Classic West

Itinerary 2013

Day 1 – Los Angeles

Arrive in Los Angeles, the 'City of Angels' and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in glamorous LA. Don't miss Grauman's Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame.

Accommodation - Hacienda Hotel or similar

Day 2 – Los Angeles to Mojave Desert and Laughlin (305 miles)

Enjoy a morning briefing at your hotel to receive your full itinerary and driving directions before you hit the road, through the Mojave Desert, onto the refreshing waters of the Colorado River and the gambling oasis of Laughlin, Nevada.

Accommodation - Aquarius Casino Resort or similar

Day 3 – Laughlin to Kingman and Grand Canyon National Park (215 miles)

Climb the Colorado Plateau today to see one of America's most amazing sights, the Grand Canyon. Stroll along the canyon's rim and take your pick of viewpoints.

Accommodation - Holiday Inn Express - Grand Canyon or similar

Day 4 – Grand Canyon to Painted Desert and Monument Valley (207 miles)

Get ready to cross the Navajo Indian Reservation today to see the Painted Desert, before arriving in Monument Valley, with its incredible monoliths.

Accommodation - Kayenta Monument Valley Inn or similar

Day 5 – Monument Valley to Navajo Indian Reservation, Page and Lake Powell (108 miles)

Witness the red rock country disappearing as you chance upon the tranquil qzure waters of Lake Powell.

Accommodation - Super 8 Page or similar

Day 6 – Page to Lake Powell, Kanab and Bryce Canyon National Park (167 miles)

See another of America's great canyons today, Bryce Canyon. On the way, stop off at Kanab, once an old trading post and now known as 'Little Hollywood', having been the background for many of the greatest Western movies, before climbing Paunsagunt Plateau to Bryce Canyon. Follow one of the loop trails through the colourful rocks or drive between the many viewing points.

Accommodation - Bryce View Lodge or similar

Days 7 - 8 - Bryce Canyon to Las Vegas (236 miles)

Journey from Bryce Canyon to Las Vegas today. You'll follow the Virgin River, along the base of the massive canyon it created in Zion National Park, before arriving in - Vegas! Watch the dancing fountains outside The Bellagio.

Accommodation - Imperial Palace Hotel or similar

Day 9 – Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park (139 miles)

Leave Las Vegas behind and head to Death Valley - the driest, hottest and lowest place in North America.

Accommodation - Stovepipe Wells Village or similar

Day 10 – Death Valley National Park to Yosemite (350 miles)

Travel from stark Death Valley high into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, via Bishop, to the unforgettable Yosemite National Park, with its famous Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan and Half Dome rising from the valley floor.

Accommodation - Chukchansi Gold Resort Yosemite or similar

Day 11 – Yosemite National Park to Lake Tahoe (210 miles)

Drive through the Yosemite's lush meadows, past Nevada's Carson City and continue to the jewel in the Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe.

Accommodation - Montbleu Resort or similar

Days 12 - 13 - Lake Tahoe to San Francisco (230 miles)

Follow California's historic emigrant route to the state's capital, Sacramento. Then it's on to the exciting city of San Francisco.

Accommodation - Hotel Metropolis or similar

Day 14 – San Francisco

Make the most of your free time in San Francisco this morning before driving to the airport for your flight.