15 Days | Western USA Coach Tour | With Flights
Los Angeles - Phoenix - Scottsdale - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes - Fresno - Yosemite National Park - San Francisco - Central Coast
Return Economy Class International flights from Australias East Coast
Modern Hotel Accommodation throughout
Visit The Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas and MORE!
From
$6,299
Typically $6,999
pp twin share
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Experience some of America's most iconic sights with this fantastic 15 day tour across the West Coast!
Your tour begins with a flight to Los Angeles and heading south towards San Diego passing some of the most picturesque scenery in the world. Next up is Hollywood's winter playground - Palm Springs and a trip through the Sonoran Desert to Phoenix. From Phoenix you'll visit the majestic Grand Canyon National Park and its' plunging gorges and rising spires.
The next stages of your tour take you through Lake Powell and Zion National Park before reaching Las Vegas. Don't get too crazy in Sin City though, you've got Yosemite National Park and Death Valley waiting for you.
You round out the last of your trip in San Francisco with its' landmark Golden Gate Bridge before heading back for your final days in Los Angeles and exploring places like Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Barbara.
This trip is sure to make memories for life!
Itinerary Downloadable Itinerary
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Australia Los Angeles, USA
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport and transfer independently to the hotel where you will meet your ATI Tour Director.
Meals: Inflight Menu Only
Accommodation: Hilton, Los Angeles Airport or similar
Los Angeles The OC San Diego Los Angeles
Travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, the second largest city in California, renowned for its yearround mild weather. Following a city tour, visit picturesque Seaport Village and San Diego's relaxing bayfront marketplace. Perhaps enjoy the opportunity for shopping. Return to Los Angeles for the evening.
Accommodation: Hilton, Los Angeles Airport or similar
Los Angeles Palm Springs Phoenix/Scottsdale
Today your journey takes you through Palm Springs, the winter playground for Hollywood royalty, with its lively downtown and immaculately kept golf courses at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis. Afterwards you will pass through Indio, home to the Int'l Date Festival in the Coachella Valley.
Accommodation: Best Western Plus Executive Residency or similar
Phoenix/Scottsdale Sedona Grand Canyon
Travel through the Sonoran Desert, the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas. Continue to Sedona, a city situated in a unique geological area and encircled by distinctive red-rock monoliths with such names as Cathedral and Coffee Pot. Then drive through the breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park. Majestic Grand Canyon National Park is one of the 7 great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colorful canyon's plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.
Accommodation: Yavapai Lodge West or similar
Grand Canyon Monument Valley Page/Lake Powell
As you journey further today, you will enter the Navajo Indian Reservation, passing the trading post of Cameron. Continue through the Painted Desert and the region of Monument Valley, an area that embodies perhaps the most iconic images of the American West. In the afternoon, enter the town of Page, situated on a mesa above the Colorado River. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Hyatt Place or similar
Page/Lake Powell Kanab Bryce Canyon
Visit the mighty Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in America. From here you'll enjoy views of stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls. Enter Utah, known for the Mormon Community, pass through the town of Kanab before visiting spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant constellations.
Accommodation: Bryce View Lodge or similar
Bryce Canyon Zion Las Vegas
Travel today to Zion National Park and see the massive rock formations carved by wind, time, and the Virgin River. This afternoon experience the contrast of Las Vegas, the dazzling "Entertainment Capital of the World," where round-the-clock shopping, nightly shows, and of course gambling are available. As we stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome sign, you may wish to capture a photo memory there.
Accommodation: Luxor Las Vegas or similar
Las Vegas
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions that Las Vegas has to offer. In addition to world-class shopping, bustling casinos, and Broadway-caliber shows, you might simply stroll the famous Strip to take in its amazing sights, or "shop 'til you drop" at designer outlets.
Accommodation: Luxor Las Vegas or similar
Las Vegas Death Valley Mammoth Lakes
Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch/ Visitors Center before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renown for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
Accommodation: Mammoth Mountain Inn (Hampton Inn Fresno Airport during Winter) or similar
Mammoth/Fresno Yosemite Modesto
Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in nearby Modesto
Accommodation: Double Tree by Hilton, Modesto or similar
Modesto San Francisco
Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).
Accommodation: Hilton San Francisco, Union Square or similar
San Francisco
Day at leisure! Your ATI Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman's Wharf where you may enjoy a "Taste of San Francisco": local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli's Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions' Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz island where "America's Most Wanted" such as Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy's Department Store. You also may choose to embark on a wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).
Accommodation: Hilton San Francisco, Union Square or similar
San Francisco Monterey/Carmel Central Coast
Depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit Fisherman's Wharf and famous Cannery Row. Then tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its quaint houses, upscale art galleries and unique stores. In the afternoon your tour continues through Paso Robles, home of fine wineries. Overnight in a quaint Central California Coast town.
Accommodation: Radisson Santa Maria or similar
Central Coast Santa Barbara Santa Monica Los Angeles
Journey south through the Santa Ynez valley into Santa Barbara where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. Upon arrival in Los Angeles an orientation tour commences to include Hollywood, portions of Beverly Hills and Century City before arriving in Santa Monica, home to the finish line of Historic Route 66, where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier before arriving at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hilton Los Angeles Airport or similar
Los Angeles Australia
Your tour ends today. Please check out from your hotel and make your way to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Inflight Menu
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Return Economy Class airfares from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane to Los Angeles
- Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facilities
- Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
- Sightseeing as specified
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Hop on a harbor cruise of San Diego Bay
- Take flight over the magnificent Grand Canyon for unforgettable experience
- Jump into a Jeep and taking an in depth tour of Monument Valley
- Capture the intense colors and ethereal light of Antelope Canyon
- How about a boot stompin’ dinner with country music fun at Ebenezer’s Barn in Bryce Canyon
- Experience the glitz and glam of Las Vegas during an extensive evening tour
- Hop on board a cable car during an extensive night tour of San Francisco and enjoy dinner tonight in the “City by the Bay”
- Ride a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge with vast views of the San Francisco Bay
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at world famous Bubba Gump at Santa Monica Pier the finishing line of famed route 66
Exclusions
- Visas
- Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
- Meals (unless mentioned)
- Tips/Gratuities
- Anything of a personal nature
Wanting to arrive early/stay later: Staying in Los Angeles at the Hilton, Los Angeles Airport for $185 per person, per night.
Visas: Please note that entering the United States and Canada requires you to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority).
Single Supplement: There is a single supplement on this program of $2500.
Group Size: Max group size is 45, with an average of 20-30 pax per tour.
Travel Insurance: We recommend Covermore travel insurance. To quote and book, please click HERE.
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