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15 day Eastern Pioneer - ex New York
From $2140 AUD
Ends In: New York
Duration: 15 Days.
Departs: Selected Sat
Group Size: max 13
Transport: Private van, walking
Accommodation: Multishare hostels/cabins (14 nts)
Activity: Adventure Tour
Ages: 18+
Tour Code: SREP
Operator Code: SUNTRK
- Mingle with New Yorkers in Central Park
- See the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
- Witness a passionate protest at DC's National Mall
- Hike through ancient woodland in Shenandoah National Park
- Be awed by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village
- Creep into the Mammoth Caves
- Follow the Urban Bourbon Trail in Kentucky
- Visit an Amish township's flea market
- Hear the roar of Niagara Falls
- Catch a Red Sox game in Boston
Day 1 New York
Grab a slice of pizza, a pretzel or a hotdog and explore the iconic grid of Manhattan by foot, subway or yellow cab.
Days 2-3 Washington DC
Discover Philadelphia, a city rich in US history, then venture on to DC, home to the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill.
Day 4 Shenandoah National Park
Stretch legs walking beneath the oak trees in the Appalachian Mountains before continuing on to Wytheville.
Days 5-6 Nashville
Choose to visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village before heading onward to Nashville. Maybe tour the Country Music Hall of Fame, where Elvis' golden Cadillac is on display.
Day 7 Louisville
Explore Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world.
Days 8-9 Chicago
See the iconic skyscrapers from another angle on an architectural boat cruise or visit the John Hancock Center, one of the worlds tallest buildings.
Day 10 Lake Erie
Stop at the Indiana Dunes and visit Shipshewana, a small Amish community that hosts one of the USA's largest flea markets.
Day 11 Niagara Falls
The beauty of these falls can be viewed from many vantage points, but nothing beats cruising Horseshoe Basin and approaching the falls from the water.
Day 12 Finger Lakes
The largest of the Finger Lakes, Cayuga Lake offers swimming, hiking or just relaxing in its peaceful surrounds.
Day 13-14 Boston
Peruse the Institute of Contemporary Art, paddle a kayak down the Charles River or join the crowds at a Red Sox game.
Day 15 New York
Satisfy every whim in the city that never sleeps.
meals included: The kitty covers some breakfasts & dinners on this trip. The kitty is an optional payment of US$50 per week of your trip and is used to pay for some group meals.
important notes: Please bring your own sleeping bag. Recommended earliest possible flight departure time is 8:00pm on day 15.
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