America’s Western Landscapes

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of the Western United States
Start your adventure in vibrant Los Angeles, where you’ll experience the iconic sights and sounds of the city. Head east to the glittering lights of Las Vegas, where the excitement is endless. From the majestic Golden Gate Bridge to the charming streets of Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Area offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban excitement. Witness the grandeur of the Western United States, from its natural wonders to its bustling cities. This tour promises a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences
13 Days from $4559/person CAD
Guided
Off The Beaten Path
Premium
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

West Coast, United States

Departures

Selected Friday departures until April 2026

Included:

  • 12-night hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower
  • Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout
  • Enjoy a welcome reception where you will meet your fellow travelers
  • Discover the famed mid-century architecture of “Hollywood’s desert retreat” during a visit to Palm Springs
  • Gaze at the majesty of the Grand Canyon
  • Relive American western film history, witnessing the iconic western landscapes of Monument Valley
  • Capture the unique rock formations of Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas
  • Post an Instagram of yourself at the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign
  • Traverse the lowest and driest spot within the western hemisphere: Death Valley National Park
  • Explore the magnificent falls during a visit to majestic Yosemite National Park (weather permitting)
  • Take in the sites of the City by the Bay, San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Journey through America’s capital of technology innovation, Silicon Valley
  • Experience the charming sites and sounds of Monterey including Cannery Row, inspiration for American author John Steinbeck
  • Discover through the picturesque scenery of California’s central coast and its rich agricultural plains
  • Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite celebrity’s star
  • Get a glimpse of all the glamour Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots
  • Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout
  • Hotel, state, and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person)
  • Information kit

Not Included:

  • Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
  • Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility
  • Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Pre and Post Accommodation
  • Airport Transfers
  • Everything that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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  • From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
  • The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
  • Prices are subject to change
  • Hotel services in the United States customarily do not include breakfast. If you do not wish to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (where available), you may frequently find coffee shops and restaurants close by which serve good and inexpensive breakfasts. Some hotels do offer a continental breakfast. Usually, this continental breakfast is basic and contains coffee and pastries. Variations between the different hotels may result in the following also being available, cereal, cheese, fruit, etc
  • Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change)
  • Due to the nature of this holiday, bags are handled many times, so a durable, reasonably sturdy, and clearly labeled bag is required. The Tour Manager will issue you a special luggage tag which should remain on your customer’s bag at all times to help ensure the bag is delivered to, and retrieved from, the hotel room at each destination
  • All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have the following onboard amenities: wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, movable seats, individually adjustable air conditioning, etc
  • Complimentary breakfast may be offered by a hotel and discontinued at any time with or without notice
  • Child 11 years and under with 2 adults sharing existing bedding with minimum child age is 7 years (child rates are on request)
  • We can not accept bookings on motorcoach tours for children less than seven (7) years of age. For all tours, children and young adults under the age of 21 must be accompanied by and share their room with an adult at least 21 years of age. Some hotels may also require that at least one of the room occupants is 21 years of age or older

Optional Extras:

  • Take flight over the magnificent Grand Canyon for an unforgettable experience
  • Jump into a Jeep and take 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 the “City by the Bay”
  • All optional excursions are subject to change and availability. Optional excursions are to be booked with the Tour Manager
  • Pre and post accommodation

PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL

All United States escorted tours are available for exclusive groups with a minimum of 10 rooms. Please contact us for dates and prices.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: LOS ANGELES ARRIVAL

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel. Your Tour Director will meet you this afternoon.

Accommodation at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles, or similar

DAY 2: 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. Afterward, you will pass through Indio, home to the Int’l Date Festival in the Coachella Valley.

Accommodation at the Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley, Phoenix, or similar

DAY 3: 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 at the Yavapai West, Grand Canyon, or similar

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 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 at the Hyatt Place, Page/Lake Powell, or similar

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, and 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 at the Bryce View Lodge, Bryce Canyon, or similar

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. As we stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome sign, you may wish to capture a photo memory there.

Accommodation at the Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, or similar

DAY 7: LAS VEGAS

Today is 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 at the Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, or similar

DAY 8: LAS VEGAS > DEATH VALLEY > MAMMOTH LAKES/FRESNO

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 its superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.

Important: If the Tioga pass is closed, the routing will be done via Fresno.

Accommodation at the Mammoth Mountain Inn or Hampton Inn Fresno Airport, Mammoth Lakes or Fresno, or similar

DAY 9: 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 at the Doubletree by Hilton Modesto, Modesto, or similar

DAY 10: 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 at Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar

DAY 11: SAN FRANCISCO (NAPA VALLEY OPTIONAL)

Day at leisure! Your 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 bread, 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 at Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar

DAY 12: 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 the 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 at the Radisson Santa Maria, Central Coast, or similar

DAY 13: 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 in Los Angeles in the later afternoon. Should you need assistance with booking an extra night in Los Angeles, please let us know!

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