Los Angeles

In Los Angeles you will be spoilt for choice. Spend some time on Venice Beach made famous by the Baywatch TV series and the setting for many films, featuring roller skaters and lifeguard huts. Visit the boutiques on Rodeo Drive and perhaps take a Movie Star tour in Beverly Hills. Visit the Chinese Mann's Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard where you will find the Walk of Fame and see how your hands measure up to those of Hollywood stars cast in the concrete sidewalk outside the theatre. Anaheim is the Home of Disneyland and also a western style Rollercoaster park called Knotts Berry Farm. Long Beach is the final resting place of the Original Queen Mary which has been converted into a floating museum/restaurant/hotel.

Classic West USA Fly Drive 13nts ~ (£923 to £1112)

Experience the very best of the American West on this unforgettable 13-night Classic West USA self-drive journey, combining iconic cities, legendary national parks, and dramatic desert landscapes. From the glamour of Los Angeles to the cultural charm of San Francisco, this carefully crafted route takes you through the heart of the USA’s most famous scenery, at your own pace.

Begin your adventure in Los Angeles, where world-famous sights like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Malibu set the tone. Travel onward through the desert to Laughlin before reaching one of the natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon, where sunrise over the South Rim is a truly unforgettable experience. Continue through the cinematic landscapes of Monument Valley, the deep red rock formations immortalised in countless Western films.

Discover the beauty of Page, home to the incredible Horseshoe Bend and the sculpted sandstone corridors of Antelope Canyon, before exploring Utah’s stunning national parks including Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. The journey then contrasts natural serenity with bright lights and entertainment in Las Vegas.

Cross into California via Death Valley, descend below sea level, and experience a dramatic change of scenery as you reach the alpine landscapes of Mammoth Lakes (seasonal). Continue through breathtaking Yosemite National Park, home to towering granite cliffs and ancient sequoias, before finishing your journey in beautiful San Francisco, where the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and vibrant neighbourhoods await.

This classic road trip is ideal for travelers who want freedom, flexibility, and unforgettable scenery, with comfortable accommodation and the option to upgrade hotels and vehicles for a more premium experience.

Laughlin

Monument Valley

Page

Bryce Canyon

Las Vegas

Try your hand in one of the many casinos or catch a headline show. Along the strip there are lots of themed hotels which are great to wander through and enjoy the themed attractions. Visit the older downtown area at the top of the strip which has been used as the location for many movies such as James Bond and more. While in Las Vegas day trips to see the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are well worth the journey.

Mammoth Lakes

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park deserves its reputation as one of the crown jewels of the American national park system with spectacular waterfalls, giant sequoias, scenic overlooks and winding trails throughout 1,169 square miles of parkland. The Yosemite Falls are one off the most beautiful and popular attractions in Yosemite National Park and are found on the North side of the valley dropping 400 feet to the forested country below.

San Francisco

The cruise terminal is the next pier along to Pier 39 which is a huge entertainment, dining and shopping complex. This is situated in the heat of the famous Fisherman's Wharf area where there are lots of bars, fishing boats and restaurants. From here you will see magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and have the opportunity to take a boat trip to visit Alcatraz. Perhaps take the famous cable car over the hill to Union square – the heart of the downtown shopping area of the city.