Top USA Full-day Tours - page 5

Put New Orleans in context without the self-drive hassles on this enriching full-day tour. First, immerse in the city’s dark history on a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation, with time to explore the museum independently. Next, pass by the Evergreen Plantation, where Django Unchained was filmed, and board an airboat for a high-speed swamp adventure. Your package includes small-group transfers from most New Orleans hotels.

Visit Washington, D.C. with a Spanish-speaking guide during this day trip from New York. Visit the memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., and the monument to Thomas Jefferson. Then take a tour of the monuments to the Korean War, President Lincoln, the Vietnam War, and President Washington. See the prestigious Georgetown University and stop at the White House, then have free time for lunch (own expense) and visit the Air and Space Museum. All entrance fees are included.

This tour allows you to see the sights of the North Shore of Oahu, including Hanauma Bay. During this full-day tour, ride in a mini-bus to the Dole Plantation, Turtle Town, the Banzai Pipeline, and either Waimea Bay to swim or take the botanical garden waterfall hike or go hiking in Waimea Valley. Pickup and drop-off at Waikiki hotels are included.

While visiting Memphis, take a guided sightseeing tour of downtown, passing many landmarks and enjoying some free time to explore. Then board a paddlewheel boat for a cruise on the Mississippi River. See Memphis’ highlights, including Beale Street and the former mansions of the Victorian Village neighborhood—ideal for first-time visitors. This combo tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels, for your convenience.

Spend a day immersed in the beauty of the American Southwest on a small-group tour of Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and travel through the Virgin River Gorge and Kanab, Utah. Explore Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, hike out to the sheer rock face at Horseshoe Bend, and stop at a scenic overlook for views of Lake Powell.

Discover one of America's most famous road trips on this small-group adventure from Lahaina. Travel along the Road to Hana, filled with curves and 1-lane bridges, with an experienced driver. Stop at several locations along the way including Ho'okipa Park, Huelo, Hanawi Falls, Hana Bay, Haleakala Volcano, and many more, to see lush landscapes and ocean views.

Thanks to beautiful scenery, a vibrant town and the ambiance of Bavaria, Leavenworth is the most popular tourist destination in Washington after Seattle. Come and see it for yourself! Before we get to town, we'll enjoy classic Northwest scenery, take pictures with Bigfoot and stretch your legs on a woodsy trail. Explore Leavenworth and choose a lunch spot on your own (there are plenty of German options!) Heading back, we'll visit Deception Falls for a full Northwestern day to remember.

Be awed by supersized glaciers and the hardy wildlife of the tundra on this full-day tour through the rugged Alaskan wilderness. Departing from Anchorage, drive along a scenic byway to the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet, framed by the dramatic Chugach and Kenai mountain ranges. Cruise on the lake that laps against the ancient blue ice of Portage Glacier, stop for lunch at a cozy lodge, and get an up-close look at Alaskan wildlife such as caribou, musk ox, and lynk at a conservation center.

Discover Area 51, without the self-drive stress, on a full-day guided tour from Las Vegas. Travel along the Extraterrestrial Highway through desolate desert landscapes to the infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines, the Black Mailbox, the absolute perimeter, and stop for lunch at the quirky, alien-themed, Little A'Le'Inn.

Discover some of the Southwest’s most spectacular landmarks on this full-day guided tour from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Admire the views and curves of the Colorado River from Horseshoe Bend; explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide at its most atmospheric, visiting upper, lower, or X canyon depending on conditions; and stop at Glen Canyon for sweeping views of the landscape.

Explore Oregon’s rocky northern coastline, dotted with beaches and sea cliffs, on a scenic full-day trip from Portland. Travel the picturesque US Highway 101 through quaint beach towns, stopping in Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park, and Oswald West State Park. Enjoy panoramic coastal views, geological wonders, and wind-swept beaches without the hassle of self-driving, and learn more from your guide than you would going alone.

Explore Maui’s stunning landscapes on a rainforest tour to Hana with a friendly local guide. Discover hidden gems like rainbow eucalyptus trees, the breathtaking Keanae Peninsula, and Haleakala’s majestic vistas, while stopping at picturesque parks like Waiʻanapanapa and Puaʻa Kaʻa, where you can take an optional refreshing swim. Along the way, enjoy vibrant tropical flowers, charming local shops, and the serene beauty of Hamoa Beach and the quaint town of Hana.

