Best of USA | 2026

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Best of USA | 2026" tour, exploring the vibrant cities of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, and New York City. Begin your journey in Los Angeles, capturing iconic Hollywood sights before heading to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, where the famous Strip awaits. Experience the vibrant culture and stunning beaches of Miami, and then fly to the bustling streets of New York City to visit landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. Enjoy seamless travel with included flights between cities and comfortable accommodations at stylish hotels. With a mix of guided tours and free time, this tour offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, ensuring you experience the best of each city. Indulge in included breakfasts and dinners, and make the most of optional activities to tailor your trip to your interests.

Highlights
  • Los Angeles: Tour Tinseltown and capture iconic Hollywood sights.
  • Las Vegas: Explore the famous Strip and its unique attractions like the Eiffel Tower and a Sphinx.
  • Las Vegas: Experience the vibrant nightly light show.
  • Miami: Enjoy the beaches and vibrant culture of this beach haven.
  • New York City: Visit iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Times Square.
  • New York City: Discover the bohemian vibe of Greenwich Village and the trendy boutiques of Soho.
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.
Optional Activities
Activities such as surfing lessons in Los Angeles, ATV rides in the Mojave Desert, and guided tours in New York are not included.
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and nightlife activities are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
Destinations
  • North America
  • USA
Tour Types
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach Tours
  • Shopping
  • Cultural
  • Surfing
  • Adventure Tours

Location: Los Angeles

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Line Hotel LA

Accommodation Name: Line Hotel LA

Meals: Dinner

Location: Los Angeles

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Line Hotel LA

Accommodation Name: Line Hotel LA

Location: Las Vegas

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.<br/>

Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Las Vegas

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.<br/>

Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Location: Las Vegas

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.<br/>

Accommodation: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Accommodation Name: The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)

Location: Miami

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Miami

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Miami

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?<br/>

Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Miami

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Catalina Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: New York City

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)

Accommodation Name: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: New York City

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)

Accommodation Name: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: New York City

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Moxy Midtown (multi-share) (or similar)

Location: New York City

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?<br/>

Included
  • Dining
    -The tour includes 4 dinners and 5 breakfasts.
  • Tour of Los Angeles
    -Experience a tour of Tinseltown in Los Angeles, capturing all the iconic sights.
  • Las Vegas Highlights
    -See the Eiffel Tower and a Sphinx on the same street and enjoy a nightly light show in Las Vegas.
  • Miami Experience
    -Visit the beach haven of Miami and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere.
  • Flight to New York
    -Included flight from Miami to New York City.
  • New York City Sights
    -Visit iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Times Square in New York City.
  • Transport
    -Travel seamlessly between destinations with included flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Las Vegas to Miami, and Miami to New York.
  • Accommodation
    -Stay in comfort at the Line Hotel LA, The Strat Hotel & Casino, Catalina Hotel, and Moxy Midtown (multi-share) or similar accommodations.

Not Included
  • Optional Activities
    -Activities such as surfing lessons in Los Angeles, ATV rides in the Mojave Desert, and guided tours in New York are not included.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and nightlife activities are not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
Yes, the tour includes flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Las Vegas to Miami, and Miami to New York, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey across the USA's most vibrant cities.
Yes, optional activities such as surfing lessons in Los Angeles, ATV rides in the Mojave Desert, and guided tours in New York are available but not included in the tour package.
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
In New York City, you will visit iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Times Square. You can also explore the bohemian vibe of Greenwich Village and the trendy boutiques of Soho.
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You will stay in comfort at the Line Hotel LA, The Strat Hotel & Casino, Catalina Hotel, and Moxy Midtown (multi-share) or similar accommodations, offering a blend of style and convenience throughout your journey across iconic American cities.
The tour includes 4 dinners and 5 breakfasts.
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

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This tour is operated by Contiki

13 days from £2968 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Los Angeles, USA
Finish:New York City, USA
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: TUSA26
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