Explore the West

Day 1: San Francisco / Arrival

Day 2: San Francisco

You have all day to explore this fascinating city. Many highlights are so close to each other that you can easily discover them on a walking tour.

Day 3: San Francisco – Fresno

Today’s highlight will be the visit of Yosemite National Park. Breathtaking outlooks, impressive granite rocks and marvelous waterfalls are waiting for you. Apx. 500 km / 312 mi

Day 4: Fresno – Las Vegas

You drive through the dry and hot desert area of Death Valley, the lowest point of the Western Hemisphere to Las Vegas, the gamblers‘ city. Apx. 772 km / 482 mi

Day 5: Las Vegas

Take advantage of the day to explore the numerous Casinos and Theme Hotels and consider visiting one of the famous shows (optional) in the evening. A helicopter flight (optional) over the neon light Strip may reveal the highlight of your day.

Day 6: Las Vegas – Bryce Canyon NP

You will stand in awe discovering the Zion National Park with its fascinating rock formations and breath- taking color shades. Later on you will have the chance to admire the sculpture like Sandstone towers of the Bryce Canyon. Apx. 410 km / 256 mi

Day 7: Bryce Canyon NP – Grand Canyon NP

The Grand Canyon is on your program today. A helicopter flight (optional) gives you that sensation which goes under your skin. Apx. 480 km / 300 mi

Day 8: Grand Canyon NP – Phoenix

Phoenix/Scottsdale, a metropolis of a million inhabitants with Western flair in the Arizona desert

is waiting for you. Apx. 415 km / 259 mi

Day 9: Phoenix – San Diego

You drive through the Sonora desert with the characteristic Saguaro cacti to San Diego. Apx. 575 km / 359 mi

Day 10: San Diego

Enjoy the day visiting Old Town with its Mexican flair or Sea World (optional) which is world-known for its trained killer whale Shamu. For the evening, we would recommend dinner at the Gas Lamp District.

Day 11: San Diego – Los Angeles

On your way you have the possibility to visit Disneyland (optional). Los Angeles is the second largest city in the USA with Apx. 16 million people. Apx. 200 km / 125 mi

Day 12: Los Angeles

You get a good overview of the city by taking a city tour (optional). In the afternoon, you may want to enjoy a visit to Universal Studios.

Day 13: Los Angeles – San Luis Obispo

The itinerary takes you through Malibu along the picturesque coast to Santa Barbara, where State Street with its attractive boutiques, coffee shops and bars as well as the beach promenade invite you for a stroll. You continue to San Luis Obispo. Apx. 327 km / 204 mi

Day 14: San Luis Obispo – San Francisco

The drive along the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway (depending on the weather) will be the last stretch of your trip. Monterey with the famous Cannery Road is worth a stop. Apx. 400 km / 250 mi

Day 15: San Francisco / Departure