Day 1
Las Vegas
Join your group this evening in Vegas. You will be heading west in the morning, so can you choose to add a few days in Vegas before the tour starts if you would like to enjoy the attractions of this fun-filled city.
Overnight: Alexis Park Hotel Resort, meals paid locally
Days 2 & 3
Route 66 – Grand Canyon National Park
This morning begin your authentic American journey on an original section of Route 66, stopping in the charmingly historic town of Seligman to enjoy a real slice of Americana. You will then head to the iconic Grand Canyon, so prepare to have your breath taken away by its epic proportions. Break free from the crowds and venture deep into the canyon, walking either down to Ooh Aah Point or to Plateau Point for incredible views looking both up and down. Or you can choose to take a stroll along the rim trail. Another option is to take a scenic helicopter flight to enjoy another perspective on this natural wonder of the world. In the evening, you have the opportunity to visit the IMAX Theatre to learn the history of the Canyon.
Overnight: Camping with meals included
Day 4
Monument Valley
Follow in the tracks of Forrest Gump along the famed stretch of road to Monument Valley. With a Navajo guide, learn more about the Native American culture and way of life on a tour of the backroads. Tonight the adventure continues when you sleep in a traditional mud Hogan – the traditional dwelling of the Navajo people made from wooden poles, tree bark and mud.
Overnight: Camping with meals included
Day 5
Bryce Canyon National Park - Kodachrome Basin State Park
Today you’ll be heading east towards the mighty Colorado River, taking a break at Horseshoe Bend to marvel at the amazing views. You destination this afternoon is Bryce Canyon with its facinating natural "hoodoos", an amphitheatre of white, orange and pink sandstone spires. Hike amongst the Navajo rocks or take the Queens Garden trail where you can photograph the constantly changing colours as the sun makes its way across the horizon.
Then it's on to Kodachrome Basin State Park where you'll settle into the campsite and experiece true desert life and enjoy some fmaily time.
Overnight: Camping with meals included
Day 6 & 7
Zion National Park
With two nights in Zion National Park, you will have time to explore this astonishingly beautiful area, with soaring mountain peaks and deep valleys. Opt for the easy, pretty hike to the Emerald Pools or the more adventurous can climb to Angels Landing for 360 degree views of the spectacular scenery.
Overnight: Camping with meals included
Day 8
Great Basin Desert
Today you will drive west into California, travelling along the Extraterrestrial Highway, skirting the eerie shores of Mono Lake and traversing the 10,000 foot Tioga Pass in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Overnight: Shady Motel (or similar) meals paid locally
Days 9, 10 & 11
Yosemite National Park
The next two days will be spent in the stunning setting of the Yosemite National Park. The hiking in the park is spectacular, and a must is a walk along the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls. You can opt to go cycling in the valley, or float down the Merced River on an inner tube. All the time, remember to keep your eyes peeled for some wildlife spotting.
Overnight: Camping with meals included
Day 12
Yosemite National Park – San Francisco
The final day takes you into San Francisco, where you will have a brief tour of the highlights and a chance to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Your tour may come to an end, but you can choose to add-on a few more days in this captivating city.
Flights home today must be booked for departure after 9pm. A post night in San Francisco may be required.
