Grand Ouest & Deep South - French escorted
Grand Ouest & Deep South - Escorted in French.
15 days / 14 nights
Start: Las Vegas - End: New Orleans
- Day 01: Arrival Las Vegas
- Day 02: Las Vegas - Valée du Feu - Las Vegas
- Day 03: Las Vegas - Seligman - Grand Canyon - Tuba City
- Day 04: Tuba City - Monument Valley - Cortez
- Day 05: Cortez - Mesa Verde - Durango
- Day 06: Durango - Taos - Santa Fe
- Day 07: Santa Fe - Tucumcari Route 66 - Amarillo
- Day 08: Amarillo - Palo Duro Canyon - Fort Worth
- Day 09: Fort Worth - Dallas - San Antonio
- Day 10: San Antonio - Houston
- Day 11: Houston - Lafayette
- Day 12: Lafayette - Baton Rouge - New Orleans GODS
- Day 13: New Orleans - Day at leisure 1
- Day 14: New Orleans - Day at leisure 2
- Day 15: New Orleans - Departure
Arrival Las Vegas
1 Day
10 km
Arrival in Las Vegas. Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Try your luck at the casinos, enjoy the spectacular shows, or let yourself be dazzled by the unique atmosphere of the Strip. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.
Las Vegas - Valée du Feu - Las Vegas
1 Day
160 km
This morning, visit the Valley of Fire. Established in 1935, it was Nevada's first state park. Numerous westerns have been filmed here. The Valley of Fire offers a superb desert landscape, with flamboyantly hued rocks shaped by erosion into extraordinary forms. Lunchon your own (PC-FB) then free afternoon in Las Vegas. Dinner and overnight stay.
Las Vegas - Seligman - Grand Canyon - Tuba City
1 Day
580 km
Departure for the Grand Canyon, a stunning geological wonder. Along the way, you’ll stop in Seligman, a small town iconic to Route 66. Its retro signs, vintage cars, and “Western” atmosphere evoke the era of great road trips across America. Lunch, then on to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. There you’ll find immense cliffs in shades of red and ochre, carved by the Colorado River more than 1,500 meters below. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of your trip. Optional: helicopter tour with commentary in French. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Tuba City or Cameron.
Tuba City - Monument Valley - Cortez
1 Day
380 km
Set out across the spectacular landscapes of the American West toward Monument Valley. Before you arrive, discover some fossilized dinosaur footprints—remnants of a prehistoric era when these giants ruled the land. Then, you’ll find yourself surrounded by blood-red hills in one of the most legendary landscapes of the Wild West. The setting for numerous Western films and Hollywood classics, this vast desert plain—40 km by 25 km—is dotted with titanic sandstone monoliths, offering a breathtaking panorama. Optional: off-road tour with the Navajo people. Lunch featuring Navajo specialties. Continue on to Colorado. You’ll travel through a unique part of the United States: the Four Corners region, the only point in the country where the borders of four states converge (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado). Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Cortez.
Cortez - Mesa Verde - Durango
1 Day
195 km
This morning, visit Mesa Verde National Park. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of North America’s most important archaeological sites thanks to its remarkably well-preserved cliff dwellings. Then continue on to Durango, a charming mountain town surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the San Juan Mountains and famous for its steam train. After lunch, you’ll enjoy a deeply relaxing experience at a spa set in an exceptional setting. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by the Colorado mountains, unwind in one of the 30 outdoor pools and feel the benefits of its natural hot springs and mineral-rich water. Afterward, enjoy free time in Durango with its authentic Western-style downtown; take the opportunity to explore one of the local microbreweries or take a pleasant stroll along the river. Don’t miss a stop by Whitewater Park to watch the daring surfers and kayakers! Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Durango.
Durango - Taos - Santa Fe
1 Day
440 km
Departure for New Mexico, heading toward Taos, famous for the Taos Pueblo—an exceptional Native American site and a major spiritual and cultural center in New Mexico that has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour of the Pueblo, unless it is closed due to religious ceremonies. Enjoy lunch on your own in the small downtown area to soak up the charm of its adobe houses, its bohemian atmosphere, and its local crafts. A perfect place to find traditional souvenirs! Continue on to Santa Fe. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to stroll through its central Plaza, one of the oldest public squares in the United States (1610), or along Canyon Road and its art galleries. Dinner and overnight stay.
