Self-Drive Best of the West

Day 1

Los Angeles Arrival
Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and transfer via complimentary hotel shuttle bus to your hotel.
Standard: Hacienda Hotel
Superior: Marriott Los Angles Airport

Day 2

Los Angeles - Palm Springs
This morning at 08:00 hours you will be met by your 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 car and begin your drive, perhaps to the Magic Kingdom of Disneyland where you may enjoy such rides as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, and the Matterhorn. Then continue to Palm Springs.
Standard: Best Western Inn Palm Springs
Superior: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

Day 3

Palm Springs - Phoenix/Scottsdale
There is time this morning to shop in the exclusive boutiques and shops of Palm Springs before driving to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, partly due to the dry climate and many days of sunshine each year.
Standard: Days Inn Scottsdale Fashion Square
Superior: Courtyard Scottsdale Downtown

Day 4

Phoenix - Grand Canyon National Park
Start today with a short drive to the fantastic Grand Canyon. You will then have a full day to stroll along the South Rim and experience the many works of nature.
Standard and Superior: The Grand Hotel

Day 5

Grand Canyon National Park - Las Vegas
Drive through Williams and Kingman to one of the world’s greatest man-made structures, the Hoover Dam. Continue your drive to Las Vegas, the glittering entertainment capital of the world, open 24-hours a day for non-stop fun
Standard: Circus Circus Hotel
Superior: Flamingo Las Vegas

Day 6

Las Vegas
A full day at leisure in the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Standard: Circus Circus Hotel
Superior: Flamingo Las Vegas

Day 7

Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park
After a morning at leisure in Las Vegas, drive across the Armargosa Desert to Death Valley National Park. At Zabriskie Point you will have a panoramic view of the seemingly endless valley.
Standard and Superior: Furnace Creek Ranch

Day 8

Death Valley National Park - Yosemite National Park
Today drive via Bishop into the high Sierra Nevada to the Tioga Pass and Yosemite, one of America’s most scenic national parks. See the silvery waters of the Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls and the huge granite formations of El Capitan and Half Dome. Overnight in the Yosemite area.
Standard and Superior: Best Western Yosemite Way Station

Day 9

Yosemite National Park - San Francisco
Drive across the state of California to one of America’s favourite cities, San Francisco. Upon arrival, tour this beautiful city by visiting Union Square, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Catch a glimpse of the infamous Alcatraz Island across the bay.
Standard: Holiday Inn Civic Center
Superior: Union Square

Day 10

San Francisco
A full day at leisure to experience the many sights of this beloved city, or to enjoy the rolling hills of California’s Wine Country, Napa Valley. Overnight in San Francisco.
Standard: Holiday Inn Civic Center
Superior: Union Square

Day 11

San Francisco - Monterey
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: Monterey Travelodge
Superior: Carmel Mission Inn

Day 12

Monterey - Santa Barbara - Ventura
Continue your journey south through Pismo Beach, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara on the way to your overnight hotel.
Standard and Superior: Best Western Pepper Tree Inn

Day 13

Ventura - Malibu - Santa Monica - Los Angeles
This morning continue by Malibu and Santa Monica to Los Angeles. We suggest you drive through Beverly Hills and Hollywood for an optional visit of Universal Studios, the world’s largest television and movie studio complex. At the end of your day return your car and proceed via shuttle to your overnight hotel.
Standard: Hacienda Hotel
Superior: Marriott Los Angeles Airport

Day 14

Los Angeles Departure
Shuttle service to the airport before your departure flight.

Day 15

Arrive UK at your chosen airport.

Day 1

Los Angeles Arrival
Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and transfer via complimentary hotel shuttle bus to your hotel.
Standard: Holiday Inn LAX or similar
Superior: Marriott Los Angles Airport

Day 2

Los Angeles - Palm Springs (147 miles)
This morning at 08:00 hours you will be met by your Tour 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 car and begin your drive, perhaps to the Magic Kingdom of Disneyland where you may enjoy such rides as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, and the Matterhorn. Then continue to Palm Springs.
Standard: Best Western Inn Palm Springs
Superior: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

Day 3

Palm Springs - Phoenix/Scottsdale (267 miles)
There is time this morning to shop in the exclusive boutiques and shops of Palm Springs before driving to Scottsdale and Phoenix. Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, partly due to the dry climate and many days of sunshine each year.
Standard: Days Inn Scottsdale Fashion Square
Superior: Courtyard by Marriott or similar

Day 4

Phoenix - Grand Canyon National Park (230 miles)
Start today with a short drive to the fantastic Grand Canyon. You will then have a full day to stroll along the South Rim and experience the many works of nature.
Standard and Superior: The Grand Hotel

Day 5

Grand Canyon National Park - Las Vegas (276 miles)
Drive through Williams and Kingman to one of the world’s greatest man-made structures, the Hoover Dam. Continue your drive to Las Vegas, the glittering entertainment capital of the world, open 24-hours a day for non-stop fun
Standard: Imperial Palace or similar
Superior: Flamingo Las Vegas

Day 6

Las Vegas
A full day at leisure in the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Standard: Imperial Palace or similar
Superior: Flamingo Las Vegas

Day 7

Las Vegas - Death Valley National Park (139 miles)
After a morning at leisure in Las Vegas, drive across the Armargosa Desert to Death Valley National Park. At Zabriskie Point you will have a panoramic view of the seemingly endless valley.
Standard and Superior: Furnace Creek Ranch

Day 8

Death Valley National Park - Yosemite National Park (326 miles)
Today drive via Bishop into the high Sierra Nevada to the Tioga Pass* and Yosemite, one of America’s most scenic national parks. See the silvery waters of the Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls and the huge granite formations of El Capitan and Half Dome. Overnight in the Yosemite area.
Standard and Superior: Best Western Yosemite Way Station
*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.

Day 9

Yosemite National Park - San Francisco (195 miles)
Drive across the state of California to one of America’s favourite cities, San Francisco. Upon arrival, tour this beautiful city by visiting Union Square, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Catch a glimpse of the infamous Alcatraz Island across the bay.
Standard: Holiday Inn Civic Center
Superior: Union Square

Day 10

San Francisco
A full day at leisure to experience the many sights of this beloved city, or to enjoy the rolling hills of California’s Wine Country, Napa Valley. Overnight in San Francisco.
Standard: Holiday Inn Civic Center
Superior: Union Square

Day 11

San Francisco - Monterey (230 miles)
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: Monterey Travelodge
Superior: Carmel Mission Inn

Day 12

Monterey - Santa Barbara - Ventura (130 miles)
Continue your journey south through Pismo Beach, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara on the way to your overnight hotel.
Standard: Vagabond Inn Oxnard or similar
Superior: Casa Sirena Oxnard or similar

Day 13

Ventura - Malibu - Santa Monica - Los Angeles (70 miles)
This morning continue by Malibu and Santa Monica to Los Angeles. We suggest you drive through Beverly Hills and Hollywood for an optional visit of Universal Studios, the world’s largest television and movie studio complex.
Standard: Hacienda Hotel
Superior: Marriott Los Angeles Airport

Day 14

Los Angeles Departure
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.