Trafalgar is delving deeper into the iconic destinations of North America & Canada. We’re moving off the beaten path and revealing incredible Hidden Treasures that you’d simply never find on your own. If you really want to live and breathe a destination – then you want a Trafalgar Tour Director by your side, giving you a unique insider’s view of the places visited. And whether it’s dining with a Wyoming rancher on one of our Be My Guest experiences, spotting wildlife in the Rocky Mountains or blending wine in the Sonoma Valley, our holidays will take you down a hidden path. One paved with amazing insider experiences you’ll never forget.
The Inside Story on the Perfect Holiday
 In North and Central America, our Trafalgar First Class itineraries unlock the vast richness and beauty of these lands. You'll be immersed in the cultures and landscapes, and enjoy exclusive, authentic experiences that you simply could not have on your own.
North America is a continent full of natural marvel encompassing some of the world's most breathtaking scenery. Here you'll revel in the tropical magic of Hawaii, the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Rocky Mountains, the majestic vistas of Alaska and the extraordinary geology of the American Southwest.
You'll also encounter some of the world's most exciting and diverse cities with their colourful neighbourhoods, eclectic architecture and fascinating local culture and history - the bustle of New York City, the international charm of San Francisco and Vancouver, and the non stop action of Las Vegas, to name a few. Venture south of the border to explore the ancient civilisations and cultures of Mexico, or the incredibly diverse wildlife and ecosystems of Costa Rica.
Trafalgar ensures you see, hear, taste and enjoy everything about the destination you've always dreamed of, as well as bringing you special insider experiences you never would have imagined possible. All in a hassle free holiday where we take care of the details, so you can just relax and enjoy the trip of a lifetime!
Magical Sightseeing - Your Journey of Discovery
Sightseeing with Trafalgar is about much more than simply seeing the sights. With us, you'll take an unforgettable, in-depth journey of discovery. You'll see the hidden places only the locals know about. You'll experience the unique traditions that shape the diverse cultures of North and Central America from an insider's perspective. Wherever you go with us, we will unlock the mysteries and wonders of each amazing place you visit.
Make the Most of Every Day
All the incredible destinations you've dreamed of, plus exclusive off-the-beaten-path sights and activities are all included in the price of your holiday. Have a blast rafting or floating in the Canadian Rockies, or search for alligators on a cruise deep into the Louisiana bayous. Ride a vintage train through South Dakota's breathtaking Black Hills or try ziplining in the Costa Rica jungle. Sample wine with the vintner who grew the grapes or listen to real cowboys telling stories round the campfire. When you add it all up, our exclusive sightseeing and activities mean you get much more out of every day and every destination on your itinerary when you travel with Trafalgar.
Exclusive Hidden Treasures
 Sometimes, the most amazing sights are just around the corner, but how would you know where to look or that they were even there? With their intimate knowledge and familiarity with each destination, our Tour Directors delight in being able to reveal these Hidden Treasures to you on every itinerary.
These secret gems - exclusive to Trafalgar - afford you rare moments that turn sightseeing into a magical voyage of discovery. They are unique experiences that would never happen if you were travelling on your own.
You Won't Miss a Thing
On every itinerary, Trafalgar includes state-of-the-art audio headsets for an enhances sightseeing experience. These clever devices allow you to explore at your own pace while still listening to your guide's commentary. No straining to hear your guide over surrounding noise. No need to even stand nearby. You'll hear every word with complete clarity so you can simply relax and enjoy taking it all in.
Fascinating Local Specialties
Local Specialties highlight local industries such as wineries, breweries, plantations, farms and art studios. They present great opportunities to learn about the processes involved in creating the products from start to finish. For example you could learn about whiskey-making at the Jack Daniel's Distillery, visit a Kona coffee plantation to sample locally grown and brewed coffee, or get a taste of the art of wine-making at a Napa Valley winery.
