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Overview
Get ready for an incredible journey as you go on an 11-day journey across the United States, starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles. You’ll sketch a parallel to the nation’s northern border, traveling through well-known sites in pursuit of the essence of America. After taking in the attractions of Chicago for the entire day, spend some time exploring the Winding City’s trendy eateries, art galleries, and vibrant nightlife. From there, travel to the breathtaking backcountry, explore the amazing Badlands National Park, and experience a bit of Black Hills Native American history. It’s going to be all about the Wyoming mountains from now on. You’ll soon feel the free spirit of the Southwest when the cool western air takes over. Explore the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone trails before finishing with a breathtaking tour of Las Vegas and California.
Why you will love this trip?
- This 11-day journey will take you through more than half of the United States, from north to southwest, allowing you to experience the essence of everything American.
- During your long road journey, stay in carefully chosen suits, inns, and hotels that cater to all your needs; five breakfasts are provided.
- Take a dull day and visit Chicago, one of the windy and fashionable modern American cities. The world’s culinary, art, and cultural scenes are all concentrated here, amidst the towering skyscrapers of the metropolis.
- Take a leisurely trip along the picturesque Mississippi River, take in the rustic charm of the surrounding countryside, and spend the night in the peaceful city of Sioux Falls.
- The Badlands are the one location in this region that best captures the unique essence of the Midwest. Take in as much of the breathtaking rock formations and undulating landscape as you can. This place is a true natural paradise.
- A natural park craze: are you up for it? With its formidable valleys and breathtaking canyons, such as the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon, Utah and Arizona will provide what you need.
- Your journey will come to an ideal conclusion in California’s oases and desert cities, such as glitzy Beverly Hills and energetic Las Vegas.
TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to Chicago
Cheers to your visit to Chicago! After dinner, have a casual welcome at the hotel with your group and the tour guide. Enjoy your time seeing Chicago’s well-known downtown like a local in the interim, or get some rest in preparation for our exciting journey!
Day 2: Take a Tour of Chicago
Take a quick tour of the city’s top attractions, such as Navy Pier, Lake Shore Drive, and the Magnificent Mile, to start the day. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you choose exploring Chicago, dubbed the “Windy City.” Admire the breathtakingly striking architecture of Chicago’s downtown area or the inspirational art in one of the city’s well-known museums without restriction.
Day 3: Travel from Chicago to Sioux Falls via crossing the Mississippi River
Pass by a lot of dairy farms and corn and wheat fields as you travel across the Midwest. Riding across the massive Mississippi River, we enter Iowa and arrive at the same spot on the banks of the Missouri River that the Lewis & Clark Expedition did two centuries prior. We travel to Sioux Falls so we can have a cool break.
Day 4: Visit to Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City
Proceed to Badlands National Park by heading west through South Dakota’s expansive and verdant plains. Once home to antelope and buffalo, this natural wonderland is full of stunning, vibrantly colored rock formations. Next, we proceed to the Black Hills, which are considered holy by the Native Americans and are the location of the renowned Mount Rushmore. We head to Rapid City to spend the night when we’ve had enough time to take in the breathtaking vistas.
Day 5: Explore Rapid City, Bighorn Mountains, and Cody
We keep traveling in the direction of the magnificent state of Wyoming, commonly referred to as the “Equality State,” which is made up of twelve mountain ranges mixed in with wide deserts and undulating grasslands. We will sleep in preparation for tomorrow’s exciting day in Cody. Should inclement weather or unfavorable road conditions in Yellowstone prevent us from staying overnight in Cody, we will spend the night in Billings, Livingston, Montana.
Day 6: Travel to Yellowstone National Park through Cody.
Travel beyond the Wyoming highlands to reach Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park! Take an in-depth tour of this vast geothermal wonderland, complete with waterfalls, geysers, canyons, vibrant fauna, and more, by traveling with your knowledgeable guide! The magnificent falls of Yellowstone Canyon, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and the stunning Hayden Valley are just a few of the amazing features.
Day 7: Tour of Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Salt Lake City
As long as the weather permits, we will go through Grand Teton National Park today to see the stunning 4,000-meter-tall mountain peaks and the native fauna. Go to the Snake River Outlook and try your hand at photographing the breathtaking scenery that became well-known because to Ansel Adam’s famous monochrome photograph. After arriving in Utah, which is well-known for its Mormon population, take a quick tour of Salt Lake City, the state capital. View how one of the nation’s best-planned cities was constructed by Mormon adherents of Brigham Young. Before spending the night at our hotel, we tour the Tabernacle, the State Capital building, and famous Temple Square. Would you like to enjoy sweeping views of Temple Square with dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant, which is optional?
Day 8: Make your way to Bryce Canyon National Park via Salt Lake City
Set out to explore the breathtaking Bryce Canyon, where your guide will lead you through a multicolored world of eye-dazzling sandstone pinnacles and spires known as “hoodoos.” If the weather permits, spend this evening stargazing at the breathtaking constellations and glittering stars in the night sky.
Day 9: Leave Bryce Canyon and travel to Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell.
We ride on beyond Bryce Canyon to the breathtaking Lake Powell, where red-rock canyon walls soar above azure waters. The second-biggest artificial lake in America, Lake Powell, was created when the Colorado River was dammed. The renowned Grand Canyon National Park, one of the world’s seven major natural wonders, will be our next destination. It is known for its breathtaking scenery. To really enjoy and appreciate this mile-deep canyon with all of its meandering Colorado River, soaring spires, plummeting gorges, and extinct volcanoes, pause at the canyon’s rim. Riding down Historic Route 66 through Flagstaff will be our desired destination for the day’s sights.
Day 10: Travel from Flagstaff to Seligman/Route 66, which leads to Las Vegas.
Cheers to Las Vegas! We departed early in the morning in the direction of Las Vegas, the glittering “Entertainment Capital of the World.” We will travel through the real town of Seligman along the well-known Route 66, which appears to have frozen in time sixty years ago. Explore the legendary Las Vegas Strip at your leisure for the remainder of the day.
Day 11: Final day travel to Las Vegas, Beverly Hills, the Mojave Desert, and Los Angeles
Enjoy the picturesque Mojave Desert while riding toward Los Angeles on the west coast. The desert is home to the recognizable Joshua trees, which are grouped against the backdrop of mountains. After arriving in Los Angeles, go on a tour with your guide around the renowned “City of Angels,” seeing locations like Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, and portions of Beverly Hills, until you arrive at our hotel at around 17:00. After bidding farewell to our newfound companions, our journey will come to an end in San Francisco.
Tour Inclusions
- 4 and 3 star hotels & inns, superior lodges
- 5 Breakfasts
- A/C coach or mini-bus
- Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
- Services of experienced G1 Travel local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
- Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
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