Classic West XL Budget
Classic West XL Budget
Classic West XL Budget
17 Days Starting in Los Angeles and ending in San Francisco
Visiting: Los Angeles, Laughlin, Grand Canyon Village, Page, Oljato Monument Valley, Moab, Bryce, St. George, Las Vegas, Mammoth L Ake, Yosemite Valley, San Francisco
Tour operator:
Tour code:
14300
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Car rental included. Intermediate ICAR (Toyota Corolla or similar). Unlimited Mileage, CDW, SLI, Sales Tax, State Tax and Airport Fee, One Way Fee. Pick up/drop off at the airport.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Los Angeles – Arrival
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation Name: Days Inn Artesia
Arrival. Vehicle pick-up at the airport.
You will have a chance to have a first look at Los Angeles, and will settle in at your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 2 : Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation Name: Days Inn Artesia
Nicknamed “the city of angels”, Los Angeles is known for its cinema, chic neighborhoods, celebrities, legendary beaches and Palm trees, but the city is equally renowned for its museums and shops. Los Angeles offers you all the choices you can imagine.
Suggested excursions: Oldies Car tour; Universal Studios; Warner Bros Studios.
Day 3 : Laughlin
Location: Laughlin
Accommodation Name: Golden Nugget Laughlin
Distance to destination: 450 km
Located on the southernmost tip of Nevada, along the Colorado River, where Nevada, California, and Arizona meet, Laughlin is now a major tourist destination for gambling and water sports. Did you know that the early town consisted of a motel and bar that catered to gold and silver miners? Welcome to the West!
Day 4 : Grand Canyon
Location: Grand Canyon Village
Accommodation Name: GreenTree Inn Flagstaff
Distance to destination: 330 km
Morning drive to Grand Canyon, a superb geological phenomenon. This is most certainly one of the highlights of your trip. Walk along the South Rim to see one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring wonders in the world. The Grand Canyon is the result of millions of years of wind and water erosion. It’s an endless expanse of shapes, colors and impenetrable shadows. The Colorado River flows over a mile below the canyon rim.
Suggested excursions: Helicopter ride; Jeep Tour.
Day 5 : Page & Lake Powell
Location: Page
Accommodation Name: Super 8 by Wyndham Page/Lake Powell
Distance to destination: 210 km
Page is your getaway to Lake Powell, an artificial lake created by the damming of the Colorado River, and Antelope Canyon. Continue your daily exploration with a visit of Horseshoe Bend, a canyon formed in the shape of a horseshoe by the Colorado River. The overlook is 1,280 meters above sea level and the Colorado River is at 975 meters above sea level making it a breathtaking 305 meter drop.
Suggested excursions: Antelope Canyon tour; Lake Powell Cruise
Day 6 : Monument Valley
Location: Oljato Monument Valley
Accommodation Name: San Juan Inn
Distance to destination: 200 km
Leave for Monument Valley, where you will find yourself surrounded by dark red hills. Visit of this imposing area where numerous westerns have been filmed. This 25 mile-long and 16-mile wide desert plain overflows with gigantic sandstone monolithic structures rising high above the valley.
Suggested excursions: Jeep Tour.
Day 7 : Moab
Location: Moab
Accommodation Name: River Canyon Lodge
Distance to destination: 235 km
Moab is the gateway to two National Parks: Arches NP, famous for its massive red rock formations, and Canyonlands NP, with its mesas and buttes carved by the Green and Colorado rivers.
Day 8 : Moab
Location: Moab
Accommodation Name: River Canyon Lodge
Native American rock art can be found everywhere in Moab, as well as dinosaur tracks at sites like Bull Canyon Overlook and Copper Ridge.
Suggested excursions:. Jeep tours; Jetboat tours.
Day 9 : Bryce Canyon
Location: Bryce
Accommodation Name: Bryce View Lodge
Distance to destination: 400 km
Bryce Canyon, one of the most fascinating natural parks of Utah, will be your next stop. The Mormons discovered this site in the 19th century. The dazzling shapes and shades of the memorable pink cliffs constantly vary from dawn to dusk.
Day 10 : Zion
Location: St. George
Accommodation Name: Clarion Suites St George
Distance to destination: 120 km
Zion National Park is the oldest park in Utah; this Canyon will impress you with cathedral-shaped rocks, some of which are more than 900 meter high. There is also a great diversity of plant and animal life due to the park’s unique geography. Hike around its breathtaking trails.
Day 11 : Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation Name: Circus Circus
Distance to destination: 260 km
From the calm and serenity of the parks to the lights and extravagance of the legendary city of Las Vegas.
Day 12 : Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation Name: Circus Circus
Oasis lost in the desert of Nevada, Las Vegas is the city where luxury and entertainment are at its finest as the lights, games, glitz, and stars shine throughout the night.
