From the beautiful winding roads and glacial wonders of Alaska to the wine regions of California and all the cultural heritage in between, there are magical moments waiting around every corner in the USA—and that’s before you even discover the wide array of spectacular national parks dotted across the country. Whether you want to explore the otherworldly landscapes of Yellowstone and Yosemite, toe tap your way through the musical streets of New Orleans or get a taste of the South on the Kentucky Food Trail, join us to explore the USA—the Intrepid way.
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Terms & ConditionsSet off on a five-day adventure through some of the USA’s most epic scenery, including...
Take an adventure through California, Arizona and Nevada past Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon...
Follow your feet on this 6-day walking tour that shows off the very best of Yosemite...
Walk in famous footsteps on a 6-day musical journey from Nashville to Memphis and New...
Explore Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell and Monument Valley on this 4-day...
Explore Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Talkeetna and Seward on a 10 day...
Explore Anchorage, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Seward on foot...
Fall in love with the untamed beauty of Alaska on a 6-day walking tour that loops you...
Travel from LA via Joshua Tree, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Sierra Nevada to...
A 6-day discovery of Wyoming’s highlights, with plenty of wildlife-spotting and vista...
Explore the rugged landscape of icy Alaska. From Anchorage, head north into the wild of...
Explore South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana Parks on a 6-day small group tour which...
Explore Montana on a six-day small group tour which includes the Missouri River,...
Explore rugged Utah on this eight-day adventure. Hit Zion National Park, Monument...
Explore the Sierra Nevada Range on a 5-day small group hiking tour which includes...
Take the family on a 6-day adventure in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks....
From the glitz of the Vegas Strip to the hush of Monument Valley; travel through Zion...
Discover the best of Alaska on a 12-day hiking adventure taking in Anchorage, the Kenai...
Take a trip from the steep hills of San Francisco to the flashing lights of Vegas, with...
Take an 8-day winter trip in Alaska, visiting Anchorage, Sheep Mountain, Talkeetna,...
Discover Alaska on a 7-day walking tour looping from Anchorage along the Kenai...
Explore the deep South on your way to New Orleans on a twelve-day small group tour...
Explore Canyonlands National Park, Capito Reef, Arches National Park, Zion National...
Explore Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park,...
This 7-day small group tour through Alaska is perfect for travellers looking to connect...
Travel for 18 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco, passing through Las Vegas, the...
Take a five-day road trip from Los Angeles to Vegas, stopping by Joshua Tree National...
Explore Joshua Tree and Death Valley on a five-day small group tour which includes...
From peaceful seaside towns to diverse wildlife and a dramatic national park, discover...
Hit the road from Las Vegas to San Francisco on a six-day adventure, stopping by...
Beginning in Las Vegas, see Zion, Moab and Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite, the...
From Seattle to San Francisco, this 11-day tour packs in all the highlights
Travel from New York to Boston on a small group tour that is perfect for anyone who...
Explore the Georgia History Trail on your way to Nashville on a seven-day small group...
Discover the best of the USA’s Wild West on a six-day family Zion ranch stay in Utah....
From Pike Place Market to Mt Rainier, this 6-day tour of the Pacific Northwest packs in...
Wander the Pueblo streets of Santa Fe and Taos, explore ancient cliff dwellings and...
Discover the best of Alaska in summer on a week-long family holiday with Intrepid. From...
Take a trip from the steep hills of San Francisco on an arc through the best National...
Discover the best of the USA’s East Coast on a 7-day small-group adventure taking in...
Explore South Dakota and Montana on a 12-day small group tour which includes...
Spend 12 days uncovering the best of the East Coast with a local leader, taking in...
Explore the USA’s West Coast on a six-day small group tour which includes Portland,...
On a six-day journey from Charleston to Savannah, discover the culture, history and...
On a seven-day journey from Charleston to Savannah, discover the culture, history and...
Discover the best of Colorado on a 7-day adventure that visits Rocky Mountains National...
Discover the best of Colorado and New Mexico on a 12 day adventure through Rocky...
Discover the magnificence of the Grand Canyon on a 5-day walking adventure, exploring...
Escape the crowds, see incredible views, sleep under the stars, check out waterfalls...
Discover Yosemite in winter on a 4-day small group tour that stays in Airstream...
Surround yourself with nature on a 5-day snowshoeing small group winter tour through...
