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12 U.S. Vacation Packages For 2024

Updated: April 18, 2024

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AAA Travel Editor, SMT

The beauty of the United States is its diverse landscapes, captivating vacation hot spots, regional cultures and rich history. However, deciding where and what to visit can be overwhelming. Vacation packages are a great way to book a trip without needing to plan out the vacation. You can focus less on transportation and accommodations and more on the wonders you’ll see during your tour. 

Embark on a journey across the United States with U.S. vacation packages, whether it’s exploring a new region of the country or creating new memories in places you’ve visited before. 

1. Hawaiian Adventure

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Honolulu, Waikiki, Hilo, Volcanoes Ntnl Park, Kona, Honaunau Bay, Kahului, Iao Valley, Lahaina, Ka'anapali and Maui
  • Days: 10
  • Meals: 13
  • Features: 
    • 9 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Experience “Island Life” with the Hawaiian Adventure package. You’ll visit multiple Hawaiian islands, each with its own local culture and history. You’ll start in Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, where you’ll visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and USS Arizona Memorial, followed by a city tour. You’ll notably visit the historic Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha's statue during your stay in Waikiki. 

You’ll then take off to the "Big Island" where you’ll enjoy a tour of the South Coast, visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stroll through Kailua-Kona and tour a coffee farm. Next, you’re off to Maui to visit the capital, Lahaina and drive down the legendary Road to Hana. On your last day, you’ll join your tour manager to visit Lahaina town and complete the night with a traditional Polynesian luau. 

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2. America’s Great Desert National Parks

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Death Valley Natl Park, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Yuma, Sonoran Desert, Tucson, Saguaro National Park and Phoenix
  • Days: 10
  • Meals: 15
  • Features: 
    • 9 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour director services
    • Well-being director services
    • Airport transfers (restrictions apply)

Explore the unique desert landscapes with the America’s Great Desert National Parks tour package. You’ll start your exciting road trip driving from Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon to see La Madre Mountain before heading to Death Valley, the largest American national park. You’ll then drive over to Palm Springs along the Mojave National Preserve before going to Joshua Tree National Park

Afterward, you’ll travel around the Salton Sea and the Imperial Sand Dunes before arriving in Yuma. You’ll then visit the Sonoran Desert National Monument before heading to Tucson. There, you’ll explore the Saguaro National Park and Mission Garden before having a farewell dinner with your travel companions. 

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3. Southern Charm

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Charleston, Savannah, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and Jacksonville
  • Days: 7
  • Meals: 9
  • Features: 
    • 6 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Journey through America’s southeast with the Southern Charm package. Your tour will begin in Charleston, where you’ll either explore the city’s historic center with a local guide or take a harbor cruise to nearby Fort Sumter. You’ll also visit the City Market, one of America’s oldest public markets. Next, you’ll stroll through Factors Walk and River Street in Savannah and complete a walking tour of the Historic District.

You’ll then visit St. Simons Island to explore independently and then off to Jekyll Island for an island tour and a visit to Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Finally, you’ll end the tour in Jacksonville, Florida, with a final breakfast. 

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4. Islands Of New England

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Providence, Newport, Plymouth, Falmouth, Hyannis, Nantucket, Chatham and Martha's Vineyard
  • Days: 8
  • Meals: 10
  • Features: 
    • 7 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Explore the magnificent seaboard and the charming islands of New England. Your journey will start in Providence, Rhode Island, where you can either complete a city tour with your tour manager or join a local guide and visit the Rhode Island State House and Providence City Hall. You’ll stop in Newport before heading to Plymouth, the first permanent colonial settlement in the country. 

Next, you’ll visit Hyannis Port, home of the Kennedy compound and the Kennedy Memorial. You’ll then take a ferry to Nantucket Island for window shopping and exploration. You’ll then have the choice of relaxing at your resort for the day or taking a trip to Chatham. Your trip will conclude with a ferry trip to the famous Martha’s Vineyard before cruising back to Cape Cod. 

