The Best of Western USA in 12 Days

Los Angeles, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco – explore the iconic cities and sights of America’s west coast on this captivating highlights escorted tour with Costsaver, combining awe-inspiring natural wonders with cosmopolitan cities.

If you’re looking for a tour that takes care of all the essentials but leaves enough room for you to make your own choices and customise your holiday to suit your preferences, then look no further than Costsaver. Accommodation, transport, essential sightseeing and many meals are all included as standard, then as you explore your chosen destination, tailor your trip with wellness, food, nature, history and many more optional experiences.

Days 1-2: Los Angeles

Arriving into sunny Los Angeles, meet up with your tour director and settle into the Cali lifestyle. On day 2 embark on a tour of the city’s iconic entertainment sights, including Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, before spending the afternoon exploring beautiful Santa Monica. The perfect start to your west coast America road trip!

a lifeguard hut on a beach in Los Angeles, California, USA

Day 3: Los Angeles to Phoenix

The Western USA road trip begins! As you journey towards Phoenix, you will pass through the mountainous scenery of Palm Springs and catch a glimpse of the dramatic Colorado River. The rest of the day is yours to explore Phoenix. This evening perhaps enjoy live country & western music or even get involved in some traditional line dancing!

Day 4: Phoenix to Flagstaff

Today, you can expect a day filled with incredible panoramic views. Depart Phoenix and travel to Sedona, an area famed for its stunning red rock formations and diverse desert, before then continuing on to Flagstaff.

The red rock formations near Phoenix in the USA

Days 6-7: Flagstaff to Las Vegas

Take the ultimate west coast America road trip, driving down the iconic Route 66 towards the epicentre of entertainment, Las Vegas, where you will spend the next two days. Explore the dazzling sights, multitude of restaurants and shops or perhaps opt to go to one of Las Vegas' legendary shows.

An aerial view of the Las Vegas boulevard in the USA

Day 8: Las Vegas to Visalia

Leaving the buzz of Las Vegas behind, today’s journey takes you through the dry Mojave Desert, known for its beautiful flora and fauna and rare wildlife. The stunning views continue as you pass the dramatic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, before reaching Visalia.

Day 9: Visalia to Modesto

Today’s early start will certainly be worth it, as you enter one of America’s most popular national parks, the awe-inspiring Yosemite. Explore the many hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, colossus sequoia trees and striking rock formations of El Capitan and Half Dome, before heading to Modesto for the night.

Sunrise over Yosemite National Park in the USA

Days 10-12: Modesto to San Francisco

Feel the ocean breeze as you journey back to the shining California coast today. Cross the Bay Bridge into charming San Francisco, where you will have the next two days to get to know this captivating city. On day 11, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Boudin Bakery, an institution that opened in 1849, and perhaps opt to join a walking tour over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. What a way to finish your iconic west coast USA road trip!

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in California at sunset

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Written by Jonathan Bridge

Jonathan is a Marketing Executive, based in our Dublin office. Jonathan has worked at Trailfinders since 2001 and has travelled to 40 countries. His favourite destinations include Thailand, Croatia and South Africa.

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