Santa Fe - Tucumcari Route 66 - Amarillo
1 Day
450 km
Orientation tour of Santa Fe, during which you’ll be able to admire the city’s distinctive adobe architecture. Highlights include Santa Fe Plaza, the Palace of the Governors, Loretto Chapel—inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris—and St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral (from the outside), as well as Canyon Road, famous for its art galleries. Then, we’ll head east toward Texas. Lunch on your own along the way. Stop in Tucumcari on the legendary Route 66. You’ll enjoy its calm, authentic atmosphere—that of a true Route 66 town with its motels and retro signs—far from the major tourist sites. Before arriving in Amarillo, where you’ll spend the night, stop at Cadillac Ranch, also on Route 66. This row of 10 vintage Cadillacs stuck in the ground is a work of art that has become an icon of the American road trip. Visitors are free to participate in the artwork by painting the cars themselves! Enjoy a steak dinner at a steakhouse with a quintessentially Texan atmosphere, and spend the night in Amarillo.
Amarillo - Palo Duro Canyon - Fort Worth
1 Day
610 km
Visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the Grand Canyon of Texas! An unexpected landscape in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, this state park features glowing red cliffs and impressive rock formations like the Lighthouse. Upon arrival, you may spot a few Texas Longhorns—the iconic cattle of the American West, with horns that can span up to two meters. Then, head to Fort Worth, a historic city known for its cattle and rodeos, which offers a laid-back atmosphere and a rich Western heritage. Enjoy lunch on your own along the way. Arrive in the Fort Worth area and have dinner.
Fort Worth - Dallas - San Antonio
1 Day
450 km
A quick tour of Fort Worth: Nicknamed “Cowtown,” Fort Worth immerses you in the authentic traditions of the Wild West. Highlights include the historic Stockyards district, once the arrival point for millions of head of cattle from the vast pastures of the West, where cowboy traditions are still celebrated today. If time permits, catch a fascinating spectacle: the cattle drive through the streets, a tradition that’s still alive today! Then, a quick orientation tour of Dallas. The tour includes a drive through downtown, following the route of the presidential motorcade that proved fatal to President Kennedy. Continue on to San Antonio. Lunch on your own along the way. Stroll along the River Walk in a lively yet friendly atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay in San Antonio.
San Antonio - Houston
1 Day
360 km
Explore San Antonio through its historic district. Visit the Alamo, where Texas’s honor was courageously defended. Tour the missions, including Mission San Jose, the best-restored of them all. Drive to Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States. Lunch en route. Upon arrival, take an orientation tour during which you’ll see several neighborhoods of this dynamic metropolis known for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and unique attractions. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Houston.
Houston - Lafayette
1 Day
390 km
This morning, discover NASA's official space research center, a must-see destination for space and space exploration enthusiasts. This center is the heart of astronaut training and American space missions. Here you can visit Space Center Houston, an interactive visitor center that offers a fascinating insight into the world of astronomy. Among the highlights are the Saturn V Rocket, one of the most powerful rockets ever built, and life-size replicas of the space shuttle. Lunch on your own. Then departure for Lafayette. Discover Lafayette, including its Cathedral and the Old Oak Tree. Check in at your hotel. Typical “Fais Dodo” dinner. You will taste Louisiana specialties in a relaxed atmosphere set to the rhythm of Cajun music. Overnight in Lafayette.
Lafayette - Baton Rouge - New Orleans GODS
1 Day
300 km
Depart for Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, for a short panoramic city tour, then take the Plantation Route, where majestic mansions line the winding banks of the legendary Mississippi River. Each plantation tells a fascinating story, but the must-see Oak Alley Plantation—which you’ll visit—will amaze you with its impressive avenue of century-old oak trees and its grand architecture, a testament to the opulence of the South before the Civil War. Continue on to New Orleans. Upon arrival, a buffet lunch featuring Cajun and Creole specialties, set to the rhythm of jazz, will immerse you in the city’s musical atmosphere in the heart of the French Quarter (late lunch). Then, take a walking tour of the French Quarter: explore the French Market, a lively marketplace brimming with local products and souvenirs, then admire the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the city’s emblem, and the Cabildo, an 18th-century masterpiece of Spanish architecture that bears witness to Louisiana’s rich and complex history. Dinner on your own so you can enjoy your evening as you wish. Optional: a pleasant steamboat cruise on the Mississippi River (to be booked and paid for on site). Overnight stay in downtown New Orleans.
New Orleans - Day at leisure 1
1 Day
10 km
Take advantage of a free day to explore New Orleans at your own pace. Your guide will be available until 11 a.m. to help you plan your optional extension; take the streetcar to the Garden District, visit one of the city’s museums, or continue exploring as you please. Meals on your own. Overnight in downtown New Orleans.
New Orleans - Day at leisure 2
1 Day
10 km
Your last free day to fully savor the atmosphere of New Orleans. Stroll through the French Quarter one last time, enjoy the traditional shops and cafés, explore the lively neighborhoods, or treat yourself to a relaxing moment along the Mississippi River. With its music, architecture, and laid-back lifestyle, the city reveals yet another side of itself during these final moments. Meals on your own. Overnight stay in downtown New Orleans.
