Route 66 Freewheeler
Route 66 Freewheeler. 16 days/15 nights. Start: Chicago - End: Los Angeles.
- Day 01: Arrival Chicago
- Day 02: Chicago - free visit
- Day 03: Chicago - St. Louis
- Day 04: St. Louis - Springfield/MO
- Day 05: Springfield - Tulsa
- Day 06: Tulsa - Oklahoma City
- Day 07: Oklahoma City - Amarillo
- Day 08: Amarillo - visit
- Day 09: Amarillo - Albuquerque
- Day 10: Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Albuquerque
- Day 11: Albuquerque - Holbrook
- Day 12: Holbrook - Grand Canyon N.P.
- Day 13: Grand Canyon N.P. - Las Vegas
- Day 14: Las Vegas - Los Angeles
- Day 15: Los Angeles - Day at leisure - Attractions - Beaches
- Day 16: Los Angeles - rental car return - departure - of individual extension
Arrival Chicago
1 Day
60 km
After arrival, pick up the rental car and drive to the hotel. Leisure time to explore the city.
Chicago - free visit
1 Day
10 km
Chicago is a beautiful city with huge skyscrapers. The "Windy City" is also the center of culture, entertainment and especially jazz and blues music. Chicago has many attractions, such as the Chicago Water Tower, the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), the Hancock Building and the Navy Pier. The city is located on Lake Michigan and has beautiful shores with many beaches and parks. The Magnificent Mile is a famous stretch of "Michigan Avenue. This is still a very prestigious boulevard and has many historic buildings and 'landmarks' that set the mood. Along this 'Mile' are numerous chain stores, restaurants, hotels and museums.
Chicago - St. Louis
1 Day
520 km
You leave the city and travel south through the 'Land of Lincoln", the region where former President Abraham Lincoln lived, worked and passed away. Many highlights are located in and around Springfiels, the capital of Illinois. You can visit Lincolns Home and Lincolns Tomb. Travel to St. Louis and lodgings.
St. Louis - Springfield/MO
1 Day
340 km
Visit St. Louis with the famous Gateway Arch, the Anheuser-Busch brewery, the new cathedral, the wondefully restored Union Station, parks and musea. In the afternoon, you travel to Springfield via the 'Old Route 66'
Springfield - Tulsa
1 Day
310 km
Enjoy a walk through the historic town, situated in the hart of the Ozark Mountains. Visit the Bentley House and the Fantastic Caverns. Keep following the Old Route 66 to Tulsa and make a stop in Cathage, Joplin, Miami (Coleman Theater) and Foyil (sculpted totems).
Tulsa - Oklahoma City
1 Day
180 km
Tulsa is considered the heart of the petroleum industry in Oklahoma and was founded by the Creek - Indians. You can visit several wonderful art centers. Afterwards to Oklahoma City and discover the city: National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Western Heritage Museum, the Capitole, the City Zoo.
Oklahoma City - Amarillo
1 Day
430 km
Discover the memories of long past times of the Route 66 days in Clinton, Sayre, the decor for The Grapes of Wrath), Shamrock, McLean (Devil's Rope Museum). Before bed, at night time, Amarillo is wonderful for a walk. Discover the memories of long past times of the Route 66 days in Clinton, Sayre, the decor for The Grapes of Wrath), Shamrock, McLean (Devil's Rope Museum). Before bed, at night time, Amarillo is wonderful for a walk.
Amarillo - visit
1 Day
100 km
Amarillo is the unofficial capital of the Panhandle Plains. A city with an interesting past, due to its location on the famous Route 66, somewhat isolated in the great plains. The area around Amarillo is relatively flat but very vast, the landscape you know from the many westerns shot in Texas. In Amarillo you will find attractions such as the Cadillac Ranch, the famous restaurant The Big Texan Ranch and Wonderland Park. And nearby, a visit to the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon park is not to be missed.
