Luxury private guided tours - USA National Parks

United States - West Coast, discover this 15-day trip

Trip Description

Discover 8 mythical national parks of the American West in an upscale version with your private french driver. The ideal way to get together with your family, your couple or your friends. From Las Vegas, you will discover Death Valley then Zion, Bryce Canyon and its fairy chimneys, Capitol Reef, Arches, Monument Valley, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, without forgetting the majestic Grand Canyon. Driver and accompanist, we will be at your disposal from 7 am to 11 pm during your 15 days of discoveries. Hotels 3/4* close to the parks, unforgettable activities such as a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon, or 4 nights in the heart of the Las Vegas strip: much more than a trip, an upscale experience! This tour is available as a self-drive tour.

Accomodation

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Stay program

day 1:
FRANCE - LAS VEGAS
You will be greeted at your arrival terminal by your driver and escort, transfer and installation at your hotel. Your escort will decide with the travellers on the timing of this first day or (evening) in the USA. In case of late arrival, a snack will be offered to you. 4* hotel in the heart of the Strip.
day 2:
LAS VEGAS
Your first day in the city of excess: watch out! A day of discovery to admire the Strip's hotel-casinos. Discover atypical spots and good addresses. Free dinner followed by a "Tour by night" of Las Vegas. 2nd night in the heart of the Strip. 4* hotel.
day 3:
LAS VEGAS - DEATH VALLEY - LAS VEGAS
After our briefing, departure for a day to discover the magical landscapes of the Death Valley. We will start with the promontory of Dante's View perched at 1669 m for an exceptional show, then the 360° panorama of Zabriskie Point. We will then continue to Furnace Creek, the dunes and the oasis of Stovepipe Wells for a free lunch. We will end our trip by the sea of salt at Devil's Golf Course before returning to Vegas at the end of the day. Dinner and evening free. 3rd and last night in the heart of the Strip
day 4:
LAS VEGAS - SPRINGDALE (ZION PARK)
After our briefing, departure for the park of Zion. We will make a diversion through the valley of fire in order to admire this rather atypical landscape. Easy trail accompanied by about an hour ''Fire Wave''. A stop at the beautiful Mormon town of St-George (depending on timing) before arriving in the early afternoon on Springdale. Check-in at our hotel. We will take the park shuttle for a magical ride to Angels Landing and the 3 waterfalls, with a return stop at the Visitor Center. Dinner and evening free. Possible addition of an overnight stay. Hotel on Springdale: La Quinta Inn & Suites *** or equivalent.
day 5:
SPRINGDALE - BRYCE CANYON
En route to the fairytale landscapes of Bryce Canyon. After a stop at the Visitor Center and its showroom, we will leave for the on the road that winds through the park to discover the few sublime viewpoints that make up this park. Accompanied hike with a significant difference in altitude but short in terms of time (1H30 return) in the heart of the fairy chimneys. Here everything is beautiful! To your cameras. Hotel Best Western Plus *** Bryce Canyon city next available. Evening and dinner free.
day 6:
TROPIC - TORREY (CAPITOL REEF)
Briefing. Our next destination: Capitol Reef Park! We will drive along a road classified as one of the most beautiful in the United States, between magnificent panoramas and splendid landscapes. Your driver will stop as you wish! Lunch is free. When we arrive in Torrey, we will take the scenic drive (16km) which allows us to reach the different viewpoints. Easy hike on the ''Grand Wash'' trail. Hotel Broken Spur ** Torrey. Free evening and dinner.
day 7:
TORREY - MOAB (ARCHES PARK)
We will cross the least developed desert region of Utah. After a coffee break in Hanksville, we will make a small diversion through the San Rafael desert to discover the small state park of Goblin Valley. A short hike to approach the "goblins" so characteristic of this park. Arrival in the early afternoon on Moab. Plan your picnic. We will go directly to the Arches National Park near Moab, a winding road will take us through an incredible colourful landscape of giant arches and eroded canyons. Our first photo stop will be for Park Avenue, a breathtaking 360° view, then on to the Elephant Parade and Double Arch for a first small trail (1.2 km round trip) on a sandy path: a spectacular arch! After this small appetizer, we will leave for the Devils Garden area on a fairly easy trail (2.6 km round trip) to admire Landscape Arch, picnic lunch basket before the hike. To finish this day and admire the sunset, we will go to the Delicate Arch area, a magical hike of about 3 hours (4.8 km round trip) for a meeting with the star of the Arches Park: Delicate Arch. Hotel Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn or Quality Inn *** or equivalent on Moab. Evening and dinner free.
