Western Trails
Western Trails
Griffith Observatory and city of Los Angeles skyline
Papago Park in Phoenix
Palm Springs, USA
Cathedral Rock, Sedona Arizona
Aerial view Late afternoon in the Grand Canyon
The Hollywood Sign
$2817
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the American Southwest with the "Western Trails" tour. Starting and ending in Los Angeles, this adventure takes you through iconic landscapes and vibrant cities. Experience the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, the majestic Monument Valley, and the colorful Bryce Canyon. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Painted Desert and the glimmering Colorado River. Feel the thrill of Las Vegas with its electric nightlife and endless entertainment. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach with complimentary Wi-Fi, and stay in carefully selected 3 and 4-star accommodations. With organized orientation walks and the expertise of experienced tour leaders, this small group tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural exploration, and natural wonders. Whether you're marveling at the towering rock formations of Zion National Park or soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Las Vegas, this tour promises an enriching and memorable experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation Name: Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Welcome to Los Angeles! Meet your group and tour leader in the evening for an informal welcome at the hotel.
Until then, feel free to roam the streets of L.
A like a local or rest up for our great adventure ahead!
Accommodation
Hilton Los Angeles Airport - 4 Star
Day 2: Los Angeles - Palm Springs - Phoenix
Location: Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley
Our journey begins in the morning as we ride through an ocean of wind turbines and enter the desert oasis of Palm Springs at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains! This lively town and its famous perfectly-kept golf courses make it the ideal winter retreat for the Hollywood elite. We continue through Indio, where the International Date Festival in Coachella Valley is held, to reach our hotel in Phoenix for a good night's rest. AccommodationCourtyard Scottsdale Old Town - 3 Star Included ActivitiesSightseeing of Palm Springs
Day 3: Phoenix - Sedona - Grand Canyon
Location: Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park
Accommodation Name: Squire Resort, BW Signature Collection
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the day with a panoramic ride through the Sonoran Desert, the most biologically-diverse desert ecosystem in America.
Continuing towards Sedona, witness fascinating views of unique geological formations and spot famed red-rock monoliths such as the Cathedral or Coffee Pot along the way.
Then we drive through the breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon setting up the scene for the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders and most impressive sceneries of the world! Pause at the rim of the Canyon to fully experience and appreciate this colorful mile-deep canyon and all its plunging gorges and rising spires formed by the powerful Colorado River.
Accommodation
Squire Resort, BW Signature Collection - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Panoramic Sightseeing of Sonoran Desert
Panoramic Sightseeing of Sedona
Grand Canyon NP visit
Day 4: Grand Canyon - Monument Valley - Page/Lake Powell
Location: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Page
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Place Page / Lake Powell
Delving further into the wondrous lands of the Soutwest, ride inlands to the Navajo Indian Reservation passing via Cameron, a trading post en route.
Making our way to Monument Valley through the magical Painted Desert, soak in this most iconic display of the American West, characterized by clusters of sandstone buttes reaching up to 300-metres dotting the vast landscape.
Late in the afternoon, we arrive in the town Page, located by a beautiful mesa over the Colorado River.
Accommodation
Hyatt Place Page / Lake Powell - 3 Star
Included Activities
Panoramic Sightseeing of Navajo Indian Reservation
Sightseeing of Monument Valley
Day 5: Page/Lake Powell - Kanab - Bryce Canyon
Location: Page, Kanab, Bryce Canyon
Accommodation Name: Bryce View Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We resume our adventure with a visit to the colossal Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States.
Marvel at fascinating views of Lake Powell, where canyon walls of red-rock tower over crystal blue waters.
Riding forward to the Mormon state of Utah, cruise past the town of Kanab before arriving the amazing Bryce Canyon.
Take a tour through a multi-coloured world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, also known as “hoodoos”, that dazzle the eye! This evening, weather permitting, make sure to gaze upon the enchanting night-sky with sparkling stars & breath-taking constellations.
Accommodation
Bryce View Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Glen Canyon Dam Visit
Panoramic Sightseeing of Lake Powell
Sightseeing of Bryce Canyon
Day 6: Bryce Canyon - Zion - Las Vegas
Location: Zion National Park, Las Vegas
Accommodation Name: Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our first stop today will be the famous Zion National Park, where you can view the gorgeous massive rock formations shaped over millions of year by winds and the Virgin River.
Our motto for the remainder of the day is Viva Las Vegas! In the afternoon, experience the contrast of buzzing Las Vegas, Nevada, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”.
Enjoy round-the-clock shopping, nightly shows and some of the countless attractions available in town!
Accommodation
Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Panoramic Sightseeing of Zion NP
Day 7: Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation Name: Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms
The day is all yours to spend at leisure! Shop at designer outlet stores, try your luck at the wonder-like casinos, attend a top-notch show or musical, and stroll the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip at your own pace.
Though also known as 'Sin City', Las Vegas boasts plentiful attractions for all ages!
Accommodation
Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms - 4 Star
Day 8: Las Vegas - Mojave Desert - Los Angeles
Location: Las Vegas, Mojave Desert, Los Angeles
Bidding farewell to glamorous Las Vegas, we embark on a scenic journey through Mojave Desert to Los Angeles.
Upon arrival in Los Angeles, our trip ends as we say goodbye to newly-made friends.
What's Included
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Meals
3 Breakfasts -
Accommodation
Stay in 4 and 3 star hotels, superior lodges.
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Transportation
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced tour leaders are included.
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Orientation Walks
Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited.
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where possible.
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
Flights are not included unless specifically mentioned.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Items of a personal nature
Personal expenses are not covered.
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Tips and gestures
Tips and gestures are not included.
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
Entrance fees to sights and museums are not included.
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Optional activities
Optional activities are not included.
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Any services not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus, ensuring a smooth journey through the American Southwest. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where possible, enhancing your travel experience.
Accommodation
Stay in carefully selected 3 and 4-star hotels, including scenic valley lodges, with 3 breakfasts included. Enjoy the comfort of superior lodges and hotels such as Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley, and Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus, ensuring a smooth journey through the American Southwest. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where possible.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in carefully selected 3 and 4-star hotels, including scenic valley lodges. Some of the accommodations include Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley, and Luxor Las Vegas - Pyramid Rooms. Three breakfasts are included during the tour. ...more ...less
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Are there any meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes three breakfasts.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes organized orientation walks at some of the towns visited, panoramic sightseeing of various locations such as the Sonoran Desert, Sedona, and Zion National Park, and visits to significant landmarks like the Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon Dam.
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Is there Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where possible.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Los Angeles, United States.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Free Date Changes
Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Western Trails
8 Days Starting and ending in Los Angeles, United States
Visiting: Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Page, Kanab, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, Mojave Desert ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
UWT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
