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Southern States Winter Sun


A highway weaving its way through desert scenery in the USA - KILROY

Travel suggestion Southern Winter Sun

Home - Miami - Key West - Tampa - Crystal River - Pensacola - New Orleans - Houston - San Antonio - Big Bend NP - Rosswell - El Paso - Tucson - Saguara NP - Sedona NP - Phoenix - Joshua Tree NP - Los Angeles - Home

Here you'll get an overview of your road trip in USA. Remember that the route is only a suggestion, and you can design your road trip as you wish. Get in touch if you want some great tips on how to plan your road trip best.

Florida

You start out in colorful Miami where we have booked the first three nights in a cool hostel. It's a great starting point if you want to check out one of the most popular destinations in the US. Check out the iconic Miami Beach during the day and visit one of many nightclubs in the evenings. During your stay in Miami, you will also get to visit the Everglades for a day - see how many crocs and gators you can spot! After this it's about time to start the road trip and drive southwards to visit Key West before moving up along the western coast of Florida. Stop in Tampa before visiting Crystal River, famous for a large number of manatees. Continue all the way up to the cozy coastal town Pensacola, famous for their stunning white beaches.

Louisiana

From Pensacola in Florida you continue into Louisiana, where we recommend a stop in New Orleans. As you probably know, the city is famous for it's legendary jazz-culture. There's a ton of opportunities if you want to experience the local jazz bands performing in the jazz clubs. Especially Bourbon Street is a good place to start the party.

Texas

It's time to experience the wild west as you know if from the classic Western movies. But first, it's worth to do a short stop in both Houston followed by San Antonio. In San Antonio you should visit the Alamo, an important site in American history. From here, it's time to cover some kilometers surrounded by Texas' dry landscapes. Make a stop in Big Bend National Park where you get stunning views over the desert and prairies.

New Mexico

First stop in New Mexico is Roswell. A city which is primarily famous for the alleged UFO incident in 1947. So if you're into mysteries and alien stories, you'll love this place. Next up is El Paso - a city that borders Mexico. You can't avoid to notice the Mexican influence here, especially when it comes to the food scene which is heavily influenced by the Mexican cuisine.

Arizona

From New Mexico you continue into Arizona and first stop is Tucson. Check out the Arizona-Sonora desert museum or hike the Sabino Camino. Next up is Saguara National Park which is home to countless cactuses, which is symbol number one on the true American Wild West. From one national park to another, Sedona NP should also be on your list of sights. Here you can see the iconic Monument Valley, arches and canyonlands. Last stop in Arizona is Phoenix.

California

From the deserted landscapes of Arizona it's time to visit the last state on this road trip, California. Start out in Joshua Tree National Park. Take a trip to Hidden Valley or check out Skull Rock. Continue to the Californian coastline, where you drop off the car in Los Angeles. On this road trip you have covered around 5,400 kilometers, so it's time for a well deserved break from the roads. We've arranged 3 nights in a cool hostel right by Venice Beach, so if you want to spend some beach time, now is your chance. Whether you're ready to go home after 3 days or need more time is up to you. Just let us know, and we'll make sure to plan your trip accordingly.

View the full itinerary as a list

Recommended duration

Around 5 weeks

Start/End

Miami/Los Angeles

Travel Type

Road Trip & Backpacking

Inclusions

Flights, car rental, some accommodation

Book this itinerary
If you're in need of the perfect winter escape, this road trip is for you - five weeks on the road all the way from Miami to Los Angeles across the country through the Southern states. Sounds good? Read on!

There's an epic adventure awaiting, if you embark on this road trip from Miami to Los Angeles. You'll pass through Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and finally California.

You start out in sunny Florida, where you get to explore Miami for 3 days, lucky you! We've even thrown in a 1-day trip to the Everglades, one of America's most unique National Parks. When you're done exploring Miami, it's time to start the road trip. Visit Key West, Tampa and Crystal River, famous for it's many manatees. 

You cross into Louisiana where we recommend that you stop in New Orleans and experience the local jazz culture. Next up is Texas where we recommend you stop by both Houston, San Antonio and Big Bend National Park before crossing into New Mexico. Check out Rosswell, famous for an alleged UFO incident back in 1947. Continue to El Paso surrounded by an unique desert landscape. 

