Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles
Stop At: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Welcome to the USA! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting in the lobby today at 6 p.m. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know.
If you do arrive early, perhaps take a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame, or spend some time learning about the lives of the rich and famous on a celebrity homes tour. After the welcome meeting, we’ll head beachside and visit Venice and Santa Monica beaches for a stroll and some people-watching. Day 1 is all about introductions, so why not spend some time getting to know your fellow travelers with an optional group dinner?
Special Information
ROOMING: The group will be in 8 and 6-person dorms, with shared bathrooms. The hostel will do their best to separate the group by gender, but it's not guaranteed.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hostel (1 night)
Day 2: Joshua Tree National Park
Stop At: Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, California
Today, you’ll head away from the coast and drive to Joshua Tree National Park. Sitting between the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, the park is famous for its spectacular desert plants – including the park’s namesake Joshua trees – along with cacti and Mojave yuccas. The area is also home to striking rock formations and mountain ranges, so you might like to head out on a scenic hike around the park or take a refreshing dip in the Colorado River. You’ll head to Lake Havasu City later on to your accommodation for the night, and check out London Bridge: a 280-metre structure rebuilt in Arizona in 1971 after being transported, piece by piece, from the banks of the Thames in London.
*Special information
Today's total driving time is approximately 5 hours.
*Included activities
Joshua Tree National Park - Entrance Fee
*Add-on activities
Colorado River - Swimming - Free
Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking - Free
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel (1 night)
Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park
Stop At: Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Drive to Grand Canyon National Park, along a section of the famous Route 66, stopping in at the eccentric town of Seligman. Once we arrive at the Grand Canyon National Park, be ready to visually delight in the natural beauty for hours. This stunning gorge is 1.5 kilometers deep, formed by over six million years of erosion from the Colorado River. You'll spend two nights here, and you’ll need it, to allow for a full day of exploration tomorrow.
*Special information
Today's total driving time is approximately 6 hours.
*Included activities
Grand Canyon National Park - Entrance
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Day 4: Grand Canyon National Park
Stop At: Grand Canyon South Rim, Highway 64, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Today is a free day to explore the Grand Canyon, one of the largest canyon systems in the world. Stroll along the meandering South Rim Trail or hike your way down to Plateau Point. With eagles soaring overhead and chasms extending as far as the eye can see, it’s so important for you to experience its vast gorges from multiple viewpoints. In the early evening, relax at the canyon's edge and enjoy a spectacular sunset over one of the world's natural wonders.
* Special information
Temperatures in Grand Canyon National Park can be high, especially when hiking in the summer. Make sure that you wear sturdy walking shoes, use sun protection, and drink plenty of water.
* Add-on activities
Grand Canyon - Hiking - Free
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Day 5: Las Vegas
Stop At: Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Head out of the Grand Canyon and cross the western deserts of Arizona to Las Vegas. Las Vegas may be the gambling capital of the world, but there's plenty to do if gambling isn't your thing. Hit the shops, feel your stomach drop on a rooftop roller coaster or simply stroll along the Strip, soaking up the glitz and gaudiness. As there is no accommodation organised for tonight, you are free to leave at any time upon arriving in Las Vegas. If you would like to spend some more time here, we'll be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
* Special information
Today's total driving time is approximately 4 hours.
* Add on activities
Las Vegas - Limo (per group) - USD300
Las Vegas - Big Apple Express roller coaster - USD15
Las Vegas - Helicopter Tour of The Strip - USD104
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.