Overview:

Glorious cities, wine country, dramatic canyons and coastal towns… this is truly a marvellous and diverse composition of the American West. Read 'Celebrating 100 Years of The US National Parks Service' on the Insight Vacations blog

Countries Visited

United States

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel.

Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers on the first and last day of your tour.

San Francisco: See the cable cars, Union Square, Alamo Square and Golden Gate Bridge.
Sonoma: Explore the shops of this Spanish Plaza.
Yosemite National Park: Experience the natural beauty and wildlife. See El Capitan and Half Dome rock formations.
San Joaquin Valley: Stop at a historic fruit stand.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Browse the art galleries and shops.
Santa Barbara: Drive down State Street, view the Court House and Stearns Wharf.
Santa Monica: Stroll along the Third Street Promenade.
Los Angeles: Drive along Sunset Boulevard, see the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theater.
Sedona: Visit one of the most scenic cities in the Southwest.
Grand Canyon: Enjoy outstanding views.
Cameron: Stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post.
Glen Canyon: Visit the dam.
Bryce Canyon National Park: Walk to Sunset Point to see the hoodoos.
Scenic Drives: 17-Mile Drive and Oak Creek Canyon.
San Francisco: Your boutique Omni hotel is a sophisticated, urban retreat that is only a short walk to Union Square.
Sonoma Mission: The Fairmont hotel is the ultimate Wine Country resort, surrounded by lush vineyards and blessed with natural hot springs.
Los Angeles: Located In the heart of the city and setting a new standard of luxury, the stunning JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE Hotel is the focal point of L.A.
Lake Powell: We guarantee lake-view rooms with picture-perfect vistas and breathtaking sunsets.
Las Vegas: Where else would you want to stay than the Cosmopolitan? A modern, luxury, upscale, resort, overlooking the heart of the strip.
San Francisco: Enjoy a walking tour through Chinatown, followed by an authentic Chinese dinner.
Napa Valley: Visit Benziger Winery for a private tram tour including an exclusive tasting.
Monterey: Dinner with wine is available from a selection of restaurants on your Dine-Around evening.
Los Angeles: Taste your way through the historic L.A. Farmers Market with a Local Expert.
Los Angeles: A Highlight Dinner of American comfort classics with a Southern twist at Engine Co 28, a renovated firehouse from 1912.
Grand Canyon: Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at the Thunderbird Room while taking in views of the South Rim.
Las Vegas: Toast to the finale of your tour at a lively Celebration Dinner with wine before seeing all the glitz that Las Vegas has to offer.
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 14 Full Breakfasts (FB), 1 Dinner (D), 3 Highlight Dinners (HD), 1 Dine-Around (DA), and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD)
Hearst Castle: Ascend the 'Enchanted Hill' for a guided tour of one of America's grandest private estates.
Santa Barbara: Visit Mission Santa Barbara, a historic Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in 1786.
Los Angeles: Visit the Getty Villa, a recreation of an ancient Roman country house.
Los Angeles: Step beyond the red carpet. A behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre.
Grand Canyon: Join a Local Expert for an informative presentation and witness the burnt orange hues of the canyon walls.
Lake Powell: A testament to the power of water over rock, glide through the narrow sandstone turns of Antelope Canyon during your cruise.
Monument Valley: Join a Navajo Guide in a special vehicle to explore the iconic vistas of this Navajo Tribal Park, made famous in America's favourite Western movies.
Zion Canyon: The most relaxing and informative way to see the grandeur and natural features of the canyon is by private shuttle with live commentary.