Los Angeles - meet and greet - transfert - hotel - free

1 Day

20 km

Arrival in Los Angeles in the evening. Welcome by our guide and transfer to the hotel.

We will give you your travel pack, including a water bottle that you can fill every day and a thermo bag to use for your picnics during the tour.

Los Angeles - Walk of Fame - Santa Monica

1 Day

35 km

Visit the "City of Angels": Sunset Boulevard, the stars of the Walk of Fame... Then transfer to the Farmer's Market. You will be able to stock up on some fresh produce for your free lunch. Then you will discover the Beverly district and Rodeo Drive. Transfer to Santa Monica where you can discover the beautiful beach. Then walk along the Pacific Ocean to Venice Beach (4 km). Then relax with an aperitif and enjoy the view of the Marina del Rey, before dinner. Overnight in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles - Joshua Tree NP - Laughlin

1 Day

480 km

This morning, we will leave for a visit to the magnificent Joshua Tree National Park, a national park in the United States that covers more than 3,000 square kilometers of high-altitude desert with atypical geological forms and an exceptional ecological environment. It was named after the type of tree that grows in the area. Nice 1 hour walk in the heart of the Hidden Valley. Free lunch in the form of a picnic to enjoy the site. Continuation to Laughlin and arrival at the end of the day. Dinner and night in Laughlin.

Laughlin - Grand Canyon - Camero

1 Day

420 km

Departure to the Grand Canyon, a superb geological phenomenon. Stop at Seligman on the mythical Route 66. Free lunch upon arrival. Then discovery of the south ridge and observation of one of the most beautiful wonders of the world: the Grand Canyon, located at 2125 meters above sea level, is the result of millions of years of erosion by wind and water. Surrounded by a magnificent forest, the Canyon seems to be protected by this green screen. The Colorado River flows more than 1500 meters below! This will be one of the highlights of your trip. We suggest a nice 2.7 km round trip hike (1h-2h walking time), away from the crowds to Ooh Aah Point. Continue to the beautiful Desert View Tower and then exit the Grand Canyon on the east road. Arrive in Cameron for dinner and accommodation.

Grand Canyon/Cameron - Monument Valley - Page

1 Day

400 km

Departure for Monument Valley. You will find yourself in a setting of blood-red hills. Visit of this impressive site, place of shooting of numerous cowboy movies. This desert plain of 40 km by 25 km is bristling with gigantic sandstone monoliths. Lunch of Navajo specialties during a jeep tour with the Navajo Indians. In the afternoon, arrival in Page. Settle in at the hotel to change your clothes and then take a swim in Lake Powell (depending on weather conditions). Return to the hotel. Free dinner and overnight in Page.

Page - Grand Canyon North - Bryce Canyon

1 Day

460 km

Departure towards the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, much less frequented than the South Rim. Very nice hike along the Uncle Jim trail (3 hours, 7.6 km). Free lunch in the form of a picnic during the hike. Then you leave Arizona and enter Utah on the way to Bryce. Stop at Bryce for the night. Dinner in a western atmosphere. Night at Bryce Canyon.

Bryce Canyon (walk) - Las Vegas

1 Day

400 km

Departure for the visit of Bryce Canyon, one of the most beautiful natural parks in Utah. This site was discovered by the Mormons in the late 19th century. The shapes, colors and shades of the rock and the famous Pink Cliffs change constantly from dawn to dusk. Hike in the lower part of the park (much less visited)*. Lunch at leisure in the form of a picnic. Continue to Zion for a short hike in this beautiful park. Arrival in Las Vegas, capital of gambling, which we discover like a mirage in the middle of the desert. Dinner and night at the famous Luxor hotel, located on the strip (main axis of Las Vegas).

* This hike is not recommended for people with a heart condition because of the significant difference in altitude.

