Western Bonanza
Explore the best of the west on this exciting tour with highlights including Lake Tahoe, Yellowstone National Park, Canyonlands, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The extended tour which finishes in San Francisco also visits Carmel and Monterey.
Day 1: San Francisco
Arrive in San Francisco and transfer independently to your hotel. This evening you will be contacted by your tour director.
Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 2: San Francisco
This morning we take a city tour which includes Union Square, the Civic Center and Fisherman\'s Wharf. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure to further explore the city.
Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 3: San Francisco – Lake Tahoe – Virginia City – Reno
We head to Sacramento, the capital of California, stopping in Old Town, once a bustling centre of the Gold Rush. We continue to Lake Tahoe, nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the afternoon we stop off in Virginia City before arriving in Reno.
Overnight in Reno.
Day 4: Reno – Elko – Twin Falls
Today we journey through the Black Rock Desert and across the plains of northern Nevada. We will stop at Elko before crossing the state line at Jackpot and enter Twin Falls.
Overnight in Twin Falls.
Day 5: Twin Falls – Craters of the Moon – Yellowstone National Park
This morning, we depart Twin Falls, and cross the Snake River, known as \'The River of No Return\'. We continue to Craters of the Moon National Monument, an eerie desert landscape that resembles the moon. Later this afternoon we arrive at Yellowstone National Park, America\'s first National Park.
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 6: Yellowstone National Park
Today we will take a sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone Canyon\'s majestic falls (seasonal).
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park – Grand Tetons – Jackson – Salt Lake City
This morning we journey through the rugged, snow-capped mountains to Teton National Park en route to Jackson Hole, the \'Crown Jewel\' of the Rocky Mountains. We continue our journey through southern Idaho to Salt Lake City, where we will see the State Capitol Building and visit the famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Salt Lake City.
Day 8: Salt Lake City – Moab
We spend the morning exploring Salt Lake City before continuing our journey to Moab, where the landscape is distinguished by thousand-foot-deep canyons and snow-capped peaks.
Day 9: Moab – Arches N.P. – Canyonlands N.P – Moab
Today we visit two of America\'s most spectacular National Parks. Our first stop is Arches National Park, home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. Next, it\'s on to Canyonlands National Park. This evening enjoy an optional Jet Boat Float trip on the mighty Colorado River, before returning to our hotel.
Overnight in Moab.
Day 10: Moab – Capitol Reef N.P. - Bryce Canyon N.P.
Our first stop today is Capitol Reef National Park, an area of extraordinary natural beauty. We continue on to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where we will witness the sandstone spires and pinnacles, known as the \'hoodoos\'.
Overnight in Bryce Canyon.
Day 11: Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Flagstaff
This morning we travel to Lake Powell, the second largest man-made lake in the USA. After crossing the Colorado, we enter the Navajo Indian Reservation and drive through the Painted Desert via Cameron Trading Post. We will stop at the rim of the Grand Canyon for a photo opportunity before travelling to our hotel in Flagstaff.
Overnight in Flagstaff.
Day 12: Flagstaff – Seligman/Route 66 – Las Vegas
Today we depart Flagstaff and travel to Las Vegas, the \'Entertainment Capital of the World\'. Along the way, we pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozon in time sixty years ago. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Las Vegas.
Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 13: Las Vegas
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Las Vegas, taking in all that the city has to offer. You may consider an optional excursion to Death Valley.
Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 14: Las Vegas – Los Angeles
This morning we travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert. Upon arrival we will take a tour of the city, including Hollywood, Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills, before reaching our hotel.
(For passengers leaving the tour today, we will arrive at the hotel by 17:00 hours).
Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 15: Los Angeles
Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring all that Los Angeles has to offer.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 16: Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – Shell/Pismo Beach
We depart Los Angeles this morning and travel north along the beautiful Pacific coast, passing through Santa Monica and Malibu. We will stop by the \'finish line\' of historic Route 66 and at an iconic Californian lifeguard tower en route to Santa Barbara, where we will stop for lunch. We will then continue along the coast to Shell/Pismo Beach.
Overnight in Shell/Pismo Beach.
Day 17: Shell/Pismo Beach
This morning we make our way north to Carmel. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artist\'s colony. Traveling further north, we visit Monterey\'s Old Fishermans\'s Wharf and Cannery Row. In the afternoon we pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco. The tour finishes in San Francisco.
Arrive in San Francisco and transfer independently to your hotel. This evening you will be contacted by your tour director.
Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 2: San Francisco
This morning we take a city tour which includes Union Square, the Civic Center and Fisherman\'s Wharf. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure to further explore the city.
Overnight in San Francisco.
Day 3: San Francisco – Lake Tahoe – Virginia City – Reno
We head to Sacramento, the capital of California, stopping in Old Town, once a bustling centre of the Gold Rush. We continue to Lake Tahoe, nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the afternoon we stop off in Virginia City before arriving in Reno.
