15 days tour

The American West

The American West

This tour includes:

Transport

Group tour as per itinerary in an air-conditioned coach (with WLAN subject to availability) City tour in Los Angeles City tour San Francisco

Others

14x breakfast Visit to the ghost town of Calico All national park fees Packing request (1 suitcase per person) Travel guide Itinerary Round trip/individual extensions, savings advantages/free booking advantage, savings advantages/repeater discount

Accommodation

14 nights in the above-mentioned or equivalent hotels (purpose-built to mid-range) (UG1X)

Guide

German-speaking tour guide throughout

Meals

14x breakfast

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip The American West

  • Day 1 Day 1: Los Angeles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Los Angeles

      (Thursday) Individual arrival. If required, unaccompanied transfer with your hotelโ€™s free shuttle bus. In the afternoon, your tour guide will be present at the hotel to answer questions about the itinerary. 2 nights at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Los Angeles International Airport (middle class).

  • Day 2 Day 2: Los Angeles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Los Angeles

      (Friday) During a half-day city tour, you will get to know Downtown, the Chinese Theatre and Hollywood. You have the option of spending the afternoon at the beach. (Breakfast).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Joshua Tree National Park - Kingman
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Joshua Tree National Park - Kingman

      (Saturday) Todayโ€™s drive takes you through Joshua Tree National Park, a protected area for the striking Joshua trees. You will take a short tour and continue to Kingman. One night at the Best Western Plus Kings Inn (mid-range). Approx. 615 km (breakfast).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Kingman - Williams
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Kingman - Williams

      (Sunday) Through the Chino Valley and the Prescott Valley to the old mining town of Jerome and on via Sedona (weather permitting) to Williams on the legendary Route 66. One night at the Ramada Inn or Days Inn by Wyndham Williams (both convenient). Approx. 420 km (breakfast).

  • Day 5 Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Grand Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon National Park

      (Monday) Today you will come face to face with one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the world, grandiose, awe-inspiring and incomprehensible in its dimensions. A scenic helicopter flight (optional) will give you an overview of the Grand Canyon. Continue by bus to Page, where you can book a flight over Horseshoe Bend (optional). Continue to Bryce Canyon National Park. One night in the Bryce View Lodge (optional). Approx. 600 km (breakfast).

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bryce Canyon National Park - St. George
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bryce Canyon National Park - St. George

      (Tuesday) You will visit one of the most pristine national parks in the world: Bryce Canyon with its up to 60 m high "hoodoos", i.e. pinnacles, spires and towers made of stone that have been formed by erosion over millions of years. In addition to photo stops at various viewpoints, you will have time to explore some of the parkโ€™s hiking trails and enjoy this wonderland of untouched nature. You will then reach the town of St. George. One night at the Ramada Inn & Suites (convenient). Approx. 245 km (breakfast).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Valley Of Fire State Park - Las Vegas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Valley Of Fire State Park - Las Vegas

      (Wednesday) Your route takes you through the bright red rocks of the Valley of Fire to the vibrant gambling city of Las Vegas. You will get to know many attractions, numerous fantastic hotels and some of the most beautiful casinos in this incredible Eldorado of light entertainment on an unforgettable lights tour in the early evening (optional). 2 nights at The Strat Hotel (middle class). Approx. 220 km (breakfast).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Las Vegas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Las Vegas

      (Thursday) Day at leisure. Perhaps try your luck today in one of the gigantic casinos, visit one of the world-famous shows or take an optional excursion to the huge Hoover Dam, whose dam wall is 221 m high and 379 m long. (Breakfast).

  • Day 9 Day 9: Las Vegas - Tulare
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Las Vegas - Tulare

      (Friday) Visit to the former silver mining town of Calico in the Mojave Desert. Continue through the fertile San Joaquin Valley to the Visalia area. A route full of scenic contrasts awaits you. One night at the Hillstone Inn (convenient). Approx. 630 km (breakfast).

  • Day 10 Day 10: Yosemite National Park - Sacramento
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Yosemite National Park - Sacramento

      (Saturday) With its deep valleys, crystal-clear lakes and huge granite cliffs, Yosemite National Park offers an unsurpassed natural spectacle. Continue to Sacramento, the capital of California, with its Victorian houses and historic buildings. One night at the Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas (middle class). Approx. 500 km (breakfast).

  • Day 11 Day 11: Sacramento - San Francisco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Sacramento - San Francisco

      (Sunday) Built on more than 40 hills, San Francisco radiates an unmistakable charm. Today you will take a half-day city tour. In the afternoon you can visit the small art town of Sausalito, for the evening you can take the San Francisco Evening Tour (both optional). 2 nights in the Hotel Caza (middle class) or The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco (upper middle class). Approx. 200 km (breakfast).

  • Day 12 Day 12: San Francisco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: San Francisco

      (Monday) Day at leisure. Today you can perhaps take a ride on the cable cars or a bay tour that takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge and past the legendary prison island of Alcatraz (all optional). (Breakfast).

  • Day 13 Day 13: Monterey - Arroyo Grande
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Monterey - Arroyo Grande

      (Tuesday) The journey continues to Monterey with Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck, and then on to the 17-Mile Drive, which offers you fantastic views of the spectacular coastal landscape. Then let yourself be enchanted by Carmel with its numerous galleries and shops. Finally, you will travel through the interior of the country to Arroyo Grande. One night in the Hotel Best Western Casa Grande (middle class). Approx. 600 km (breakfast).

  • Day 14 Day 14: Arroyo Grande - Los Angeles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Arroyo Grande - Los Angeles

      (Wednesday) We return to Los Angeles via Santa Barbara. The Los Angeles evening tour could be a nice end to the trip (optional). One night at the Hotel La Quinta Inn & Suites Los Angeles International Airport (middle class). Approx. 300 km (breakfast).

  • Day 15 Day 15: Los Angeles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Los Angeles

      (Thursday) Unaccompanied transfer by shuttle bus to the airport or start of your individual connecting stay. (Breakfast).

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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