Holiday Overview
This incredible escorted trip guides you from cool waters of the Pacific Ocean to the deep heat of the desert. Along the way you will visit & enjoy so many iconic sights, sounds and wonders that will undoubtedly stay with you for some time. Travel along the pacific highway as it hugs the California coast before venturing inland as far as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley before returning back through Palm Spring to your start, Los Angeles. Along the way you can try your hand at blackjack or roulette in Las Vegas or be in awe at the heights of El Capitan in Yosemite.
14days / 13 nights
Start & Finish: Los Angeles
US States you will visit: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona
Highlights of the holiday are:- Gaze at the majesty of the Grand Canyon
- Witness the iconic western landscapes of Monument Valley
- Enjoy leisure in glitzy Las Vegas
- Death Valley, Yosemite & Bryce Canton National Parks
- Take in the sites of the City by the Bay, San Francisco.
- Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favourite celebrity’s star
- Get a glimpse of all the glamour Los Angeles has to offer.
Western Landscapes Escorted Tour includes:
- Return flights from the UK
- Services of a professional Tour Manager
- Transportation throughout
- Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)
- Sightseeing as specified
- 2 nights accommodation in Los Angeles
- 1 night accommodation in Scottsdale
- 1 night accommodation Grand Canyon area
- 1 night accommodation Lake Powell
- 1 night accommodation Bryce Canyon
- 2 nights accommodation Las Vegas
- 1 night accommodation Mammoth Lakes
- 1 night accommodation Yosemite
- 2 nights accommodation San Francisco
- 1 night accommodation Solvang
- Accommodation on a room only basis
Day 1 - Arrive in Los Angeles
Arrive Los Angeles International Airport and transfer independently to the hotel where you will meet your ATI Tour Director.
Featured accommodation
Hilton Anaheim
Day 2 - Los Angeles - Palm Springs - Scottsdale
Today your journey begins and 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. Motorcoach tour commences. Joining passengers meet in the lobby of the designated Hotel at 07:30 hours for an 08:00 hours departure.
Featured accommodation
We ko Pa Resort
Day 3 - 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 colourful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.
Featured accommodation
Yavapai Lodge West
Unmissable Experiences
Grand Canyon
Day 4 - 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 iconic images of the American West. In the late afternoon, enter the town of Page, situated on a mesa above the Colorado River, and we welcome you to enjoy an evening at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Best Western Plus at Lake Powell
Day 5 - 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-coloured 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.
Featured accommodation
Ruby's Inn
Unmissable Experiences
Bryce Canyon
Day 6 - 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.
Featured accommodation
Luxor
Day 7 - 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.
Featured accommodation
Luxor
Day 8 - Las Vegas - Death Valley - Mammoth Lakes
Your tour stops at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory of Las Vegas. 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 renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.
Featured accommodation
Mammoth Mountain Inn
Day 9 - Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite
Arise with the morning sun and join us for an optional seasonal scenic gondola ride to the summit of Mammoth and enjoy a well-balanced continental breakfast as you survey a most stunning view of California from its desert floor to its lofty peaks. Next, 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 splendours including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in nearby Modesto.
Featured accommodation
Heritage Inn Yosemite
Day 10 - Yosemite - 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 to take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).
Featured accommodation
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Day 11 - San Francisco (Napa Valley Optional)
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 one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli’s Chocolate. 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 have the option to take a wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).
Featured accommodation
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Day 12 - San Francisco - Monterey/Carmel - Central Coast
Depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its enclave of 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 continue to drive south through Paso Robles to one of the quaint Central Coast towns for overnight.
Featured accommodation
Vacations Inn Solvang
Day 13 - Central Coast - Santa Barbara - Malibu - Beverly Hills - 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, you’ll stop in Santa Monica, home to the “Finish Line” of Historic Route 66, where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier or a beach bike ride. Your afternoon tour of “The City of Angels” continues with signs of Beverly Hills and Hollywood before reaching your hotel where your tour concludes at approximately 18:00.
Featured accommodation
Crowne Plaza LA Harbour
Day 14 - Depart from Los Angeles
Take the return flight back to the UK
Hilton Anaheim, Los Angeles Holidays
Located across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center and just one mile from Disneyland Resort, the Hilton Anaheim is the perfect choice when visiting sunny Orange County. Guest rooms provide a comfortable base to recharge after a busy day.
We ko Pa Resort
Discover the beauty, tranquillity and culture of Arizona’s captivating Sonoran Desert at the AAA Four Diamond We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Centre!
Located only 20 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, the lushly landscaped oasis offers spectacular views of Arizona’s majestic Four Peaks and the iconic Red Mountains alongside the free-flowing Verde River.
Yavapai Lodge
Yavapai Lodge is the largest accommodation option along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This popular lodging facility is located inside the national park and provides 358 guestrooms situated in six East buildings and ten West buildings, known as Yavapai East and Yavapai West.
Best Western Plus at Lake Powell
Best Western Plus at Lake Powell is located in the downtown area of Page and offers comfortable accommodations and amazing customer service. This three-star hotel is only a seven-minute drive from the Carl Hayden Visitor Centre.
Rubys Inn
Ruby’s Inn is the closest lodging to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah and is the perfect place to base your exploration of this beautiful area. Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon is also a destination in and of itself. You can enjoy Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Guided ATV Rides and Helicopter Tours, along with western experiences such as Rodeos and more.
Luxor Hotel
The pyramid at Luxor Resort in Las Vegas, with its beam of light, provides a striking visual even on the overtly glamorous Las Vegas Strip. One of the most recognizable structures in Las Vegas, the 30-storey pyramid – an architectural wonder – invites curiosity, while the inside rewards visitors with equal parts excitement, mystery and intrigue.
Mammoth Mountain Inn
This property in Mammoth Lakes, California is located at 9,0 yards slope-side on Mammoth Mountain. It is steps from the Main Lodge and offers ski-in and ski-out access and free Wi-Fi.
Heritage Inn Yosemite
The Heritage Inn Yosemite is an affordable hotel in Sonora, Canefornia which offers everything you need for a great price! The hotel is located just minutes away from all the local attractions such as the Columbia State Historical Park, numerous restaurants and shops.
Handlery Union Square Hotel, San Francisco Holidays
The Handlery Union Square Hotel offers travellers the warm, personalized service only an independent family owned hotel can provide. Enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and suites at one of the most preferred locations in San Francisco.
Vacations Inn Solvang
Vacations Inn Solang is conveniently located just minutes away from every major attraction in the central coast community. The charming Danish Town of Solvang, known for its shopping, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and craft chocolatiers, iswithin walking distance. Also nearby are renowned Wineries and Breweries such as Gainey, Buttonwood, Firestone, and Rusack, as well as famous golf courses such as Zaca Creek Golf Course, the Alisal River Source, San Marcos Golf Course, and La Purisima Golf Course.
Image Gallery
Las Vegas Strip
Scottsdale sign
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Yosemite Falls
Bryce Canyon
Los Angeles Beach
Los Angeles
Mammoth Lakes
Page, Arizona
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Ariel view
Las Vegas sign
Yosemite National Park
USA Holiday Stopovers
Why not add in the 'Land of Fire and Ice' - Iceland -on your way to your holiday in the USA. We have put together a great stopover in Iceland for 2 or 3 nights which includes accommodation and the Golden Circle Trip which includes visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall, the geo thermal area of Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
If you are travelling to the west coast of America, why not add a couple of nights stay in New York which includes accommodation and tickets for the 'Top of the Rock' observation platform for an iconic view of the city skyline. This can be done either on your way out or on the way back.
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