There's more to the USA & Canada than celebrities & theme parks, with dramatic scenery, iconic sights & the All-American vibe to encounter.

Head to the top of the Rockefeller Center in New York for a 360 degree view of the city, or in Los Angeles, wander down Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Enjoy the nightlife in Las Vegas. Take a trolley tour of Boston. And see where Elvis lived in Memphis. Catch a glimpse of a bear or moose up north in Canada or cross the border in the south to Mexico and explore the ancient Mayan pyramids. USA & Canada has it all.

• Country information

  • 	Capital	Currency	Language
    USA	Washington, D.C.	Dollar (USD)	English
    Canada	Ottawa	Dollar (CAD)	English, French
    Mexico	Mexico City	Peso (MXN)	Spanish

• Sights and attractions
  • • The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre and Times Square in New York
    • The Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach and Disneyland in Los Angeles
    • The casinos and nightlife of Las Vegas
    • The Golden Gate Bridge, steep rolling hills and trams of San Francisco
    • The Grand Canyon and Route 66 in Arizona
    • Jazz music, the French Quarter and Creole cuisine in New Orleans
    • South Beach, Miami
    • The White House, Washington Memorial, Capital Building, Library of Congress and Pentagon in Washington D.C.
    • Walk the Historic Freedom Trail in Boston
    • Experience the European charm and North American energy of Montreal, Canada
    • The famous Maid of the Mist boat cruise at the base of Niagra Falls
    • The outdoor activities of the Rocky Mountains, Canada
    • The Calgary Stampede, Canada
    • The beautiful beach and night cliff divers of Acapulco, Mexico
    • "The City of Palaces" ancient ruins near Mexico City, Mexico
    • Water activities and nightlife in beautiful Cancun, Mexico

• What to pack
  • People are individuals though and often have personal preferences and opinions as to what to bring. The following then is not a definitive list, but should give you a good guide as to what you should pack for enjoying your tour in North America.
    
    Clothes
    • 1 Rainproof jacket
    • 2 or 3 shorts/skirts
    • 1 Thick sweater
    • Swimming Towel
    • 1 or 2 Jeans
    • 2 or 3 T-shirts
    • Nightwear
    • 1 or 2 Swimwear
    • Socks (lots)
    • Underwear (lots)
    • 2 or 3 Casual shirts
    • Slacks
    • 1 or 2 Collared shirts
    • Summer dresses
    • Dress/going out clothes (for evenings out, not too formal)
    
    Shoes
    • Thongs/flip flops/sandals
    • Going out shoes
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    
    Toiletries
    • Toiletry bag
    • Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant
    • Make up, moisturizers and hair products
    • Suntan lotion
    • Handkerchiefs/tissues
    • Insect repellent
    
    Miscellaneous
    • Travel Clock
    • Sunglasses
    • Plastic bags
    • Washing powder
    • Sewing kit
    • Aspirins/medications
    • Pens and writing materials
    • Rechargeable phone card
    • Power adapters
    
    Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.
    
    Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.
    Don’t pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.
    
    Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.
    
    Laundry Facilities
    More information regarding laundry facilities as you travel through the USA and Canada.

• Getting around
  • PLEASE NOTE: These are the hotels Contiki generally uses in the cities shown. There is no guarantee that every tour will stay in the lodgings listed below. Check your Contiki Travel Documents for confirmation of your accommodations.
    
    The following a sample of some of our Hotels used in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
    
    USA
    Los Angeles: Doubletree By Hilton, Figueroa Hotel and the Miyako Hotel
    Chicago: Best Western Grant Park Hotel
    Hawaii (Waikiki): Queen Kapiolani Hotel
    Las Vegas: Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel
    New Orleans: The Whitney Wyndham Hotel
    New York: Courtyard by Marriot - Upper East Side, Courtyard New York Manhattan 5th Ave and Doubletree by Hilton NYC Chelsea
    San Francisco: Hotel Whitcomb
    
    Canada
    Banff: Tunnel Mountain Chalets
    Vancouver: Sandman Hotel