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5. Canyon Country

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Springdale, Zion National Park and Las Vegas
  • Days: 8
  • Meals: 10
  • Features: 
    • 7 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Experience America’s beautiful canyons with the Canyon Country vacation tour. You’ll start your road trip traveling from Scottsdale to Sedona before making your way to the Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon. You’ll have an adventure in Lake Powell with a guided rafting trip to the Horseshoe Bend

You’ll spend several days visiting Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park before ending your trip in Las Vegas. There, you’ll say goodbye to your travel group before heading home or continuing the fun with a stay in the Neon City. 

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6. Postcards From Vermont

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Boston, Quechee, Woodstock, Montpelier, Shelburne, Burlington, Ludlow, Manchester, Keene, Concord and Newton
  • Days: 7
  • Meals: 10
  • Features: 
    • 7 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Immerse yourself in the colors and landscapes of The Green Mountain State with the Postcards From Vermont tour. You’ll start with a scenic trip from Boston to Vermont, where you’ll see the beautiful hills and mountains of the state. You’ll spend some time in Woodstock before stopping by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science and finishing the day in Montpelier. 

You’ll then visit the Shelburne Museum before heading to Burlington, where you’ll explore Church Street Marketplace and cruise on Lake Champlain. While in Ludlow, you’ll visit a family-owned maple syrup farm for a tour and tasting, and then you’ll tour the Lincoln Family Home. On your last full day, you’ll travel back to Boston, but not before stopping by Keene, New Hampshire, for lunch, as well as Concord, Massachusetts, for a bus tour of Lexington and Concord. 

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7. National Parks of America

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Springdale, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Sheridan and Rapid City
  • Days: 12
  • Meals: 16
  • Features: 
    • 11 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

See some of the best National Parks in the American West with the National Parks of America vacation package. You’ll start your road trip in Scottsdale, Arizona, where you’ll venture out to explore the rock formations of Sedona and see the spectacular Grand Canyon. You’ll then head out to Lake Powell to see the Glen Canyon Dam. Next, you’ll head to Utah and stop at the historic Navajo Bridge and Kanab before arriving in Springdale. 

You’ll explore the magnificent Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park before heading to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. You’ll spend some independent time in Jackson Hole before exploring the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. You’ll then make your way through the Bighorn Mountains to Sheridan to visit Crazy Horse Memorial and the Native American Cultural Center to learn about the Great Sioux Nation and Native American heritage. Your tour will then come to a close in Rapid City, South Dakota. 

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8. Alaska's Northern Lights

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Anchorage, Whittier, Palmer, Talkeetna and Fairbanks
  • Days: 7
  • Meals: 11
  • Features: 
    • 6 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Explore the Last Frontier state on Alaska's Northern Lights tour. You’ll first make your way from Anchorage to Whittier to embark on a glacier cruise of Prince William Sound to view Alaska’s unique wildlife and landscapes. You’ll then head to Talkeetna to visit Musk Ox Farm, a nonprofit organization that promotes the preservation and protection of musk oxen. You’ll then take the Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train to Fairbanks, one of the best places in Alaska, for viewing the Northern Lights during nightfall. 

You’ll spend a day in Fairbanks sightseeing and taking the breathtaking views of the nature around you. You’ll also tour the Antique Auto Museum, try out guided dog mushing with a pack of sled dogs and end your trip with one last viewing of the Northern Lights. 

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9. California Dreamin'

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Monterey, Carmel, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and San Francisco
  • Days: 8
  • Meals: 12
  • Features: 
    • 7 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Capture the magic of the golden West Coast with the California Dreamin’ package. Starting in picturesque Monterey, you’ll venture to Monterey Bay Aquarium or Monterey Bay Aquarium before traveling the 17-Mile Drive to Carmel. You’ll then travel northeast to Modesto to visit the beautiful Yosemite Park

After a couple of days in Modesto, you’ll make your way to Sacramento to learn about the history of the Gold Rush era. You’ll have a choice of visiting the California State Railroad Museum or Crocker Art Museum. You’ll then travel through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Lake Tahoe for some sightseeing. Finally, you’ll travel down to San Francisco, but not before stopping in Napa Valley for a private tasting and a farewell lunch with your travel companions. 

