Boot, Scoot ‘N’ Blues – USA Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Boot, Scoot ‘N’ Blues Tours for Young Adults

The one that has you Rock ‘n’ Rolling your way through the best of the deep south

Looking for the ultimate southern road trip? Take a venture to the deep south for 13 days of mouthwatering eats, bright lights, breathtaking national parks and music-filled late nights. This trip will see you shimmying around the sights and delights of New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Austin and more – all to the sultry sound of sweet southern jazz and twittering songbirds.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.6 out of 5 stars (54 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

13 days, 1 country from about $ 3539* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

North America > USA

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Fort Worth

Austin

Day 2: Austin

Day 3: Austin

San Antonio

Day 4: San Antonio

Houston

Day 5: Houston

New Orleans

Day 6: New Orleans

Day 7: New Orleans

Day 8: New Orleans

Memphis

Day 9: Memphis

Day 10: Memphis

Nashville

Day 11: Nashville

Day 12: Nashville

Day 13: Nashville

Day 1: Dallas-Fort Worth to Austin

Fort Worth
Feel the famed Southern hospitality as we meet up with the rest of our Contiki family in the ‘bigger is better’ scene of Dallas. From Fort Worth we’ll head to the decidedly more laid-back vibes of Austin.
Austin
You can’t say we don’t treat you. Diving straight into the local way of life, this evening you’ll get to know your new travel crew over an authentic & mouthwatering Texan BBQ.

Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceSee the State Capital Building, Moon Towers & The Driskill HotelHistoric building, the only known surviving moon towers in the world, plus a paragon of Texas hospitality. What more could you want here in Austin?
Included ExperienceUniversity of Texas VisitFollow in the footsteps of Farrah Fawcett and Matthew McConnaughey on a trip to the University of Texas.Included ExperienceVisit Congress AvenueSee the buildings, bridges, barbershops and more!Included ExperienceAuthentic Texas BBQFrom ribs to sausages, the steaks may be high – but nowhere does BBQ like Texas, and tonight we’ll experience it for ourselves.

Day 2: Austin

Austin

Today is all yours baby so take it easy as you experience the Texan Life. You have the option of taking a kayaking trip on Lady Bird Lake to view those skyscrapers from a new angle, picking out some new cowboy boots for yourself, or taking a paddle board ride on the water. Make sure to preserve your energy for a night on the town – Austin has a world famous music scene for a good reason.

Holiday Inn Express Austin Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Kayaking Kayak on Lady Bird Lake with a Guide. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Austin to San Antonio

Austin
Having conquered Austin, we’ll venture onto San Antonio…
San Antonio
Welcome to a charming melting pot of Spanish, Mexican & American infusions. After eating our way around the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico and enjoying a walking tour to get our bearings, the evening is yours to soak up and enjoy shops, restaurants & music.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSan Antonio Walking TourGet to know San Antonio on foot, with visits to the Alamo and the famous San Antonio Mission River Walk.

Day 4: San Antonio to Houston

San Antonio
Leaving San An feeling like a local, it’s time to make our way to Texas’ largest city.
Houston

With huge belt buckles & portion sizes to match, Houston city certainly lives up to its larger than life reputation.

Holiday Inn Houston Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

NASA Space Centre EntryBudding astronauts will be thrilled with a behind the scenes pass to space exploration for the day.
All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Houston to New Orleans

Houston
Bellies full of BBQ, we’ll head to the romantic metropolis of New Orleans.
New Orleans

The love-child of French & Caribbean culture, New Orleans will steal our hearts as soon as we arrive.

La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceTry the Famous BeignetsSample the delicious doughy goodness that is a staple of the city’s food culture.Included ExperienceDiscover New Orleans on Foot Get to know New Orleans on foot, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.

Day 6: New Orleans

New Orleans

We’ll kick off the festivities today with a swoon-worthy walking tour of the French quarter, jamming in Jackson Square before sampling beignets & marveling at elegant, pre-war mansions, all to the sweet sounds of Southern jazz, of course. Then it’s time to head for the New Orleans school of cooking to trade tales with your new friends over some traditional gumbo.

