SOUTHERN ADVENTURE NEW ORL-LAX

Day 2: Las Vegas: Vegas, Baby! Only in Las Vegas can you visit most of the world's largest hotels and casinos in one day, gamble while you swim, catapult 327 meters (1,081 feet) up in the air from the top of the Stratosphere Hotel, feel like you are in Venice, Egypt, New York, Ancient Rome, and Paris all at the same time, and party like a rock star 24 hours a day! Get out there and do it all - or just lie by the pool and relax. Tonight, party on at one of Las Vegas's premier hot spots! Hotel 

Day 3: Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon: A World Wonder. You can check one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders off your list today as we enter Arizona and head to Grand Canyon - a natural treasure. Our modern cabins are located inside the National Park, just a short walk to the canyon's rim. Cabin (B,D)

Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park: A World Wonder. At over 1.6km (1 mile) deep and averaging 16km (10 miles) wide, it is easy to understand why the Grand Canyon is considered one of the world's seven natural wonders. We have the entire day to hike and explore the national park. Maybe take a sensational helicopter flight over the canyon (optional). Don't miss the spectacular sunset at the Grand Canyon. Cabin 

Day 5: Grand Canyon to Cortez via Monument Valley: The Wild West. You'll swear you walked onto the set of a Western movie today as we go for an off road trip of Monument Valley on Navajo Indian Reservation land. Magnificent mesas, buttes, and plateaus are carved out of the landscape of America's spectacular Southwest. Our hotel tonight is in Cortez, located in the beautiful state of Colorado. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6: Cortez to Albuquerque: Rocky Mountain High. Passing through the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range, you'll feel like exploring the great outdoors in Durango by rafting down the Animas River (seasonal) or bouncing through the backcountry by jeep (optionals). Get your kicks in Albuquerque, New Mexico along the old Route 66, our home for tonight. Hotel (B,D)

Day 7: Albuquerque to Amarillo: Everything's Bigger in Texas! Rub the sleep from your eyes as you float over Albuquerque in a hot air balloon (optional). Santa Fe is our next stop where Native American culture abounds in this historic art town. After crossing over into the friendly state of Texas, we'll stop at a most unusual outdoor sculpture garden and a tribute to the great American automobile - the Cadillac Ranch. Tonight's accommodation and dinner in Amarillo are both true examples of real Texan culture! Hotel (D)

Day 8: Amarillo to Dallas: Yee Ha! You'll be pleasantly surprised by what your road crew has to show you in Dallas - cutting edge architecture, sophisticated shopping, cool nightlife, and marvelous museums. For a taste of another side of Dallas, dust off your cowboy boots and whoop it up tonight at the popular Mesquite Rodeo (seasonal optional). Hotel (B)

Day 9: Dallas: Visit the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Stadium, "where God watches His favorite team play football" (when available). Afterwards, you'll have the chance to understand the life, death, and times of John F. Kennedy, America's 35th President, at the Sixth Floor Museum. Hotel (B,D)

Day 10: Dallas to Memphis: Home of the Blues, a President, and a King. Heading into the Deep South, we stop in Little Rock, the city Bill Clinton called home while Governor of the state of Arkansas. Cruising over the meandering Mississippi River, we enter Tennessee and the soulful city of Memphis. Let's check out the action on Beale Street tonight. Hotel (B,D)

Day 11: Memphis: "We're going to Graceland, Graceland..." Throw on your blue suede shoes as we head to the private home of "The King" - Elvis Presley. Check out the wild "Jungle Room", Elvis' gold records and stage costumes, and the grounds including Elvis' grave. This afternoon, we will make a stop at the Civil Rights Museum, as well as Sun Studios where musicians like U2, Elvis, and Johnny Cash have performed. Hotel 

Day 12: Memphis to New Orleans: Let the Goodtime Roll! Upon arriving in New Orleans, one of America's wildest cities, we'll hop onto an airboat and take a break with the alligators through one of Louisiana's sultry swamps (optional). Bourbon Street here we come! Hotel 

Day 13: New Orleans: Au revoir. There is time to exchange email addresses and contact details as your tour ends after breakfast.  (B)

Itinerary - Reverse

Tour code: TNSNA - New Orleans to Los Angeles

Day 1: Start New Orleans.
Day 2: New Orleans to Memphis.
Day 3: Memphis at Leisure.
Day 4: Memphis to Dallas.
Day 5: Dallas at Leisure.
Day 6: Dallas to Amarillo.
Day 7: Amarillo to Albuquerque.
Day 8: Albuquerque to Cortez.
Day 9: Cortez to Grand Canyon.
Day 10: Grand Canyon at Leisure.
Day 11: Grand Canyon to Las Vegas.
Day 12: Las Vegas at Leisure.
Day 13: Las Vegas to Los Angeles end (Anaheim).