  |
SELF-DRIVE TOURS |
| CHOOSE REGION |
| Western USA Eastern USA Route 66 |
|
| INFORMATION |
| Country
& States Booking Conditions Travel Insurance |
|
| ASSISTANCE |
| Contact
Us Currency Converter Site Map |
|
| JUMP TO |
| Main Menu America |
|
WESTERN USA - self-drive
Shown below is a small a selection
of our most popular Western USA self-drive itineraries.
For further detals of these tours, please see our 132 page America brochure
which can be found on the first page of this website. (click
here to view).
| Tour | Days |
Brochure page |
Full Itinerary |
| Golden California | 12 |
86
|
 |
| Canyon Adventure | 8 |
84
|
|
| America's Canyon Country | 14 |
87
|
|
| American Grandeurs | 15 |
92
|
|
GOLDEN CALIFORNIA - 12 Days
Explore the highlights of California & Las Vegas on this 12 day tour. Travel south visiting the many popular cities and resorts of the spectacular California coast. Also included is a side-trip into neighbouring Nevada to visit the entertainment capital of
the world – Las Vegas
Day 1 - Arrive San Francisco
Arrive at San Francisco International Airport, collect your car and proceed to your hotel. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Civic Center or similar..
Day 2 - San Francisco
This morning you will be met by a representative and provided with a welcome kit that includes driving instructions, vouchers, maps, and brochures of the places you are about to visit. The day is then free to explore this beautiful city. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Civic Center or similar.
Day 3 - San Francisco
A full day to explore the City by the Bay, beautiful San Francisco, or perhaps visit the Napa Valley, where famed wineries will welcome you for tours and tastings. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Civic Center or similar.
Day 4 - San Francisco to Monterey/Carmel
(126 miles)
Drive south to Monterey where you can stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. The 17-Mile Drive toll road along the Peninsula Coast from Pacific Grove to Carmel boasts magnificent seaside scenery. Overnight at the Travelodge or similar.
Day 5 - Monterey/Carmel to Solvang (246 miles)
Continue by Big Sur to San Simeon and then Solvang, a quaint village in the Santa Ynez valley surrounded by local wineries and famous for its bakeries and specialty shops. Overnight at the Royal Scandanavian Inn or similar.
Day 6 - Solvang to Los Angeles (97 miles)
Drive by Malibu and Santa Monica to Los Angeles. If you plan to arrive in Los Angeles early, we suggest a visit to Universal Studios this afternoon before continuing to your hotel in Long Beach. Overnight at the Best Western Dragon Gate Inn or similar.
Day 7 - Los Angeles
A full day at leisure. Perhaps you could visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom of Disneyland or simply explore Los Angeles, including Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Overnight at the Best Western Dragon Gate Inn or similar.
Day 8 - Los Angeles to Las Vegas (280 miles)
Today drive east through the Mojave Desert to the glittering Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas. Overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar.
Day 9 - Las Vegas (Grand Canyon Optional)
A full day at leisure for you to explore Las Vegas or perhaps take a short drive to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, or perhaps you could add an optional day tour to the Grand Canyon. Overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar
Day 10 - Las Vegas to San Diego (336 miles)
Enjoy famed rolling hills and vineyards on your way to San Diego, popular for its year-round sparkling weather and relaxed living. Overnight at the Best Western Seven Seas Lodge or similar.
Day 11 - San Diego
A full day to discover some of San Diego’s many attractions. Overnight at the Best Western Seven Seas Lodge or similar.
Day 12 - San Diego to Los Angeles - End of Tour (130 miles)
Return your car at the airport (either San Diego or Los Angeles) before your departure flight.
Prices per Person
| Departs Daily 01 April '08 - 31 March '09 |
Double | Triple | Quad |
| 01 April - 30 June | £529 | £389 | £315 |
| 01 July - 31 August | £585 | £425 | £349 |
| 01 September - 30 September | £569 |
£409 |
£339 |
| 01 October - 13 December | £535 | £389 | £315 |
| 14 December - 31 December | £549 | £399 | £319 |
| 01 January - 31 March '08 | £535 | £389 | £315 |
All prices are exclusive of airfare |
|||
Included in the Cost:
• 11 nights accommodation as shown
• Intermediate size car rental for 12 days including unlimited mileage, insurance
& taxes.
