Western USA for families
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Our family road trip in the American West takes you from the glitter of Los Angeles to the vast landscapes of the desert.
- Day 01: Arrival in Los Angeles, CA
- Day 02: Los Angeles - Universal Studios
- Day 03: Los Angeles - Las Vegas
- Day 04: Las Vegas - Grand Canyon
- Day 05: Grand Canyon - Kayenta
- Day 06: Kayenta - Moab
- Day 07: Moab - Arches and Canyonlands national parks
- Day 08: Moab - Bryce Canyon
- Day 09: Bryce Canyon - Zion/St. George
- Day 10: St. George - Death Valley
- Day 11: Death Valley - Mammoth Lakes
- Day 12: Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park
- Day 13: Yosemite National Park - San Francisico
- Day 14: San Francisco
- Day 15: Departure San Francisco
Arrival in Los Angeles, CA
1 Day
10 km
After landing at Los Angeles International Airport, pick up your rental car and drive to your accommodation in West Hollywood, perfectly situated between Universal Studios and Beverly Hills.
Los Angeles - Universal Studios
1 Day
30 km
Experience the magic of the film industry today during your visit to Universal Studios. Enjoy the stunt shows, experience the interaction at Earthquake, Back to the Future of King Kong, walk in famous movie streets, and for a drink and something tasty you can go to 'Universal City Walk' a nice street full of shops, restaurants, cinemas and much more. Tonight you can walk along Hollywood Boulevard, the famous street with the Grauman's Chinese Theatre and where you can admire many hand and footprints of celebrities of the film in the pavement.
Los Angeles - Las Vegas
1 Day
440 km
You leave the coast behind and travel via the San Barnardino Mountains to Barstow. Just a littel further, you can visit the ghost town of Calico. Afterwards through the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps.
Las Vegas - Grand Canyon
1 Day
480 km
Rise up early and start with a visit to the world famous Hoover Dam. Further via Lake Mead to the impressive Grand Canyon. You might even be on time to see the breathtaking sunset. Lodgings in one of the hotels near the park.
Grand Canyon - Kayenta
1 Day
310 km
In the morning, you can visit the most important view point of the Grand Canyon. A helicopter tour can be made (optional). Next via Desert View, throught the Navajo Indian Reservation to Kayenta, the entrance te Monument Valley.
Kayenta - Moab
1 Day
280 km
In Monument Valley, you will recognize several decors of famous Wild West movies. In the afternoon, you travel to the Valley of the Gods, Church Rock and to Needles Overlook, before arriving in Moab.Two absolute top parks on the menu today: Arches National Park, with its wonderful constructions of bridges and the impressive Canyonlands National Park with its meanders of the famous Colorado River. Jeep tours and raft trips turn it in a real adventure.
Moab - Arches and Canyonlands national parks
1 Day
30 km
The entrance gate to the Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Discover the meanders of the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point and the fantastic rock formations en stone triumph arches in Arches National Park. Jeeptours en raft trips can not be missed!
Moab - Bryce Canyon
1 Day
425 km
A long, but adventurous trip through the Capitol Reef and the Escalante Canyons. Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most beautiful and colorfull canyons in America.
Bryce Canyon - Zion/St. George
1 Day
210 km
In the morning, a long walk and visit of Bryce Canyon. Afterwards, you travel via Mount Carmel Junction through the quiet and green Zion National Park te end the day in a little Mormon town, St. George.
St. George - Death Valley
1 Day
400 km
You follow Hwy. 15 back to Las Vegas and make a stop at the Valley of Fire and Lake Mead. Via several dry and abandonned Indian villages, you reach Death Valley, the hot heart of California.
Death Valley - Mammoth Lakes
1 Day
375 km
From the dry desert landscape, you travel to a bright green of the mountain village Mammoth Lakes. The cable ways and chalets tells you about a blooming winter and summer activity.
Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park
1 Day
210 km
Across the Tioga Pass at a height of more than 3000 meters and on the other side of the mountainds, you find a wonderful park with impressive water falls, breathtaking panoramas and beautiful hiking paths. Fully enjoy the quiet and nature. (Alternative route if the pass is closed).
Yosemite National Park - San Francisico
1 Day
305 km
In the morning, you can visit the park for the last time and leave it via Big Oak and Oakdale to San Francisico. In the afternoon, you can discover the interesting city for the first time. Using cable cars is an excellent way to do so.
Time to discover the city. Not to miss: Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Japanese Teagarden, Union Square, the many and big shopping malls, a boat trip to Alcatraz or Sausolito or just wandering around in the ethic boroughs of the city.
San Francisco
1 Day
Time for an extended visit. Not to miss: Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Japanese Teagarden, Union Square, many big shopping centers, a boat trip to Alcatraz or Sausolito or just walk around the several different ethnic areas.
Departure San Francisco
1 Day
End of this trip, drop off the rental car before leaving and individual prolongation possible, with supplement.
Excursions
LOS ANGELES - Universal Studios - Front of the Line ticket - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
LOS ANGELES - Universal Studios VIP Experience - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
Included
- Economy-class international flights, airport taxes and one piece of checked luggage;
- Overnight accommodation in authentic & unique hotels and lodgings (accommodation only and local taxes included) or similar, subject to availability;
- SUV rental car with GPS, adapted to the number of people traveling together, 1 driver (optional: additional drivers and/or drivers between 21 and 25 years of age can be added at extra cost). Any other category of car can be arranged, however, price adjustment;
- Full board and ranch activities in Tucson;
- Documentation (guidebooks, brochures, leaflets, etc.), if provided by local tourist offices, otherwise a list of links and/or websites from which documentation can be downloaded.
Not Included
All non-mentioned services, such as:
- International passport and ESTA registration fees = USA and or ETA = Canada ;
- Meals at the hotel unless otherwise indicated at the time of confirmation;
- Resort fee, Urban Fee, Facility Fee, etc. charged by some hotels, to be paid on site;
- Any fees for a new Belgian/National or European driver's license if the existing one does not bear the English 'Drivers License' endorsement;
- Deposit for cars and some hotels;
- Fuel for the vehicle and any parking charges;
- Tolls for certain roads and bridges;
- All insurance (Cancellation, Assistance, Luggage, etc.);
- Entrance fees to National Parks, entrance fees to attractions, suggested excursions and those not included by the ranches, etc. ;
- All personal expenses e.g. food and beverages, souvenirs, etc.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Availability and prices change rapidly according to supply and demand. Use the form below and send it to your travel agent (choose from the list, indicating your zip code, town or the name of your agency), indicating the surname, first name and date of birth of each passenger, and clearly marking the desired flight dates (outward/return). Wings 'n Wheels will then make you the best offer, taking into account the itinerary and the best prices.
A LA CARTE - TAILOR-MADE
Self-drive tours can easily be adapted to your wishes.
HIRE CARS
It is essential to present your NATIONAL driving license with "Driving Licence" on the English side. The international license is only a translation and not a valid document.
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