Hidden gems of America

12 Days / 11 Nights
Kochi → North America (Chicago, Mount Rushmore, Rapid City, Devils Tower National Monument, Yellowstone National Park)

11 Nights | 12 Days | September 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey Through the USA’s Iconic National Parks & Scenic Wonders

The Grand American Odyssey is a spectacular road-trip-style adventure that takes travelers through some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the United States. Unlike typical USA tours focused on cities and shopping, this journey showcases the country’s stunning national parks, dramatic canyons, deserts, mountains, lakes, and scenic highways.

Itenerary

Assemble at the airport and meet your Malayalee Tour Manager from Santamonica
Begin your boarding flight to Chicago via Dubai
Arrive in Chicago. Exit from the airport after clearing the immigration formalities.
Proceed to your hotel for check-in and relax after a long journey.

Dinner at restaurant.

Return to the hotel,

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Today, we start the tour with the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour on the Chicago River, a unique and breath-taking way to explore the majestic city and discover hidden architectural gems among its renowned landmarks.)
Begin the Chicago city tour.
As we explore Chicago city, we pass by Swami Vivekanand Way, The Lane is named ‘Swami Vivekananda Way’ to honour him and highlight how his words didn’t just inspire India but also the world.
Visit Michigan Avenue and Buckingham Fountain

Cloud Gate (Also known as “The Bean” is a large public sculpture created by artist Anish Kumar, an Indian-born British Artist. Shaped like a bean, this aesthetic mirror design reflecting Chicago’s skyline and weighs 110 tons and is the most photographed landmark in the world.)

Lake Michigan Waterfront (a 1,600-mile waterfront famous as the only Great Lake in the US, featuring massive dunes, urban hubs, and recreational activities and water sports).

Then we visit Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science centres in the Western Hemisphere.
Later, sometime around the Magnificent Mile, A vibrant, bustling area famous for upscale shopping, fashion outlets, cool restaurants and iconic landmarks.
Return to the hotel after dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel and transfer to the Airport to arrive at Rapid City.
Rapid City is famously known as the Gateway to the Black Hills and is famous for iconic attractions like Mt. Rushmore, National Parks etc.

Upon arrival, we exit from the airport and head straight to visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, a national memorial of colossal sculpture carved in granite onto Mount Rushmore The sculpture is 60 foot tall and depicts the heads of four U.S. presidents; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln executed it from 1927 to 1941.

Here we take a Presidential Trail, a walking loop which will take you directly beneath the carved faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

Check into the hotel after dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
We start the day, heading towards Cody, located in the Northwestern part of the United States it is known as the “Rodeo Capital of the World” It is famous for its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, with spectacular scenery and exciting history.
En route, we stop by to visit Devils Tower National Monument, composed of igneous rock and standing 1267 feet above the ground. It is a unique rock formation that stands tall above the plains and is one of America’s most iconic natural landmarks, and the nation’s first national monument in 1906.
Return to the hotel after dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Begin the tour and proceed to Yellowstone National Park, the first National Park in the United States, popular for wildlife and geothermal features.
After which, we explore Upper Geyser Basin, which contains over 150 geysers, the highest concentration of geysers in the world. Some of the famous geysers include ‘Old Faithful’ that erupts regularly every 60 to 110 minutes, ‘Grand Geyser’, the tallest predictable geyser in the world, and ‘Morning Glory Pool’, famous for its vibrant, vivid blue and yellow colours.
Next, we drive through Grand Teton National Park, offering stunning lake and mountain views along the way.
Next, we pass by Jackson Hole, a 55-mile stunning mountain valley between some of America’s most rugged and wild mountains
Return to the hotel after dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Check –out from the hotel and transfer to Salt Lake City, the capital of the U.S. state of Utah.
Next, we stop by Bear Lake, a natural freshwater lake on the Idaho-Utah border, famous for its bright turquoise-coloured water. The Bear Lake Overlook viewpoint offers a stunning view of Bear Lake from above.
Finally, we arrive at the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Because of its high salinity and high density, it allows people to float easily. The lake is also called “America’s Dead Sea”, providing a habitat for millions of native birds and marine life.
Return to the hotel after dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and we proceed to Bryce Canyon National Park, a vast reserve in southern Utah, renowned for the largest concentration of crimson coloured hoodoos in the world (spire-shaped rock formations).
Later, we also explore the Bryce Amphitheatre, the iconic, bowl-shaped centrepiece of Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, that offers stunning viewpoints.
Afterwards, we proceed to St. George
Check in to the hotel after dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Today, we proceed to Antelope Canyon, a breath-taking and naturally carved slot canyon famous for its unique and wavy sandstone walls, swirling light beams and vibrant shifting colours. It is the most photographed slot canyon in the south-western United States.
Upon arrival, we will take a Lower Antelope Canyon tour and immerse ourselves in the kaleidoscope of natural colours that make the canyon truly stunning. Take a small hike to explore the canyon
Return to the hotel after your dinner