From New Mexico you cross into Arizona, where we recommend you visit Phoenix and Tucson. If you have extra time on your hand, Grand Canyon should be a stop along the way as well.

Last state you visit is California, where you should explore the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park before dropping off the car in Los Angeles. We have secured 3 nights in our favorite hostel in Venice Beach, so you can chill the last days before going home.

What is road trippin’ the KILROY Way?

Well, we always encourage our travelers to be curious. To open up, and to embrace the unexpected. Stop where you can, go down the narrow side street and don’t get stuck in the camper or car. Don’t just drive for the sake of driving. Approach new people. Approach new ways of doing things. Explore and be open to changes – that’s where the magic happens. 

*From price per person based on two people (over 25 years old) travelling together

What's included
  • Flights from the UK to Miami and returning from Los Angeles
  • 3 nights in a hostel in Miami
  • Full-day Everglades tour
  • 28 days rental car (FCAR model)
  • 3 nights in a hostel in Los Angeles
  • Booking fees
  • Services of your own travel advisor
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that!)
  • Meals
  • Accommodation (other than that specified)
  • Fee for rental car if you are under 25
  • One-time fee to be paid locally ($500 USD)

Travel suggestion Southern Winter Sun

Home - Miami - Key West - Tampa - Crystal River - Pensacola - New Orleans - Houston - San Antonio - Big Bend NP - Rosswell - El Paso - Tucson - Saguara NP - Sedona NP - Phoenix - Joshua Tree NP - Los Angeles - Home

Here you'll get an overview of your road trip in USA. Remember that the route is only a suggestion, and you can design your road trip as you wish. Get in touch if you want some great tips on how to plan your road trip best.

Florida

You start out in colorful Miami where we have booked the first three nights in a cool hostel. It's a great starting point if you want to check out one of the most popular destinations in the US. Check out the iconic Miami Beach during the day and visit one of many nightclubs in the evenings. During your stay in Miami, you will also get to visit the Everglades for a day - see how many crocs and gators you can spot! After this it's about time to start the road trip and drive southwards to visit Key West before moving up along the western coast of Florida. Stop in Tampa before visiting Crystal River, famous for a large number of manatees. Continue all the way up to the cozy coastal town Pensacola, famous for their stunning white beaches.

Louisiana

From Pensacola in Florida you continue into Louisiana, where we recommend a stop in New Orleans. As you probably know, the city is famous for it's legendary jazz-culture. There's a ton of opportunities if you want to experience the local jazz bands performing in the jazz clubs. Especially Bourbon Street is a good place to start the party.

Texas

It's time to experience the wild west as you know if from the classic Western movies. But first, it's worth to do a short stop in both Houston followed by San Antonio. In San Antonio you should visit the Alamo, an important site in American history. From here, it's time to cover some kilometers surrounded by Texas' dry landscapes. Make a stop in Big Bend National Park where you get stunning views over the desert and prairies.

New Mexico

First stop in New Mexico is Roswell. A city which is primarily famous for the alleged UFO incident in 1947. So if you're into mysteries and alien stories, you'll love this place. Next up is El Paso - a city that borders Mexico. You can't avoid to notice the Mexican influence here, especially when it comes to the food scene which is heavily influenced by the Mexican cuisine.

Arizona

From New Mexico you continue into Arizona and first stop is Tucson. Check out the Arizona-Sonora desert museum or hike the Sabino Camino. Next up is Saguara National Park which is home to countless cactuses, which is symbol number one on the true American Wild West. From one national park to another, Sedona NP should also be on your list of sights. Here you can see the iconic Monument Valley, arches and canyonlands. Last stop in Arizona is Phoenix.

California

From the deserted landscapes of Arizona it's time to visit the last state on this road trip, California. Start out in Joshua Tree National Park. Take a trip to Hidden Valley or check out Skull Rock. Continue to the Californian coastline, where you drop off the car in Los Angeles. On this road trip you have covered around 5,400 kilometers, so it's time for a well deserved break from the roads. We've arranged 3 nights in a cool hostel right by Venice Beach, so if you want to spend some beach time, now is your chance. Whether you're ready to go home after 3 days or need more time is up to you. Just let us know, and we'll make sure to plan your trip accordingly.

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