeling like locals. If you haven’t yet copped yourself a fedora, taken that classic insta pic by a vintage car or seen all the sights you wanted to see, now’s your chance. Let loose on the city’s vintage stores to stock up on souvenirs, or even take the day to get in that all-important tanning sesh - this is our last day in Miami, after all. Tonight, we’ll sip margaritas and swap stories about our highlights, ready for our morning flight the next day.
Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
One more Cuban coffee for the road and we’ll bid our farewells to marvellous Miami before jumping on our included flight to the Big Apple.
Accommodation: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Welcome to New York! Today, get up close to one of the world’s most recognisable icons, the Statue of Liberty, then you can take off at your own pace and discover more of the ultimate big city. Get on 2 wheels in a fun optional guided tour and peddle your way through Central Park, New York’s heart and “lungs”. Your Trip Manager knows this popular haunt’s hidden spots and will tell you all about this iconic green space. Otherwise, get familiar with New York’s various flavours and step into its global kitchen. Try some hand made pasta in atmospheric Little Italy, or authentic noodles from a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in bustling Chinatown. Pick up a bagel and some salami from a deli or buy an authentic American hot dog from a street stand.
Accommodation: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)
Another day, another bite of the Big Apple. Soak up the bohemian feel of the former centre point of the folk movement, Greenwich Village. This hub of alternative culture still has a buzzing street life and cute, sidewalk cafes. Take a walk through stylish Soho and check out its hip, funky boutiques, the warehouse district and its trademark iron architecture. Shopping-wise, New York is one of the world’s hottest cities and a leading trend-setter, so get some tips from your Trip Manager on where to go for the latest fashions. Use your free night to head back to your favourite city spot for a cocktail or ask your Trip Manager for some fresh ideas and head out with your friends.
Accommodation: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)
Your trip comes to an end this morning, so say adios to your Trip Manager and all your new pals. Time to start planning your next holiday, eh! Reunion in Europe perhaps?
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
You definitely do see the best of USA in this trip! The places we visited were amazing and the accommodation was very nice especially in Las Vegas. My tour buddies were also very friendly and chilled out. I was told that the trip would start at the Line Hotel LA but then it got changed to the Kawada. I had already booked a room at the Line and was unable to get a refund, so I had to take a taxi to the Kawada the next morning.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Jack - Traveled, May 2024
The trip was fabulous. Had an amazing time and met some great people. Was a knowledgable and very helpful tour guide. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone you won’t regret it! The staff were really helpful arranging payments.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Catherine - Traveled, May 2024
This trip was exactly what I had hoped for and more. Our tour guild was fantastic, she had so much knowledge and was always on the ball so I could enjoy my trip without a worry. This was my first international solo trip and this contiki trip was definitely the way to go. Going with contiki took all stress away as Olivia would update us on where we’re going/staying and helped with everything including figuring out the flights and hotels. She also always had a positive attitude and made the experience very enjoyable 10/10 :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
Carissa - Traveled, May 2024
The trip was absolutely amazing. We did and saw so much, our tour guide was incredible. She had so much local knowledge of each place we visited and ensured we got the most out of every day. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had her for our tour. If you’re thinking of booking this trip, do it!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
I had the best time! I was a little concerned, as I had no idea what to expect, but from the moment I met our tour guide, I knew I’d made the right decision. She was funny, and obviously very passionate about her job, and her enthusiasm for the places we visited was infectious. We saw the most amazing sights, I did things I never expected myself to do, and I met the most amazing people who I hope to keep in touch with. I’m so glad I booked this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2024
Jorja - Traveled, May 2024
Best of the USA was fantastic! It covered all the bases and had a good amount of free time. It definitely gave us the confidence to travel on our own after the trip. Our trip manager was incredible, she knew where all the good spots were and made us feel super comfortable. Would highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/25/2024
Agnikrit - Traveled, May 2024
The destinations decided were absolutely great. Did not expect Miami to be such a fun time! Highly recommend the add ons such as the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, ATV etc. great fun! Have to make a special mention to our Tour Guide she made this trip from good to great! Very informative, very helpful, always understanding, continuously went above and beyond making it fun for everyone. Just to be picky the only one thing I would ask Contiki to reconsider is regarding the accommodation in Miami with Moxie. The continental breakfast offered is very poor, to the extent that various cereals were on offer but the staff refused to provide bowls, stating we had to use plastic cups. Further to this, they did not have the breakfast ready on the day we were leaving but our Tour Guide went above and beyond, arranged for a drink and snack, which really speaks to her professionalism and dedication. Overall fanastic trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/24/2024
Adam - Traveled, May 2024
Was our tour guide, and she definitely delivered a t fun and enjoyable experience everyday. Always helpful you just have to ask and she will help the best she can. A guide full of knowledge and experience very patient when something doesn’t go to plan overall best of USA is a great experience and i highly recommend for the job for future tours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Cj - Traveled, May 2024
It was the time of my life was an electric tour guide! She gave us great advice, and recommendations as well as educated us on all the cities we were entering. It was a pleasure to be travelling with her. If it wasn’t for I don’t think we would’ve have the best time that we did. Especially dealing with people who make it hard to have a good time, she did so well considering. I do think that the LA part of our trip could have more activities as it is so large and there’s so much to do there. I also think excluding the location, the Miami accomodation wasn’t as nice as the rest of the hotels we stayed. I do think as this tour is in major cities there should be a lot more options for optional activities too. But that’s just my personal opinion. I booked through a travel agent so it was pretty easy for me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Overall, the itinerary and destinations are good and I would recommend going there, especially staying a few days early in LA and a few days late in New York. However, I felt the actual Contiki itself wasn't that worth it - it felt like me and my friend may as well have just done the trip ourselves, and I say this having done a previous contiki in another destination which was excellent. The trip manager did not do any icebreakers early on and as a result, our group, albeit small, didn't really know each other that well and wasn't that close. Contiki does not do that much included experiences and add-ons, we had to do those ourselves. Our trip manager did include some additional activities, however they were mainly centred around sports and drinking. They also do not give you any tours around the cities you visit (with the exception of LA). Additionally, the restaurants and clubs they took us to weren't that great. Our accommodation was especially poor in Miami and New York.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
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