Non Member Travel - The Canyon

Grand Canyon Hotels

Western Classic, USA

This superb self-drive tour takes you to some of the most scenic National Parks in the world; From the incredible rock formations of Monument Valley to the Waterfalls of Yosemite, the scenery is just breathtaking.

Day 1 Los Angeles

Head to your hotel and spend some time in and around the city.

Day 2 Palm Springs

Perhaps pay an optional visit to Disneyland in Anaheim before making the drive through the Mojave Desert to the fashionable resort of Palm Springs.

Day 3 Phoenix/Scottsdale

Through Joshua Tree National Park, across the Colorado River into the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. Relax in this fabulous desert resort.

Day 4 Grand Canyon

Take a side visit to Montezuma Castle (a well preserved Native American cliff dwelling) and maybe a stop in Sedona before reaching the magnificent Grand Canyon. Spend the afternoon strolling the South Rim.

Day 5 Page/Lake Powell

Head into Navajo country and then spectacular Monument Valley before arriving in Lake Powell and Page, Arizona, known for its hidden canyons.

Day 6 Zion Area/St George

Drive into Utah, through scenic Kanab to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park before overnighting in St George.

Day 7 & 8 Las Vegas

You may wish to revisit Zion before continuing your journey to Las Vegas. Perhaps make a diversion en route to see Hoover Dam. Then spend a day at leisure in the city that never sleeps and try your hand with ‘Lady Luck’.

Day 9 Death Valley

Explore the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere, an area of stark contrasts, towering mountains, sand dunes and volcanic craters.

Day 10 Yosemite Area/Oakhurst

Make a scenic journey to the gateway of Yosemite.

Day 11 & 12 San Francisco

Take time to visit wonderful Yosemite before heading to San Fransciso. See Alcatraz and China Town and a ferry trip to Sausilito is a must.

Day 13 California Coast

Depart south along the scenic Pacific Coast to Monterey and then take the 17-Mile Drive through the Del Monte Forest to Carmel-by-the Sea.

Day 14 Los Angeles

Take the coastal highway via Santa Barbara before continuing to Ventura, Malibu and your starting point Los Angeles. Be sure to make a stop at the Hearst Castle. The magnificent mansion of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, is today a National Historic Landmark and well worth a visit.

Prices from:

£720 per person including 13 nights superior hotel accommodation (standard and deluxe options available), 14 days Alamo car rental (free upgrade from a Compact to an Intermediate car) and a self-drive information pack. Valid for travel until 31 October 2006.

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