USA Tours & Escorted Tour Holidays

Discover the best

of USA on our escorted tours

From California’s golden coast to the soulful streets of New Orleans, and through the wild beauty of America’s national parks, we journey across this vast and diverse land to discover the stories, landscapes and people that shape the spirit of the United States. Trace the roots of American music through the South, walk in Elvis’ footsteps in Memphis and experience the magic of Nashville. Gaze up in awe at the granite cliffs of Yosemite, the geysers and wildlife of Yellowstone, and the dramatic Pacific coastline along the famed 17-Mile Drive. With every region offering its own unique character, a tour of the USA promises unforgettable moments at every turn. Discover the best of the USA during our expertly crafted tours.

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America's Spectacular National Parks

Discover the natural awe-inspiring beauty of eight US National Parks including, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone
Sightseeing tours in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City
View the incredible Horseshoe Bend, carved by the might of the Colorado River

Save up to £100 per person

Sept 2026

18 days

Prices from £5,845 Per person

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USA

The Very Best of California

View the granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park
Explore Huntington Gardens with its collection of themed gardens
Travel on the Pacific Surfliner train from Los Angeles to San Diego

Save up to £100 per person

Sept 2026

16 days

Prices from £5,295 Per person

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Essential information in USA

Time difference

GMT -5 to -8 hrs

Best time to visit

March - July / September - November

Official languages

English

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Flight time

Around 8–10 hrs from UK

Electricity

Voltage: 120V; Plug type(s): A, B

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USA

Get closer to the extraordinary: USA

From California’s golden coast to the soulful streets of New Orleans, and through the wild beauty of America’s national parks, we journey across this vast and diverse land to discover the stories, landscapes and people that shape the spirit of the United States. Here are just a few of the extraordinary experiences you can expect on these tours.

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Meet our travel specialists for USA

Planning a holiday to the USA has never been simpler. Our dedicated travel experts are with you every step of the way. Our Product Managers carefully curate each experience so you can discover the very best of the USA, while our Reservations Specialists make the booking process effortless. We’ve personally travelled on these tours and visited the destinations ourselves, giving us first-hand insight to share with you.

Paul Langbridge

Product Manager

Paul brings extensive experience in developing escorted tours across destinations worldwide. With a strong background in product management, he’s passionate about creating itineraries that showcase the very best of each country, from culture and history to breathtaking landscapes.

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Laura Stephenson

Reservations Team Lead

Laura plays an important role in ensuring every customer’s journey begins smoothly and confidently. Having recently travelled to the USA to experience our Canyon Spirit extension, she brings valuable first-hand knowledge of the destinations we feature, using her experience to help create holidays that are memorable from the very first call.

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Well organised, hotels clean and comfortable, tour guide excellent plenty information going around Australia, tours to different places and locations very good. A couple of optional tours disappointing

Very Best of Australia

A comprehensive tour of Australia expertly organised and curated to make this trip of a lifetime one of the most memorable. Highly recommended.

Norman Hunter

Very Best of Australia

A fantastic way to get a taste of New Zealand. The tour covered all the major places of interest,. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The hotels were top class and well situated within the towns. All of the excursions were excellent, especially the cruise on Milford Sound, whrre we saw Penguins and Dolphins. We even took a helicopter trip to the top of a volcano. Distant Journeys were very helpful, and the app they gave us was an asset to the holiday too. The perfect holiday.

Karen Keenan

New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea

Holiday was very well organised which made for an excellent experience. Our tour was very good proving very useful places about the different places we visited. We would recommend Distance Journeys to friends and family.

David Mitchell

Very Best of Australia

We had cx a smashingly good safe adventure around Australia A super iconic holiday

Charlotte Elliot

Very Best of Australia

The holiday covered all the most important highlights. It was a once in a lifetime holiday so I wanted to make sure I saw everything.

Vernon Keith Fowler

Very Best of Australia

Amazing adventure, well organised and expertly led. Maybe a tendency to try to pack too much in - there are some very long days (4am starts). It is hard work - and you need to be prepared for this.

Judith Underwood

Very Best of Australia

Fantastic non stop tour of Australia

Very Best of Australia

Very well organised, very knowledgeable guide. Good hotels.

Very Best of Australia

Everything ran very smoothly, transport, hotels, excursions. Great tour manager.

