Grand American Adventures' popular range of Mini Adventures are now open to families with children aged 8 and above. Starting from £269 pp these expertly-led small group tours pack an authentic punch into just three or four immersive days. With extensive departure dates across the year, families can simply add a memorable adventure to their East or West Coast holiday, even when time is short.

New York to Niagara Falls heads out of the Big Apple to the awe-inspiring scenery of Niagara Falls, the Appalachian Mountains and the Finger Lakes.

San Francisco to Yosemite takes off across the Sierra Nevada Mountains to crystal clear Lake Tahoe and then the spectacular wilderness of Yosemite – one of the USA's most famous National Parks.

After a bright lights fix in Los Angeles or Las Vegas, add on some of the USA's most spectacular and awesome 'must do' highlights. Vegas to the Grand Canyon takes in the natural beauty of the Mojave Desert, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley and the grandest canyon of them all. LA to the Grand Canyon tailors activity levels as suits from cruising 'The Strip' in a limo to hiking and camping in the Grand Canyon itself.

Family Discovery Tours

The Americas specialist also offers six full-length itineraries, specifically designed with the whole family in mind in its Family Discovery programme. North America, Canada and Costa Rica tours range from 9 – 15 days, starting from £999pp with specific departures through the school holidays.

In addition to six full length, specifically designed Family Discovery tours in USA, Canada and Costa Rica, Grand American Adventures now offers families four Mini Adventures. Numerous departure dates throughout the year. Costs include professional local tour leader, private transport and all accommodation. Maximum group size 13. Extensive tailoring options. Eight or more travelling together can opt to tailor-make own tour.

New York To Niagara Falls, 3-day tour, from £379 pp

San Francisco to Yosemite, 3-day tour, from £269 pp

Vegas to the Grand Canyon, 4-day tour from £499 pp

LA to the Grand Canyon, 4-day tour from £399 ppp

www.grandamericanadventures.com

About the TUI Adventure Division: The TUI Adventure Division offers premium, experience-based adventure holidays and expeditions worldwide for active travelers. The division includes expedition specialists International Expeditions Quark Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions; leading European adventure and activity specialists Exodus, Headwater, World Challenge, Sawadee, TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures; and US-based destination management company AmeriCan Adventures. From reaching the top of Kilimanjaro and canoeing on the Zambezi, to catching tiger cub sightings and breaking ice en route to the North Pole, the TUI Adventure Division offers inspirational experiences that create lifelong memories.

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