Overnight in Reno.
Day 4: Reno – Elko – Twin Falls
Today we journey through the Black Rock Desert and across the plains of northern Nevada. We will stop at Elko before crossing the state line at Jackpot and enter Twin Falls.
Overnight in Twin Falls.
Day 5: Twin Falls – Craters of the Moon – Yellowstone National Park
This morning, we depart Twin Falls, and cross the Snake River, known as \'The River of No Return\'. We continue to Craters of the Moon National Monument, an eerie desert landscape that resembles the moon. Later this afternoon we arrive at Yellowstone National Park, America\'s first National Park.
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 6: Yellowstone National Park
Today we will take a sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone Canyon\'s majestic falls (seasonal).
Overnight in Yellowstone.
Day 7: Yellowstone National Park – Grand Tetons – Jackson – Salt Lake City
This morning we journey through the rugged, snow-capped mountains to Teton National Park en route to Jackson Hole, the \'Crown Jewel\' of the Rocky Mountains. We continue our journey through southern Idaho to Salt Lake City, where we will see the State Capitol Building and visit the famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Salt Lake City.
Day 8: Salt Lake City – Moab
We spend the morning exploring Salt Lake City before continuing our journey to Moab, where the landscape is distinguished by thousand-foot-deep canyons and snow-capped peaks.
Day 9: Moab – Arches N.P. – Canyonlands N.P – Moab
Today we visit two of America\'s most spectacular National Parks. Our first stop is Arches National Park, home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. Next, it\'s on to Canyonlands National Park. This evening enjoy an optional Jet Boat Float trip on the mighty Colorado River, before returning to our hotel.
Overnight in Moab.
Day 10: Moab – Capitol Reef N.P. - Bryce Canyon N.P.
Our first stop today is Capitol Reef National Park, an area of extraordinary natural beauty. We continue on to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where we will witness the sandstone spires and pinnacles, known as the \'hoodoos\'.
Overnight in Bryce Canyon.
Day 11: Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Flagstaff
This morning we travel to Lake Powell, the second largest man-made lake in the USA. After crossing the Colorado, we enter the Navajo Indian Reservation and drive through the Painted Desert via Cameron Trading Post. We will stop at the rim of the Grand Canyon for a photo opportunity before travelling to our hotel in Flagstaff.
Overnight in Flagstaff.
Day 12: Flagstaff – Seligman/Route 66 – Las Vegas
Today we depart Flagstaff and travel to Las Vegas, the \'Entertainment Capital of the World\'. Along the way, we pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozon in time sixty years ago. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Las Vegas.
Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 13: Las Vegas
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Las Vegas, taking in all that the city has to offer. You may consider an optional excursion to Death Valley.
Overnight in Las Vegas.
Day 14: Las Vegas – Los Angeles
This morning we travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert. Upon arrival we will take a tour of the city, including Hollywood, Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills, before reaching our hotel.
(For passengers leaving the tour today, we will arrive at the hotel by 17:00 hours).
Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 15: Los Angeles
Enjoy a full day at leisure exploring all that Los Angeles has to offer.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
Day 16: Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – Shell/Pismo Beach
We depart Los Angeles this morning and travel north along the beautiful Pacific coast, passing through Santa Monica and Malibu. We will stop by the \'finish line\' of historic Route 66 and at an iconic Californian lifeguard tower en route to Santa Barbara, where we will stop for lunch. We will then continue along the coast to Shell/Pismo Beach.
Overnight in Shell/Pismo Beach.
Day 17: Shell/Pismo Beach
This morning we make our way north to Carmel. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artist\'s colony. Traveling further north, we visit Monterey\'s Old Fishermans\'s Wharf and Cannery Row. In the afternoon we pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco. The tour finishes in San Francisco.
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City/Area
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Nts
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Hotel Name
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San Francisco |
Optional |
Powell Hotel |
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San Francisco |
2 |
Powell Hotel |
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Reno |
1 |
John Ascuaga\'s Nugget |
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Twin Falls |
1 |
Shilo Inn Twin Falls |
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Yellowstone |
2 |
Gray Wolf Inn / Brandin Iron Inn |
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Salt Lake City |
1 |
Red Lion Hotel Salt Lake Downtown |
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Moab |
2 |
Super 8 Moab |
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Bryce Canyon |
1 |
Bryce View Lodge |
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Flagstaff |
1 |
Days Hotel Flagstaff |
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Las Vegas |
2 |
Circus Circus West Tower Rooms |
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Los Angeles |
2 |
Los Angeles Airport Marriott |
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Central Coast |
1 |
Seacrest Oceanfront Resort |
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San Francisco |
Optional |
Powell Hotel |
What\'s Included:
- Services of an Experienced Tour Director throughoutÂ
- Hotel accommodations all with private bath and/or shower,
- Admissions as specified,
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- All state and local taxes and porterage of one bag per personÂ
- Information kit