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.
Embark on a solo trip of a lifetime! 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 meet friendly locals and other international travellers.
The best travel time is between May and October
A relaxed travel pace
The average driving distance per travel day is 200 tot 350 kilometres
Type accommodations: bed & breakfasts and farm stays
Stay with locals at 17 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
Wilderness and pure nature can be experienced in Missoula, MontanaSpot grizzly bears, beavers, otters, moose, and mountain goats.Pristine landscapes in Great Falls along the Missouri River, MontanaGo back to the wild west era in Cody!Yellowstone National Park is located next to a dormant super volcano. Here you will find numerous active geysers and hot springs.Grand Teton National Park is known for the imposing Teton RangeSalt Lake City is the capital of UtahMoab is located north of Arches National Park. It is known for its numerous sandstone arches.Durango is a small town in Colorado. It has a rich past that you can explore in various ways.Monument Valley is known for its unique rock formations.Zion National Park is a nature reserve in the United States.The Grand Canyon is perhaps the most famous natural phenomenon in the United StatesSedona in Arizona - a picture straight out of a Wild West filmThe Saguaro cactus is the figurehead of the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, ArizonaThe trees in Joshua Tree National Park are called "J-Tree" by localsAbsorb the beach vibes at La Jolla Beach in San Diego, California
Missoula
1 night
Montana is wild, natural, and untamed. Its vast terrain stretches from the Rockies to the Great Plains and includes two of the most beautiful national parks: Glacier & Yellowstone National Park.
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.
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.
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
2 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.
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.
Salt Lake City
2 nights
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah. The city is surrounded by mountains, which provides a beautiful view. Forty-five minutes away at most are 14 ski resorts where you can enjoy 'the greatest snow on earth.'
Moab
3 nights
Only eight kilometres north of Moab is Arches National Park, a place where you can admire countless sandstone arches.
Durango
3 nights
Durango in Colorado has a rich past that you can explore in various ways. Step aboard a steam train from 1882, a train that winds through the San Juan National Forest, where countless gold diggers once tried their luck.
Monument Valley
1 night
Monument Valley lies on the border of Utah and Arizona. You may know this iconic desert landscape from films such as Stagecoach, starring, John Wayne in 1939.
Zion National Park
3 nights
The eye-catching Zion National Park lives up to its name. How? Zion means 'sanctuary' in Hebrew.
Grand Canyon South Rim
2 nights
The Grand Canyon is perhaps the most famous natural phenomenon in the United States. You can admire this iconic canyon on either the South Rim or North Rim. On the South Rim, it is best experienced at Pima Point, Yaki Point, and Grandview Point.
Sedona
3 nights
This sun-kissed destination offers the unique beauty of the Wild West all in one place. Sedona is characterised by the rock formations of Red Rock Country and the canyons of Oak Creek Canyon. But it's up to you whether it really is "the most beautiful place on earth!"
Scottsdale
2 nights
The Sonoran Desert, nearby Scottsdale, is the most biodiverse desert on the continent. Featuring crisscrossing desert shrubs, wildflowers, and the legendary saguaro cactus.
Joshua Tree National Park
2 nights
Joshua Tree National Park is located at an ecological crossroads. This is where the high Mojave Desert meets the low Colorado Desert. The result is an amazing desert flora, including the trees of the same name.
San Diego
2 nights
With almost perfect weather all year round, more than 100 kilometres of coastline, many attractions, and a thriving city centre including its cultural and culinary scene, San Diego is definitely a "must-see" destination during your trip through California and the United States.
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.
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