Western USA Itineraries
Sample itineraries written by our Western USA experts
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16 days
The best of the American West
A route to the top natural and historic attractions
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Wyoming
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Jackson Hole
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Arizona
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Page
Page is a small town in Coconino County, is the ideal jumping off point for multiple Grand Canyon sights including Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam... -
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
The most popular national park in California, Yosemite includes the world-renowned Yosemite Valley, which is beneath notable granite peaks including Half Dome and El Capitan – famous among rock climbers for their stunning views and difficult climbs... -
Grand Canyon
Once in Grand Canyon National Park, there’s much more to do than stare into the world-famous chasm... -
Spencer Canyon
Spencer Canyon offers both beginner and intermediate climbers access to a variety of routes to explore as well as a popular campsite to stay with access to key Grand Canyon sights... -
Death Valley National Park
In Death Valley, you will be in the largest national park in the continental United States... -
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... -
Utah
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Arches National Park
The park may be home to a daunting number of arches – more than 2000 have been documented – many of the most photogenic are easily accessed from the 18-mile scenic drive... -
Canyonlands National Park
The most convenient of Canyonlands’ three visitor districts is Island-in-the-Sky, which sits atop a mesa thirty miles from Moab... -
Goblin Valley State Park
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Capitol Reef National Park
Surrounding a 100-mile wrinkle in the earth’s crust, this 381-sq-mile park is a celebration of geology and the powerful forces of time and weather... -
San Rafael Swell
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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
Scooped into the side of a high-desert plateau, a deep natural amphitheater holds a small army of sandstone pillars at Utah’s smallest national park... -
Zion National Park
Sheer red rock cliffs flank Zion Canyon, a lush wonderland of gentle waterfalls, wild gardens and hidden pools... -
Grand Staircase - Escalante
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Moab
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Salt Lake City
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Kodachrome Basin State Park
Named by the National Geographic Society for a popular type of camera film – known for its ability to capture brilliant colours – this state park lives up to its moniker... -
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... -
Redwood National & State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks are home to the world’s tallest trees, which grow more than 350 feet tall... -
Rocky Mountain National Park
One of the highest national parks in the United States, the Rocky Mountain National Park includes the 14,258-foot-high Longs Peak (4,345 metres) and 300 miles of hiking trails... -
Great Sand Dunes National Park
One of Colorado's lesser-visited parks, Great Sand Dunes National Park has 30 square miles of dunes including one that is 750 feet tall (228 metres)... -
Mesa Verde National Park
The reason to visit Mesa Verde National Park is to see one of its ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings... -
Yellowstone National Park
Established in 1872, Yellowstone is America’s first national park... -
Lamar Valley
A tributary of the main Yellowstone River, the Lamar River runs through the valley and is a great area to spot wildlife such as bears, wolves and bison... -
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
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Paradise Valley
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Colorado
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Denver
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California
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Muir Woods
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
A hotbed of geothermal activity, Lassen Volcanic National Park has mud pots, boiling pools and fumaroles (an opening near a volcano which releases gas)... -
Channel Islands National Park
Whether you visit the tiny Channel Islands National Park’s Anacapa Island or Santa Cruz Island, you’ll experience a California coastal landscape devoid of development... -
Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park was formed from the eroded sections of an old volcano... -
Jenner
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Mendocino
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Senoma
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June Lake
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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
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Washington
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Seattle
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Grand Teton National Park
With an elevation of 13,775ft, Grand Teton is the highest peak in the park and one of eight with an elevation above 12,000ft... -
Jenny Lake
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Joshua Tree National Park
Named for a unique looking desert plant, Joshua Tree National Park offers hiking, birding, and horseback riding along with climbing, bouldering, highlining, and slacklining on its many rock formations... -
Olympic National Park
With nearly a million acres, Olympic National Park offers a variety of experiences including hiking, soaking in hot springs (Sol Duc Hot Springs and Olympic Hot Springs), and sliding down a snowy peak at the Hurricane Ridge Ski and Snowboard Area... -
Mount Rainier National Park
While its namesake 14,410-foot-high (4,392m) peak dominates the scenery, Mount Rainier National Park also has worthwhile hiking in the Tatoosh Range and waterfalls in the Carbon River area... -
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon’s dazzling blue Crater Lake, a remnant of a volcano, is worth spending some time staring at... -
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
The adjacent parks of Sequoia and Kings Canyon are a fine place to take in the splendour of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the towering sequoia trees, and geologic formations like Moro Rock... -
Glacier National Park
With hairpin turns climbing past granite peaks to Logan Pass and beyond, the soaring Going-to-the-Sun Road is an engineering marvel and a 50-mile adventure for travellers... -
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
Completed in 1936, the 726ft-high Hoover Dam across the Colorado River remains an architectural wonder... -
Valley of Fire State Park
An easy detour from the I-15 between Las Vegas and Zion National Park, Valley of Fire State Park lives up to its name... -
Phoenix
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Oregon
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Portland
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