Ian Dodds

Very Best of Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Asheville GMT –5hrs
Atlanta GMT –5hrs
Big Sky GMT –7hrs
Denver GMT –7hrs
Grand Canyon National Park GMT –8hrs
Grand Teton National Park GMT –8hrs
Greenwood GMT –6hrs
Las Vegas GMT –8hrs
Los Angeles GMT –8hrs
Memphis GMT –6hrs
Moab GMT –7hrs
Monterey GMT –8hrs
Nashville GMT –6hrs
New Orleans GMT –6hrs
Park City GMT –7hrs
Salt Lake City GMT –7hrs
San Diego GMT –8hrs
San Francisco GMT –8hrs
Santa Barbara GMT –8hrs
Savannah GMT –5hrs
Springdale GMT –6hrs
Torrey GMT –7hrs
Yosemite National Park GMT –8hrs
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Generally, all our tours travel when it is considered the best time to travel, however it is important to note that climates may vary between different regions so the weather may vary throughout your tour. As weather patterns around the world are becoming less predictable the information we provide should be used as a guide only and is no guarantee of the weather at the time you travel. We also recommend checking up-to-date weather forecasts before you travel.
Mainland USA
Tours to California and the National Parks operate from late Spring to late Autumn which generally means sunny days and pleasant temperatures. Tours to the southern states operate from February to April and again from October when there are pleasantly warm days and cool evenings.
Dress for our tours is generally relaxed and informal during the day, dressing to suit the weather conditions and the activity you are undertaking. Evening dinners are also informal, with smart casual dress being the norm. It’s likely there will be occasions when exploring you’ll be walking on uneven surfaces, so we recommend sturdy and comfortable walking shoes. Wearing layers of clothing means it’s much easier to deal with potentially varied weather conditions – remember it will be cooler at higher altitudes – and it’s always advisable to carry a waterproof, good insect repellent, a high factor sunscreen lotion and a hat for protection from the sun.
For restaurants you should look to add 15%-25% to your bill and for taxis add 15%-25% to the fare. For housekeepers, if you are happy with the service provided, a tip of around 5-10 USD should be offered. For your tour, suggested tipping amounts for your driver and guides are as follows: • Tour Manager: $8 USD per person per day • Driver: $6 USD per person per day • Local Guides: $5 USD per person per day When travelling on the Rocky Mountaineer or Canyon Spirit, gratuities have been included for the train staff . Any porters or coach drivers are not included in this.
The following information on entry requirements, passports and visas is for British Citizens only. Any visa information covers visa requirements for the duration our tour stays in any given country. If you intend to stay longer you should seek additional information before booking. Holders of a British Subject passport, non-British citizens and holders of a passport endorsed in any way should check immigration requirements with the relevant embassy or consulate of the country to be visited, as should clients with dual nationality or renounced citizenship. It is important to recognise that whilst the information below is correct at the time we go to print, all requirements may change and all clients must check the up to date position in good time before departure with the Embassy or consulate of the country(ies) you are travelling through and to. We also suggest referring to the UK government’s Foreign Travel Advice website, gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for advice about travelling abroad, including the latest information on safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.
A valid ten-year British passport is required for all our holidays, valid for a minimum of six months after your return date to the UK. If you are not currently in possession of a valid passport please make sure you leave plenty of time before your holiday to apply for this document. A full British passport presently takes approximately up to 10 weeks to obtain. If you are 16 or over and have not yet arranged a passport, you should apply for one at least six weeks before your departure from the UK. The UK Passport Service has to confirm an applicant’s identity before issuing their first passport and will ask them to attend an interview in order to do this. Please note, if you need to apply for visas after you receive your new passport, you will need to factor in additional time for this. For more information on passport and entry requirements please visit the Government Passport Office website, or see our website for more details.
You are required to obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver before travelling to the United States including Alaska. You can apply for your ESTA on www.esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Once approved an ESTA application is generally valid for two years.
Health & vaccinations Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide and may change at any time. You should take health advice from your GP or local travel clinic about your specific needs as early as possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures are taken early enough (which may be a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel. In addition to the UK government’s own travel advice website, gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice at least 8 weeks before your trip, we recommend you check the latest health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website, travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries Guidance is also available from on the NHS Travel Vaccinations website, www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations and the NHS (Scotland) FitForTravel website, fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home