La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceEatWith Dinner Tonight we’ll sample local creole specialties, plus the famous Southern hospitality.Ride on an AirboatGet out on the bayou the only way that matters, on an Airboat! All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: New Orleans

New Orleans

Now that you know New Orleans like one of the locals, it’s your day to do your own thing. Stroll down Frenchmen street for the sounds of jazz and funk, head to the vast grassy oasis of the city park or check out the New Orleans museum of art for an extensive collection of gorgeous French masterpieces.

La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 8: New Orleans to Memphis

New Orleans
Bidding farewell to New Orleans, we’re off to another musical mecca…
Memphis
Welcome to Memphis. It’s time to pay homage to ‘The King’ today, as we’re going to Graceland, the iconic home of Elvis. Then it’s time to pay appreciation to another King, Martin Luther King JR, as we visit the Civil Rights museum, learning all about this vital force in the civil rights movement, before heading to sun studios, the place where Elvis recorded his very first song. What a day; and we’re not even done with Memphis yet.

Moxy Hotel Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceMemphis Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of B.B. King, Johnny Cash and Elvis as we sway from the riverfront to rock ‘n’ roll studios.

Day 9: Memphis

Memphis

Now we’re nice and intimate with Memphis, it’s your own day to explore. Take a taste of traditional food in downtown, visit the museum of soul music, check out the famous zoo and aquarium or take a tour of the Wiseacre brewery. No matter what you choose to do today, you’ll fall in love with this melodic city.

Moxy Hotel Downtown (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceVisit the Legendary Sun StudiosVisit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.Included ExperienceVisit the Civil Rights MuseumThis iconic and important museum charts the civil rights movement from the 17th century through to the present day.Visit the Rock & Soul MuseumTake a tour through music history at the Rock & Soul Museum, Memphis.
All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Visit the Home of Elvis PresleyVisit the home of The King – Graceland. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 10: Memphis to Nashville

Memphis
See ya, Memphis, Nashville is calling!
Nashville
Pull those boots out. Home to some of the musical greats, this city also played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. Tonight we’ll have dinner at the famous woolworths where the first sit-in took place to desegregate lunch counters.

Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)Day 11: Nashville

Nashville

Today you have the day for yourself to really get down and dirty with Nashville. Tour and taste all the southern delicacies, take a trip to the Ryman Auditorium and taste some classic whisky at Uncle Nearest Distillery.

Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceUncle Nearest Distillery TourTour Uncle Nearest Distillery, home of the first-known African American master distiller Nearest Green.Whiskey Tasting at Uncle Nearest DistilleryEnjoy a tipple of whiskey from the first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Watch a Live Show at the Ryman AuditoriumOne of Tennessee’s many music venues, the Ryman Auditorium is a historic live-performance hall and guess what? We’ve booked you a show!
All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 12: Nashville

Nashville

Today is yours to explore Nashville. Truly a musical paradise, a tour around the Country Music Hall of Fame will give us the low down on this city’s musical past.

Quality Inn Nashville Downtown Stadium (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Country Music Hall of FameImmerse yourself in all things Country Music at the CMA Hall of Fame/RCA Studio tour. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 13: End Nashville

NashvilleThanks for the hospitality Nashville! Tissues on deck & souvenirs in tow, it’s time to say our goodbyes. This has been the journey of a lifetime, so make sure to keep in contact for a reunion trip soon…

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Authentic Texas BBQ

From ribs to sausages, the steaks may be high – but nowhere does BBQ like Texas, and tonight we’ll experience it for ourselves.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Discover New Orleans on Foot

Get to know New Orleans on foot, with an orientation tour including the French Quarter – and the chance to sample the doughy and delightful New Orleans beignets.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Visit the Legendary Sun Studios

Visit the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll. Where Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded their major records.

INCLUDED

NASA Space Centre Entry

Budding astronauts will be thrilled with a behind the scenes pass to space exploration for the day. All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Ride on an Airboat

Get out on the bayou the only way that matters, on an Airboat! All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Visit the Home of Elvis Presley

Visit the home of The King – Graceland. All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

You’ll find all highlights and eventual changes on the details page

FAQs:

You’ll find all FAQs and the latest info on the details page

Included Meals:

10 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager & Driver Team

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Maximum 36

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Coach

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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(Partially) travel with a nice group or entirely travel solo?

By booking an organized USA tour for young adults or other North America trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.