Chicago to L.A
11 Days Starting in Chicago, USA and ending in Los Angeles, USA
Visiting: Chicago, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, Los Angeles
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1802
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 5
Age range:
13-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Chicago to Los Angeles, exploring some of America's most iconic landmarks and natural wonders. This 10-night tour includes comfortable hotel accommodations and the services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager. Begin with an orientation tour of Chicago's highlights, then travel through the Midwest to see Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, and the Grand Canyon. Experience the vibrant cities of Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, and traverse the historic Route 66. Conclude your adventure with a tour of Los Angeles, including Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Enjoy transportation in an air-conditioned motor coach with Wi-Fi, and take in the breathtaking landscapes of Bryce Canyon and the Mojave Desert along the way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificient Mile, Chicago, or similar
Arrive in Chicago and transfer independently to your hotel, where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening
Day 2 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificient Mile, Chicago, or similar
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 Falls
Location: Sioux Falls
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Sioux City, Sioux Falls, or similar
Travel through Midwest farm country abundant in cornfields, 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 Falls.
Day 4 : Sioux Falls > Badlands > Mt. Rushmore > Rapid City
Location: Rapid City
Accommodation Name: Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore, Rapid City, or similar
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 great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt.
Day 5 : Rapid City > Bighorn Mountains > Cody
Location: Cody
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Cody, Cody, or similar
Enter the state of Wyoming, which has twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands, and continue to Cody for the night. If overnight in Cody is not possible due to weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, overnight will be in Billings/Livingston, Montana.
Day 6 : Cody > Yellowstone
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation Name: Yellowstone Park Hotel, Yellowstone, or similar
Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to Yellowstone, America’s first National Park, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this immense geothermal wonderland including geysers, waterfalls, wildlife, and canyons. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Canyon’s majestic falls, and the beautiful Hayden Valley.
Day 7 : Yellowstone > Grand Teton > Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation Name: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Salt Lake City, or similar
Travel through Grand Teton National Park (weather permitting) and see awesome mountain peaks towering over 13,000 ft. (4,000 meters). 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.
Later, arrive in Utah, known for the Mormon Community, and take a short tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. The followers of Brigham Young built one of the best-planned cities in the country. See the State Capital building and visit the famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening. May we suggest dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant for panoramic views of Temple Square (optional).
Day 8 : Salt Lake City > Bryce Canyon
Location: Bryce Canyon
Accommodation Name: Bryce View Lodge, Bryce Canyon, or similar
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 and brilliant constellations.
Day 9 : Bryce Canyon > Lake Powell > Grand Canyon > Flagstaff
Location: Flagstaff
Accommodation Name: Days Hotel Flagstaff, Flagstaff, or similar
Depart Bryce Canyon this morning and journey to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls. Lake Powell is the second-largest man-made lake in America and one in a series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River.
Then visit the colossal Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the Canyon rim to fully experience this mile-deep canyon’s plunging gorges, rising spires, extinct volcanoes, and below the rim, the winding Colorado River. Overnight in Flagstaff, a famed stop on Historic Route 66.
Day 10 : Flagstaff > Seligman/Route 66 > Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation Name: Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, or similar
This morning depart Flagstaff and travel on to Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time sixty years ago. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Day 11 : Las Vegas > Mojave Desert > Beverly Hills > Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert, home of the world’s tallest thermometer, at 134 feet (41 meters) high. Clusters of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, you will enjoy a tour through the City of Angels including Hollywood, Sunset Strip, and parts of Beverly Hills, after which your tour concludes at approximately 5 pm (depending on traffic conditions).
As an option, you can extend your tour to 14 days (based on availability), ending in San Francisco with 2 nights in Los Angeles and 1 night on the Central Coast. Ask us for more details.
What's Included
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Hotel Accommodations
10-night hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower.
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Tour Manager
Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout.
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Chicago Orientation Tour
Enjoy an orientation tour of downtown Chicago including Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, and the Magnificent Mile.
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Mount Rushmore Visit
See the famous carving of the 4 American Presidents’ faces: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt at Mount Rushmore.
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Yellowstone National Park
Discover the world’s first National Park: Yellowstone.
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Salt Lake City Tour
Tour Salt Lake City including Temple Square, home to the Mormon Tabernacle.
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Explore Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Route 66 Travel
Travel the historic Route 66, stopping at the iconic town of Seligman.
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Las Vegas Photo Stop
Photo stop at the landmark 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign.
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Mojave Desert Travel
Travel across the Mojave Desert and see its Indigenous Joshua Trees.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary.
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Meals
Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility.
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Personal Expenses
Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance.
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Gratuities
Gratuities.
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Pre and Post Accommodation
Pre and Post Accommodation.
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Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers.
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Unmentioned Items
Everything that is not mentioned in included.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout the tour, ensuring a pleasant journey from Chicago to Los Angeles with various stops along the way.
Accommodation
Enjoy 10-night hotel accommodations with private bath and/or shower at various locations including Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Comfort Inn Sioux City, Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore, Holiday Inn Cody, Yellowstone Park Hotel, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Bryce View Lodge, Days Hotel Flagstaff, and Luxor Las Vegas, or similar.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 10-night hotel accommodations with a private bath and/or shower. Specific hotels mentioned include the Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, Comfort Inn Sioux City, Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore, Holiday Inn Cody, Yellowstone Park Hotel, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Bryce View Lodge, Days Hotel Flagstaff, and Luxor Las Vegas, or similar.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout the tour.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package to allow for more flexibility.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?
Yes, the services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager are provided throughout the tour.
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What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?
Key attractions include an orientation tour of downtown Chicago, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City including Temple Square, Bryce Canyon National Park, the historic Route 66, the 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign, the Mojave Desert, and an orientation tour of Los Angeles including Hollywood and its 'Sidewalk of the Stars'.
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Are there any optional excursions or activities available during the tour?
Optional excursions and other items of a personal nature are not included in the tour package and can be arranged separately.
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What is the policy on luggage during the tour?
Porterage service is included, but it is limited to one piece of checked luggage per person.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Airport transfers are not included in the tour package.
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Can the tour be extended beyond the initial itinerary?
Yes, the tour can be extended to 14 days, ending in San Francisco with 2 nights in Los Angeles and 1 night on the Central Coast. This extension is based on availability and can be arranged by asking for more details.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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