Embark on a luxury helicopter tour for a breathtaking aerial experience of the Grand Canyon. Fly over the canyon and the winding Colorado River as your pilot shares expert commentary on the dramatic landscape below. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the glittering Las Vegas Strip. For a more immersive flight, upgrade to include extended time over the Grand Canyon’s West Rim.

Visit a former plantation and ride through the swamp during this two-in-one tour. Start with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation for a tour of the antebellum mansion. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop during your free time. Lunch is available to purchase at the restaurant on-site. Next, head to the dock for your swamp tour. Search for alligators and other wildlife and stop for photo ops while aboard an airboat. Round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans.

Visit Yosemite National Park in just one day on this hassle-free day trip from San Francisco. Upon arrival in the state’s most famous national park, embark on a bus tour of highlights from Half-Dome and Bridalveil Falls to El Capitan, with plenty of photo opportunities. In the afternoon, have free time to hike or explore the Yosemite Valley before returning to San Francisco on your comfortable coach.

Tour the lower loop of Yellowstone National Park with an expert guide on this all-day tour. Visit popular sites like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Lake Yellowstone, and more. Stop for an included lunch and many photo ops throughout the day. As you travel through the park, keep your eyes open for bears, elk, and bison that are commonly spotted in the area.

This full-day, small-group tour takes you out of the city and into the rugged Rocky Mountains. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre, an acoustic masterpiece crafted by Mother Nature; travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon to the Continental Divide; and visit an old mining town. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the iconic ski town of Breckenridge, then head back to Denver, passing through the Eisenhower Tunnel—the longest, highest, passenger car tunnel in the world.

Soak up the atmosphere of the bayou on this 8-hour cultural tour from New Orleans. Visit the Oak Alley Plantation House, dating from 1837, and view the stately row of 28 evenly spaced mature oaks that line the driveway. Follow your guide, dressed in period costume, through the mansion, the blacksmith shop and the onsite restaurant. You'll also learn about life in the bayou's waterways aboard a swamp and wetlands boat tour. See the amazing variety of flora and fauna native to the area and hear about life in the Barataria Swamps from your native guides. Round-trip transportation from New Orleans is included.

See the best that the Los Angeles area has to offer on this full-day tour. Visit four popular parts of L.A., Santa Monica Pier, the Farmers Market, Griffith Observatory, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with 1-hour stops in each area. See the most-famous landmarks of the city and get insider tips from your guide about the best things to see, eat, and do.

Drive down one of the most scenic roads in California on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Cruise along the coast-hugging Highway 1, passing Pebble Beach on the iconic 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy free time to explore Monterey, where you can stroll down Steinbeck’s Cannery Row or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium (own expense). Then enjoy free time to explore Carmel-by-the-Sea before returning to San Francisco.

Cover the highlights of Olympic National Park in one day, without having to rent a car, on this tour from Seattle, which mixes car and ferry transport and about six miles (9.6 km) of hiking. Visit different ecosystems, including meadows, a temperate rainforest, and a subalpine forest, with time leftover to visit the Pacific Ocean.

Have the special chance to explore Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide—and make your sightseeing logistics smooth and hassle-free—on this full-day, small-group tour from Seattle. With round-trip transit from your downtown hotel, getting to the UNESCO–listed park is made simple. From beaches to mountains to forests and beyond, experience the best of this spectacular landscape, seeing and doing more with your guide than you could alone.

Oahu's most visited spots are significantly quieter in the early morning—but coordinating a pre-dawn departure and a route that covers the Windward coast, Buddhist temples, and Banzai Pipeline independently takes considerable planning. This guided tour handles the logistics, with stops to watch the sun rise over the Windward coast, search for green turtles, and watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline.

See Washington DC’s key attractions, all in one day—and leave the navigation to your guide—on this full-day tour from Williamsburg. Set off early in the morning via air-conditioned bus, and stop by Arlington National Cemetery en route to the nation’s capital. Discover highlights like the Lincoln Memorial, stop for photos outside the White House and US Capitol, enjoy free time for lunch (own expense) and a stroll, and more.