USA – Houston Stopover
Explore the tour day by day, from the highlights to the quieter moments in between. Here’s how each day unfolds and what to expect along the way.
Land in Houston and take a private transfer to your hotel, which is conveniently situated in downtown Houston, with all the city’s places of interest of your doorstep.
Head into downtown to get your bearings or take it easy your first night. Come dinner, Houston’s restaurant scene boasts culinary specialities from more than 70 countries, so you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice.
Houston has plenty to offer for the culturally minded and your City Pass will provide you access to some of Houston’s top sights including the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
The city is also second only to New York City when it comes to Broadway shows, and ballet, opera and symphony are also world-class. See if you can book something in advance to attend while you are there.
Spend the day at the world-famous NASA Johnson Space Center. A top destination for both national and international visitors, Space Center Houston is home to over 400 space artefacts, immersive exhibits and one-of-a-kind experiences that celebrate the rich history and exciting future of the USA’s human space-flight programme.
Your ticket will include admission to Space Center Houston, access to all permanent and temporary hands-on exhibits, access to 3 theatres, live shows and 400+ artefacts, as well as some fascinating in-person tours including, the Astronaut Training Facility Tour, the George W.S. Abbey Rocket Park Tour and the NASA Campus Tour.
The places you’ll stay and explore on this tour. Here’s a closer look at each one and what makes it worth the trip.
On this 4-day itinerary, you’ll get a comprehensive taste of this side of Texas: learn how astronauts train for their missions with a full-day visit to the Space Center; explore Houston’s finest museums and open-air attractions with a City Pass; book yourself in for a night at the theatre or ballet; and indulge in some downtime with excellent dining and shopping at your fingertips.
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From George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, you can fly to Mexico City, Cancun, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Guatemala City, Belize, San Salvador, San Pedro Sula, Managua, San Jose, Liberia, Panama City, Bogota, Quito and Lima.
Please note: this itinerary is only available to book as an as add-on or extension to our holidays in Latin America and cannot be booked on its own. If you are interested in a holiday to North America, please visit our sister brand, Journeyscape.
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All of our experts have lived or travelled extensively in Latin America, so you will receive unrivalled advice based on unique personal experiences.
The practical detail for this tour, all in one place. Transport, accommodation, what’s included and what to pack, so you know exactly what to expect before you go.
- Transport
Private transfer to and from airport.
- Accommodation
The accommodation on this holiday is a 4-star hotel.
- Meals
Not included.
- Guides
Certain tours and guided experiences are included with this holiday. Please see Included Excursions.
- Summary of Nights
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- Weather
Houston benefits from a warm climate year-round, but the best months to visit are February to April and September to November when you can expect highs between 19°C and 30°C and lows between 9°C and 19°C. Summers in Houston are hot and humid with temperatures between May and August regularly reaching the mid-30s. Come winter the temperatures cool with daytime highs around 17°C and lows in the single digits, but you’ll still find plenty to do indoors.
- Visas
You will require an ESTA to visit the USA.
Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
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