West Coast America Group Tours

Welcome to the USA, and the start of your West Coast America Tour! After spending your morning at your own leisure in Vegas, you’ll meet your Adventure Leader and the rest of your group at the entrance to Luxor Hotel’s Aurora Bar in the afternoon. Here, you’ll meet your new travel buddies and get a trip briefing, where you’ll learn about the forthcoming adventures and how to stay safe in America.

After that, it’s time to walk the Strip! Take in the hustle, bustle, and bright lights of Vegas – and break for your first group meal at Café Hollywood, a classic diner. Afterwards, enjoy the iconic Bellagio Water Show – the huge dancing water fountain, synchronised to light and music, featured in numerous films.

For those who love a night out, you’re in good hands! Our local Adventure Leaders can point you towards some of Vegas’s best nightlife…

This morning, transfer to the next destination on your West Coast America Tour, but not without stopping at a couple of iconic locations – the famous Las Vegas sign and the Little White Chapel (yes, the one where Ross and Rachel got married for any Friends lovers). You’ll then stop at Trader Joe’s – a popular grocery store chain in LA – to stock up on enough food to last you the day, before heading onwards!

On route 66, stop to enjoy your Trader Joe’s picnic at the Locomotive Park in scenic Kingman, Arizona – home to famed Steam Engine #3759. This was presented to the City of Kingman as a historical monument in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railway Company, which visitors can climb aboard.

Next, we’ll visit the rustic Seligman – the birthplace of Route 66 and the inspiration for Pixar’s Cars. Explore the area and grab some iconic snaps, before we jump back in the bus – bound for Williams, Arizona! You’ll arrive at an amazing glamping site, where you’ll check into a cosy cabin before grabbing a BBQ dinner with your fellow travellers at the Cruiser’s Route 66 Café. We’ll then all return to the campsite, where we’ll sit around the fire and eat – what else? – s’mores!

This morning, it’s off to one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a true highlight of this West Coast America Tour – the Grand Canyon! You’ll have some free time to lap up the essence of this 277-mile geological phenomenon, with a chance to pose for some Insta-worthy photos on the Southern Rim, before taking on one of the many unforgettable hikes here. If you’d like a suggestion, we recommend following the Rim Trail around the area – go at your own pace and be sure to bring plenty of water!

Mid-afternoon, we’ll regroup at the Hopi House next to El Tovar Hotel and make our way, via van, back to Vegas where you and your fellow travellers can enjoy an evening at your own leisure. Some suggestions on how to spend your evening in Las Vegas from our local experts are:

- For the music fans – head to Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas, where you’ll find plenty of live music concerts (most of them for free too)!
- For the adrenaline junkies – take on the SlotZilla, an 11-story slot machine-inspired zipline attraction on Fremont Street (starting from $49*).
- For the ever-so-slightly crazy – try Nacho Daddy’s Scorpion Shot, a masterful blend of tasty spirits and exotic ingredients, topped off with a real, edible scorpion (yep, you heard right).
- The MOB Museum (starting from $29.95) – a nonprofit organisation with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society.
- The Neon Museum (starting from $28) – an outdoor experience that brings the story of Las Vegas to life, where you’ll find spaces, signs and experiences that bring our rich history to light.
- For karaoke lovers – head to the Star-Wars-themed Millennium Fandom Bar, where you can spend your evening getting lost in a world of karaoke.

This morning, we’re off to the next stop on your West Coast America Tour – Los Angeles! Transfer by bus to arrive in Santa Monica in the early afternoon where your Adventure Leader will meet you, before checking into the Santa Monica hostel.

Spend some time exploring the sights and shops of the 3rd Street Promenade under your own steam, before joining your fellow travellers for a delicious meal at Trejo’s Tacos – a restaurant renowned for its delicious tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, and salads from Danny Trejo.

After dinner, our next unmissable activity begins. We’ll take you for a stroll along the beach at sunset before we all take part in the arcade challenge along the Santa Monica Pier!

This morning, we’re up and at ‘em with another unmissable activity: volleyball on Santa Monica beach! Your group will get your very own coach and learn how to bump, set, and spike.

You’ll then take the metro to the iconic Sunset Boulevard, where you’ll get a chance to stargaze during the day at the Hollywood Walk of Fame! After this, opt to treat yourself to a taste of California with a visit to In-N-Out Burger, before you enjoy some free time to explore the area. Why not visit the Hollywood Film Museum, and the Wax Museum, or even take some time to shop for souvenirs?

We’ll rendezvous early evening for your next unmissable activity – a hike from Griffith Park to the iconic Griffith Observatory! Along the way, you’ll get amazing views of the inimitable Hollywood sign, and you’ll arrive in time to watch the sunset over the City of Angels before you explore the Observatory.

As you hike back down, you’ll be able to admire the sight of the city lights below – a true main-character moment – before heading back to your hostel in Santa Monica.

This morning, we transfer to the final stop on our West Coast Adventure – San Fran! We’ll head to the airport and take a speedy flight from LA to San Francisco! Please note: In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the flight may be substituted with a train journey.

We’ll arrive at our accommodation, Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel, in the evening. Take some time to check in, rest up, and grab some dinner – we recommend a delicious meal at the House of Nanking with your fellow travellers.

We kick off our final day with another unmissable activity – the bike ride of a lifetime across the Golden Gate Bridge! Spend your morning cycling and past iconic sites in one of America’s most beautiful cities, before returning to Pier 39.

Sadly, this marks the end of your West Coast America Tour! However, if you’d like to join us for one final excursion, you can opt to take a ferry over to the infamous Alcatraz Island, where you’ll be able to explore the prison and tour ‘The Rock’.

Still around for the evening? We’ll gather for one final night out on the town in San Fran, where you can opt for one of the city’s most iconic experiences – catch a cable car to Union Square or catch a Giants baseball game!