USA Tours & Road Trips

Self-drive holidays are our most popular USA tours, as you’ll be able to tick off multiple places at your own pace. You’ll pick up your hire car – or motorhome, if you prefer – and set off on a road trip, with all your accommodation pre-booked along your route. So you can enjoy a hassle-free adventure.

One of our favourite self-drive USA tours is the Route 66 Road Trip. Starting with a few days in Chicago, this sixteen-day itinerary includes says in world-famous destinations including Oklahoma, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, allowing you to admire the views and attractions in style.

Alternatively, music lovers might prefer to do a road trip around The Deep South. Our 11-day American Rhythms Self Drive starts and finishes in New Orleans, taking in the iconic Southern states of Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. You can listen to fantastic live jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll, learn about the region's fascinating history, and taste the mouth-watering flavours of classic Southern fare.

Whatever your adventure you'll find a USA self-drive road trip for you from our wide range of itineraries.

An escorted tour is perfect for travellers who want to sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving. You’ll journey across breathtaking landscapes in an air-conditioned coach, while your Tour Director tells your group all about the USA's culture, history and natural wonders.

We offer lots of exciting escorted USA tours, but the 15-day Rocky Mountain Frontiers is the cream of the crop. This jam-packed trip takes you through the American Prairies and Rockies and takes in six different states. Explore iconic cities and great national parks, and discover the diverse cultures and cuisines of the Southwest.

If city life is more your thing be sure to check out our exciting 15-day Western Discovery tour, you’ll discover California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Marvel at glittering Las Vegas, explore Cali’s sun-soaked cities and explore Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. This circular route allows you to see the highlights, landmarks and stunning scenery of four of the Western states. And remember you can sit back and relax as this is a fully escorted tour with both a driver and a guide.

With durations from six days to three weeks, you'll find the perfect USA-escorted tour for you from our wide range of itineraries.

If you’re keen to travel independently, consider booking a multi-centre holiday to the USA. This kind of trip allows you to combine two or more destinations into one easy getaway and, best of all, you can choose how much time to spend in each.

For example, you could book a tailor-made trip to Boston, Washington and New York. This impressive trio serves up all sorts of adventures. In Boston be sure to check out the historic freedom trail or take a day trip to Salem. Then, in Washington, DC marvel at those historic sites including the White House and many more. Your holiday concludes with a few days in the Big Apple, where you can shop ‘til you drop, watch theatrical shows, and visit iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.

With a multi-centre holiday, you choose the destinations and the duration of each, and our Travel Specialists will pull it all together for you. Looking for inspiration? check out some of our suggested itineraries.

USA tours are often best between May and September, when you can usually expect sunshine and blue skies.

It’s warm and sunny somewhere in the USA all year round. But you’ll also catch superb snow here in winter for skiing. Spring weather’s fresh and pretty in most northern and northeast states. And autumn all over New England is colourful enough to be described as a natural phenomenon.

For dry weather and low humidity on the northeast coast, plan your USA holiday for spring or autumn. Summer is often stifling, and winter can be very cold and snowy – great for skiing in Vermont and Christmas shopping in New York, but not so pleasant for sightseeing. 

The west coast is generally warm, with temperatures as high as 40°C in California during summer. And, although winters are cooler, 20°C in December isn’t unusual here. Meanwhile, the Deep South sees very hot, humid summers, so it’s best to visit in spring or autumn. For year-round sunshine, as its nickname suggests, Florida is one of the best states to go to.