Las Vegas - Death Valley - Mammoth Lakes

1 Day

560 km

Departure towards Pahrump and Shoshone, through the Nevada desert. We enter California and descend to the famous Death Valley: Death Valley is located 80 meters below sea level. The landscape is so deserted that the first cowboys who crossed it said of it: "Not a stream to drink from, not a tree to hang from". You will discover Furnace Creek, the sand dunes of Stovepipe. Lunch and afterwards continuation to Mammoth Lakes. Dinner (en PC) and lodging OR accommodation in Bakersfield for the months of April/May or when Tioga Pass is closed.

The Death Valley tour will not be possible if temperatures reach 41 C°- in order not to endanger the health of passengers. If this is the case, we will schedule an alternative tour.

Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite/Tioga Pass - Modesto

1 Day

360 km

This morning, you will take the magnificent Tioga Pass road and enter the famous Yosemite National Park. This park is one of the most beautiful in California. Yosemite surprises by the freshness of its alpine landscapes where pine forests, waterfalls and cascades abound, dominated by the haughty silhouette of the great white monoliths. You will stop to discover the Giant Sequoias, these endemic trees of the Sierra Nevada in California. You will also discover Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and the waterfalls (sometimes very small in summer) of Bridalveil Falls and Yosemite Falls. Free lunch in the form of a picnic in the park. Continuation to Modesto. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Modesto.

Modesto - Muir Beach - Sausolito - San Francisco

1 Day

240 km

This morning you drive to the San Francisco area. You pass by the famous University of Berkeley, home of the student protests in the 68's, before continuing to Muir Beach. From there, there are several trails for a nice walk. Lunch in the form of a picnic during the excursion. Then on to Sausalito where you will discover beautiful art galleries and floating houses with a timeless charm. You will finally cross the Golden Gate Bridge to approach San Francisco. Check-in at your hotel. Free dinner and overnight in San Francisco.

San Francisco - visit - bike rental

1 Day

10 km

Guided tour of San Francisco one of the most photographed, filmed and described cities in the world... a delicious mix of history and sophisticated modernity. It is built on several hills that flow into a magnificent bay of which the city seems to be the jewel. You will visit the business district, Union Square, Chinatown. Free lunch = food trucks. Then get on your rental bikes and discover the Golden Gate Park, the green lung of San Francisco (2h). Larger than Central Park, the park gathers many facilities, museums and gardens. An ideal way to explore this 5 km long park. Return of the bikes at the end of the afternoon. Dinner on the harbor. Night in San Francisco.

San Francisco - Monterey - San Luis Obispo - San Simeon

1 Day

350 km

Departure for the Monterey Peninsula, a magnificent site of sand, cypresses and rocks. It is one of the favorite places of many American and European painters and poets. Visit of the city and especially the fishing port and the famous Cannery Row made famous by Steinbeck. Lunch in Carmel. Visit of Carmel, one of the most charming small seaside towns in California. Then take the beautiful Big Sur Road, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a beautiful landscape. Stop for a few beautiful walks on the site, photo opportunities not to be missed. Check in at the hotel in San Simeon. Free dinner and overnight stay.

San Simeon - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles

1 Day

360 km

This morning, departure towards Santa Barbara and its superb beaches. Visit of the downtown area and discovery of the historical building of the Courthouse. Then continuation to Los Angeles. Lunch at leisure. Then, stop on the shores of Malibu at the Adamson House State Park to discover one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Pacific Ocean of the Southern California coast. Before you lies the Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Beach and the pier. You can also see the beautiful mansion decorated with ceramics and precious woods that gave its name to the site (entrance not included). Continue to the Griffith Observatory for a beautiful walk on the heights of L.A. allowing you to see the famous "Hollywood" sign. Check in to your hotel in Los Angeles. You'll have time to prepare for a dinner like no other. Tonight we take you to a local host's home for dinner. He will prepare a delicious dinner for you to share your American experience with your host. An exceptionally warm evening ahead! (subject to COVID-19 restrictions)

Departure Los Angeles

1 Day

20 km

Free morning and time for a last walk. Transfer to the airport and end of this magnificent trip.