(17 days / 16 nights - Begins & Ends Los Angeles)
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 - Los Angeles Arrival
Arrive in Los Angeles and transfer independently to your hotel via complimentary hotel shuttle bus. Standard: Custom Hotel or similar Upgrade: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport or similar Deluxe: Westin Los Angeles Airport or similar
Day 02 - Los Angeles - Mojave Desert - Laughlin
Driving Distance: 305 mi./490 km.
This morning at 08:00 hours you will be met by your representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, maps, and brochures of the places you are about to visit. Pick up your car and begin your drive. Beyond the Mojave Desert, discover the refreshing waters of the Colorado River and the gambling oasis of Laughlin, Nevada.
Hotel: Aquarius Casino Resort or similar
Day 03 - Laughlin - Kingman - Grand Canyon National Park
Driving distance: 215 mi./346 km.
Climb the Colorado Plateau to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. Savor the vibrant colors as you walk along the rim looking into millions of years of earth's history. Standard: Yapavai Lodge West or similar Upgrade: Holiday Inn Express or similar Deluxe: The Grand Hotel or similar
Day 04 - Grand Canyon - Painted Desert - Monument Valley
Driving distance: 207 mi./333 km.
Cross the Navajo Indian Reservation and view the Painted Desert before arriving at the bronzed and burnished monoliths of Monument Valley.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kayenta or similar
Day 05 - Monument Valley - Navajo Indian Reservation Page/Lake Powell
Driving distance: 108 mi./173 km.
Cross Black Mesa, then watch as vivid red rock country is contrasted by the mesmerizing azure waters of Lake Powell. Standard: Super 8 Page or similar Upgrade: Best Western Arizona Inn or similar Deluxe: Lake Powell Resort or similar
Day 06 - Page/Lake Powell - Kanab - Bryce Canyon National Park
Driving distance: 167 mi./268 km.
Beyond Kanab, once an old trading post, you'll ascend the Paunsagunt Plateau to see the fanciful spires and rock formations found in Bryce Canyon. Standard: Bryce View Lodge or similar Upgrade: Best Western Ruby's Inn or similar Deluxe: Best Western Bryce Canyon or similar
Day 07 - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Las Vegas
Driving distance: 236 mi./380 km.
Follow the Virgin River along the base of the massive canyon it created in Zion National Park. Continue your drive to Las Vegas, the famous desert Entertainment Capital of the World. Standard: Imperial Palace Hotel or similar Upgrade: Planet Hollywood Hotel or similar Deluxe: Caesar's Palace Las Vegas or similar
Day 08 - Las Vegas
Enjoy the day at leisure in Las Vegas.
Day 09 - Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park
Driving Distance: 139 mi./224 km.
This morning see the mysterious beauty of Death Valley. Furnace Creek Ranch is a true desert oasis with complete resort facilities. Standard/Upgrade: Stovepipe Wells Village or similar Deluxe: Furnace Creek Ranch or similar
Day 10 - Death Valley National Park - Yosemite
Driving Distance: 350 mi./560 km.
Today offers a complete contrast in landscape from the desolation of Death Valley as the drive takes you into the high Sierra Nevada Mountains via Bishop to the Tioga Pass** and Yosemite, one of America's most scenic national parks. Here, the silvery waters of the Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls cascade down among verdant pine trees. Massive ice-shaped formations rise sharply from the valley floor in the sculptured beauty of El Capitan and Half Dome. Standard: Shilo Inn Oakhurst or similar Upgrade: Cedar Lodge Resort or similar
Day 11 - Yosemite National Park - Lake Tahoe
Driving Distance: 210 mi./338 km.
Drive through the meadows of Yosemite, then continue past Nevada's Capital, Carson City to the jewel of the Sierra mountains, Lake Tahoe.
Hotel: Montbleu Resort or similar
Day 12 - Lake Tahoe - Sacramento - San Francisco
Driving Distance: 230 mi./370 km.
Follow California's historic emigrant route to the state's capital, Sacramento. Then, continue your drive to San Francisco. Standard: Best Western Americania or similar Upgrade: Galleria Park Hotel or similar Deluxe: Hilton Hotel Financial District or similar
Day 13 - San Francisco
A full day to explore the beloved City by the Bay. The 14-day Classic West tour concludes today upon check out from your hotel. Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
Day 14 - San Francisco - Monterey/Carmel
Driving Distance: 124 mi./200 km.
Today's drive takes you down the California coast to Monterey. Stroll along Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row before continuing along the stunning landscape of the 17-Mile Drive en route to the village of Carmel. Standard: Travelodge Downtown or similar Upgrade: Hilton Garden Inn Monterey or similar Deluxe: Hyatt Regency Monterey or similar
Day 15 - Monterey/Carmel - Big Sur - Central Coast
Driving Distance: 240 mi./390 km.
Follow Pacific Coast Highway south along the Big Sur Peninsular. On the way enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean pounding the cliffs and rocks below. Standard: Courtesy Inn San Simeon or similar Upgrade: Santa Maria Inn or similar Deluxe: Cambria Pines Lodge or similar
Day 16 - Central Coast - Santa Barbara - Malibu - Santa Monica - Los Angeles
Driving distance: 100 mi./160 km.
Drive along the beaches of Southern California to Los Angeles. Visit Beverly Hills, the Farmer's Market, and Hollywood. Standard: Custom Hotel or similar Upgrade: Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport or similar Deluxe: Westin Los Angeles Airport or similar
Day 17 - Los Angeles Departure
Return your car to the airport before your departure flight.
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