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14D13N Highlights Of Central & Western USA

14 Days USA 2 to Go

Discover the best of the USA on a scenic journey from Chicago to San Francisco, featuring Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Explore iconic cities, breathtaking national parks, and unforgettable landscapes on one seamless guided adventure.

DepartureChicago
ReturnSan Francisco
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow till September 2027
Travel periodNow till September 2027

Tour Highlights

  • Explore iconic landmarks including Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon.
  • Discover vibrant cities such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
  • Take in the spectacular scenery of Grand Teton National Park, Lake Powell, and the Badlands.
  • Journey along the scenic California coast, visiting Carmel, Monterey, and Santa Barbara.
  • Experience the perfect blend of breathtaking natural wonders, historic landmarks, and world-famous destinations.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Chicago Arrival

Arrive in Chicago and transfer to your hotel where you will meet with your ATI Tour Director in the evening.

Day 2 Chicago

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). The rest of the day is at leisure.

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Day 3 Chicago – Mississippi River Crossing – Sioux Falls

Travel through Midwest farm country abundant in corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms. Then we cross the mighty Mississippi River and travel into the state of Iowa to arrive on the banks of the Missouri River. Overnight in Sioux Falls.

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Day 4 Sioux Falls – Badlands – Mt.Rushmore – Rapid City

Travel westward through the grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park, filled with strange shaped and colorful rock formations. Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Plains Indians and home to the famous Mount Rushmore. Spend the evening at leisure.

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Day 5 Rapid City – Bighorn Mountains – Cody

Enter the “Equality State,” Wyoming and continue to Cody for the night. If overnight in Cody is not possible due to the weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, overnight will be in Billings/ Livingston, Montana.

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Day 6 Cody – Yellowstone

Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to Yellowstone, America’s first National Park. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Canyon’s majestic falls, and the beautiful Hayden Valley.

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Day 7 Yellowstone – Grand Teton – Salt Lake City

Travel through Grand Teton National Park (weather permitting) and see awesome mountain peaks. Visit the Snake River Outlook and later arrive in Utah and take a short tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. See the State Capital building and visit 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).

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Day 8 Salt Lake City – Bryce Canyon

Continue today to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles will dazzle the eye. If the weather permits this evening, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars & brilliant constellations.

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Day 9 Bryce Canyon – Lake Powell – Grand Canyon – Flagstaff

Depart Bryce Canyon this morning and journey to stunning Lake Powell. Then visit colossal Grand Canyon National Park and stop at the East Rim to get the full experience. Overnight in Flagstaff, a famed stop on Historic Route 66.

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Day 10 Flagstaff – Seligman/Route 66 – Las Vegas

This morning, depart Flagstaff and travel on to Las Vegas. Along the way, pass through Seligman. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the famous Las Vegas Strip.

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Day 11 Las Vegas – Mojave Desert – Beverly Hills – Los Angeles

Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert. 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 star studded Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills, before reaching your hotel.

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Day 12 Los Angeles

Today we suggest an optional full-day tour visiting the world’s largest movie studio and theme park: Universal Studios, where Hollywood puts you so close you can hear the cameras rolling.

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Day 13 Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – Central Coast

Leave Los Angeles in the morning and travel north through one of California’s favorite vacation spots, Santa Barbara. Then, continue north to the charming town of Solvang.

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Day 14 Central Coast – Carmel/Monterey – San Francisco Departure

Today we make our way north to Carmel. Enjoy browsing the shops and galleries of this famous artists’ colony. Traveling further north, visit Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Stroll the Pier to Cannery Row. In the afternoon pass the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara en route to San Francisco, the “City by the Bay.” Tour concludes upon arrival at the hotel.

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What's included

Included

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing excursion by coach

Not included

  • International air ticket
  • Tipping
  • City Taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned

Prices & dates

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Your hotels

Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

★★★

Chicago 160 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Less than 1 block from upscale shopping on the Magnificent Mile, this straightforward hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago and 1.1 miles from Navy Pier. Unfussy rooms offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and desks, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas with pull-out sofas, while suites have separate living rooms. Other amenities include a seasonal rooftop pool, an exercise room, a business center and a 24-hour convenience store.

Comfort Inn Sioux City

★★★

Sioux City 4202 S. Lakeport St., Sioux City, IA, 51106, US

A 3-minute walk from Sertoma Park and located off Highway 20, this low-rise hotel is 6 miles from the Orpheum Theatre.The simple rooms feature free WiFi and have en suite bathrooms with showers, as well as TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add minifridges, microwaves, pull-out sofas and whirlpool tubs. There's an indoor heated pool, a hot tub and sun deck, , plus parking for vehicles of all sizes.

