Western Discovery
Escorted Tour

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel.

Travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, the second largest city in California, renowned for its year round mild weather. Following a city tour, visit picturesque Seaport Village and San Diego’s relaxing bayfront marketplace. Perhaps enjoy the opportunity for shopping. Return to Los Angeles for the evening

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 marks the entrance to this desert oasis. Afterwards you will pass through Indio, home to the Int’l Date Festival in the Coachella Valley

Travel through the Sonoran Desert the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas. Continue to Sedona, a city encircled by distinctive red-rock monoliths. Drive through the breath-taking Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park to stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colourful canyon’s plunging gorges, and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River.

Today, you will enter the Navajo Indian Reservation, passing the trading post of Cameron and continue through the Painted Desert to visit Monument Valley. In the afternoon, enter the town of Page, situated on a mesa above the Colorado River. Evening at leisure.

Visit the mighty Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in America. From here you’ll enjoy views of stunning Lake Powell before entering the Mormon state of Utah to visit the spectacular Bryce Canyon.

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.

Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions that Las Vegas has to offer. In addition to world-class shopping, bustling casinos, and Broadway-calibre shows, you might simply stroll the famous Strip to take in its amazing sights, or “shop ‘til you drop” at designer outlets.

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 Centre 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 the superior skinning terrain and beautiful mountain vistas.

Your journey brings you to the Tioga Pass** into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here you will experience the valley floor and its spendours including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Captain, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in nearby Sacramento. **Winter Routing The Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions).

Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. “Q Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair Q ". Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).

Day at leisure! Take a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy some local seafood, be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store. You also may choose to embark on an optional wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery.

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 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.

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 at your hotel.

Your tour ends upon check out from your hotel.