Beauties of the West
Beauties of the West. 18 days/17 nights. Start: San Francisco - End: Las Vegas.
- Day 01: San Francisco - Arrival - Rental car pickup - hotel - free at leisure
- Day 02: San Francisco Visit
- Day 03: San Francisco - Yosemite Park
- Day 04: Yosemite np - Tioga road - Lake Tahoe
- Day 05: Lake Tahoe - Elko
- Day 06: Elko - Salt Lake City
- Day 07: Salt Lake City - Jackson
- Day 08: Jackson - Yellowstone South loop
- Day 09: Yellowstone - north loop
- Day 10: Yellowstone - Cody
- Day 11: Cody - Rock Springs
- Day 12: Rock Springs – Vernal
- Day 13: Vernal - Moab
- Day 14: Moab - Arches and Canyonlands national parks
- Day 15: Moab - Bryce Canyon
- Day 16: Bryce Canyon - full day available for park visit
- Day 17: Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas
- Day 18: Las Vegas - departure or tour extension
San Francisco - Arrival - Rental car pickup - hotel - free at leisure
1 Day
After arrival, pick up the rental car and check in at the hotel.
San Francisco Visit
1 Day
25 km
Time to visit the city: Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Japanese Teagarden, the elegant shops near Union Square...
San Francisco - Yosemite Park
1 Day
305 km
After a last walk through the city, leave San Francisco and travel on to the beautiful Yosemite National Park. Yosemite is one of the largest nature reserves in the Sierra Nevada and has a great diversity of fauna and flora. Within the park, Yosemite Valley is the most visited area and you will also find the information center with rangers that can give you all the tips for beautiful walks and activities at all levels. Wherever you drive through the park you will enjoy beautiful views and a few highlights in the park are definitely Glacier Point, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona and Mariposa Grove and certainly not to forget: Tioga Road which leads to the Tioga Pass and is only open from the beginning of June to the beginning of November.
Yosemite np - Tioga road - Lake Tahoe
1 Day
320 km
From the village, follow the panoramic "Tioga Road" (alternative route provided if the pass were closed) and immediately you will find yourself in a totally different landscape. Stop at the mysterious Mono Lake and the ghost town of Bodie before driving to Lake Tahoe. Afterwards, beautiful trip along the lake and visit the Ponderosa Ranch from the "BONANZA" series.
Lake Tahoe - Elko
1 Day
540 km
You start the day with a visit to the Gambling City Reno. Then you can either follow the Highway 80 via Winnemucca and Battle Mountain to Elko or you take the touristic route over Austin and discover a not so know part of Nevada. Lodgings in Elko.
Elko - Salt Lake City
1 Day
380 km
North of the Humboldt National Forest, you drive in the direction of Wendover to the border with Utah. A little further, you can stop at the Bonneville Speedway and travel to the region of salt deserts and via the Great Salt Lake to Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City - Jackson
1 Day
440 km
In the forenoon, visit the Mormon Temple Square, the Tabernacle with the famous choir, the Capitole and more. Afterwards, the beautiful route takes you through the wonderful Caribou National Forest, along the shores of the Snake River to the little town of Jackson.
Jackson - Yellowstone South loop
1 Day
170 km
From Jackson, you drive to the beautiful Grand Teton National Park. Enjoy a relaxing walk or a delicious picknick near the river. Further to Yellowstone National Park to start the 'South Loop'. It offers you to meet the vulcan activity in the park in glaciers, mud puddles and fumaroles. Lodgings in West Yellowstone/Montana.
Yellowstone - north loop
1 Day
200 km
A full day to visit this impressive park. Do not forget to follow the 'North Loop' as well to discover the enormous canyons, stormy waterfalls and shining rocks.
Yellowstone - Cody
1 Day
240 km
Just a couple of hours driving and you reach the cozy cowboy and western atmosphere. Cody, the town of Buffalo Bill, is a pleasant interlude during the travel. Almost every summer night, you can enjoy a real rodeo.
Cody - Rock Springs
1 Day
460 km
From Cody, you travel to Thermopolis first, a region with warm water sources. Then via Riverton to Lander through the Wind Indian Reservation, originally the area from the Shoshone and Arapaho Indians. They organise POW WOWs regularly. Further to Rock Springs for lodgings.
Rock Springs – Vernal
1 Day
180 km
Flaming Gorge National recreation area spans southwestern Wyoming and eastern Utah. The construction of Flaming Gorge Dam created a large reservoir of water in the river. The area is known as the "fishing hot spot" of America and offers many recreational opportunities. Vernal is very popular among tourists because the town still exudes the atmosphere of the Old West and many dinosaur fossils are found there. Moreover, it is a suitable location for a variety of outdoor activities.
Vernal - Moab
1 Day
360 km
You leave Vernal in the direction of Dinosaur. Here you can find the famous quarry of the Dinosaur National Monument with fossilised remains of serveral dinosaurs. Then to Grand Junction and visit the wonderful canyons and the monoliths in the Colorado National Monument. Via Cisco and the Scenic Route 128 to Moab.
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Moab - Arches and Canyonlands national parks
1 Day
30 km
The entrance gate to the Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Discover the meanders of the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point and the fantastic rock formations en stone triumph arches in Arches National Park. Jeeptours en raft trips can not be missed!
Moab - Bryce Canyon
1 Day
420 km
A long, but adventurous trip through the Capitol Reed and the Escalante Canyons. A wonderful decor for many movies and pictures can be found in Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most beautiful and colorful canyons of America.
Bryce Canyon - full day available for park visit
1 Day
50 km
A whole day to visit the park. Absolute highlights: the Navajo Loop trail, a special and popular walk, starting at Sunset Point.
Bryce Canyon - Las Vegas
1 Day
430 km
Via the wonderful Zion National Park to St. George and a possible visit to the all white Mormon Cathedral. Then a quiet raod to Las Vegas, the glitter city in the desert. Relax around the pool and visit some casinos!
Las Vegas - departure or tour extension
1 Day
Einde van deze fantastische trip. Ingifte van de wagen op de luchthaven of individuele verlenging mogelijk mits supplement.
Standard hotels (0USST18A)
is available starting at 3080 EUR
| Rooms | 01.05.25 - 30.06.25 | 01.07.25 - 31.08.25 | 01.09.25 - 30.09.25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) | 2786 | 2863 | 2786 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 3080 | 3214 | 3080 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 1730 | 1798 | 1730 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 2179 | 2266 | 2179 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 6036 | 6283 | 6036 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) | 101 | 101 | 101 |
| per childr in parents room 13 - 17 (DACHD18) | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Alamo Suppl. Gold - per car (DALGOLD) | 227 | 227 | 227 |
Included
- Hotelaccomodation based on lodging + local sales taxes, as per itinerary and as per chosen hotel category.
- Car rental with GPS, adapted to the number of persons in the car, one driver. Extra drivers and/or underage drivers can be added with supplement.
- Single: Economy except if the car is brought back to another city than the one it started from, than Compact.
- Double/Twin: Compact
- Triple: Intermediate
- Quadruple and 2x double rooms: Fullsize.
- Any other car rental category can be provided with the appropriate price adjustment.
- Only for selfdrives booked as published: roadbook with description of day by day itinerary. (Only available in Dutch and French)
- Local roadmap of the State or Province (Canda), or a road atlas if the trip brings you through different states.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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