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Description
Investigate the prominent desert scenes that make up the Southwest. Visit the striking Grand Canyon, gamble the day away in Las Vegas, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and spend time exploring bewitching San Francisco.
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 and transfer by complimentary shuttle bus to your hotel.
Standard Hotel: Hacienda Hotel
Day 2 -- Los Angeles - Palm Springs
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. Once you have picked up your rental car, it is a very short drive to Anaheim, the home of Disneyland. In the afternoon continue to the desert resort of Palm Springs.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Inn Palm Springs
Day 3 -- Palm Springs - Needles - Laughlin
Begin your day with a visit of Joshua Tree National Park. Then continue by Needles to Laughlin, Nevada’s newly discovered entertainment resort located on the Colorado River.
Standard Hotel: The Aquarius
Day 4 -- Laughlin - Williams
This morning you will travel along a bit of American legend, old Route 66. Between Kingman and Seligman is one of the best preserved stretches of this historic highway. Stop at Grand Canyon Caverns and descend through nearly a mile of colorful mineral formations. Then continue to Williams, gateway to the Grand Canyon.
Standard Hotel: Quality Inn Flagstaff
Day 5 -- Wiliams - Grand Canyon National Park - Lake Powell
This morning you will experience the grandeur and beauty of the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s natural wonders. Then continue northeast by the old trading post of Cameron and through the Navajo Indian Reservation to Lake Powell with its spectacular scenery.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Arizona Inn
Day 6 -- Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon national Park
Cross the border into the Mormon State of Utah and see Bryce Canyon National Park, renowned for some of the earth’s most colorful erosion formations.
Standard Hotel: Bryce View Lodge
Day 7 -- Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
This morning, continue to Zion National Park before you cross into Nevada and drive through the desert to the glittering jewel and entertainment capital, Las Vegas.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Mardi Gras Inn
Day 8 -- Las Vegas
A full day at leisure in Las Vegas.
Standard Hotel: Best Western Mardi Gras Inn
Day 9 -- Las Vegas - Death Valley - Fresno
Begin your day with a visit to Death Valley National Park, the lowest point in the western hemisphere. Continue via the Panamint Mountains past Ridgecrest to Visalia/Fresno.
Standard Hotel: Best Value Water Tree Inn
Day 10 -- Fresno - San Francisco
An early start to visit Yosemite National Park, renowned for its sheer granite faces, cascading waterfalls (in season), and pine forests. Journey to the magnificent forest of coastal redwoods in Muir Woods, then cross the Golden Gate Bridge to arrive in the City by the Bay, San Francisco.
Standard Hotel: Adante Hotel
Day 11 -- San Francisco
You have a full day at leisure to experience the many sights of this beautiful city. See Chinatown, the Japan Center, the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf. Other attractions include the Cable Car Museum or Alcatraz.
Standard Hotel: Adante Hotel
Day 12 -- San Francisco - Monterey/Carmel - Santa Maria
Depart San Francisco for the scenic Monterey Peninsula. Visit Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf with its many restaurants, shops, and galleries. Drive along spectacular 17-Mile Drive to charming Carmel. Then continue south by Big Sur on Highway 1, where you will experience some of the most incredible coastal scenery in America. Overnight in Santa Maria.
Standard Hotel: Courtesy Inn San Simeon
Day 13 -- Santa Maria - Solvang - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
Leave Santa Maria and make a short visit to the Danish town of Solvang en route to one of California’s favorite vacation spots: Santa Barbara, where palm tree walkways border white sandy beaches. The city is famous for its old mission and Spanish heritage. Spend a leisurely day exploring Santa Barbara before making a short journey south for your overnight hotel.
Standard Hotel: Hacienda Hotel
Day 14 -- 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
