Today we make our way north to Carmel, home of actor/director Clint Eastwood. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artists' colony. Traveling further north, visit Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf. Stroll the Pier to Cannery Row, brought to fame by John Steinbeck's novel. In the afternoon pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco, the "City by the Bay." Tour concludes upon arrival at the hotel.
Chicago to the Golden Gate - Escorted in English and Dutch
Chicago to the Golden Gate - Guided tour in English/Dutch. 14 days/13 nights. Start: Chicago - End: San Francisco.
| 2025 DEPARTURE DATES ENGLISH/DUTCH | |||||
| JANUARY | No departures | ||||
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| MAY | 14 | ||||
| JUNE | 18 | ||||
| JULY | 09 | 23 | |||
| AUGUST | 13 | 27 | |||
| SEPTEMBER | 10 | 24 | |||
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| NOVEMBER | No departures | ||||
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- Day 01: Chicago - Arrival
- Day 02: Chicago - visit
- Day 03: Chicago - Mississippi River Crossing - Sioux City
- Day 04: Sioux City - Badlands - Mount Rushmore - Rapid City
- Day 05: Rapid City - Bighorn Mountains - Cody
- Day 06: Cody - Yellowstone N.P.
- Day 07: Yellowstone National Park - Jackson - Salt Lake City
- Day 08: Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon
- Day 09: Bryce Canyon National Park - Page / Lake Powell - Grand Canyon - Flagstaff
- Day 10: Flagstaff - Seligman - Las Vegas
- Day 11: Las Vegas - Mojave Desert - Los Angeles
- Day 12: Los Angeles
- Day 13: Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Central Coast
- Day 14: Central Coast - Carmel/Monterey - San Francisco end of tour
day 1
Chicago - Arrival
1 Day
35 km
Welcome to the Windy City! Nicknamed the 'Paris of the Prairie', Chicago is the biggest and most exciting of the Great Lake cities. It includes a stunning skyline along Lake Michigan, and a gamut of top-rated museums, restaurants and cafes, and innumerable bars and nightclubs that pay homage to the city’s strong jazz and blues heritage. Tonight you will get to meet your tour Guide at the hotel! Individual transfer from the airport to the hotel (not included).
day 2
Chicago - visit
1 Day
20 km
Today we will enjoy a short tour of the city's highlights including Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. The Windy City's stunning high rise architecture and one of the world's tallest buildings, the Willis Tower (admission not included), provide a dramatic backdrop for this cultural and financial center. The rest of the day is at leisure.
day 3
Chicago - Mississippi River Crossing - Sioux City
1 Day
770 km
Travel through Midwest farm country abundant in corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms. Then we cross the mighty Mississippi River and travel into the state of Iowa to arrive just as Lewis & Clark did 200 years ago on the banks of the Missouri River. Overnight in Sioux City.
day 4
Sioux City - Badlands - Mount Rushmore - Rapid City
1 Day
650 km
Travel westward through the grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park, once home to the buffalo and antelope, and filled with strange shaped and colorful rock formations. Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore, an enormous monument to four of the great presidents of America: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. Spend an evening at leisure.
day 5
Rapid City - Bighorn Mountains - Cody
1 Day
610 km
Today, crossing back into Wyoming en route to Cody, you'll travel through Bighorn National Forest where undisturbed rolling hills, alpine lakes, craggy cliffs, thick pine forests and the Bighorn Mountains dominate the landscape. Upon arrival in Cody you'll visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. Celebrating the spirit of the American West, including the culture and art that bring the heritage of Wyoming alive, the Buffalo Bill Museum focus' on the life and times of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the town founder and a living legend. In the evening enjoy attractions that include rodeos, gun fight reenactments and cowboy music (seasonal).
day 6
Cody - Yellowstone N.P.
