USA: LA TO DALLAS
Overview
Take a venture to the deep south where a distinctly different American culture will lure you in. Deserts and canyons will pleasure your eyes while cowboys and jazz bars will liven your nights. Kicking off in LA and ending in Fort Worth, with highlights like Vegas, Santa Fe and the Grand Canyon in between.
Included/Excluded
- Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals)
- A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important.
- Travel insurance and visas
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences
- Meals not mentioned
Day 1Start Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Kawada Hotel (or similar)
Included Meals
Dinner
Day 2Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Kawada Hotel (or similar)
Day 3Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Los Angeles
We’ll kick things off today in the famed City of Angels, where we’ll set off through the Mojave Desert, marvelingย at the majestic Joshua Trees, before reaching the one and only Las Vegas.
Las Vegas
On arrival we’ll cruise the iconic strip & check out the Vegas sign. Tonight, choose to hang out around Fremont Street or opt for a VIP nightclub experience for the kind of glitzy night out that only Vegas can provide.
The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Included Meals
Dinner
Day 4Las Vegas
Las Vegas
The Strat Hotel & Casino (or similar)
Day 5Las Vegas to The Grand Canyon
Las Vegas
Today we’ll leave the glittering lights of Vegas behind for something even more jaw-dropping.
Seligman (AZ)
Cruising the historic route 66, we’ll stop for some photo ops before reaching the Grand Canyon National Park (entrance included, naturally).
Grand Canyon
We’ve arrived at another one of our jaw-dropping highlights of this trip… The Grand Canyon!ย We’ll drop our bags off at the Red Feather Lodge and get a good night’s sleep. Better be well-rested to welcome the awe-inspiring adventure that awaits us!
Red Feather Lodge (or similar)
Included Meals
Breakfast
Day 6The Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Red Feather Lodge (or similar)
Included Meals
Breakfast
Day 7Grand Canyon to Durango via Monument Valley
Grand Canyon
With the beauty of the Grand Canyon imprinted on our brains forever, we’ll journey past some Wild Western landscapes towards…
Monument Valley
This monumental place has an iconic cluster of sandstone buttes, and we’ll get a chance to visit the Monument Valley Tribal park as we wind our way through the Rocky Mountains
Durango
We’ve arrived in our home for the evening, Colorado’s adventure capital: Durango
Days Inn by Wyndham (or similar)
Included Meals
Dinner
Day 8Durango to Santa Fe
Durango
The great outdoors is a way of life in Durango with adrenaline pumping river rafting on offer to you and your fellow thrill seekers. This afternoon itโs a total change of scenery when we enter New Mexico, where sun-baked earthen brick buildings stand out against the bright blue sky.
Santa Fe
Boasting influences from Mexico, Spain, and Native American cultures, historic Santa Fe is a true melting pot of culture. Take a walk around town to see interesting styles of architecture, shop for beautiful turquoise jewellery in the market and sample all of the different types of regional food on offer.
The Lodge at Santa Fe (or similar)
Included Meals
Breakfast
Day 9Santa Fe to Amarillo
Santa Fe
Rise and shine! Does anyone know the way to Amarillo? We’re headed to this larger than life city this morning.
Amarillo
In true Americana Style, we’ll visit Cadillac Ranch โ a unique art exhibit celebrating the golden age of Cadillacs. Tonight, you can try the โBig Texan Steak Challengeโ for a true โMan vs Foodโ moment. Eternal glory awaits anyone who can finish this Texas-sized meal in one hour or less.
Big Texan Inn (or similar)
Included Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10Amarillo to Fort Worth
Amarillo
We’ll say farewell to Amarillo and sweet Marie today as we head towards a Texan icon.
Fort Worth
Here in the land of leather boots & Cadillacs, you’ll soon learn that โbigger is better’ is a way of life. An overnight stay in the cowboy town of Fort Worth will give you the full Texan experience.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Included Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Worth Downtown (or Similar)
Day 12End Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Worth
Included Meals
Breakfast