Strap on snowshoes and take in the winter beauty of Mount Rainier National Park on a 5...
Strap on snowshoes and take in the winter beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on a 4...
Experience Utah’s most famous national park as a standalone canyon country experience...
Experience the very best of the Olympic Peninsula with a perfect balance of challenge...
See the best of this iconic national park on three spectacularly diverse, hand-picked...
See the best of Yellowstone on an Intrepid small group hiking and camping adventure...
Escape the crowds, see incredible views, sleep under the stars, and backpack through...
Experience Death Valley’s narrow canyons, vast dune fields, lava flows, scenic...
Experience Joshua Tree’s surreal landscapes, cool oases, and famous Joshua Trees on a 4...
See the best of this iconic national park on five spectacularly diverse, hand-picked...
Avoid the crowds and see the best of Southern Yellowstone National Park’s backcountry...
Enjoy the luxuries of a lodge and rustic dining each evening in different locations...
Experience Utah’s most famous national park destinations and see the best of Zion,...
Explore the high alpine ridges, glaciated volcanoes, dramatic waterfalls, wildlife, and...
Discover great trails, incredible views, spectacular summits and more on a small group...
Spend an incredible 4 days hiking the highest mountains in New Hampshire, the...
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See the sights in New York, hike in a National Park, visit Graceland, or party...
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The Florida Keys will have you questioning whether you're still in the United...
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Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun. Depending on which trip you're on while in the US, you may find yourself travelling by:
Be amazed by enormous glaciers and stunning, icy landscapes while travelling on a ferry in Alaska.
Use pedal power to see the best of Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Cycling is a great way to see the sights and be active at the same time.
Take in the sights while enjoying a ride on one of San Francisco’s icons – the streetcar.
Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible. When travelling with us in the US you may find yourself staying in a:
Spend a night sleeping in a hogan – a traditional Navajo structure made of logs, mud and stone and built with an open roof to view the sparkling night sky.
Reconnect with nature and enjoy staying in quaint log cabins throughout the country's beautiful national parks. Fall asleep to the rustling of trees and wake up to the sounds of birds.
Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).
However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
The answer is maybe – depending on where you’re from. Many countries now operate under the United States Visa Waiver Program, meaning a visa isn't required for stays of up to 90 days for travel purposes. There are 40 participating countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Spain.
If you are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, you will need to obtain an authorisation letter that confirms you have been approved to travel. Authorisation letters can be obtained by submitting an application through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation, also known as ESTA. It takes roughly 20 minutes to apply, and you'll need to complete the application before you travel to the States.
Tipping is very much a part of the culture in the US. Tips are expected at restaurants, cafes and diners, as well as by taxi drivers, valet attendants, porters and hotel maids. People working the service industry generally receive the minimum wage, which is quite low and therefore rely upon tips as a major source of their income. In general, leave 15% of the bill at places serving food, $1 to bar tenders and a few dollars for hotel staff who provide a personal service like carrying bags or cleaning your room.
Internet access is excellent in the US, and internet cafes and Wi-Fi hot spots are easily found in most cities and major towns.
Mobile phone coverage is excellent in most parts of the US although coverage may be patchy in remote, mountainous areas like national parks and canyons. Ensure global roaming is activated before you arrive.
Western-style flushable toilets are the norm in the US.
Cup of coffee = US$1.50-2
Hotdog from street cart = US$2-3
Newspaper = US$0.50-$2
Cinema admission = US$10-12
Drinking water from taps in the US is considered safe unless otherwise marked. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water.
Major credit cards are widely accepted by stores in the US. Smaller cafes and shops may not accept credit cards, so ensure you carry enough cash to cover small purchases.
ATMs are common in the US, so finding one won't be a problem in most towns and cities.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
For a current list of public holidays in the US go to the World Travel Guide's website.
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
In United States, we stay in locally run accommodation including guesthouses, smaller-scale hotels and homestays in an effort to support the local economies. We also visit locally-run restaurants and markets where travellers will have opportunities to support local businesses and purchase handicrafts created by local artisans.
We have a variety of similar destinations, trips, and routes that you could consider! Tie another trip into your holiday, or, see how we can help you get from A to B. We have tours departing from all major cities in the United States. The options below may be of interest:
Tours from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Tours from New York to New Orleans