America's Western WondersSolo Escorted Tour, USA

From the walk of fame in Hollywood to the walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, this tour captures the full spectacle of America’s West Coast and beyond. We kick things off in Los Angeles with a sightseeing tour taking in the TCL Chinese Theatre, and there’s an optional behind-the-scenes look at Warner Bros Studios for film fans. Santa Monica’s famous 100-year- old pier and the Spanish-influenced charm of San Diego follow, before we cross into Arizona, winding through saguaro cactus desert to the former Wild West town of Prescott. Then comes the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon: 14 miles wide, carved over millions of years, and possibly best appreciated from the air on an optional helicopter flight. Route 66 carries us west to the extraordinary neon spectacle of Las Vegas, where the dancing fountains of the Bellagio and gondolas at the Venetian provide just a taste of what the Strip has in store. Back into California, the ancient sequoias and cascading waterfalls of Yosemite take the breath away, before a final crossing of the Golden Gate Bridge brings us to San Francisco for two glorious nights, with Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, the cable cars and an optional Alcatraz cruise all on the agenda.

Pace of trip: Active

For travellers who love to explore and discover multiple destinations - can include moderate walking and longer days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Tour of Los Angeles & Hollywood

Visit oceanfront Santa Monica

Tour of Spanish-influenced San Diego

Visit the iconic Grand Canyon

Drive along a part of Route 66

Stay on the Las Vegas strip

Explore Yosemite National Park

Waterfront Sausalit

San Francisco tour

Dinner in Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide

Return flights

Use of an airport lounge in the UK

12 nights in hotels of a great standard plus 1 night in flight

14 meals: 12 breakfasts, 2 dinners including a welcome & farewell get-together

Overseas transfers and other transportation

Porterage

ITINERARY

Day One - UK to Los Vegas

Make your way to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles today, where you'll stay for two nights. Join your travelling companions for a welcome drink and dinner this evening.

Day Two - Los Angeles

We'll get to know Los Angeles today on an included morning sightseeing tour of this sprawling city. Highlights include Hollywood, where we'll see the TCL Chinese Theatre, whose courtyard features the hand and footprints of more than 200 stars of stage and screen. This afternoon we offer an optional excursion to Warner Bros Studios. On a behind-the-scenes tour you'll discover the secrets of Hollywood past and present and see how hit TV shows are made.

Day Three - Santa Monica & San Diego

This morning we'll visit the chic coastal resort of Santa Monica, where you can take a stroll along the 100-year-old pier, a landmark which is lined with attractions including its famous Ferris wheel. We then continue to the delightful Spanish-influenced city of San Diego for a two night stay.

Day Four - San Diego - at leisure

This morning we'll enjoy a orientation tour of San Diego before time to explore the city in your own way. Balboa Park plays host to numerous museums and San Diego Zoo. The USS Midway is also a popular attraction. You also have the opportunity to join an optional cruise around San Diego Bay. As you sail on the calm waters, sit back and take in the views as you pass by Seaport Village, the seaside community of Point Loma and many other scenic attractions.

Day Five - San Diego - Prescott

Today we'll leave California on a drive that takes us through a spectacular desert landscape filled with the characteristic saguaro cactus. We'll cross the border into the state of Arizona and an area known as the 'Valley of the Sun', thanks to its many days of sunshine and absence of rainfall for much of the year. We'll end the day in Prescott, a former wild west town surrounded by forests, giant boulders and lakes. Don't miss an evening on Whisky Row in downtown Prescott with its nightly live music and cowboy saloon bars, once frequented by Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp.

Day Six - Grand Canyon

Today is the day that you visit one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, the Grand Canyon, which is sure to be a highlight of your holiday. This 14-mile-wide gorge is a spectacular sight however viewed, but nothing quite compares to taking in its magnificence from the air. You can do that today if you choose to take an optional flight - a truly unforgettable experience.

Day Seven - Route 66 & Las Vegas

You're going to travel on part of the legendary Route 66 today, as we journey westwards to Las Vegas. On the way we're going to pass the mighty Hoover Dam, a feat of 20th century construction which towers above the Colorado River. Built in 1935, this is still one of the country's largest power plants and is a spectacular sight.

An equally amazing sight is the desert city of Las Vegas, and if you want to see this dazzling neon-lit wonderland in all its glory you can join an optional tour tonight.

Day Eight - Las Vegas - at leisure

Today is free for you to explore Las Vegas at leisure. Take a stroll up and down the Strip and dip into the hotels that line it – from the dancing fountains outside the Bellagio to the gondolas that traverse the 'Grand Canal' at the Venetian, there is so much to see and do. Be sure to step inside as many as you can - you'll discover everything from shopping malls and casinos to rollercoaster rides and even an aquarium.

Day Nine - Mojave Dessert - Selma

We're going to drive back into California today, where we'll stay overnight in Selma. Our journey will take us through the Mojave Desert, an arid landscape that is dotted with Joshua trees. These spiky evergreens grow nowhere else in the world, and are striking to see.

Day Ten - Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is best known for its abundance of waterfalls but during your full day here you'll see so much spectacular scenery, from deep valleys and dramatic mountain peaks to ancient sequoias and towering granite monoliths. We'll stay overnight in nearby Oakhurst.

Day Eleven - San Francisco

En route to San Francisco, we'll stop at the pretty, waterfront community of Sausalito. With a great selection of restaurants, you'll be spoilt for choice if you want a spot of lunch. We'll then cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge for an afternoon sightseeing tour of beautiful 'city by the bay' San Francisco.

Day Twelve - San Francisco - at leisure

We've left today free so you can explore at leisure. You could take a stroll to Chinatown, where Grant Avenue is the city's oldest street, or maybe take a ride in one of the famous cable cars. We also offer an optional excursion, an 'Escape from the Rock' cruise, which takes us past the former island prison Alcatraz. This evening we will get together as a group and head to a restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf for dinner.

Day Thirteen & Fourteen - San Francisco to UK

We'll transfer you to the airport in San Francisco on day 13 for your return flight back to the UK, arriving on day 14.

America's Western Wonders is located in Solo Escorted Tour, USA. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 30/09/2026