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Sure, you can marvel at the Grand Canyon from the safety of the ground, but if you’re feeling a little more adventurous why not opt for a helicopter ride to capture this dramatic scenery by air? A birds-eye view will grant you with stunning panoramas of the hidden gorges, rivers and bends you simply can’t see from the viewpoints, and you’ll experience the once in a lifetime feeling of gliding over the middle of the Canyon itself, with nothing but vast red-rock valley below you. Nothing will bring you closer to the Grand Canyon than this VIP style sightseeing tour, 100% worth every penny.

Some highways are just highways, but others are historic icons of the USA. Route 66 is one such legend. No ordinary highway, this road runs between the East Coast city of Chicago, all the way to Los Angeles. We’re no math experts, but you can imagine it’s pretty damn long. Once the vital main road that connected the entire nation, Route 66 is an archetype of the Americana road trip - dotted with kitsch vintage signs, classic 50’s diners and vast desert landscapes. As you blast your Contiki coach tunes, there’ll be photo ops and souvenir hunts a-plenty on your road trip odyssey.

Viva Las Vegas! Welcome to Sin City, the dream destination for party lovers in all forms. With so much glitz and glamour to take in, there’s no better way to get initiated into the Vegas lifestyle than with a guided sightseeing tour - after all, the city’s weird and wonderful charm isn’t going to uncover itself. We’ll stroll down the strip, almost blinded by the neon signage, take in the sparkly grandeur of the Mirage casino where countless millionaires are made, and even capture the Vegas versions of other landmarks, like the Eiffel tower and Egyptian pyramids that dot this adult playground. Only in Vegas, baby!

If you’ve got a major crush on cacti, you’ll fall head over heels in love with the Sonoran Desert. Spanning California, Arizona and even Northwestern Mexico, the mighty Sonoran is the hottest desert in America, so it’s water and sunscreen all the way for us. Yet whilst the size may be overwhelming, desert life certainly isn’t desolate. Amongst the miraged landscapes, this desert is teeming with life. We’ll traverse the gorgeous shrubs and cacti that give the desert its green hue, marvel and the enigmatic mountainous backdrop and uncover the diverse wildlife that hides among the famous Joshua trees. Make sure your camera is fully charged for this one…

Welcome to LA, where glamour meets grit. There’s no better way to get to know this city than a full day packed with Hollywood glamour, Beverly Hills celeb-spotting and some serious beach action on the Californian Coast. Perhaps you’ll rent a bike and dodge fitness fanatics along the shore, take a scenic stroll down Santa Monica Boulevard, or even visit your fave movie stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Whether you’re after culture, surfing, architecture or Disney, one thing we can all agree on is a quick (or, y’know, leisurely) stop at a Mexican street food stall…

Here in San Fran, creativity is a high priority. After all, it’s the city’s quirky charm that has attracted artists, musicians and freethinkers for decades. Head to the Bay area for the alluring diversity and charisma that has set this Northern Californian city apart from the rest. Here, you’ll find some of Cali's finest wines, gaze upon colorful Victorian houses, dine on delectable trend-setting eats and even hop in one of San Fran’s distinctive cable cars. Watching the sun set over the crimson Golden Gate Bridge with a stomach full of chowder in the company of your travel buddies makes for a perfect evening in our book…

The Grand Canyon’s South Rim is the Canyon’s most visited location, mostly due to its incredible vistas and accessible walking paths. If you’re a hiker at heart, prepare yourself for a walk to pretty much trump all walks. Tracing the trail of the South Rim, you’ll get so much more than the stereotypical quick view of the Canyon. Traversing the diverse habitats and scouting out the Insta famous swimming holes, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the biodiversity and wildlife that calls this arid landscape home, getting to know the region’s history in the process.