• One way rental fee
• Comprehensive documentation pack
Not Included
• Flights to/from Los Angeles
• Meals, attractions/sightseeing admission
• Fuel and parking charges
CANYON ADVENTURE - 8 Days
A short tour that will compliment any Las Vegas holiday perfectly. In just 7 nights you will visit many of the famous national parks of the Western States, including Zion & Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde & Monument Valley
Day 1 - Arrive Las Vegas
Arrive in Las Vegas, collect your car at the airport and drive to your hotel. Overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar.
Day 2 - Las Vegas
This morning you will be met by a representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers and maps. Then you’re free to experience the fun, attractions and the atmosphere of this glittering Entertainment Capital of the World. Overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar.
Day 3 - Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park (270 miles)
Today it’s a short drive to breathtaking Zion National Park. Continue to Bryce Canyon National Park, where spectacular pink cliffs and natural arch formations await you. Overnight at Best Western Ruby’s Inn or similar.
Day 4 - Bryce Canyon National Park to Moab (280 miles)
Drive into Kodachrome Basin State Park and pass by the Anasazi Indian Village and through Capitol Reef National Park before arriving in the Moab Valley. At Arches National Park see the awesome power of natural erosion. Overnight at the Big Horn Lodge or similar.
Day 5 - Moab to Canyonlands & Mesa Verde National Park (143 miles)
Explore the canyons of Canyonlands National Park which took over 300 million years to form. At Mesa Verde National Park see some of the world’s best preserved Native American cliff dwellings. Overnight at the Anasazi Motor Inn or similar
Day 6 - Mesa Verde to Monument Valley & Grand Canyon (310 miles)
Drive to famous Monument Valley to see its red sandstone spires and monoliths. Continue to the trading post of Cameron and through the Navajo Indian Reservation to the incredible Grand Canyon. Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar.
Day 7 - Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas (280 miles)
Enjoy more spectacular impressions of the Grand Canyon before returning via the gigantic Hoover Dam to Las Vegas. Overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar.
Day 8 - End of Tour
Return your car at the airport before your departure flight.
Prices per Person
| Departs Daily 01 April '08 - 31 March '09 |
Double | Triple | Quad |
| 01 April - 30 June | £289 | £199 | £149 |
| 01 July - 31 August | £315 | £219 | £179 |
| 01 September - 31 October | £309 |
£215 |
£175 |
| 01 November - 31 March '09 | £349 |
£249 |
£155 |
|
All prices are exclusive of airfare |
|||
Included in the Cost:
• 7 nights accommodation as shown (Standard grade)
• Intermediate size car for 7 days including unlimited mileage, insurance and taxes.
• Comprehensive Documentation pack
Not Included
• Flights to/from Las Vegas
• Meals, attraction/sightseeing admissions
• Fuel and parking charges
AMERICA'S CANYON COUNTRY - 14 Days
A comprehensive two week holiday through canyons, national parks & famous cities. Highlights include Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite & San Francisco
Day 1 - Arrive Los Angeles
On arrival at Los Angeles Airport transfer independently via the hotel courtesy shuttle bus to your hotel. Overnight at the Marriott Hotel Los Angeles Airport or similar.
Day 2 - Los Angeles to Las Vegas (287 miles)
This morning you will be met a representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers and maps. Afterwards, collect your car and begin your tour with a drive to Las Vegas. Overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar.
Day 3 - Las Vegas to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (360 miles)
It’s a short drive to Zion National Park and some of the world’s most incredible sandstone formation. Drive on to Bryce Canyon National Park, where Pink Cliffs and natural arches await you. Overnight at the Best Western Ruby’s Inn or similar.
Day 4 - Bryce Canyon National Park
A full day at leisure in Bryce Canyon. Overnight at the Best Western Ruby’s Inn or similar.
Day 5 - Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park/Moab (266 miles)
Early risers can catch the sunrise over Bryce Canyon before heading to Capitol Reef National Park. Continue to Arches National Park, the world’s largest concentration of natural stone arches. Overnight in Moab at the Big Horn Lodge or similar.
