Meet the wonders of Southwest America with us. In two weeks, you will pass through four states – California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. You will see the most beautiful national parks – the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yosemite, Death Valley and many other beautiful places that nature created. You will visit extremely vibrant cities, from Los Angeles, through the desert Phoenix, crazy Las Vegas, magical San Francisco, to charming Carmel and Santa Barbara. You will travel hundreds of kilometers with empty highways through deserts and wilderness. You will see what the life of cowboys, Indians and Mormons looks like. You will taste the best steaks and ribs. You will make great shopping in numerous shopping centers and outlets. You will bring thousands of photos and unforgettable impressions home.
The Tour’s Program
Day 1 – Friday
Direct flight from Warsaw to Los Angeles with LOT airlines. Landing in LA, visa formalities, pick up luggage and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Dinner on your own.
Day 2 – Saturday
Day-long tour of Los Angeles. We’ll start with Downtown – Staples Center and Music Center with the famous Walt Disney Concert Hall. Then drive down Sunset Boulevard – the street of pubs and discos – to Hollywood. Walk the Avenue of Stars, free time at the Oscars Dolby Theater. There will also be time for shopping on the world’s most expensive Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. A visit to the resort by the ocean of Santa Monica. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 3 – Sunday: Los Angeles Phoenix (400 m / 644 km)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel, take seats on the bus and start traveling in the American West. While crossing the Colorado River and the Mojave desert, admire the extraordinary desert oases, saguaro cacti and southwestern architecture. Late afternoon accommodation in a hotel in Phoenix. Cowboy style dinner.
Day 4 – Monday: Phoenix / Sedona / Grand Canyon (237 m / 381 km)
In the early morning, drive through the gardens of Arizona. Continuation of the journey through the charming town of Sedona and the Oak Creek canyon. This extremely picturesque area was often used in the film industry. We will end the day with a visit to the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. For those willing, and option to fly a helicopter over this great abyss. Accommodation, dinner on your own.
Day 5 – Tuesday: Grand Canyon / Monument Valley / Page / Lake Powell Kanab (380 m / 612 km)
After checking out, drive to the next viewpoints of the Grand Canyon National Park. Then a visit to Monument Valley, in the Navajo Indian Reservation, known for numerous commercials and films shot in this area. 2 hour jeep tour between picturesque rock formations. Transfer to Page Lake Powell, one of the world’s largest water reservoirs created by the hand of a man. Possibility of flying by plane and admiring the area from a bird’s eye view. Accommodation in Kanab. Accommodation.
Day 6 – Wednesday: Kanab / Bryce Canyon / Zion / Las Vegas (323 m / 519 km)
We will start the day with a visit to the beautiful Bryce National Park, we will admire a stunning symphony of colors and shapes of limestone rock formations. Then drive through Zion – a park that is famous for its majestic mountains and picturesque passes. Late in the afternoon, we’ll get to the entertainment center: Las Vegas – a city that never sleeps, a global gambling center, big hotels, concerts and nightclubs. In the evening, a trip to Las Vegas by night – in the program the famous sign Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, the world’s largest hotels and street of lights: Freemont Street.
Day 7 – Thursday: Las Vegas
A day off to rest. For those who wish, a trip to the largest national park in the USA – Death Valley. Shopping in numerous shopping malls or relaxing by the pool. Free time for individual city tours.
Day 8 – Friday: Las Vegas / Yosemite (477 m / 768 km)
Leaving Las Vegas behind, we will get closer to the foot of Sierra Nevada. A long but very picturesque drive through Nevada and California, the Mojave desert and the San Joaquin Valley and its small towns, Fresno, Bakersfield and Mariposa. Dinner on your own, accommodation and gathering strength for tomorrow’s walks in California’s most popular national park, Yosemite.
Day 9 – Saturday: Yosemite
A day with nature – admiring the largest trees in the world – redwoods, numerous granite cliffs, among others Half Dome and Captain, walk to the waterfalls. A great opportunity to meet numerous animals living in the park:
– squirrels, foxes, lynxes, bats, pumas, coyotes, deer and brown bears
Dinner on your own, accommodation.
Day 10 – Sunday: Yosemite / San Francisco (166 m / 268 km)
A visit to one of the most beautiful American cities. Entering San Francisco through the Bay Bridge, we’ll start with the famous Union Square, then Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman’s Wharf overlooking the island of Alcatraz. Accommodation in a hotel. In the evening, a trip to San Francisco by night – in the program, a ride on the famous tram and transit to Treasure Island. Free time for dinner.
Day 11 – Monday: San Francisco
Free time for rest or individual city tours. A half-day trip to the small town of Sausalito artists for those willing, including a walk on the famous Golden Gate suspension bridge. Return to San Francisco by ship, a great opportunity to see the city from the side of the bay. In the afternoon, free time for shopping or individual walks in the most beautiful city in the USA.
Day 12 – Tuesday: San Francisco – Monterey / Carmel / Santa Maria (305 m/490 km)
Morning tour of the first capital of California, Monterey. Then drive along the beautiful coasts of the private park where Clint Eastwood lives – 17-Mile Drive known for exclusive golf courses and amazing nature. The next point of the trip will be the quiet romantic town of Carmel. Free time for a walk and dinner. Accommodation in a hotel in Santa Maria,
Day 13 Santa Maria / Los Angeles On the way back, a short visit to Santa Barbara, called the pearl of the “American Riviera”. The city is known for its colonial architecture, rich vegetation and a high standard of living. In the early afternoon, return to LA. Transfer by shuttle bus to the airport, check-in and flight to Poland.
Day 14 Arrival to Warsaw. End of the tour. NOTE, please book your return flight no earlier than 17.00.
PRICE
- a person in a single room – 2985 USD
- a person in a double room – 2185 USD
- a person in a 3-person room – 2099 USD
- extra charge for a child in the parents’ room – 1085 USD
PRICE INCLUDES:
- accommodation 12 nights with taxes in 3 * – 4 *
- hotels transfer from / to the airport
- transfer by air-conditioned
- coach tour guide during the entire route (except flight)
- admission to national parks
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- flights
- food Insurance
- participants’
- own expenses
- tips
In the US, the tip system is strongly developed. People who work in service always expect tipping at 15-18%. For example, a driver of USD 3-5 per day per passenger.
OPTIONAL TRIPS:
- Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon 216 USD
- plane flight over Lake Powell and Horseshoe Band – 186 USD
- trip to the Death Valley – 55 USD
- trip to Sausalito by boat 40 USD
- jeep tour through Monument Valley and Navajo land – 50 USD
- cowboy dinner – 45 USD