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

★★★

Keystone 06 US-16A, Keystone, SD 57751, United States

Set in the Black Hills National Forest, this informal hotel off Highway 16A is a 15-minute walk from the Big Thunder Gold Mine and 3 miles from the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Unassuming rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms and balconies; upgraded suites feature whirlpool tubs. Kids stay for no extra charge with a parent.Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as a patio offering Mount Rushmore views. A coin-operated laundry is also available.

Buffalo Bill Village/ Holiday Inn Cody

★★★

Cody 1701 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414, United States

A 4-minute drive from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, this modern hotel is also a 3.2-mile drive from Yellowstone Regional Airport. The contemporary rooms come with flat-screen TVs and desks, plus premium cable channels and coffeemakers. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult and there's complimentary WiFi in every room, as well as a choice of hard and soft pillows. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas, plus kitchenettes and dining tables. Amenities include a casual restaurant (where kids 12 and under eat free), cocktail lounge, outdoor pool, fitness center and event facilities, plus free parking.

Gray Wolf Inn / Clubhouse Inn

★★★

Yellowstone 250 S Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, United States

This casual hotel is across the street from the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, and 0.7 miles from Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Warm, informal rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms include sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Suites have living rooms and kitchens.Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, plus a business center and free underground heated parking.

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

★★★

Salt Lake City 230 W 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States

This unpretentious downtown hotel is a 13-minute walk from Washington Square, 1.4 miles from Salt Lake Temple and 5.6 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.The simple rooms come with sitting area microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add whirlpool tubs. In addition to freebies such as a hot breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and parking, amenities include a 24-hour on-site convenience store, a fitness room, a business center and 3 meeting rooms.

Bryce View Lodge

★★★

Canyon City 105 Center St, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, United States

On the edge of a pine forest plateau, this modern motel-style hotel on the cusp of Bryce Canyon National Park is a 1.9-mile drive from Bryce Canyon Airport, a 3.4-mile drive from Shakespeare Point and a 28.4-mile drive from the Dixie National Forest.The straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs with cable channels, and coffeemakers.There're free on-site parking, and guests can use the facilities of a sister hotel across the street, which include a business center, an indoor pool and a complimentary airport shuttle

Days Hotel Flagstaff

★★★

Flagstaff 2200 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, United States

Off Interstate 40 and Historic Route 66, this simple 3-story hotel is 3 miles from Lowell Observatory and 4 miles from Riordan Mansion State Historic Park.The casual rooms offer free WiFi, TVs, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some also feature balconies and canopy beds. Kids age 17 and under stay with an adult for no charge.There's a restaurant and a coffee shop. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a gym, as well as free RV parking.

Luxor Hotel

★★★

Las Vegas 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States

Housed in a 30-story pyramid topped with a 315,000-watt light beam, this vibrant Egypt-themed casino resort on the south end of the Strip is 2 miles from Harry Reid International Airport. Warm rooms have traditional furnishings, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Suites offer soaking tubs and separate sitting rooms; some have wet bars. Pyramid rooms and suites have slanted walls. Room service is available. Dining and drinking options include a food court, a Mexican cantina and a steakhouse, plus a 24/7 Northern Lights-inspired bar. There's also a bustling casino, a fitness center and a salon, along with a spa and an outdoor pool. A resort fee applies.

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport

★★★

Los Angeles 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States

Less than a mile from Los Angeles International Airport, this contemporary hotel is 5 miles from Manhattan Beach and 9 miles from the Santa Monica Pier.The modern rooms come with coffeemakers, Wi-Fi and 37-inch flat-screen TVs, plus desks with ergonomic chairs. Club rooms add minifridges and access to a lounge serving complimentary continental breakfast. Room service is offered.An airport shuttle is complimentary. There's a casual restaurant/bar, a sushi bar and a cafe; a breakfast buffet is offered for a surcharge. Other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, an exercise room and 15 meeting rooms. Parking is available (fee)

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Santa Maria

★★★

Santa Maria 2100 N Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, United States

This contemporary lodging is a 4-minute drive from Santa Maria's main street and 20 minutes' drive from Pismo beach, while the offices of Lockheed Martin and Boeing Co. are both within a 15-mile radius.Modern rooms come with desks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and premium cable channels. There's also free WiFi and high-pressure showerheads, plus kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Suites add kitchenettes and pull-out sofas. Amenities include a restaurant offering casual dining (where kids 12 and under eat free) and an outdoor pool with sun terrace, plus a fitness center and free parking.
Tags & Interests
#Badlands #Bryce #Carmel #Chicago #Cody #Deadwood #Flagstaff #Grand Teton #Lake Powell #Las Vegas #Los Angeles #Mississippi #Monterey #Mt.Rushmore #Pismo Beach #Rapid City #Salt Lake City #San Francisco #Sioux City #Yellowstone
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