Suggested excursions: Sun buggy; Mob Museum; Cirque du Soleil show.
Day 13 : Mammoth Lakes
Location: Mammoth L Ake
Accommodation Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport
Distance to destination: 520 km
This morning, cross the Nevada desert on the way to Pahrump and Shoshone. On entering the state of California, you descend to the impressive Death Valley, approximately 320 feet below sea level. This area is so desolate that the first cowboys who ventured here described it as “no stream to drink from, no tree to hang from”.
Approaching the Sierra Nevada mountains, get ready for a big natural change. Green trees will accompany you to Mammoth Lakes, one of the most renowned California ski resorts. Make a stop at Mono Lake and the ghost town of Bodie.
* Passengers may be relocated to Bakersfield (Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North) between Jan 1 and Jun 30 and Oct 6 and Dec 31, should the Tioga Pass be closed
Day 14 : Yosemite
Location: Yosemite Valley
Accommodation Name: Best Western Palm Court Inn Modesto
Distance to destination: 166 km
Access to Yosemite National Park will happen from the Tioga Pass. Yosemite will surprise you with its fresh Alpine landscapes: pine forests, magnificent waterfalls and sheer white monolithic cliffs. Hike around Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Falls and Yosemite Falls. Spend some time in the Pioneer Village in the southern part of the park.
Day 15 : San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn by the Bay / Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno SF Intl Arpt West
Distance to destination: 420 km
Drive down from the mountains and across the fertile agricultural lands of Central Valley. Route towards the Pacific to reach San Francisco, cultural capital of the American West. Enjoy the incredible views of the Bay, one of the most impressive in the world. You will spend here the last 2 nights of your Classic West tour.
Day 16 : San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn by the Bay / Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno SF Intl Arpt West
Ride a cable-car on a steep hill, go to Chinatown, see the Golden Gate Bridge, go shopping in Union Square or visit the famous Alcatraz prison. Walk around the city, take a cable car and explore the diverse neighborhoods. Rent a bike to cross the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge and explore the picturesque town of Sausalito across the bay. You are in San Francisco!
Suggested excursions: Golden Gate bike tours; Alcatraz tour; Bay Cruise sail; Academy of Science.
Day 17 : San Francisco – Departure
Location: San Francisco
End of the tour and car drop-off at the airport
If you want to extend your trip, don't miss our extension Highway1, 3 more nights on the coast to go back to Los Angeles!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in comfortable hotels such as Days Inn Artesia, Golden Nugget Laughlin, GreenTree Inn Flagstaff, Super 8 by Wyndham Page/Lake Powell, San Juan Inn, River Canyon Lodge, Bryce View Lodge, Clarion Suites St George, Circus Circus, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport, Best Western Palm Court Inn Modesto, and Comfort Inn by the Bay / Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno SF Intl Arpt West.
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Hotels
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24/7 hotline
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Car rental
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Transport
Travel by rental car, allowing you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Pick up your vehicle at the airport upon arrival and drop it off at the airport at the end of your tour.
What's Not Included
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Visits
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Meals
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Flights
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Insurance
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Personal spending
Mode of Transport
Travel by rental car, allowing you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Pick up your vehicle at the airport upon arrival and drop it off at the airport at the end of your tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel is by rental car, allowing you the freedom to explore at your own pace. You will pick up your vehicle at the airport upon arrival and drop it off at the airport at the end of your tour.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in comfortable hotels such as Days Inn Artesia, Golden Nugget Laughlin, GreenTree Inn Flagstaff, Super 8 by Wyndham Page/Lake Powell, San Juan Inn, River Canyon Lodge, Bryce View Lodge, Clarion Suites St George, Circus Circus, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport, Best Western Palm Court Inn Modesto, and Comfort Inn by the Bay / Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno SF Intl Arpt West.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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What are some suggested excursions in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles, suggested excursions include an Oldies Car tour, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros Studios.
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What activities are recommended at the Grand Canyon?
At the Grand Canyon, suggested excursions include a helicopter ride and a Jeep tour.
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What can I do in Page and Lake Powell?
In Page and Lake Powell, suggested excursions include an Antelope Canyon tour and a Lake Powell Cruise.
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What are some suggested activities in Monument Valley?
In Monument Valley, a suggested excursion is a Jeep tour.
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What can I do in Moab?
In Moab, suggested excursions include Jeep tours and Jetboat tours.
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What activities are recommended in Las Vegas?
In Las Vegas, suggested excursions include a Sun buggy ride, visiting the Mob Museum, and attending a Cirque du Soleil show.
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What are some suggested activities in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, suggested excursions include Golden Gate bike tours, an Alcatraz tour, a Bay Cruise sail, and visiting the Academy of Science.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.