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The original road tripping destination, the USA is home to a multitude of iconic cities and a plethora of awe-inspiring national parks – and it’s the perfect place to slow down your pace, go with the flow and travel independently.

From a nostalgic journey down Route 66, an alpine adventure around California’s majestic Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, to cruising the coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles, or camping out at the Grand Canyon - the options are endless.

Opt for a classic USA fly drive, with car hire, accommodation and unmissable experiences to suit every budget, or enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a motorhome, perfect for making the most of the national parks. Cover even more ground with a train journey and soak up some of the best views in North America.
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OUR INDEPENDENT TRAVEL HOLIDAYS IN THE USA

Nobody offers more independent travel holidays in the USA than Trailfinders Travel Academy.

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular ways to travel the USA independently. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
California Full Circle
USA
Motorhome
21 days / 20 nights

Explore Cali’s national parks, cities and golden coast by motorhome.

Guide Price: €1,895 pp

Guide Price: £1,575 pp

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Bright Lights & Natural Wonders
USA
Motorhome
15 days / 14 nights

Get up close and personal with America’s jaw-dropping national parks, with the freedom and flexibility of a motorhome.

Guide Price: €1,435 pp

Guide Price: £1,189 pp

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The Mother Road
USA
Fly Drive Holiday
16 days / 15 nights

Take the drive of your life through the heart of America down legendary Route 66.

Guide Price: €1,799 pp

Guide Price: £1,495 pp

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Boston & The Big Apple
USA
Rail
10 days / 9 nights

See Eastern USA’s iconic cities by train, starting where it all began in Boston.

Guide Price: €1,549 pp

Guide Price: £1,289 pp

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California, Here We Come
USA
Fly Drive Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

California knows how to party! This iconic road trip along Highway 1 hugs the Californian Coast from bohemian San Francisco down to hip San Diego to fully explore the Golden State.

Guide Price: €2,255 pp

Guide Price: £1,895 pp

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The Ultimate American Road Trip
USA
Motorhome
30 days / 29 nights

For the dreamers, the hikers, the history buffs and the music lovers – hitting the open road travelling from coast to coast in the USA is one of the coolest and most exciting road trips you’ll ever do! There is no right or wrong way and the possibilities are endless, however here is some inspiration to get you started.

Guide Price: €2,022 pp

Guide Price: £1,678 pp

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WHERE TO STAY IN THE USA

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San Francisco

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Los Angeles

For an authentic stay in LA, it’s got to be Venice Beach!

WHAT TO DO IN THE USA

Alcatraz & San Francisco 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Attraction Ticket
  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • 48 hours of unlimited travel
  • Tour of incredible Alcatraz
New Orleans Jazz Tour
2.5 hours
  • Jazz music
  • Frenchmen Street
  • Louis Armstrong Park
Wind Dancer Helicopter Tour with Grand Canyon Landing
4 hours
  • Land inside the Grand Canyon
  • Awe-inspiring aerial views
  • Enjoy a glass of Champagne
Monuments by Night
2 hours
  • Washington, DC by Moonlight
  • Illuminated Monuments
  • Local Guide
Yosemite National Park Day Tour
15 hours
  • Personalised, small group tour
  • Operated by bio-diesel vehicle
  • Guided Yosemite Valley tour
  • Ample free time to explore

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