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Fly Drive packages
The Great West
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Description
Come and explore the tantalizing western edge of America--see Death Valley, the glittering Las Vegas Strip, and the incredible waterfalls of Yosemite National Park.
What is included in the Price?
All hotels on route are included in the price. Car rental is also included. Flights are not included as they vary from week to week.
Day 1 -- Los Angeles Arrival
Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport. Transfer independently by shuttle bus to your hotel.
Standard Hotel: Custom Hotel
Day 2 -- Los Angeles - Anaheim
This morning at 08:00 hours you will be met by your AmericanTours representative and provided with a welcome kit including driving instructions, vouchers, maps and brochures of the places you are about to visit. Pick up your rental car and begin your drive to explore Los Angeles. Continue on to Anaheim, home of Disneyland (admission not included).
Standard Hotel: Best Western Stovall's Inn
Day 3 -- Anaheim - San Diego
Visit the beautiful San Juan Capistrano Mission on your way to San Diego. Upon arrival you might wish to explore Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, or the charming Gaslamp Quarter.
Standard Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Day 4 -- San Diego - Palm Springs
Today, you will have the morning to explore the seaside playground of San Diego. Then continue to Palm Springs where you can ride the aerial tramway to the top of San Jacinto Mountain.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Inn Palm Springs
Day 5 -- Palm Springs - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Drive past the Coachella Valley, the "Date Capital of the World." Continue into Arizona to Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Standard Hotel: Days Inn Scottsdale Fashion Square
Day 6 -- Scottsdale - Grand Canyon National Park
Take the Black Canyon Highway to Montezuma’s Castle. Then visit the scenic red rock town of Sedona. Drive through Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at the Grand Canyon.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Grand Canyon
Day 7 -- Grand Canyon - Lake Powell
Drive along the south rim to view the Grand Canyon and continue through the Navajo Indian Reservation. Enjoy a leisurely drive to Lake Powell. Take an optional boat cruise and view the incredible red rock cliffs.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
Day 8 -- Lake Powell
full day to explore Lake Powell and the surrounding area. You may choose to journey to Monument Valley to view its stunning rock formations.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
Day 9 -- Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park
Travel through Kanab en route to Bryce Canyon National Park, a world of sandstone spires.
Standard Hotel: Bryce View Lodge
Day 10 -- Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
Take a morning tour of Bryce Canyon before driving to Zion National Park. Then continue to Las Vegas for a complete contrast in twenty-four-hour fun and gambling.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Mardi Gras Inn
Day 11 -- Las Vegas
A day at leisure to take a drive to Lake Mead or Hoover Dam. In the evening try your luck at the gambling tables or see a glamorous show.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Mardi Gras Inn
Day 12 -- Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park
Drive across the Amargosa Desert to Death Valley National Park. Stop at Zabriskie Point for a panoramic view of the valley before reaching your hotel.
Standard Hotel: Stovepipe Wells Village
Day 13 -- Death Valley - Yosemite National Park
Drive out of Death Valley into the High Sierra Nevada Mountains over the Tioga Pass and into Yosemite National Park. Overnight in the Yosemite area.
From early November to late May the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case, you will need to drive the southern route through Bakersfield and Fresno into the Yosemite area.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Yosemite Way Station
Day 14 -- Yosemite National Park
Enjoy the day in stunning Yosemite, one of America’s most beautiful national parks. See Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome rock formations.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Yosemite Way Station
Day 15 -- Yosemite - Lake Tahoe
eave Yosemite and cross the Tioga Pass.** Drive north, passing Bridgeport and Devil’s Gate en route to Lake Tahoe.
From early November to late May the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case, you will need to drive the western route through the San Joaquin Valley and California Gold Country to Lake Tahoe.
Standard Hotel: Montbleu Resort
Day 16 -- Lake Tahoe - San Francisco
Drive to Sacramento and tour historical Old Town. Then on to San Francisco.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Civic Center
Day 17 -- San Francisco
A full day at leisure to discover the beloved “City By the Bay.”
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Civic Center
Day 18 -- San Francisco – San Luis Obispo
Drive to Monterey and visit Cannery Row (of author John Steinbeck fame). Enjoy stunning coastline views on 17-Mile Drive, have lunch in Carmel, and visit Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf before reaching your hotel.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Royal Oak Hotel
Day 19 -- San Luis Obispo – Santa Barbara – Ventura
ollow the Pacific Coast Highway south through San Simeon, Morro Bay, and Santa Barbara on the way to your overnight hotel.
Standard Hotel: Vagabond Inn Oxnard
Day 20 -- Ventura Beach - Los Angeles
Travel to Malibu, then through Santa Monica. In the Los Angeles area, see Hollywood, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Sunset Strip & Beverly Hills before arriving at your hotel.
Standard Hotel: Custom Hotel
Day 21 -- Los Angeles Departure
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
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Call to book: (01) 6733840
Call to book: (01) 6733840
