Visit North America
You’re in for a veritable travel feast when you arrive in North America - one of the most vast and diverse environments on the planet. Travel across the United States and Canada, and you’ll enjoy spectacular cities, traditional towns, rain-starved deserts and wild mountain regions. Of course you can’t forget the beautiful expanses of coastline that border both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. A visit to North America always reveals something new and extraordinary, no matter how many earlier trips you’ve made.
ALASKA
If the idea of witnessing “calving” glaciers (when a groaning glacier drops giant blocks of ice into the sea) and truly wild experiences top your travel wish list, Alaska is the place to visit. America’s last great frontier, this outrageously beautiful glacial wilderness is twice the size of Texas and has a population of just 700,000.
Stake out Alaska’s formidable fishermen - ravenous Brown Bears, and marvel as they devour salmon flesh and roe on lush riverbanks. This comes with a warning though: witnessing the annual feasting of bears standing over 10 feet tall and weighing over 700kg can be one of the most adrenaline-fuelled experiences of your life!
Our Picks for Alaska
Alaska Northern Lights - 8 days from $4235
Denali Adventure - 6 days from $2239
Alaska, Yukon & Arctic Circle - 18 days from $6619
HAWAII
Ever wondered what paradise on earth is like? Hawaii comes pretty close. Hardy types, lace up your boots! You’ll love the arresting cliffs and lush beachside waterfalls on the legendary Kalalau Trail. On Hawaii Island, the Crater Rim Drive actually circles the steaming caldera of Kilauea – one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Walk inside the 500 year old Thurston Lava Tube and imagine the hellish conditions when it contained molten lava.
And for some serious chilling, head to the North Shore of Oahu where the streets are lined with mango trees. Follow your nose as garlicky aromas lead you towards tasty treats in colourful shrimp shacks. In winter, surfers take on the formidable Banzai Pipeline – one of the 10 deadliest breaks in the world!
Our Picks for Hawaii
Hawaii Discovery - 11 days from $4770
Hawaiian Seascapes - 8 days from $5445
USA
Looking for urbane encounters in some of the world’s most significant cities? Experience the buzz of New York, with its iconic destinations such as the Empire State Building and bizarre galleries like the New York Earth Room - a SoHo loft filled with soil! Explore Chinatown; Little Italy; posh shops along 5th Avenue; Brooklyn’s flea markets; and hipster hangouts. Kick the evening off with a walk over Brooklyn Bridge, soaking in the sparkling views of Manhattan.
As a family destination, Florida is hard to beat, with its Disney theme parks and amazing beaches. A land of contrasts, the States also offers phenomenal natural beauty from the glorious geysers of Yellowstone to the red rock canyons at Utah’s Zion National Park.
Our Picks for the USA
Hike & Kayak Yellowstone - 7 days from $3085
4x4 Canyon Adventure - 10 days from $2069
Historic Route 66 - 16 days from $2800
Las Vegas to Los Angeles - 10 days from $3495
Yosemite and Tahoe - 3 days from $585