Day 6 - Moab to Canyonlands & Mesa Verde National Park (200 miles)
Explore the 525 square-mile maze of rock formations in stunning Canyonlands National Park before continuing on to Mesa Verde National Park, home of the Native American cliff dwellings. Overnight at the Anasazi Motor Inn or similar.
Day 7 - Mesa Verde National Park to Monument Valley (145 miles)
As you begin your drive, pass Four Corners National Monument, the only point in America common to four states. Cross Navajo Country on your way to Monument Valley, the rugged, red-rocked Tribal Park that has been immortalized in countless western films. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Kayenta or similar.
Day 8 - Monument Valley to Page/Lake Powell (245 miles)
You have the opportunity to explore the region this morning before heading to the crystalline blue waters of Lake Powell. Overnight at the Courtyard by Marriott or similar.
Day 9 - Page/Lake Powell to Grand Canyon National Park (140 miles)
This morning continue your journey to the beautiful Kaibab National Forest and the incredible Grand Canyon National Park. A stroll along the rim of this amazing canyon will take your breath away. Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar
Day 10 - Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas (276 miles)
Today’s drive is through Kingman, along a portion of historic Route 66, and takes you to one of the world’s greatest man-made structures: the Hoover Dam. Continue to Las Vegas for an overnight at the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino or similar.
Day 11 - Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park (140 miles)
Depart for a drive across the Amargosa Desert to Death Valley National Park. Overnight at the Furnace Creek Ranch or similar.
Day 12 - Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park* (326 miles*)
Today offers a complete contrast in landscapes from the desolation of Death Valley as the drive to the Tioga Pass to Yosemite, one of America’s most scenic national parks. Overnight at the Best Western Yosemite Way Station or similar.
* From early November to late May, the Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will need to drive the southern route through Bakersfield and Fresno into the Yosemite Area.
Day 13 - Yosemite National Park to
San Francisco (195 miles)
Take a drive across California’s fertile Central Valley to spectacular San Francisco. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Civic Center or similar
Day 14 - End of Tour
Return your rental car to San Francisco airport before your checking in for your departure flight.
Prices per Person
| Departs Daily 01 April '08 - 31 March '09 |
Double | Triple | Quad |
| 01 April - 30 June | £579 | £419 | £325 |
| 01 July - 31 August | £615 | £445 | £359 |
| 01 September - 30 September | £599 | £429 | £349 |
| 01 October - 13 December | £579 | £419 | £329 |
| 14 December - 31 December | £599 |
£429 |
£335 |
| 01 January - 31 March '09 | £579 |
£419 |
£329 |
All prices are exclusive of airfare |
|||
Included in the Cost:
• 13 nights accommodation as shown (moderate grade)
• Intermediate size car for 13 days including unlimited mileage, insurance and taxes
• Comprehensive documentation pack
• One way rental fee
Not Included
• Flights to/from Los Angeles/San Francisco
• Meals, attraction/sightseeing admissions
• Fuel and parking charges
AMERICAN GRANDEURS - 15 Days
A fascinating tour through the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado and Wyoming, the western states of Utah and Arizona and a short visit to New Mexico. A perfect tour for those who wish to visit numerous National Parks including Yellowstone, Bryce and the Grand Canyon
Day 1 - Denver Arrival
Arrive at Denver’s International Airport and collect your rental car. Then proceed to your hotel in downtown Denver. Overnight at Red Lion Downtown or similar.
Day 2 - Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park & Steamboat Springs (160 miles)
This morning you will be met by a representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, maps, and brochures of the places you are about to visit. You have the day to explore Rocky Mountain National Park.Overnight at Holiday Inn or similar.
Day 3 - Steamboat Springs to Dinosaur National Monument & Rock Springs (280 miles)
Enter Dinosaur National Monument at the Colorado/Utah border and visit Dinosaur Quarry, which has produced more skeletons, skulls and bones of dinosaurs than any other dig in the world. Explore the Flaming Gorge and Red Canyon. Overnight in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Overnight at Ramada Limited La Qunita Rock springs or similar.
Day 4 - Rock Springs to Jackson (190 miles)
Depart Rock Springs and travel along the Wind River Gorge. Continue north over the high chaparral of Montana and arrive in Jackson by early evening. Overnight at Days Inn or similar.
