Los Angeles to Honolulu Loop - 20 Days

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and make your own way to the hotel, where we meet the Tour Director. Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.

Los Angeles - The O.C - San Diego - Los Angeles. We travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, California’s second-largest city, known for its mild climate year-round. After a city tour, we visit Seaport Village, a relaxed waterfront marketplace. There is time to browse the shops before returning to Los Angeles in the evening.

Los Angeles - Palm Springs - Phoenix. We head towards Palm Springs, long favoured by Hollywood’s elite, set against the dramatic San Jacinto Mountains.The route is marked by vast wind farms before continuing through Indio in the Coachella Valley, home to the International Date Festival.

Phoenix - Sedona - Grand Canyon. We travel through the Sonoran Desert, one of the most biologically diverse desert regions in the Americas, before reaching Sedona, surrounded by striking red-rock formations. The journey continues through Oak Creek Canyon to Grand Canyon National Park. At the rim, we take in the immense scale of this natural wonder, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River.

Grand Canyon - Monument Valley - Lake Powell. Today we enter the Navajo Nation, passing Cameron Trading Post before continuing through the Painted Desert to Monument Valley, famed for its iconic sandstone buttes. By afternoon, we arrive in Page, set above the Colorado River. The evening is free.

Lake Powell - Kanab - Bryce Canyon National Park. We visit Glen Canyon Dam, one of the highest concrete-arch dams in the United States, with views over Lake Powell’s vivid blue waters. Crossing into Utah, we pass through Kanab before arriving at Bryce Canyon. Here, we explore a landscape of distinctive sandstone spires known as hoodoos. This evening, you may wish to enjoy the clear night sky.

Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion - Las Vegas. We continue to Zion National Park to see its towering rock formations shaped by erosion and the Virgin River. Later, we arrive in Las Vegas, known for its entertainment, shopping and nightlife. We stop at the famous Welcome sign for a photo opportunity.

A full day at leisure. You can explore the city’s attractions, from casinos and shows to the lively Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas - Death Valley - Mammoth Lakes. Leaving Las Vegas, we enter Death Valley, one of the hottest and driest places on earth.We stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek before crossing the valley and ascending into the Sierra Nevada to Mammoth Lakes, a historic mining town now known for its alpine scenery. If Tioga Pass is closed, the route will be via Fresno.

Mammoth Lakes - Fresno - Yosemite - Modesto. We travel into Yosemite National Park, renowned for its granite cliffs and waterfalls. Highlights include El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in Modesto.

Modesto - San Francisco. We depart early for San Francisco. On arrival, we enjoy a city tour before checking in to the hotel. This evening, you may choose to join an optional night tour.

Today is free to explore. You might ride a cable car to Fisherman’s Wharf, sample local specialities, or visit the sea lions at the marina.Views across the bay include Alcatraz Island, once a high-security prison. An optional excursion to Napa Valley offers the chance to visit renowned wineries.

San Franciso - Monterey - Santa Barbara. We travel to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its coastal scenery.We visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row, then continue to Carmel-by-the-Sea, a charming town with galleries and boutique shops. The journey continues through Paso Robles before an overnight stay along the Central Coast.

Santa Barbara - Santa Monica - Los Angeles. We head south through the Santa Ynez Valley to Santa Barbara, where palm-lined promenades meet sandy beaches. On arrival in Los Angeles, we take an orientation tour including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Century City. We continue to Santa Monica, the end point of historic Route 66, with time for an optional lunch by the pier before reaching the hotel.

Los Angeles - Honolulu. You transfer independently to the airport for your flight to Hawaii. On arrival in Honolulu or Maui, we are welcomed with a traditional lei greeting before transferring to the hotel for a five-night stay.

Enjoy time at leisure in Hawaii. You can explore the islands or simply relax by the beach or pool.

Honolulu - Los Angeles. We return to Los Angeles in the evening. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.