DAY 1 FRIDAY Los Angeles
Upon arrival in Los Angeles, transfer from the airport to your hotel using the hotel shuttle if staying at the Hilton LAX Airport, or transfer with assistance if staying in Downtown Los Angeles.
DAY 2 SATURDAY Los Angeles
In the morning, we explore the city including the famous Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Walk of Fame, and Sunset Boulevard. Free afternoon for shopping or optional excursions.
DAY 3 SUNDAY Los Angeles > Las Vegas (270 mi / 435 km)
Travel through the desert to a man-made paradise, Las Vegas. Enjoy 24-hour casinos with fabulous entertainment, great restaurants, and attractions.
DAY 4 MONDAY Las Vegas > Grand Canyon (345 mi / 555 km)
Depart in the morning through the desert to the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
DAY 5 TUESDAY Grand Canyon > Monument Valley > Canyonlands > Moab (322 mi / 515 km)
This morning, continue to the Painted Desert and Monument Valley, land of the Navajo Indians with unforgettable views and mesas. En route to Moab, we have the opportunity for a panoramic visit of the famous Canyonlands National Park. This is just a prelude to the next day.
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY Moab > Arches > Rock Springs (290 mi / 462 km)
Today we continue with a visit to the fantastic Arches National Park, a symphony of colors and shapes created by the force of nature. Arrival in Rock Springs at sunset.
DAY 7 THURSDAY Rock Springs > Grand Teton > Jackson Hole (239 mi / 382 km)
Early departure to visit Grand Teton National Park, with its majestic granite peaks and beautiful lakes formed by the thaw, with fantastic fauna and flora. In the afternoon, we continue to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the city that truly embodies the spirit of the West.
DAY 8 FRIDAY Jackson Hole > Yellowstone > Idaho Falls (199 mi / 320 km)
Enjoy the day discovering the charms of America's first national park, Yellowstone, with its unique geysers, fumaroles, eagles, and dozens of bison in the meadows, and with luck, you may even see bears!
DAY 9 SATURDAY Idaho Falls > Salt Lake City (214 mi / 344 km)
We will travel to southern Utah to reach the capital, Salt Lake City, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics. We will visit Temple Square, the Mormon Tabernacle, and the Capitol before arriving at the hotel.
DAY 10 SUNDAY Salt Lake City > Bryce (284 mi / 454 km)
Morning departure to Bryce Canyon National Park, enjoying the view of landscapes, formations, colors, and intricate sandstone rock designs.
DAY 11 MONDAY Bryce > Zion > Las Vegas (238 mi / 381 km)
Early departure to visit Zion National Park where we can admire its sand and clay formations and unique panoramas. This park is a popular spot for mountain climbers. We continue along the Virgin River to the Mojave Desert. At dusk, we arrive in the city of lights: Las Vegas.
DAY 12 TUESDAY Las Vegas > Mammoth Lakes (347 mi / 559 km)
Today, travel through the Mojave Desert before climbing into the Sierra Nevada and the tourist area of Mammoth Lakes. This tourist area is very picturesque and is famous as a year-round tourist destination. It offers fabulous panoramas and great views of the surroundings.
DAY 13 WEDNESDAY Mammoth Lakes > Yosemite Area (109 mi / 175 km)
The distance between the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite National Park, California's most popular destination, is short. Enjoy the beauties of the park including Yosemite Valley and its spectacular waterfalls.
DAY 14 THURSDAY Yosemite Area > Carmel > 17-Mile Drive > Monterey > San Francisco (286 mi / 459 km)
You will travel through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the way to the charming city of Carmel. Then, you will travel to the spectacular 17-Mile Drive known for its golf courses and beautiful views. Visit Monterey, the first capital of California. Continue on to the "City by the Bay."
DAY 15 FRIDAY San Francisco
This morning, visit one of the most beautiful cities in North America: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman’s Wharf with a view of the famous Alcatraz Island across the bay. The afternoon is for leisure or you have the option of an optional visit to Sausalito.
DAY 16 SATURDAY San Francisco
Departure transfer to SFO airport.