Perfectly Balanced & Hassle Free
Our Tour Directors want you to do more than just see the sights, they want you to live and breathe the essence of these destinations. On every itinerary, Trafalgar has found the perfect balance of included sightseeing, optional excursions and free time. And where possible, we have slowed down the pace to give you more time to experience and enjoy each destination. Another exceptional benefit of choosing to travel with us is that you don't have to wait in line. You'll be chauffeur-driven to the entrance of the major sights and, with your pre-arranged entry ticket in hand, you'll head to the front of the link, ensuring you make the most of your valuable time.
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Perfectly Balanced & Hassle Free
Our Tour Directors want you to do more than just see the sights, they want you to live and breathe the essence of these destinations. On every itinerary, Trafalgar has found the perfect balance of included sightseeing, optional excursions and free time. And where possible, we have slowed down the pace to give you more time to experience and enjoy each destination. Another exceptional benefit of choosing to travel with us is that you don't have to wait in line. You'll be chauffeur-driven to the entrance of the major sights and, with your pre-arranged entry ticket in hand, you'll head to the front of the link, ensuring you make the most of your valuable time.
Personalise your holiday
Trafalgar includes all the important elements of a perfect holiday, plus we give you the chance to personalise your trip. On each itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to choose what you do. Optional excursions offer unforgettable highlights of each destination at the most competitive prices. Perhaps an eye-popping helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon. Or maybe a magical early-morning balloon ride over the Napa Valley. How about a whale-watching boat ride in Maui, British Columbia or Maine? Or tickets to the latest hit Broadway show in New York City? The choice is yours.
Dining Experiences Unique and Authentic
It is impossible to get a true feel of a region without sampling the tasty delicacies of its local cuisine, so we go to great lengths to ensure you get to enjoy these distinctive dishes and flavours. From cooking classes where you get to prepare and dine on a meal of local specialties to dinners with local families welcoming you into their homes, you'll enjoy unique and authentic dining experiences throughout your holiday.
Be My Guest: Dine With The Locals
 Trafalgar captures the true essences of a destination with our exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences. These special treats give you a unique opportunity to savour authentic home-made foods of a region at exclusive, off-the-beaten-path dining venues. You'll be invited into family homes and working establishments, where you'll meet and mingle with your hosts and sample delicious local specialties.
Join Mexico's renowned chef David Sterling for a cooking demonstration and tasting of authentic Yucatecan cuisine in his magnificent colonial mansion in Merida. On Eastern Canada's Prince Edward Island, the Preserve Company shares with you an in-depth look at the process of making preserves and hosts a special luncheon featuring seasonal ingredients and such local specialties. as its own potato pie. Experience the gracious hospitality of a boutique winery in California's Sonoma Valley with a tour of the winery and sampling of estate-produced wines and virgin olive oils, capped with an alfresco lunch overlooking the vineyards.
A Warm Welcome Reception
Being in a friendly group is all part of the Trafalgar experience, so we make sure you are given a proper introduction to your fellow travellers. On the first night of your guided holiday, your Tour Director will host a Welcome Reception at the hotel, a neighbourhood bar or a restaurant, where you can get to know your travelling companions over a couple of glasses of wine, beer or soft drink and a light buffet meal featuring regional cuisines. For Family Experiences, a Kick-Off Party provides the same opportunity for a fun, informal get together at the start of each holiday.
Delectable Everyday Dining
 You'll begin the morning with a hearty American breakfast, either a la carte or buffet style, featuring a selection of favourites like bacon and eggs, fruit and cereal, breads and other tasty treats. For lunch you are generally left to discover the local fare on your own, so you can make the most of your free time.
Your Tour Director is on hand to recommend restaurants and fill you in on local specialties. Selected dinners are included, often featuring the distinctive cuisines from the various regions you visit.
Wine Tasting & Wine Pairing with Dinner
 North America boasts some excellent wine-producing regions and you will be invited to participate in Wine Tastings when you visit these areas.
Also, when travelling in regions such as California's Napa Valley and Canada's Niagara Peninsula and Okanagan Valley, you'll enjoy some of the finest locally produced wines served with dinner. You'll learn about the wines' characteristics and why they were particularly selected to complement each course of your meal.
