So much to see, so little time! Busabout’s new North American and Canadian tours will take you to the hip, hot and happening – or you can choose to travel at your own pace and customise your own itinerary (‘road trip’ style) with their Hop-on Hop-off network. Whether it’s beaches and national parks, a glacial hike in the Rocky Mountains, historical sites and shopping in Times Square, or a stroll along the Hollywood walk of fame with a lucky stop at Las Vegas – these trips are jam-packed with adventure.
One of the appealing features of these trips are their flexibility: they’re designed for every type of traveller (from the most adventurous independent traveller who wants to tackle the continent on his or her own terms, or the person without a ton of time who’s looking for a pre-planned itinerary with the essentials covered).
Busabout’s extensive coach network links sites and cities along the west coast, giving independent travellers the freedom to map out their route and how long to stay in each destination, and pick their own hostels, hotels or AirBnbs (or stay at Busabout’s recommended accommodation provider).
The coach company allows changes to your ticket up to 24 hours in advance of departure, meaning if the bright lights of Vegas are beckoning a little longer, or Tinseltown has you in its grips, you can stay a little longer to soak up the magic.
Have something a little more structured in mind? Whether you’ve got just three days or three weeks, Busabout has pre-planned itineraries, which include accommodation, daily breakfast, all coach transportation, a Busabout Guide and driver, a number of included experiences and loads of free time. Travel east to west, or explore one area in great depth.
So, if the USA and Canada are calling, give some thought to whether you’re the free-wheeling, free-styling type or want to kick back and let someone else do all the work, with a little me-time in between.
Then, contact your nearest Sure Travel agent
Create your perfect itinerary using Busabout’s coaches to connect eight of the best destinations along the West Coast. You choose how long you want to stay in each spot and what you want to spend your time doing. Walk the Hollywood Hall of Fame, soak up the sun-kissed seaside vibe of San Diego and tame lady luck in Sin City.
Highlight: One of the world’s oldest national parks, Yosemite National Park is renowned for its waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias and vast wilderness. In addition to hiking, biking and rock climbing, you can go horse-riding, rafting and fishing, among other activities.
Spend three days exploring the USA’s most epic natural landscapes – from the fairy-tale spires of Bryce Canyon to the rusty red mesas and buttes that rise up from the desert floor in Monument Valley. Witness the expanse of the Grand Canyon and indulge your inner water baby in the water sports playground of Lake Powell.
Highlight: Take a Navajo-guided jeep tour around the buttes of Monument Valley, then camp along the valley’s rim and stargaze.
Embark on an 11-day road trip tracing the east-coast of the USA from north to south, starting in the Big Apple and ending in the Big Easy. Don your Blue Suede Shoes for a musical interlude with Elvis in Memphis, lick the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia (security will definitely try to stop you) and walk Johnny Cash’s line in Nashville.
Highlight: Cycle through the corridors of power in Washington, DC with an included bike tour, passing such icons as the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Washington and Lincoln Memorials.
Oh Canada! Her boundless beauty takes centre stage on this epic seven-day adventure which actually starts and ends in Seattle, USA. Canoe across the tranquil waters of Lake Louise, hike through Banff’s lush emerald forests and soak up the cosmopolitan vibe of trendy Vancouver.
Highlight: Don a pair of crampons and wander onto the magnificent Athabasca Glacier, is one of the six principal 'toes' of the Columbia Icefield, located in the Canadian Rockies.
Contact your nearest Sure Travel Agent to enquire or book, or call 0861 47 48 49.
