Best of the West
California- Tour
14nt 13nt self-drive tour tour from from
£ 1959pp xxxxpp*
by motorhome from £ 1779pp^
from £ xxxxpp by motorhome
Monterey
Best of the West
13nt self-drive tour
incredible national parks • world-famous cities • memorable drive along Highway 1
DAY 1 Fly to Los Angeles On arrival make your own way to your hotel.
DAY 2 Los Angeles / Palm Springs
Collect your car and drive to Palm Springs. This desert playground sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains and perfectly blends outdoor entertainment with casual relaxation( 147 miles).
DAY 3 Palm Springs / Scottsdale
Browse! the countless shops or ride the aerial tramway high up above the desert floor for panoramic views of the Coachella Valley. Drive onwards to Scottsdale and Phoenix, two of central Arizona’ s top cities( 267! miles).
DAY 4 Scottsdale / Grand Canyon NP
Drive north to the Grand Canyon, a natural wonder which can’ t fail to impress. Spend the day discovering the South Rim, either on foot or perhaps hire a bike, stopping at the numerous viewpoints along the way( 230 miles).
DAY 5 Grand Canyon NP / Las Vegas
Head west through Williams and Kingman at the heart of Historic Route 66 to the Hoover Dam, which forms the border between Nevada and Arizona. Continue to Las Vegas, a city that needs no introduction( 275 miles).
DAY 6 Las Vegas
If you fancy a flutter there’ s no end of casinos to tempt you from parting with your cash, or winning more if you’ re lucky! Gambling aside, Vegas flaunts amazing shopping, award-winning shows and much more.
DAY 7 Las Vegas / Death Valley NP
Be sure to snap a picture of the iconic‘ Welcome to Las Vegas’ sign, before riding on to Death Valley National Park. Here, the Mojave is at its most magnificent with geological history on full display. Stop at Zabriskie Point for amazing views of the wildly eroded and vibrantly coloured badlands and, this evening, glance skyward for some of the world’ s best stargazing( 139 miles).
DAY 8 Death Valley NP / Yosemite NP **
Travel north into the High Sierra following the Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park. See! the silvery waters of the Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls, take a ranger-guided stroll or marvel at the huge granite formations of El Capitan and Half Dome( 325 miles).
DAY 9 Yosemite NP / San Francisco
Journey west through Gold Rush-era attractions and California’ s state capital, Sacramento before heading to San Francisco. Considered one of the world’ s greatest cities, it boasts many one-of-a-kind sights( 195 miles).
DAY 10 San Francisco
A full day to really explore. Top sights, include Union Square, The! Presido, the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’ s Wharf. There’ s also the option to take the ferry to Alcatraz Island or,! drive to nearby Napa Valley in California’ s Wine Country.
DAY 11 San Francisco / Monterey / Carmel
Drive south to Monterey along Highway 1, which gives you breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline. Absorb the sights, sounds and smells of Monterey at Old Fisherman’ s Wharf and explore Cannery Row. Continue on to Carmel and enjoy an exhilarating trip along 17 Mile Drive to Pebble Beach( 130 miles).
DAY 12 Monterey / Carmel / Ventura
Continue south along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, riding through Big Sur where mountains plunge into the ocean. Continue to Ventura, a classic beach town in a spectacular setting( 280 miles)
DAY 13 Ventura / Los Angeles
Travel further south through Santa Monica and into Los Angeles. Check out some of the famed sights such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip and more( 70 miles)
DAY 14 Los Angeles
Drop your car at the airport where your tour ends with your onward journey.
Death Valley National Park
San Francisco
Monterey / Carmel
Ventura Los Angeles
Los Angeles 1nt | Palm Springs 1nt | Scottsdale 1nt Grand Canyon NP 1nt | Las Vegas 2nts Death Valley NP 1nt | Yosemite NP 1nt San Francisco 2nts | Monterey / Carmel 1nt Ventura 1nt | Los Angeles 1nt
What you need to know:
Departs daily between Apr-Oct Room only.
Yosemite NP
Death Valley NP
By car
In 3H hotels.
NEVADA
Las Vegas
CALIFORNIA
Palm Springs
UTAH
Grand Canyon
ARIZONA
Scottsdale
The price shown includes international flights to and from Los Angeles, 14 days intermediate 4 door car hire with fully inclusive insurance and accommodation.
By motorhome
The price shown includes international flights to Los Angeles and from San Francisco, one prenight at Hilton Los Angeles Airport and a C25 motorhome for 11 days. One way drop off fee payable locally. See page 7 for motorhome options and details.
Note: * Price payable to Premier £ 1866 with an additional £ 93 mandatory fees payable locally in US $. ^Price payable to Prmier £ 1681 with an additional £ 98 mandatory fees payable locally in US $.
** From early November-late May the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions. In which case you will need to drive the Southern route. America the Beautiful Pass is included in the pay locally price but must be purchased directly in advance or locally.
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