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Highlights of Route 66

16 days
From Chicago to Los Angeles
5.0
120 traveler reviews
Highlights of Route 66 - Cosmos
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Chicago's iconic Route 66 start
  • Ascend the Gateway Arch for city views
  • Enjoy live music in Branson's downtown
  • Visit the Grand Canyon's South Rim
  • Tour Hollywood and walk along the stars

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CHICAGO
  2. Day 2 CHICAGO
  3. Day 3 CHICAGO–PONTIAC–SPRINGFIELD
  4. Day 4 SPRINGFIELD–ST. LOUIS
  5. Day 5 ST. LOUIS–JOPLIN
  6. Day 6 JOPLIN–TULSA–OKLAHOMA CITY
  7. Day 7 OKLAHOMA CITY–ELK CITY–AMARILLO
  8. Day 8 AMARILLO–TUCUMCARI–ALBUQUERQUE
  9. Day 9 ALBUQUERQUE
  10. Day 10 ALBUQUERQUE–GALLUP–WINSLOW–WILLIAMS
  11. Day 11 WILLIAMS. EXCURSION TO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
  12. Day 12 WILLIAMS–SELIGMAN–LAS VEGAS
  13. Day 13 LAS VEGAS
  14. Day 14 LAS VEGAS–VICTORVILLE–LOS ANGELES
  15. Day 15 LOS ANGELES
  16. Day 16 LOS ANGELES
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Cosmos

Number of tours

210

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.9
  • Most Recent
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  • Highlights of Route 66 reviewer 1
    · December 29th, 2024
    Loved this trip seeing all the amazing...
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    Trip date: June 2022
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    · October 7th, 2023
    It was one of the best tours we have been on, the Route was great 😀 The tour director Tony Paris was an exceptional tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and empathy to all. Wendy the driver was not only an excellent driver but kind and helpful.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 6th, 2023
    Our driver was just the best ever just sooooo good the best
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 6th, 2023
    As this was my 4th Cosmos tour I was pleased with the higher level and location of our accommodation. The Bus and Driver were awesome.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 28th, 2023
    Great guide George was a fun helpful guy always trying to make the experience the best for everyone on our tour
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 27th, 2023
    Excellent trip, tour guide extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 24th, 2023
    This was an amazing trip seeing all of the sights along historic route 66. So many of the things I saw reminded me of being a little girl growing up in the late 50s. All of my traveling companions I met made the trip so special.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 21st, 2023
    We loved our time in Canada would recommend this trip to anyone who has always wanted to do the Canadian Rockies
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 20th, 2023
    The driver Jim was brilliant. Our tour director Tony was incredibly informative about a variety of issues and gave us the context for the developments of towns, the road and overall history. The scenery was stunning especially the Grand Canyon.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 18th, 2023
    Could not have been better
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    Trip date: August 2023
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Dates & Availability

16 days
Highlights of Route 66
From Chicago to Los Angeles

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Sebastiaan

    Asked on March 14th, 2025

    How early should I arrive at the hotel on the starting day?

    Accommodation
    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2025

      It's recommended to arrive as early as possible on the starting day, especially before the start of any scheduled activities or tours.

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    Andy

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    I feel it is very unfair that I am willing to share a room, which I have done on all past trips, but it will now cost me $1300.00 more because of your decision to single-out participants that travel solo. I was excited to book this trip but now reconsidering because of the financial burden required. I am a returning participant and have two other trips planned with AA in 2025. These may be my last ones if it will be required to book with a partner to room with to receive the double occupancy price. It is not easy in my position/age to find people as active as myself and interested in such adventures.

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperatorWritten January 2025

      We implemented this change when COVID-19 was at it's highest with the cases. Our Operations Department has decided to continue with that options.

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    Michelle

    Asked on December 5th, 2024

    We are interested in the Route 66 trip; however we would like to go when you stop at Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and Hot air balloon show in Arizona.

    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten December 2024

      We have our Highlights of Route 66 and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta tour available. The tour date will be October 3, 2025.

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    Marcel

    Asked on July 27th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement fee for the tour?

    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, there is a single supplement fee which provides you with private accommodations throughout the tour.

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    Lydia

    Asked on July 10th, 2024

    Does the company do this in reverse, starting in LA? Are all the hotel fees and charges, tourist tax etc included in the price?

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    Tour Details
    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      Unfortunately, we do not do this tour in reverse. Yes, the accommodation includes hotel taxes and service charges.

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    Bill

    Asked on July 9th, 2024

    No extra for single supplement? On this tour?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      For this departure, you would be eligible to pay the single supplement. The single supplement is at a cost of $1,915 AUD. This brings the total amount of the tour for a solo traveler to $7,164 AUD.

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    Thomas

    Asked on July 4th, 2024

    Can I join the tour after it has started?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      You can join the tour after it has commenced, but the price remains the same. It is advisable to arrive early to integrate smoothly.

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    Stéphane

    Asked on May 29th, 2024

    How long before departure are hotels confirmed?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten May 2024

      Hotels are usually confirmed around 30 days prior to departure. If there are any changes after that, you will be notified.

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    Argaud

    Asked on March 25th, 2024

    What are the optional excursions and their costs?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2024

      Optional excursions and their costs will be confirmed at least 60 days prior to departure.

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    Niklas

    Asked on February 18th, 2024

    Are meals included in the tour price?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2024

      Some meals are included as specified in your travel itinerary, but you may need to purchase additional meals separately.

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Tour ID: 132336

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Cosmos" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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