Amarillo - Albuquerque
1 Day
460 km
Further to the west, across the border with New Mexico to the historic town of Tucumcari. Just a few hours drive to reach Albuquerque. A wonderful city, situated at the Rio Grande with the Old Town Plaza, the Indian Pueblo Center, the Sandia Peak Tramway, and more.
Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Albuquerque
1 Day
210 km
A day trip tot Santa Fe, situated along the original Route 66 and a melting pot of Indian, Spanish and American culture. Visit the Palace of the Governors, the Museum of International Folk Art and wonderful art aterliers. From Santa Fe, side trips to Taos and Los Alamos are possible.
Albuquerque - Holbrook
1 Day
410 km
Acoma Pueblo & Mission, Gallup with several beautiful Indian art centers, Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park are only a few of the highlights!
Holbrook - Grand Canyon N.P.
1 Day
320 km
Via historic towns such as Joseph City and Winslow, you drive to Flagstaff. You drive further north to reach the Grand Canyons eastern panoramas. You can make wonderful pictures of the sunset above Desert View Point. Lodgings in one of the hotels near the park.
Grand Canyon N.P. - Las Vegas
1 Day
430 km
In the morning, you can visit several viewpoints at the South Rim of the park and might even take a helicopter flight (optional). In the late afternoon, you drive a couple of hours to the notorious Las Vegas, the city of glitter and glamour.
Las Vegas - Los Angeles
1 Day
440 km
Passing the Mojave Desert to LA. Right before you reach Barstow, you can visit the ghost town of Calico. At Barstow, you take Route 66 through the San Bernardino Mountains to the City of Angels: Los Angeles. Discover Hollywood and Beverly Hills of past times and now. Visit the Universal Studios and the Walk of Fame.
Los Angeles - Day at leisure - Attractions - Beaches
1 Day
25 km
Full day to explore Los Angeles, "The City of Angels," one of the most famous sights in Hollywood is the Walk of Fame, a long line of more than 2,500 stars honoring celebrities from the entertainment industry. If you want to imagine yourself in riches for a while, be sure to visit Rodeo Drive in Berverly Hills. All the major European and American fashion houses are represented in this exculsive shopping street. For excitement, action and thrills, you can go to Disney or Universal Studios. Furthermore, Los Angeles has many beaches, including Venice Beach and Santa Monica, with the terminus of the historic Route 66. In addition, the city has plenty of culture to offer in the form of museums and theaters. For the necessary dose of art, Los Angeles should be at the Getty Center. This impressive coastal museum houses an extraordinary art collection from the Middle Ages to the present and is among the best museums in the country. The museum's architecture, beautiful surrounding garden and spectacular views are well worth a visit. Via the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway, you can visit Malibu. A beautiful beach where many celebrities stay. It is a popular location for surfers and from Malibu Pier you have a great chance of spotting dolphins.
Standard hotels (0USST10A)
is available starting at 2756 EUR
| Rooms | 01.05.25 - 30.06.25 | 01.07.25 - 17.08.25 | 18.08.25 - 31.10.25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X DOUBLE ROOMS + 1 RENTALCAR (K2X2D) | 2318 | 2374 | 2318 |
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 2756 | 2874 | 2756 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 1545 | 1607 | 1545 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 1978 | 2065 | 1978 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 5390 | 5614 | 5390 |
| per child in parents room 2 - 12 (DACHD12) | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| per childr in parents room 13 - 17 (DACHD18) | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Alamo Suppl. Gold - per car (DALGOLD) | 301 | 301 | 301 |
Excursions
LOS ANGELES - Hop on/Hop off Doubledecker Fun Tour - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - Go Card 1 day OR 2 days - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - GRAND TOUR OF LOS ANGELES 5 1/2U - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - LA Grand City Tour + Movie Stars Homes - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - Warner Bros Studios VIP Tour - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - Warner Bros Studios + Movie Star Homes - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - Universal Studios - Front of the Line ticket - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - Universal Studios VIP Experience - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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LOS ANGELES - Disneyland 2 days Park & Hopper Ticket - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
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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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