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Western USA

21 days

Discover Western USA

A route combining top cities and wilderness attractions

Los Angeles (1 days) → San Diego (1) → Palm Springs (2) → Sedona (1) → Grand Canyon (1) → Monument Valley (1) → Lake Powell (1) → Bryce Canyon (1) → Zion National Park (2) → Las Vegas (1) → Mammoth Lakes (2) → Yosemite National Park (2) → San Francisco (2) → Monterey Peninsula (2) → Santa Barbara (1)

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14 days

Self-drive California

A scenic coastal route

San Francisco (3 days) → Monterey Peninsula (3) → Santa Barbara (1) → Los Angeles (2) → Las Vegas (2) → Grand Canyon (1) → San Diego (2)

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16 days

The best of the American West

A route to the top natural and historic attractions

Los Angeles (1 days) → Palm Springs (2) → Sedona (1) → Grand Canyon (1) → Monument Valley (1) → Lake Powell (1) → Bryce Canyon (1) → Zion National Park (1) → Las Vegas (2) → Mammoth Lakes (1) → Yosemite National Park (2) → San Francisco (2)

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10 days

Tour northern California

Waterfalls and history in the golden state

San Francisco (3 days) → Yosemite National Park (3) → Lake Tahoe (3) → Sacramento (1)

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8 days

Wine lovers’ California

A grand tour of California’s wine region

San Francisco (3 days) → Napa Valley (4) → San Francisco (1)

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Alaska

Super-sized wilderness
If you thought everything about the USA was big, well, Alaska is just...
Anchorage

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Turquoise Lake

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Chugach National Forest

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Noatak National Preserve

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Kongakut River

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Kobuk Valley National Park

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Aleutian Islands

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Katmai National Park

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Denali National Park

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Great Kobuk Sand Dunes

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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

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Western USA

Adventures on an American scale
The American West...
Arizona

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San Francisco

California's greatest city
Crammed into less than 50 square miles and with a population of less than a million, small San Francisco packs a mighty punch...
Los Angeles

Stroll along Hollywood Boulevard, spot your favourite TV and film stars on the Walk of Fame, and you can’t miss the hillside Hollywood sign...
Las Vegas

Spend a day or two discovering the grandeur of Las Vegas and its famously flamboyant attractions...
San Diego

A two hour drive south from L...
Yosemite National Park

There are 800 miles of trails through the mountains and woodlands of Yosemite, where you can spot black bears, coyotes, bobcats and mule deer among other wildlife...
Grand Canyon

Follow the trails to explore Grand Canyon National Park and be sure to stop at the canyon edge to fully appreciate its enormity...
Death Valley National Park

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Arches National Park

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Napa Valley

Napa Valley is filled with lush vineyards that can be visited on foot or with the vintage railcars of the Napa Valley Wine Train which covers 36 miles...
Palm Springs

Set in possibly the most biologically diverse ecosystem in the Americas, Palm Springs is not only a winter playground for celebrities, but also a stylish place to relax in hot springs, spas and top-class golf courses at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains...
Estes Park

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Sedona

On arrival to the unique geological area of Sedona, you will be welcomed by red-rock monoliths, with names such as Coffee Pot and Cathedral, protruding from the desert landscape...
Monument Valley

Pass through the Painted Desert with its kaleidoscope of colours to reach Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah border...
Lake Powell

The concrete Glen Canyon Dam would dominate the scenery if it was not for the commanding Colorado River and the bright blue waters of Lake Powell that lap against the tall red walls of the canyon...
Bryce Canyon

Within the Mormon State of Utah is this multi-coloured spectacle of protruding sandstone pinnacles that gather along the edges and deep inside Bryce Canyon...
Zion National Park

Visit Zion National Park with its towering rock formations that have been carved over time with the help of the mighty Virgin River...
Mammoth Lakes

Journey through Death Valley and ascend the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort of Mammoth Lakes, famous for its skiing and hiking trails...
Santa Barbara

Backed by the dramatic Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara, is a hot-spot for white-sand beaches and palm-lined promenades...
Monterey Peninsula

Monterey Peninsula offers a mix of wind-whipped beaches, hidden coves and delicious seafood...
Lake Tahoe

Explore the surroundings of this clear mountain lake by bike, kayak or cruise, or relax on one of its beaches to enjoy the unique views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Carson Range...
Sacramento

You can easily spend a few hours at the 28-acre Old Sacramento State Historic Park learning about The California Gold Rush, which took place in 1848–1855...
Rocky Mountain National Park

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Great Sand Dunes National Park

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Mesa Verde National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Colorado

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California

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Utah

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Washington

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Louisiana

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