Your Trafalgar holiday includes a range of Highlight Dinners, when you'll dine on delectable regional specialties. in quaint local restaurants. To ensure you get to taste the true flavours of the regions you visit, we have sourced the best local dining experiences, accompanied by local wine, beer or soft drinks.
A Fond Farewell Dinner
At the end of your trip, your Farewell Dinner is your chance to get together as a group one last time and celebrate the good times you've shared with a delicious meal in a local restaurant accompanied by local wine, beer or soft drinks. It's the perfect occasion to say goodbye to newfound friends and toast to your unforgettable holiday.
Five Distinctive Holiday Styles
Trafalgar understands that everyone is different, so we present five styles of holiday for you to choose from. Each of our holiday choices have been carefully designed to truly immerse you in the destination and the local culture. Our goal is to provide the perfect holiday experience that suits your personal style.
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| With the popularity of At Leisure in Britain and Europe, we have now added this innovative new style of travel to our 2012 America and Canada departures.
Catch the latest show on Broadway: take the whole day to explore San Francisco's Golden Gate Park; shop to your heart's content; or seek out that boutique art gallery in New York City. At Leisure is Trafalgar's inspiring new style of travel that brings you the very best of expertly planned, guided holidays combined with more choice, more opportunity for in depth, authentic experiences and more freedom to go your own way than ever before.
At Leisure holidays provide substantial free time to explore each destination on your own - including complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing where available on your trip - all the while providing the guidance of your expert Tour Director throughout. Plus you'll enjoy guided sightseeing in major cities with a Local Guide assigned to more intimate groups of just 12 or 13.
With an average hotel stay of 2 or 3 nights, you'll spend minimal time packing and unpacking and more time soaking up the ambience of each amazing place you visit. You'll also enjoy a leisurely start to each day with departures never earlier than 9am on travel days. At Leisure - it's the ultimate holiday for the independent minded traveller.
We now have four At Leisure departures in North America:
Discovery Tours
 Every day on a Trafalgar Discovery vacation is an unforgettable adventure in the making. These multi-destination itineraries will take you to North and Central America's most popular destinations and treat you to all kinds of surprises and exciting adventures along the way.
To assist you further, these trips are rated by pace so you can choose a lively or comfortable itinerary. Discovery vacations provide an in-depth vacation experience, where you come away with a wealth of local knowledge and a photo album packed with memories.
Hawaiian Time
From the moment you set foot in Hawaii, you feel the world slow down as island life takes hold of you. Trafalgar keeps this gentle pace throughout our Hawaiian Time Holidays. Sure, you'll experience the fantastic slights you've always wanted to see - Honolulu's Pearl Harbour Memorial, spectacular Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or Maui's historic Lahaina - but each itinerary also allows plenty of time for your leisure. Try snorkeling, take a hula lesson, watch whales, count waterfalls or learn to surf. Or, just snooze on the beach or poolside with a favourite novel and a Mai Tai. Just relax - your on "Hawaiian Time".
Family Experiences
 Our Family Experiences are designed to let you make the most of every minute with you family. There's no need to worry about having to research the best destinations, family friendly hotels and restaurants for pouring for hours over guide books to find activities that appeal to all ages.
All the work has been done for you so you can relax and have fun with your family. From bonfires on the beach to white-water rafting or a stay on a Dude Ranch, the entire family will have an incredible holiday and make great friends along the way.
Regional Tours
Our Regional guided holidays offer itineraries that delve deep into the heart of a particular region or state. Focusing on a smaller geographical location, these holidays allow you to gain a much deeper understanding of the local culture as we reveal the people, places, and sights that make each destination so special. From exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences to in depth insights provided by Local Guides, our Regional Holidays offer a truly enriching travel experience.
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 USA & Canada
Download this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your tour. A complete guide to the USA and Canada including pre-tour information, on-tour facts, a state-by-state guide to the USA, a province-by-province guide to Canada and a city-by-city guide to Mexico. (2MB)
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