Travelpack

San Francisco • Monterey • Los Angeles • Las Vegas • Zion • Bryce Canyon • Lake Powell • Grand Canyon
Starting in San Francisco, this epic self-drive journeys down California’s legendary coast through Monterey, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles. The route then pushes inland to the neon energy of Las Vegas before entering the raw beauty of the American Southwest. Towering cliffs and red-rock wonders unfold in Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Lake Powell. The adventure reaches its unforgettable climax at the Grand Canyon, where vast landscapes and timeless scale leave you speechless. This is the American West at its boldest, best experienced from behind the wheel.

Day 1:Western Treasure/San Francisco Arrival
London Heathrow Airport To San Francisco International Via Toronto Lester B Pearson Intl Airport
Car Hire
Arrive at San Francisco International Airport, pick up your car and proceed into the City by the Bay.

Day 2:San Francisco Arrival - Monterey/Carmel
Begin your drive this morning via Castroville to Monterey. Visit Cannery Row (brought to fame by John Steinbeck's novel) and the quaint village of Carmel. Enjoy stunning views of the rugged coastline and the Pacific Ocean on 17-Mile Drive, then continue to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 3:Monterey/Carmel Santa Barbara-Oxnard
Continue south along central California's scenic Pacific Coast Highway. This twisting, cliff-hugging route starts in Monterey and takes you through Big Sur where mountains plunge into the Pacific Ocean. Farther south, the landscape mellows to oak-studded hills as the road passes Hearst Castle and ends in Morro Bay. A short distance inland is the heart of the Central Coast, San Luis Obispo. From here, continue south to Oxnard passing through Pismo Beach, inland agricultural valleys of rolling countryside, and Santa Barbara, often described as the American Riviera.

Day 4:Oxnard – Malibu – Santa Monica – Los Angeles
Today, travel further south through yet another beautiful stretch of coast in Malibu, and the seaside town of Santa Monica. Arrive in Los Angeles with enough time to glimpse some of the glitz and glamour of the City of Angels. Check out the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive; some of the best sights Los Angeles has to offer.

Day 5:Los Angeles
This morning, you will enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Los Angeles including hip Santa Monica, glamorous Hollywood and posh Beverly Hills. You will be able to stop by the "finish line" of Historic Route 66, see an iconic Californian lifeguard tower made famous by "Baywatch", walk on the boulevard of stars and take a great photo of the famous Hollywood sign. The afternoon is yours to explore more on your own or join an optional excursion to Universal Studios where you will learn all about how movies are made

Day 6:Los Angeles Anaheim - San Diego
This morning, 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 or at its companion park, Disney California Adventure Park. (optional, fees apply) Visit the nation's oldest theme park, Knott's Berry Farm, filled with old west history and thrill rides. (optional, fees apply) Or choose from one of Anaheim's many other fun-filled attractions before continuing further south to San Diego whose cool breezes, tranquil waters, and miles of world-renowned beaches welcome visitors from all over the world.

Day 7:San Diego
A full day to discover some of San Diego's attractions such as: Balboa Park, Old Town, SeaWorld, which is the largest park in the world devoted to marine life, Coronado Beach, the San Diego Zoo, and Seaport Village.

Day 8:San Diego Las Vegas
Drive north past Lake Elsinore to the picturesque town of Temecula. Enjoy famed rolling hills and vineyards on your way to Las Vegas, one of the most popular adult playgrounds in the world.

Day 9:Las Vegas(Grand Canyon Optional)
Day at leisure for you to either take a short drive to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, or see one of the great natural wonders of the world, the spectacular Grand Canyon, on an optional day trip by air. In form, glowing colour, and geological significance, the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is unsurpassed. The canyon is 277 miles long, averages 10 miles in width from rim to rim and is 5,700 feet deep.

Day 10:Las Vegas
Today, wring every ounce of fun out of the city that never sleeps.

Day 11:Las Vegas - Zion
Leave the man-made wonder of Las Vegas and travel through the desert to the Colorado Plateau and the natural wonders of the National Parks. Travel through St. George and the charming town of Springdale before arriving at Zion National Park. You have a full afternoon to explore this magnificent park with its amazing canyons. There are trails to explore for every ability level.

Day 12:Zion - Bryce Canyon
Travel to central Utah and visit the majestic hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Nature's artistry has created rocks in various shades of red, formed by erosion into pinnacles and spires, even more stunning against the blue skies of the area. You may want to explore the canyon by walking or by horseback. In the summer months you may even be able to enjoy the local rodeo!

Day 13:Bryce Canyon - Page/Lake Powell
In the morning, make sure to view the dazzling display of colour and light of the sunrise at Bryce Point. The sun rising above the canyon ignites the red rock spires turning them into an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colour. Continue south through Utah, passing through the charming western town of Kanab where many cowboy films have been made. Later, arrive in Page and visit the Glen Canyon Dam and magnificent Lake Powell with its crystal blue waters. In the afternoon or evening you may want to take a cruise on Lake Powell.

Day 14:Page/Lake Powell - Grand Canyon
This morning, you may want to take the time to take a guided tour of the slot canyons of Antelope Canyon before heading to the Grand Canyon. These canyons are known for their varying colour of sandstone and are a photographer's dream. It is a short drive to the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world. Spend your time walking along the rim of the canyon, participating in a ranger led talk or maybe take a helicopter flight above the canyon.

Day 15:Grand Canyon
A full day at leisure to see one of the great natural wonders of the world, the spectacular Grand Canyon, on an optional day trip by air. In form, colour, and geological significance, the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is unsurpassed. The canyon is 277 miles long, averaging 10 miles in width from rim to rim and is 5,700 feet deep.

Day 16: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.

Day 17:Las Vegas Departure
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.

What is included in the offer
• International flights with 23kgs baggage
• Standard Car Hire for Full Duration and No One Way Fee.
• 16 nights Accommodation as per Itinerary.
• Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection
• Standard Room with One Queen Bed including Resort Fee
• Best Western Park Crest Inn
• 1 Queen Bed, full breakfast
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Thousand Oaks-Newbury Park
• 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking
• Gateway Hotel Santa Monica
• Standard Room
• Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown
• Standard Room with Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
• Excalibur Hotel & Casino
• Royal Tower Room with Two Queen Beds including Resort Fee
• Howard Johnson by Wyndham St. George Hotel & Suites
• 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Non-Smoking
• Best Western Plus at Lake Powell
• 1 King Bed, full breakfast
• Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
• Deluxe Room
• The LINQ Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
• Room Type Assigned on Arrival including Resort Fee

Prices & Departures:
Deposit £125pp
b32672 Heathrow Flights from £2459pp
b32700 Dublin from £2529pp
b32696 Edinburgh from £2639pp
b32698 Newcastle from £2649pp
b32693 Manchester Flights from £2659pp
b32697 Glasgow from £2729pp

Terms & Conditions:
Based on 2 Adults Sharing

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