Duration | Destination | Departure |
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11 days and 10 nights | United States (Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco) | United States (Los Angeles) |
Day 1:
Los Angeles - Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel.
Day 2:
Los Angeles - Palm Springs
Today pick up your rental car and make your way south to Anaheim, Orange County’s headquarters for fun. Spend the day surrounded by icons and classic characters at the original Disneyland Park. Visit the nation’s oldest theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm, filled with old west history, or one of Anaheim’s many other fun-filled attractions before continuing east to Palm Springs. This ultimate desert playground nestled at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains offers the perfect blend of outdoor entertainment and casual relaxation. Take time this evening to dine in one of the many excellent restaurants in downtown Palm Springs or escape the heat and ride the aerial tramway high up above the desert floor for panoramic views of the Coachella Valley.
Driving Distance: 147 MI / 237 KM
Day 3:
Palm Springs - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Spend the morning lounging by the pool, walking along palm tree lined streets, or exploring countless shops, art galleries and museums before setting out east through the Coachella Valley to Phoenix and Scottsdale, two of Central Arizona’s top destinations. With Phoenix’s skyscraper-filled skyline complemented by famed Camelback Mountain and Scottsdale’s Old West charm, it’s guaranteed you’ll enjoy this uniquely Southwestern playground.
Driving Distance: 267 MI / 430 KM
Day 4:
Phoenix/Scottsdale - Grand Canyon
Today, head north to Grand Canyon National Park, a natural wonder that you simply have to see to believe. Spend the day discovering the distinct South Rim of the Canyon. Stop at one of the numerous overlooks, walk part of the Rim Trail or along the historic Hermit Road, visit a Photo Hot Spot, or climb to the top of a stone Watchtower for panoramic views that extend over 100 miles on clear days.
Driving Distance: 230 MI / 370 KM
Day 5:
Grand Canyon - Las Vegas
Leave the grandeur of the Canyon behind as you head west today through Williams and Kingman, the heart of Historic Route 66 and one of Arizona’s hidden treasures, to Hoover Dam. Considered the largest single public works project in the history of the U.S., Hoover Dam straddles the mighty Colorado River, which forms the border between Nevada and Arizona and brings much-needed water and power to the Southwest. Continue to Las Vegas, Nevada, a city that needs no introduction.
Driving Distance: 276 MI / 444 KM
Day 6:
Las Vegas
Enjoy a full day Las Vegas style. Walk the famous Strip lined with mega-resorts and flashing neon lights, place a bet at one of the many casinos, dine at world-class restaurants, catch the latest must-see show, shop designer boutiques, ride a roller coaster, lay by the pool … the list goes on. With so much to do, 24 hours in a day hardly seems like enough.
Day 7:
Las Vegas - Death Valley
This morning take the opportunity to capture a photograph at the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign before your journey takes you west to the lowest elevation in North America, Death Valley National Park. Here, the Mojave is at its most magnificent with geological history on full display in this rugged, severe, sublime section of California. Enhance your desert experience with a stop at Zabriskie Point offering spectacular views of the wildly eroded and vibrantly colored badlands. Don’t miss the opportunity this evening to cast your eyes upon the night sky for some of the best stargazing in the world.
Driving Distance: 139 MI / 224 KM
Day 8:
Death Valley - Yosemite
This morning, travel north into the High Sierra where Tioga Road, the highest drivable pass in California, leads you into Yosemite National Park. Best known for its impressive waterfalls, grand meadows, and spectacular rock formations, Yosemite was one of the first wilderness parks in the United States. Delve into the depths of the park with a walk to a waterfall, each as distinct as the granite cliffs they dive over, or learn about the wonders of the park during a ranger-guided stroll. Explore a giant sequoia grove and meet the most massive trees on earth, or spend an evening under the stars. With approximately 800 miles of trails, Yosemite is also a great place to hike.
Driving Distance: 326 MI / 525 KM
Day 9:
Yosemite - San Francisco
Leave the wonder of Yosemite behind as you journey west through Gold Rush-era attractions, California’s State Capital, Sacramento, and on to San Francisco. Considered one the greatest cities in the world for many reasons, San Francisco offers one-of-a-kind sights and something to suit your every need.
Driving Distance: 195 MI / 314 KM
Day 10:
San Francisco (Napa Valley)
With 49 square miles of amazing sights, scenes and destinations, there’s always plenty to do in San Francisco. Spend a full day exploring the beloved City by the Bay’s neighborhoods including: Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Union Square, Nob Hill, the Embarcadero/Financial District, and Golden Gate Park. To experience something truly unique, walk along the railings of the Golden Gate Bridge or take a ride on an iconic Cable Car. For a little piece of heaven on Earth, spend the day in Napa Valley whose picturesque rolling hills and wineries dot the landscape.
Day 11:
San Francisco
Return your rental car prior to your departure.
- Hotels as specified in the itinerary or similar
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- Car Rental
- Parking
- Activities
- Transfers
- Entrances
- Admission fees
- Attractions
- Meals
- Anything not indicated in the inclusions
Please Note:
Passengers may collect rental car on arrival or on day 2.
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel or similarLos Angeles | Los Angeles - Hotel |
2 | Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs or similarPalm Springs | |
3 | Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scottsdale Old Town or similarScottsdale | Phoenix |
4 | Quality Inn or similarGrand Canyon National Park | |
5 | Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similarLas Vegas | |
6 | Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similarLas Vegas | |
7 | Stagecoach Hotel & Casino or similarDeath Valley National Park | |
8 | Days Inn Modesto or similarYosemite National Park | |
9 | Comfort Inn by the Bay or similarSan Francisco | |
10 | Comfort Inn by the Bay or similarSan Francisco | |
11 | San Francisco |
Place | Value | Standard | Upgrade | Deluxe |
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Los Angeles | Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel or similar | Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX or similar | Hilton Los Angeles Airport or similar | |
Palm Springs | Travelodge by Wyndham Palm Springs or similar | Palm Mountain Resort & Spa or similar | Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs or similar | |
Scottsdale | Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scottsdale Old Town or similar | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsdale-Old Town or similar | Talking Stick Resort or similar | |
Grand Canyon National Park | Quality Inn or similar | Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn or similar | Yavapai Lodge West or similar | Yavapai Lodge East or similar |
Las Vegas | Excalibur Hotel & Casino or similar | Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar | Tropicana, A Doubletree Hotel or similar | |
Death Valley National Park | Stagecoach Hotel & Casino or similar | Stovepipe Wells Village or similar | The Ranch at Death Valley or similar | |
Yosemite National Park | Days Inn Modesto or similar | Cedar Lodge or similar | Yosemite View Lodge or similar | |
San Francisco | Comfort Inn by the Bay or similar | Hotel RIU Plaza Fisherman's Wharf or similar | Galleria Park Hotel or similar |