The classic West circuit by car.

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  DAY 1: BRUSSELS – LOS ANGELES

  Crowne Plaza LAX Harbor Hotel **** (1) – (2) - Westdrift Manhattan Beach **** (3) Departure to Los Angeles. Arrival at the airport, pick up your rental car and drive to Los Angeles.

• day 2

  DAY 2: LOS ANGELES – MOJAVE DESERT – LAUGHLIN – 490 KM

  Aquarius Casino Resort *** (1) – (2) – (3) A range of options is available to you to discover the City of Angels. Whether by visiting "Hollywood Avenue" with its famous Chinese Theatre and its celebrity handprints, or the famous Walk of Fame. Continue towards Joshua Tree Park. This Californian park was declared a national park in 1994. It is home to two distinct desert ecosystems: the Colorado Desert, at low altitudes, and the Mojave Desert, at higher elevations. The latter is the habitat of the Joshua Tree, a species of cactus found only in the southwest of the United States. Continue towards Laughlin.

• day 3

  DAY 3: LAUGHLIN – KINGMAN – GRAND CANYON – 346 KM

  Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn *** (1) – (2) - Yavapai Lodge East *** (3) Departure towards the Grand Canyon with a stop on the legendary Route 66 in Seligman. Walk along the south rim of the Grand Canyon, located at an altitude of 2,125 m, and observe one of the most beautiful wonders of the world. It is the result of millions of years of erosion by wind and water. Surrounded by a magnificent forest, the Canyon seems protected by this screen of greenery. The Colorado River flows more than 1,500 m below! This stage will be one of the highlights of your trip.

• day 4

  DAY 4: GRAND CANYON – PAINTED DESERT – MONUMENT VALLEY – 333 KM

  Kayenta Monument Valley Inn ** (1) – (2) - Goulding's Lodge *** (3) Take the time to visit the Grand Canyon by taking a helicopter tour or enjoying the various viewpoints. After crossing the Navajo Indian Reservation, you will discover the Painted Desert, made up of splendid landscapes in pastel tones (violet, white, blue, and all imaginable shades). Then continue towards Monument Valley. Visit this impressive site, which serves as a filming location for many westerns. This desert plain, 40 km by 25 km, is dotted with gigantic sandstone monoliths.

• day 5

  DAY 5: MONUMENT VALLEY – LAKE POWELL/PAGE – 202 KM

  Travelodge ** (1) - BW View of Lake Powell *** (2) - Lake Powell Resort *** (3) Crossing Black Mesa and heading towards Lake Powell, one of the largest artificial lakes in the United States, which is a recreational area where many activities are possible, such as jet skiing or boat excursions. Don't miss visiting Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

• day 6

  DAY 6: LAKE POWELL/PAGE – KANAB – BRYCE CANYON - 268 KM

  Bryce View Lodge ** (1) - Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn ***(2) - Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel **** (3) Head to Utah to discover the panoramic landscape of Kanab. Join Bryce Canyon National Park, which has been voted the most beautiful national park in the United States. You will have the opportunity to discover a fascinating landscape with "hoodoos," kinds of large natural columns made of rock. Stop by the "Bryce Point" viewpoint, which offers an overall view of the amphitheater. Late afternoon is ideal for strolling in the park, which is just as fascinating from below as from above: don't hesitate to go down to the bottom of the canyon. At sunset, the shapes and colors are striking... A great show not to be missed.

• day 7

  DAY 7: BRYCE CANYON – LAS VEGAS – 419 KM

  Excalibur Hotel & Casino *** (1) - Luxor Hotel & Casino **** (2) - Tropicana Las Vegas **** (3) Leave Bryce Canyon to head to Las Vegas, the capital of gaming and lights. On the way, stop at Zion National Park to observe the deep canyons, waterfalls, and panoramic views. Numerous hiking trails will allow you to discover splendid landscapes.

• day 8

  DAY 8: LAS VEGAS

  Excalibur Hotel & Casino *** (1) - Luxor Hotel & Casino **** (2) - Tropicana Las Vegas **** (3) The city of Vegas will amaze you with its numerous casinos and its sumptuous luxury hotels. Take a gondola ride at the Venetian, stroll through Fremont Street and its huge screen, visit the Bellagio hotel which houses some of the rarest works of art in the world, party by a pool where the best DJs in the world perform, or attend a Cirque du Soleil show.

• day 9

  DAY 9: LAS VEGAS - DEATH VALLEY – 420 KM

  Stovepipe Wells Village ** (1) – (2) - The Ranch at Furnace Creek *** (3) In the morning, departure for Death Valley, a region formed of large sand dunes and ancient volcanic craters. Pass by Badwater Lake, which is the lowest point in the United States, at 86 m below sea level. Furnace Creek is the central point of the park as it offers a hotel, restaurants, and other facilities in the form of a large ranch.

• day 10

  DAY 10: DEATH VALLEY - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – 417 KM

  Americas Best Value Inn-Yosemite South Gate ** (1) - Cedar Lodge ** (2) - Yosemite View Lodge *** (3) Head towards Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada mountains. You will pass through the Tioga Pass, which is the highest road in California. You will arrive in the late afternoon at "Yosemite Valley," which offers extraordinary landscapes with its monumental granite cliffs and stunning waterfalls. Visit the park by passing through Tunnel View, the best viewpoint of the valley. You can also visit "Glacier Point" to enjoy a prodigious view over Yosemite Valley.

• day 11

  DAY 11: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – LAKE TAHOE – 338 KM

  Super 8 South Lake Tahoe ** (1) - Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa *** (2) – (3) The road that crosses the upper meadows of Yosemite Park and Carson City leads to Lake Tahoe. Located at 1,897 meters above sea level, at the top of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range in the American West, straddling California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is renowned for being one of the most beautiful places in the world. This natural treasure is full of outdoor activities and magnificent landscapes to discover all year round. Its crystal-clear waters and the beauty of the surrounding nature have earned it the reputation of the “Jewel of California.” Emerald Bay is one of the most photographed places in the world.

• day 12

  DAY 12: LAKE TAHOE – SACRAMENTO – SAN FRANCISCO – 370 KM

  Hotel Metropolis ** (1) - Americania Hotel *** (2) - Park Central Hotel **** (3) You will then head towards San Francisco via Sacramento, along the route taken by the pioneers during the Gold Rush. Arrival in the late afternoon in Americans' favorite city: San Francisco.

• day 13

  DAY 13: SAN FRANCISCO

  Hotel Metropolis ** (1) - Americania Hotel *** (2) - Park Central Hotel **** (3) Take a walk on "Fisherman’s Wharf" or cross the "Golden Gate Bridge" by bike. Let yourself be tempted by an excursion to the famous Alcatraz prison or to Napa Valley, the region of Californian vineyards. Discover the lively neighborhoods of San Francisco as well as Lombard Street, the most winding street in the world.

• day 14

  DAY 14: SAN FRANCISCO – BRUSSELS

  Return your car at the airport and fly back to Belgium.