You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
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Embark on a trip of a lifetime, together with your family. Along the way, discover the diverse and majestic American landscape. You will visit more than four different national parks and stay in picturesque, bed & breakfasts or traditional farm stays. You will also get to enjoy a leisurely pace of travel and discover the true local gems.
The best travel time is between May - September
A relaxed travel pace
The average driving distance is 200 to 350 kilometres per day
Type of accommodations: cabins & farm stays
Stay with locals at 16 different locations
During your trip, your kilometres (and flights) are fully CO2 compensated
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in the high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
Grand Teton National Park
3 nights
Grand Teton National Park is characterised by the imposing Teton Range, which you can reach via various hiking trails. If you go hiking, a spectacular view awaits you at Jackson Hole. Marvel at a silvery-green valley with crystal-clear mountain lakes.
Cody
2 nights
Cody is located just east of Yellowstone National Park, less than two hours' drive away. The sights and activities in Cody, therefore, mainly revolve around the Wild West, which is also reflected in the street scene.
Yellowstone National Park
3 nights
Yellowstone National Park is literally and figuratively a hotspot. The park is located on a dormant supervolcano in the middle of countless active geysers and heat sources. Enjoy forests, alpine meadows, a magnificent large lake, and a large canyon with waterfalls.
Great Falls
1 night
Great Falls is a beautiful stop on the route between Glacier and Yellowstone National Park. It is located on the Missouri River in the heart of Montana. The vast, untouched landscapes offer plenty of outdoor adventure.
Glacier National Park
4 nights
With its mountain lakes, alpine meadows, glaciers, and white mountain peaks, Glacier National Park slightly resembles Switzerland. The difference is that wild grizzly bears aren't roaming Switzerland! Glacier National Park is also home to beavers, otters, moose, and mountain goats.
Portland
2 nights
Portland, Oregon's largest city, is known for its quirky, avant-garde culture and is home to iconic coffee shops, boutiques, and microbreweries.
Columbia River Gorge
3 nights
The Columbia River Gorge is a kind of green Grand Canyon that stretches along the Columbia River on the border between Washington and Oregon. This spectacular gorge is lined with forests, fruit orchards, and basalt cliffs.
High Desert
2 nights
The Oregon High Desert covers about a quarter of Oregon and has an average elevation of 1,200 metres, which explains why it is called the "High" Desert. The desert area is home to all kinds of wonderful geological peculiarities such as the Painted Hills, where the hills turn yellow, gold, black and red.
Willamette Valley
2 nights
Willamette Valley is a world-renowned wine-growing region. This bountiful valley runs from Portland to Eugene and is bisected by the Willamette River, which is almost as important to the region as the Nile is to Egypt.
Umpqua National Forest
2 nights
This forest is characterised by numerous waterfalls, rivers, and quiet mountain lakes. You can go kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking here. Compared to the other big parks, it is nice and quiet here.
South Oregon Coast
4 nights
Oregon's southern coastal region is home to long stretches of beach and charming small towns. The most famous of these is Newport, located halfway along the coastline.
Long Beach
2 nights
Long Beach Peninsula is located in Washington State. This narrow peninsula is characterised by a beach that is 45 kilometres long. In the towns of Long Beach, Seaview, and Willapa Bay, you will find fun family attractions and quirky museums.
Olympic National Park
2 nights
Olympic National Park is located in the northwest corner of Washington State. This is a mosaic of mountainous areas, temperate rainforests, and forests that stretch all the way to the rugged coastline.
San Juan Islands
4 nights
On the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington, it seems as if time has stood still for a while. The islands can only be reached by ferry. There are no McDonalds or Starbucks here, just wonderful views, an authentic atmosphere, and a few quirky locals.
You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
For the best local tips and advice, visit one of our online presentations. Meet our travel specialists and have all of your questions answered.
Questions? Speak to one of our specialists by phone Mon - Sat 0900 until 2100. You can discuss your travel plans in detail where and when it suits you, also in the evenings and on weekends on a no obligation basis.