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10. Spotlight On Washington, D.C.

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Washington, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon and Alexandria
  • Days: 6
  • Meals: 8
  • Features: 
    • 5 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Explore the capital of the United States with the Spotlight on Washington, D.C. tour package. Your first stop in Washington, D.C., will be to learn the capital’s history in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. You’ll continue the history lesson with a guided tour of some of the capital’s greatest landmarks, including The White House, the National Mall, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

You’ll then tour the Washington National Cathedral with your group and then split off to either visit the International Spy Museum or join an in-depth walking tour of the plots and events leading to the Lincoln Assassination. You’ll have a narrated tour of the Arlington National Cemetery before heading to Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon. 

On your last full day, you’ll stop by the White House Visitor Center to view artifacts from the White House collection. You’ll lastly have an opportunity to visit any of the 10 museums surrounding the National Mall that are a part of the Smithsonian Institution

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11. Colors Of New England Featuring Coastal Maine

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Boston, Woodstock, Stowe, North Conway, Lake Winnipesaukee, Coastal Maine, Kennebunkport
  • Days: 8
  • Meals: 10
  • Features: 
    • 7 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour manager services

Explore the quintessential Northeast with a tour of New England and coastal Maine. You’ll start your trip in Boston and walk the Freedom Trail with a local guide. You’ll then head out to Vermont to visit Woodstock. While staying in nearby Stowe, you’ll visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill to learn how fresh cider is produced, as well as tour Ben & Jerry’s Cream Factory. 

Next state is New Hampshire, where you’ll cruise Lake Winnipesaukee and visit Wolfeboro before heading off to coastal Maine. There, you’ll jump on a scenic cruise for some sightseeing and spend some leisure time exploring some of Maine’s seaside towns. Lastly, you'll drive along Ocean Drive through Kennebunkport to see Walker's Point. 

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12. Southwest Native Trails

Package overview:

  • Destinations: Albuquerque, Petroglyph, Acoma Pueblo, Chaco Canyon, Gallup, Hubbell Trading Post, Canyon de Chelly, Chinle, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde National Park, Durango, Taos and Santa Fe
  • Days: 12
  • Meals: 17
  • Features: 
    • 11 nights accommodation
    • On some dates, additional accommodations may be used.
    • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
    • Tour director services
    • Well-being director services

Fully immerse yourself in America’s Southwest landscapes and Native American cultures with the Southwest Native Trails tour. You’ll start your trip with a bang at Old Town Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta, where you’ll gaze at hundreds of colorful balloons filling up the sky. With the package, you’ll also be invited to attend the private and exclusive Chasers' Club to view the Balloon Glow. 

While in Albuquerque, you’ll learn about the Ancestral Puebloan peoples and early Spanish Settlers at the Petroglyph National Monument and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The next stop is the Chaco Canyon inside Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Next, you’ll make your way to Window Rock, the capital of the Navajo Nation, to visit the Canyon de Chelly Visitor Center and explore the surrounding sandstone cliffs and canyons.

You’ll stop in Monument Valley National Tribal Park to see Spider Rock, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument to see the Hovenweep National Monument, and you’ll explore the historic town of Durango. You’ll then make your way to New Mexico to the Rio Grande Gorge and the town of Taos. After touring Taos Pueblo, you’ll drive on High Road from Taos to Santa Fe and visit Trujillo's weaving shop and Nambe Village. Finally, you’ll wrap up your trip exploring Sante Fe. 

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Plan Your American Road Trip With AAA

Exploring the vast and diverse landscapes of the United States has never been easier with AAA’s vacation packages. Stroll through the charming streets of towns in coastal Maine, see the natural wonders of U.S. national parks or learn the rich history of America’s capital. Embark on an American adventure with the assurance that a well-crafted package awaits you. 

Written by

AAA Travel Editor, SMT

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