Day 5 - Jackson to Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Park (80 miles)
The short drive today gives you the chance to leisurely explore Grand Teton National Park. Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs are the most famous sights of Yellowstone park. where bison, deer, elk, moose and possibly a bear can bee seen raoming the park freely. Overnight at the Gray Wolf Inn & Suites or similar.
Day 6 - Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (350 miles)
You will cross a small portion of the Gem State of Idaho en route to the Mormon State of Utah and its capital, Salt Lake City. Visit the famed Temple and the Tabernacle. Best Western Garden Inn or similar.
Day 7 - Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park (250 miles)
Cross the Wasatch Mountain Range to reach the natural wonders in southern Utah. Visit Bryce Canyon National Park to view its fanciful spires and rock formations. Overnight at Best Western Rubys Inn or similar.
Day 8 - Bryce Canyon National Park
A day at leisure to explore Bryce Canyon. Overnight at Best Western Rubys Inn or similar.
Day 6 - Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (350 miles)
You will cross a small portion of the Gem State of Idaho en route to the Mormon State of Utah and its capital, Salt Lake City. Visit the famed Temple and the Tabernacle. Best Western Garden Inn or similar.
Day 7 - Salt Lake City to Bryce Canyon National Park (250 miles)
Cross the Wasatch Mountain Range to reach the natural wonders in southern Utah. Visit Bryce Canyon National Park to view its fanciful spires and rock formations. Overnight at Best Western Rubys Inn or similar.
Day 8 - Bryce Canyon National Park
A day at leisure to explore Bryce Canyon. Overnight at Best Western Rubys Inn or similar.
Day 9 - Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (350 miles)
After having discovered the natural wonders of Zion National Park, drive west via Kanab to Page where the desert meets deep blue Lake Powell. Overnight at Courtyard by Mariott or similar.
Day 10 - Lake Powell to Monument Valley & Cortez (280 miles)
Leave early to explore this magnificent landscape. Travel to the Navajo Indian Reservation, pass the Trading Post of Cameron, and drive through the Painted Desert to beautiful Monument Valley’s red sandstone spires and monoliths. Continue to Cortez. Overnight at Anasazi Motor Inn or similar.
Day 11 - Cortez to Mesa Verde National Park & Durango (50 miles)
Depart Cortez for the ruins of Mesa Verde which are valid proof of the highly sophisticated civilization of the Anasazi Indians. Then continue to the charming old gold-mining town of Durango. Overnight at Holiday Inn Durango or similar.
Day 12 - Durango to Taos (200 miles)
Enjoy the magnificent scenery this morning while strolling along Main Street, Durango, which is lined with southwestern boutiques. Leisurely depart Durango and pass Pagosa Springs en route to the state of New Mexico; The Land of Enchantment, and your destination for this evening, the artist's colony of Taos. Overnight at Best Western Kachina Lodge or similar
Day 13 - Taos (140 miles)
In the morning, explore the remarkable Taos Indian Pueblo, a virtually unchanged village inhabited for over 800 years by as many as 1,400 Taos Indians. In the afternoon you could drive south to Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States. Enjoy the unique atmosphere which has made Santa Fe a mecca for artists. Return to Taos for the night.
Day 14 - Taos to Denver (310 miles)
On your way to Denver, drive north through the Land of Enchantment of New Mexico into the state of Colorado. The mountainous terrain of Colorado will surround you, providing panoramic scenery en route to Denver. Visit historic Larimer Square in downtown Denver before proceeding to the hotel. Overnight at Red Lion Downtown or similar.
Day 15 - Denver Departure
Return the car at the airport before the departure flight.
Prices per Person
| Departs Daily 01 May- 30 September '08 |
Double | Triple | Quad |
| 01 April - 30 June | £689 | £489 | £379 |
| 01 July - 31 August | £729 | £499 | £389 |
| 01 September - 30 September | £709 |
£495 |
£385 |
All prices are exclusive of airfare |
|||
Included in the Cost:
• 14 nights accommodation as shown
• Intermediate Car for 14 days including unlimited mileage, insurance & taxes
• Comprehensive document/information pack
Not Included
• Flights to/from Denver
• Meals, attractions & park entrence fees unless stated
