US, 15 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route through the Great Parks of the American West

Conquer the American West, venture into the Great National Parks and admire nature in its wildest form

The American West is all about Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and the country's largest and most fascinating National Parks. Get ready to marvel at incredible landscapes and places while experiencing once-in-a-lifetime moments that you'll never forget. The perfect place to kick off your holiday is the ever-dynamic Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps. Its neon lights, its jaw-dropping hotels and its entertainment options will bowl you over, while its roulette wheels will be waiting for you to decide whether to bet on red or black. Another highlight of the American West is Salt Lake City, a model capital that masterfully harmonises modernity with tradition. All this on a fantastic road trip packed that covers some of the roads on the world-famous Route 66 and ends at the country's two most spectacular National Parks. Visiting the Grand Canyon will open the door to superb landscapes, whitewater rafting, hiking and even helicopter flights to experience a magical sunset surrounded by California condors. Admire magnificent starry nights or eternal sunrises in one of the most unique places in the world! Another unforgettable place will be Yellowstone, an authentic wonder of nature where you'll find waterfalls, rapids, bears and bison in an incomparable setting that will forever change your vision of Planet Earth and Mother Nature. Come on, you can't miss it!

Route through the Great Parks of the American West

Departure date

Departures from November 2024 till October 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

NatureFor Couples

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Las Vegas

  • Day 2 Las Vegas

  • Day 3 Las Vegas - Williams

  • Day 4 Williams - Grand Canyon

  • Day 5 Grand Canyon - Page

  • Day 6 Page - Monument Valley - Edge of the Cedar State Park - Moab

  • Day 7 Moab - Arches National Park and surroundings

  • Day 8 Moab - Salt Lake City

  • Day 9 Salt Lake City - West Yellowstone

  • Day 10 West Yellowstone - Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone

  • Day 11 West Yellowstone - Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone

  • Day 12 West Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Rock Springs

  • Day 13 Rock Springs - Denver

  • Day 14 Denver - City of origin

  • Day 15 City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Las Vegas.

  • Selected meal plan in Las Vegas.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Williams - Az.

  • Selected meal plan in Williams - Az.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Grand Canyon - Az.

  • Selected meal plan in Grand Canyon - Az.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Page - Az.

  • Selected meal plan in Page - Az.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Moab - Ut.

  • Selected meal plan in Moab - Ut.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Salt Lake City - Utar.

  • Selected meal plan in Salt Lake City - Utar.

  • Stay in selected hotel in West Yellowstone.

  • Selected meal plan in West Yellowstone.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Rock Springs - Wy.

  • Selected meal plan in Rock Springs - Wy.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Denver - Colorado.

  • Selected meal plan in Denver - Colorado.

  • Rent-a-car.

    • Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Electronic Authorization (ESTA/ETA) to enter in US.

  • Resort fee US.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Tips in US are a common practice.

- Generally in US the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.

- Driving in the USA: 1.Overtaking on the right is not only legal but everyone does it. And the sooner you get used to roads with more than five lanes, the better. 2.It is legal (and mandatory) to turn right on a red light when there is a signal to do so. 3. With regard to parking, make sure you check when you can park on the street and never park in front of a fire hydrant (even though there are no signs prohibiting it). If there are lines painted on the road to mark out parking spaces, leave the car right in the middle of them, however huge the gap may seem. Be especially careful in the centre of big cities and don't let the parking meter go over by even one minute (check before paying because there are days of the week or certain times when you don't have to pay). 4.Beware of tolls. They will be indicated with the words toll or turnpike and don't usually have a barrier, so you can drive through them without realising and then receive a fine a few weeks later. Don't drive in FasTrak Only lanes and make sure you have some cash on you, as some tolls are cash-only. 5.Unless you want a ticket and a stern chat from a Highway Patrol Officer, it's best not to drive more than five or ten miles above the maximum speed allowed for the road. If the police end up stopping you, keep your hands on the steering wheel and in sight at all times and don't even think about trying to be funny. 6.We recommend signing up to roadside assistance services and a GPS when you hire a car.

- Consult the entry restrictions and additional requirements for people who have previously traveled to destinations such as Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, etc.

- Hotels may charge a Resort Fee charge that must be paid directly at the destination. The amount can vary between approximately $15 and $65 per room per night. This charge is indicative and may be modified depending on the establishment's policy.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- Almost all National Parks have an information centre for visitors with very friendly and welcoming rangers, always willing to do everything possible for tourists to enjoy their visit. Most of the parks have routes, hiking trails, parking spaces, toilets, kiosks, restaurants, guided tours, donkey or horse tours and educational centres. The National Park Service runs a great website with excellent information about its parks: www.nps.gov. We recommend buying an Annual Pass (cost $80) if you plan to visit two or more national parks (entrance to a national park with a car usually costs about $35). This pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase. At parks that charge a fee per vehicle, the pass covers the holder and the passengers in a private vehicle. At parks that charge fees per person, the pass covers the holder and three more passengers (children under sixteen have free admission). For further information about National Park Passes, visit www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm. You can buy the pass at the entrance to many parks (list here: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf) or online (https://store.usgs.gov/pass). Within the typical west coast route, there are several iconic must-visit parks that aren't included in this pass, such as Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley, so you have to pay for admission separately.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.

- You must give notice that you are going to cross the border while collecting the vehicle. Authorisation may be required to drive through certain countries or areas/states (as is the case in the US and Canada). Depending on the conditions set out in the rental contract and the company hired, you might be charged a surcharge payable at the destination office.