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
We begin the day with a visit to Zion National Park, renowned for its towering sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, and spectacular landscapes _sculpted over millions of years. The park’s dramatic red, cream, and pink rock formations rising against the blue desert sky make it one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the American Southwest.
Later, we proceed to Las Vegas, famously known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, celebrated for its dazzling lights, world-class entertainment, luxury resorts, shopping, dining, and vibrant atmosphere.
Upon arrival, experience the spectacular Las Vegas Sphere Show, an immersive entertainment experience featuring cutting-edge visual technology, stunning imagery, and revolutionary sound that transforms live entertainment like never before.
Check in to the hotel after dinner.

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
This morning, we continue exploring Las Vegas, taking in some of the city’s famous landmarks, iconic resorts, and vibrant atmosphere that have made it one of the world’s most celebrated entertainment destinations.
Later, we check out from the hotel and begin our journey towards the Sequoia National Park region, travelling through the scenic landscapes of Nevada and California.
Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery as we make our way towards the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, home to some of America’s most spectacular natural landscapes.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel after dinner.

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Today, we explore the magnificent Sequoia National Park, renowned for its towering giant sequoia trees, dramatic mountain landscapes, and pristine wilderness.
Visit the world-famous General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume. Standing over 275 feet tall and estimated to be more than 2,000 years old, this awe-inspiring giant is one of nature’s greatest wonders.
Take in the beauty of the giant sequoia groves and enjoy the fresh mountain air amidst some of the oldest living organisms on the planet.
Later, we proceed to San Francisco, one of America’s most iconic and picturesque cities, beautifully set along the Pacific Coast.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and relax.

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Today, we experience a scenic San Francisco Bay Cruise, offering spectacular views of the city’s famous skyline, waterfront, historic piers, and surrounding bay.
Sail beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and pass by the legendary Alcatraz Island while enjoying panoramic views of one of America’s most beautiful coastal cities.
Transfer to the airport and complete your departure formalities for your return flight to Kochi via Dubai.

Arrive in Dubai and continue with your connecting flight to Kochi
Arrive in Kochi with wonderful memories of your journey through America’s iconic cities, national parks, dramatic landscapes, and natural wonders.

Sightseeings

Inclusions & Exclusions

Return Economy class Airfare ex-Cochin
Internal Flights in the package
Hotel stays as per the itinerary
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Meals as per the itinerary
English-Speaking Guide as per the itinerary
All transfers mentioned in the program
Service of a Malayali Tour Manager
Travel Insurance (Up to age 69 - Indian Passport holders only)

Service of a Malayali Tour Manager
USA Visa.
The cost of Passport.
Additional meals other than specified in the itinerary.
Laundry, beverages, telephone charges.
Anything which is not included in the “Cost Includes”.
10% TCS is applicable for those passengers does not have PAN (Permanent Account Number).