Itinerary
- Day 1
San Francisco
You'll arrive in San Francisco and get transferred to your hotel. It's a straightforward check-in day, so you can settle in and get oriented at your own pace this evening.
- Day 2
San Francisco
Start with a guided city tour hitting the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Little Italy and Chinatown. The afternoon is flexible, you can explore on your own or join an optional walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, then return by ferry and cable car.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of San Francisco
- Visit Golden Gate Bridge
- Visit Fisherman's Wharf
- Visit Union Square
- Visit Golden Gate Park
- Visit Little Italy district
- Visit Chinatown district
Optional Activities
- Walking tour across Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
- Ferry return journey
- Iconic cable car ride
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf Union Square Golden Gate Park Sausalito - Day 3
San Francisco to Fresno
Head to Yosemite National Park to see giant sequoias, towering cliffs, dense forests and mountain lakes spread across the landscape. From there, continue to Fresno for the night. The drive covers 528 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Yosemite National Park
Landmarks Yosemite National Park - Day 4
Fresno to Los Angeles
You'll cross the San Joaquin Valley, known as one of America's most productive agricultural regions. After that, you reach Los Angeles for a city tour through Hollywood, Beverly Hills and downtown. There's an optional trip to Venice and Santa Monica beaches if you're interested. Distance is 295 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Los Angeles
- Visit Hollywood
- Visit Beverly Hills
- Visit downtown Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Venice beach
- Excursion to Santa Monica beach
Landmarks Hollywood Beverly Hills Venice Beach Santa Monica Beach - Day 5
Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Cross the Mojave Desert and arrive in Las Vegas. By evening, head out to explore the famous Las Vegas Strip with its casinos, large-scale buildings and shows. The drive is 435 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Las Vegas Lights Tour
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip - Day 6
Las Vegas
You have a full day in Las Vegas to spend however you'd like. An optional excursion to Death Valley is available if you want to see one of the hottest places on Earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Death Valley
Landmarks Death Valley - Day 7
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon
Travel to the Grand Canyon, one of the world's natural wonders. You'll see the massive scale and natural beauty of the national park. An optional helicopter tour is available for a different perspective. Travel distance is 355 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stunning Grand Canyon
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour of Grand Canyon
Landmarks Grand Canyon National Park 
- Day 8
Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon
Drive through Arizona's landscape to Lake Powell reservoir. An optional scenic flight lets you see Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge from the air. Continue into Utah to reach Bryce Canyon National Park, where you can see unusual rock formations and colorful sunset views. The journey covers 555 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
Optional Activities
- Scenic flight over Lake Powell
- View Rainbow Bridge
Landmarks Lake Powell Rainbow Bridge Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 9
Bryce Canyon to Park City
Travel via Salt Lake City to Park City, a ski resort town in the mountains known for its ski runs, lively Main Street and ties to the Olympics. Distance is 470 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Salt Lake City - Day 10
Park City to West Yellowstone
Head along the Great Salt Lake into Idaho and Wyoming, where you'll encounter real cowboys and western culture. You'll reach West Yellowstone, the main gateway to Yellowstone National Park. The drive covers 550 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Great Salt Lake - Day 11
Yellowstone National Park
Spend the day in Yellowstone National Park exploring geysers, hot springs and wildlife like free-roaming bison. See dramatic canyons, waterfalls and the famous Old Faithful Geyser while learning about the area's geological features. You'll finish in Cody, where Buffalo Bill's legend is part of the town's history. Distance is 215 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Yellowstone National Park
- Visit Old Faithful Geyser
Landmarks Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Geyser 
- Day 12
Cody to Mount Rushmore
Travel over the Bighorn Mountains into South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore, where four American presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt) are carved into the rock face. The drive is 670 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Rushmore
Landmarks Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Day 13
Mount Rushmore to Badlands
Drive across South Dakota to Badlands National Park, known for its distinctive limestone formations and rugged terrain. You might spot bison and bighorn sheep along the way. By evening, reach Sioux City. Distance is 690 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Badlands National Park
Landmarks Badlands National Park - Day 14
Sioux City to Chicago
Leave the Rocky Mountains behind and cross the flat plains and prairies of the Midwest. You'll arrive in Chicago, the third largest city in the USA and a major hub along the Great Lakes. The journey covers 820 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Chicago
Landmarks Chicago - Day 15
Chicago to Lansing
Take a guided tour of Chicago, America's second most important financial center. You can optionally visit the Hancock Tower or take a boat trip on the Chicago River. After lunch, head to Lansing, the birthplace of the American auto industry. Distance is 350 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Chicago
Optional Activities
- Visit to Hancock Tower
- Boat trip on Chicago River
Landmarks Hancock Tower Chicago River - Day 16
Lansing to Niagara Falls
Head east from Lansing and cross into Canada at Port Huron. Travel through Ontario to reach Niagara Falls. An optional boat trip gets you close to the massive waterfalls. The drive is 505 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip at Niagara Falls
Landmarks Niagara Falls - Day 17
Niagara Falls to Washington
Continue through Pennsylvania to Washington, the nation's capital. In the evening, an optional cruise lets you see the city's illuminated buildings and monuments from the water. Distance is 770 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening cruise with illuminated monuments
- Day 18
Washington
Explore Washington's main sites on a guided tour, including the Capitol, State Library, White House, Arlington Cemetery and various monuments. The afternoon is free for you to walk around and see whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Washington
- Visit the Capitol
- Visit the State Library
- Visit the White House
- Visit Arlington Cemetery
Landmarks United States Capitol White House Arlington National Cemetery - Day 19
Washington to Philadelphia
Travel to Philadelphia, considered the birthplace of American independence. On a guided tour, see the Liberty Bell and historic sites connected to the nation's founding. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Distance is 230 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Philadelphia
- Visit Liberty Bell
Landmarks Liberty Bell - Day 20
Philadelphia to New York
Arrive in New York City, a fast-paced and vibrant metropolis. Start with a guided tour covering Central Park, Times Square, the financial district, Fifth Avenue and other major areas. Spend the afternoon wandering around on your own. Distance is 150 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Manhattan
- Visit Central Park
- Visit Times Square
- Visit financial district
- Visit Fifth Avenue
Landmarks Central Park Times Square Fifth Avenue 
- Day 21
New York to Airport
Your trip concludes as you get transferred to the airport for your departure flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 22
Arrival
You arrive at your home airport and continue from there.
