Best of the West USA
SELF-DRIVE TOUR
LOS ANGELES | PALM SPRINGS | PHOENIX | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK | LAS VEGAS | YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK | SAN FRANCISCO | MONTEREY | SANTA MONICA | LOS ANGELES
Explore the USA’s famous California coast highlights, spectacular national parks and the bright neon lights of Las Vegas on this ultimate Western USA holiday package.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Drive Highway 1 & cross the Golden Gate Bridge
- Visit Yosemite & see redwoods in Sequoia National Park
- Dazzling Las Vegas
- Stunning views of the Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrive Los Angeles
Arrive in Los Angeles and make your way to your hotel.
Hotel for 2 nights: Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Day 2 : Los Angeles -Palm Springs
Today pick up your rental car and make your way south to Anaheim, Orange Country's headquarters for fun. Spend the day surrounded by icons and classic characters at the original Disneyland Park. Visit the nation's oldest theme park, Knott's Berry Farm, filled with old west history, or one of Anaheim's many other fun-filled attractions before continuing eat to Palm Springs. This ultimate desert playground nestled at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains offers the perfected blend of outdoors entertainment and casual relaxation. Take time this evening to dine in one of the many excellent restaurants in downtown Palm Springs or escape the heat and ride the aerial tramway high up above the desert floor for panoramic views of the Coachella Valley.
Day 3 : Palm Springs - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Spend the morning lounging by the pool, walking along palm tree lined streets, or exploring countless shops, art galleries and museums before setting out east through the Coachella Valley to Phoenix and Scottsdale, two of Central Arizona's top destinations. With Phoenix's skyscraper-filled skyline complemented by famed Camelback Mountain and Scottsdale's Old West charm, it's guaranteed you'll enjoy this uniquely Southwestern playground.
Day 4 : Phoenix/Scottsdale - Grand Canyon
Today, head north to Grand Canyon National Park, a natural wonder that you simply have to see to believe. Spend the day discovering the distinct South Rim of the Canyon. Stop at one of the numerous overlooks, walk part of the Rim Trail or along the historic Hermit Road, visit a Photo Hot Spot, or climb to the top of a stone Watchtower for panoramic views that extend over 100 miles on clear days.
Day 5 : Grand Canyon - Las Vegas
Leave the grandeur of the Canyon behind as you head west today through Williams and Kingman, the heart of Historic Route 66 and one of Arizona's hidden treasures, to Hoover Dam. Considered the largest single public works project in the history of the USA, Hoover Dam straddles the mighty Colorado River, which forms the border between Nevada and Arizona, and brings much-needed water and power to the Southwest. Continue to Las Vegas, Nevada, a city that needs no introduction.
Day 6 : Las Vegas
The dazzling neon lights of Las Vegas await you! Hit the slots, watch the Bellagio fountains or even take a thrilling night helicopter flightseeing ride.
Day 7 : Las Vegas - Death Valley
This morning take the opportunity to capture a photograph at the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign before your journey takes you west to the lowest elevation in north America, Death Valley National Park. here, the Mojave is at its most magnificent with geological history on full display in this rugged, severe, sublime section of California. Enhance your desert experience with a stop at Zabriskie Point offering spectacular views of the wildly eroded and vibrantly coloured badlands. Don't miss the opportunity this evening to cast your eyes upon the night sky for some of the best stargazing in the world.
Day 8 : Death Valley - Yosemite
This morning, travel north into the High Sierra where Tioga Road, the highest drivable pass in California, leads you into Yosemite National Park. Best known for its impressive waterfalls, grand meadows, and spectacular rock formations, Yosemite was one of the first wilderness parks in the United States. Delve into the depths of the park with a walk to a waterfall, each as distinct as the granite cliffs they dive over, or learn about the wonders of the park during a ranger-guided stroll. Explore a giant sequoia grove and meet the most massive trees on earth, or spend an evening under the stars.
Day 9 : Yosemite - San Francisco
Leave the wonder of Yosemite behind as you journey west through Gold Rush-era attractions, California's State Capital, Sacramento, and on to San Francisco. Considered one of the greatest cities in the world for many reasons, San Francisco offers one-of-a-kind sights and something to suit your every need.
Day 10 : San Francisco (Napa Valley)
With 49 square miles of amazing sights, scenes and destinations, there's always plenty to do in San Francisco. Spend a full day exploring the beloved City by the Bay's neighbourhoods including: Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Nob Hill, the Embarcadero/Financial District, and Golden Gate Park. To experience something truly unique, walk along the railings of the Golden Gate Bridge or take a ride on an iconic Cable Car. For a little piece of heaven on Earth, spend the day in Napa Valley whose picturesque rolling hills and wineries dot the landscape.
Day 11 : San Francisco - Monterey/Carmel
This morning, head south to Monterey along Highway 1 which offers breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of Monterey at Old Fisherman's Wharf in downtown. Explore Cannery Row's historic waterfront district, John Steinbeck's inspiration for his novel of the same name. Visit the quaint area of Carmel, and enjoy an exhilarating trip along 17-Mile Drive from pacific Grove to Pebble Beach.
Day 12 : Monterey/Carmel - Santa Barbara - Ventura
Continue south along central California's scenic Pacific Coast Highway. This twisting, cliff-hugging route starts in Monterey and takes you through Big Sur where mountains plunge into the Pacific Ocean. Farther south, the landscape mellow to oak-studded hills as the road passes Hearst Castle and ends in Morro Bay. A short distance inland is the heart of the Central Coast, San Luis Obispo. From here, continue south to Ventura passing through Pismo Beach, inland agricultural valleys of rolling countryside, and Santa Barbara, often described as the American Riviera. Located along the southern-most part of California's Central Coast, Ventura is a classic beach town in a spectacular setting.
Day 13 : Ventura - Malibu - Santa Monica - Los Angeles
Today, travel further south through Oxnard, yet another beautiful stretch of coast in Malibu, and the seaside town of Santa Monica. Arrive in Los Angeles with enough time to glimpse some of the glitz and glamour of the City of Angels. Check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Sunset Strip, Beverly hills, and Rodeo Drive; some of the best sights Los Angeles has to offer.
Day 14 : Los Angeles - UK
Time to drop off your rental car before taking your onward flight.
