Best of the West - Costsaver

Days 1-2  Los Angeles
Arrive into sunny Los Angeles, meet up with your Travel Director and settle into the Cali lifestyle. On day 2, embark on a tour of the city’s entertainment sights, including Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, before spending the afternoon exploring beautiful Santa Monica.

Day 3  Los Angeles to Phoenix
As you journey towards Phoenix, 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 and western music or even get involved in some traditional line dancing!  

Day 4  Phoenix to Flagstaff
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 continuing on to Flagstaff.

Day 5  Grand Canyon NP
Today, explore one of the most breathtaking sights in the world, the Grand Canyon. Take in its ever-changing landscape whilst learning all about how it was formed billions of years ago from your local geology specialist. The best way to appreciate the scale of the Canyon is from above, so why not add a helicopter flight in order to truly experience the grandeur of this natural wonder!

Days 6-7  Flagstaff to Las Vegas
Take the ultimate American road trip, driving down the famous 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’s legendary shows.

Day 8  Las Vegas to Visalia
Leaving the buzz of Las Vegas behind, journey through the dry Mojave Desert, known for its beautiful flora 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.  

Days 10-11  Modesto to San Francisco
Feel the ocean breeze as you journey back to the shining California coast. Cross the Bay Bridge into charming San Francisco, where you will have the next two days to get to know this captivating city. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Boudin Bakery, an institution that opened in 1849, and perhaps opt to join a walking tour of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.

Day 12  San Francisco
This morning your journey comes to an end.