1 Day
160 km
Today, take an unforgettable journey into America's first national park and nature's wonderland ... Yellowstone National Park. Here, the Earth is in action with geysers, mountain ranges and rivers, waterfalls, and ancient volcanoes. The iconic spots - Old Faithful, and Yellowstone Canyon - will be familiar from photographs, but seeing them in person is a humbling experience. They're not just as good as you've heard - they're better. This mountain wildland is also home to eagles, grizzly and black bears, buffalo, elk and much more, so you're bound to see wildlife wherever you go.
day 7
Yellowstone National Park - Jackson - Salt Lake City
1 Day
685 km
This morning's journey is through the rugged, snow-capped mountains which welcome you to Grand Teton National Park. Visit the Snake River Outlook and try your eye at capturing the stunning landscape made famous by Ansel Adam's iconic shot. This prairie land is home to wild buffalo (Tatonka!), moose and elk. Continue to Jackson Hole, the sophisticated "Crown Jewel" of the Rocky Mountains. Travel through southern Idaho to Salt Lake City, the capital of the state of Utah and most populous, known for the Mormon Community. See the State Capitol building and visit famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the overnight. May we suggest dinner at the Roof Restaurant for panoramic views of Temple Square? (optional)
day 8
Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon
1 Day
440 km
Continue today to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, "hoodoos", will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars & brilliant constellations.
day 9
Bryce Canyon National Park - Page / Lake Powell - Grand Canyon - Flagstaff
1 Day
585 km
Travel to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red rock canyon walls. After crossing the Colorado, enter the Navajo Indian Reservation and drive through the Painted Desert via Cameron Trading Post. Arrive at the Grand Canyon, one of the 7 great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the rim to fully experience this mile-deep colorful canyon's plunging gorges and rising spires formed by the mighty Colorado River. Overnight in Flagstaff.
day 10
Flagstaff - Seligman - Las Vegas
1 Day
420 km
Descend the high Coconino Plateau into the Mojave Desert. Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Historic Route 66 that looks as if it where frozen in time 60 years ago. Onward to Las Vegas, the dazzling "Entertainment Capital of the World". You will be staying at one of the hotels situated on The Strip.
day 11
Las Vegas - Mojave Desert - Los Angeles
1 Day
570 km
Today starts with a stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory. Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert. Strands of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Upon arrival in Los Angeles you will enjoy a tour including Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills, before reaching your hotel.
day 12
Los Angeles
1 Day
Today either spend the day exploring Los Angeles at your leisure, or take an optional full-day tour visiting the world's largest movie studio and theme park: Universal Studios.
day 13
Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Central Coast
1 Day
210 km
Leave Los Angeles in the morning and travel north through one of California's favorite vacation spots, Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. The city is famous for its mission and Spanish heritage. Along the way, see an iconic California lifeguard tower made famous in "Baywatch". Then, continue north to the charming town of Solvang.
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CHICAGO TO THE GOLDEN GATE 4594 (EUS00031)
is available starting at 3210 EUR
| Rooms | 01.05.25 - 31.05.25 | 01.06.25 - 30.09.25 |
|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 3210 | 3352 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 2759 | 2884 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 2904 | 3047 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 4301 | 4560 |
| per child in parents room 8 - 12 (DACHD12) | 1355 | 1367 |
| MEALS AS PER PROGRAMME (R02) | Free | Free |
Included
- 13 Overnights in standard category hotels, lodging and taxes.
- Transporation by deluxe touringcar
- Services of an english/dutch speaking tourguide
- Entrance to the National Parks and all visits and sightseeing as specified in the program.
- Bagage handling: one suitcase per person.
- Local taxes
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for
- ESTA - 21 USD per person-Valid for 2 years (USA) and / or
- ETA- 7 CAD per person-Valid for 5 years(Canada).
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Eventual costs to comply with sanitairy and health conditions , pasports and or certificates and tests.
- Transfer from the airport to hotel on arrival and on departure, exept where otherwise detailed in the description
- Meals at the hotels or outside except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
- The usual tip (part of their salary) for the Driver and the Guide (usually per person 4 usd per day)
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings 'n Wheels offers you a wide choice of European and American airlines providing daily flights from Brussels (Zaventem) to America and Canada, as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries (e.g. Amsterdam, Paris...).
International & any domestic flights are NOT included in the prices, unless specifically mentioned otherwise. More and more airlines are adjusting prices very quickly according to occupancy and market situation. Send the contact form below to your travel office (Choose from the list the postal number or the name of the municipality or name of travel office) or send the form to info@wnw.be with your desired outward and return dates as well as name, first name and date of birth of each person and Wings 'n Wheels will quickly and without obligation propose the best flight / price combination.
TRIP EXTENSION:
If you want extra nights before or after the guided tour or another extension of your trip, please mention this as detailed as possible in your mail. All this can have an influence on flight combinations and prices.
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