Overview
Itinerary
Your rail journey of the USA begins today in San Francisco. Home to cable cars, world-class restaurants and a bustling cultural scene, San Francisco never ceases to amaze newcomers as well as locals.
Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Stay: DoubleTree San Francisco Airport
Insider Experience: Travel by train on the San Joaquin route through California's Central Valley, which is bordered by coastal mountain ranges.
Insider Experience: Visit the Park MGM Las Vegas for a glimpse into the glittering world of hotels and casinos which line the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Explore Las Vegas at leisure today. The monorail is a great way to discover the spectacles of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Absorb the atmosphere and enjoy a selection of entertainment choices on your doorstep including the world-famous casinos.
Leaving Las Vegas this morning, enjoy a scenic coach tour through Arizona and Utah to Kayenta. Enroute we stop in Kanab, Utah, a classic American West city boasting natural beauty and plenty of Western history. Enjoy lunch at one of the many excellent dining options before continuing to Kayenta, Monument Valley, where we spend the night. Stay: Hampton Inn Monument Valley
We travel by coach to spend the morning in the stunning Monument Valley, a spectacular region of the American Southwest that is located on the border of Arizona and Utah, with entrance to the Visitor Centre included. Learn about the history of the valley and explore the gift shop which sells authentic Navajo crafts.
Afterwards continue to Flagstaff, the legendary Route 66 destination where we spend two nights. Stay Two Nights: Little America Hotel
A highlight of the tour, today we visit one of the most famous and awe-inspiring natural wonder of the world- The Grand Canyon. The canyon is up to 29 kilometres wide, and 1.6 kilometres deep. Arrive at the South Rim, which is the main viewpoint of the canyon, to take in dramatic vistas. Enjoy a free day to discover San Francisco at your leisure. Continue to Lake Havasu City, built on the shores of the mighty reservoir Lake Havasu, created by the Parker Dam on Colorado River.
This morning we board the Grand Canyon Railway, returning to the South Rim of one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders in a fully restored vintage carriage.
After a short stop and some last photo opportunities, we make our way by coach to Lake Havasu City for the night, home to a Georgian-era London Bridge that once spanned the River Thames but was relocated to Arizona in the 1960s. The city has miles of coastline with 27 replica lighthouses along the river's edge. Stay: Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Havasu
We travel by coach from Lake Havasu to Los Angeles for two nights. Enjoy a half-day guided tour and see iconic attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the TCL Chinese Theatre, home of the Academy Awards. After our tour we check into our hotel and your evening is free to explore this buzzing and glamourous metropolis. Stay Two Nights: Hyatt Place Glendale - Los Angeles
Free day to explore Los Angeles.
Travel by Amtrak rail to Emeryville and experience the stunning landscape views of the West Coast. We then transfer by coach to our first hotel in San Francisco. Stay Two Nights: Hotel Zephyr
Start the day with a half-day tour that takes us to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and admire the views across the bay and see the sea lions of Fishermans Wharf. The rest of your day and evening is free in San Francisco. You might like to jump on one of the cable cars and explore the food and drink scene or jump on a boat and sail across the bay taking in the stunning views of the area and visit the nearby island of Alcatraz, the notorious former prison.
This morning transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Trip Inclusions
- Discover the beauty of Yosemite National Park with a local guide
- Travel on the incredible Grand Canyon Railway
- Journey aboard the famous Coast Starlight train
- Visit the breathtaking Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam
- Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and expert local guides
- 12 nights in premium accommodation
- All prices include airport transfers and tipping
- No meals are included in this tour
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
- Porterage is not included
- Hotels are subject to change and will be confirmed at documentation
- Prices are for land/rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)
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