day 8:
MOAB - GOULDING (MONUMENT VALLEY)
En route to the icon of the American West, Monument Valley Tribal Park. We will stop in the small town of Bluff, at the foot of the Navajo Twin Rocks for a coffee break. We will arrive at the park in the late morning for a free lunch in front of the Mittens! A 4x4 departure for a guided tour of the valley drive (2 hours), for groups of more than 4 travellers, otherwise the tour is done by us. We will watch the sunset on the esplanade in front of the Mittens. Dinner and evening free. Visit of the Goulding museum. To your cameras for gusty views. Overnight hotel at the Goulding Lodge *** on Goulding or at the Desert Rose*** on Bluff.
day 9:
GOULDING - CANYON DE CHINLE
The Colorado outlaw has kidnapped Sheriff MacKenna, the only person to have seen the map that leads to the "Golden Canyon", a valley filled with gold once guarded by the Apaches. Colorado wants MacKenna to lead him to the place, but they are far from being the only ones on the treasure trail...you are in Chelly Canyon, the location of the film "MacKenna's Gold". The Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a superb canyon on a human scale compared to other giants in the area. We will hike down from the bottom of the canyon via the White House Trail, a trail carved into the mountainside that will take us as close as possible to the ruins of the White House, an ancient pueblo village. Count 2H round trip. Lunch is free. Great photo opportunities, including the Spider Rock. Dinner is free. Overnight hotel at the Holiday Inn *** in Chinle.
day 10:
CHINLE - GRANADA - FLAGSTAFF - WILLIAMS
A day rich in discoveries with atypical stops. We will start with a visit to the superb Hubbell Trading Post, the oldest active trading post on the Navajo reserve, created in 1878 and listed as a historical monument. Then, we will cross the Apache Reserve before arriving at the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Parks, visiting the different viewpoints of the two parks. Lunch free. Blue Mesa and Crystal Forest walks. Atypical stop at Holbrook and Winslow and then a few places on Route 66. Dinner and evening free. Hotel Sleep Inn *** or equivalent on Flagstaff. Possibility to stay at La Posada Hotel **** on Winslow according to availability.
day 11:
FLAGSTAFF - GRAND CANYON - WILLIAMS
A few atypical stops before reaching the Grand Canyon, carved by the Colorado River. It is rightly considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Dazzling eyes are sure to dazzle on this gigantic gash in the very bowels of the planet. Lunch is free. A panoramic view for hundreds of kilometres. You'll have time to stroll along the trails along the Grand Canyon. Return at the end of the day to Williams Dinner and free evening. Hotel Quality Inn & Suites or equivalent on Williams.
day 12:
WILLIAMS - SELIGMAN - KINGMAN (ROUTE 66)
Discovery and shopping in Williams. From this charming town, and all the way to Kingman, you will be immersed in the atmosphere of the 50s! Then, the atypical villages will follow one another. Stop for a free lunch in Seligman, the Mecca of Arizona's Route 66. Valentine, Hackberry before arriving on Kingman. Hotel Kingman Best Western Plus *** or equivalent. Dinner and evening free.
day 13:
KINGMAN - OATMAN - LAS VEGAS
It will take us a little hour to reach Oatman, a very touristic place on the road 66. Very tight turns on the programme! Visit and shopping followed by a free lunch. At the beginning of the afternoon, we will go back down to Laughlin (the little Vegas) located on the banks of the Colorado for a photo session in front of the huge steamboat (the Colorado Belle). Then, direction Las Vegas for an arrival at the end of the day. Dinner and free evening. 4* hotel on the Strip.
day 14:
LAS VEGAS - FRANCE
Free day depending on your return flight. Possibility to be accompanied to the Town Square shopping centre located on the south side of the Strip (near Mc Carran airport) for a shopping moment.
day 15:
FRANCE
And yes, it's already over... We look forward to seeing you for the next Adventure! But by which one will you let yourself be seduced?